Campview Farm

Regarded as Ireland’s oldest town, Ballyshannon (five minutes’ drive) has a self-guided heritage walk taking in its church, River Erne views and a small local history museum. There’s a lively schedule of music and theatre at the Abbey Arts Centre, and you can pay tribute to blues guitarist Rory Gallagher (born here in 1948) at his much-loved landmark statue. Bundoran (10 minutes) centres on Tullan Strand Beach, popular among surfers. Waterworld Bundoran (open summer only) is a vast aquapark with waterslides and pools – it makes a clever venue for rainy days – and the dramatic Rougey Cliff Walk has stunning views out over the Atlantic Ocean. There are looped walks around Assaroe Reservoir (10 minutes), where you can also try out kayaking or go fishing. If you’d rather explore further afield in County Donegal, learn a little about regional history with a tour of the immaculately restored Donegal Castle (25 minutes). A drive along a section of the Wild Atlantic Way (five minutes) will also inspire you with a love of Ireland as you explore its spectacular coastline and clifftop views.