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LITTLE IRISH COTTAGE DONEGAL IRELAND free wifi top rated cottage in Donegal – Home 4303197 House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 6 sleeps
  • 5 nights min stay

LITTLE IRISH COTTAGE DONEGAL IRELAND free wifi top rated cottage in Donegal – Home 4303197

  • House
  • 3 bedrooms
  • sleeps 6
  • 5 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 13 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car essential
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

NO EXTRA FEES! No insurance or hidden fees! Heating, electricity, wifi and linen hire are all included in price.

The Little Irish Cottage, over 150 years old, is situated right on the Wild Atlantic Way in west Donegal, Ireland. It is situated close to beautiful deserted Atlantic beaches, traditional Irish pubs and some of the most spectacular scenery in western Europe. Why not come to Ireland for the craic!

Our beautiful family holiday home is decorated in a traditional but comfortable manner with original artwork and vintage and antique pieces. The cottage is at least 150 years old but has been sympathetically modernised and extended and has three bedrooms, all with double beds (smallest bedroom has a small double).

There is a family bathroom with full sized bath and separate shower cubicle, and an ensuite wc and shower room to the main bedroom. The kitchen has a full sized oven and hob, dishwasher, refrigerator and microwave. There is an additional drinks fridge. The separate laundry room contains a washing machine, tumble dryer and iron. There is a good sized wildflower garden and parking for several cars if required. The cottage is furnished with very comfortable sofas and beds. We are proud to be in the top 10% of Tripadvisor rental properties in the world, based on our guests’ reviews.

Please note that the garden is a wildlife haven and as such is occasionally left uncut.

The cottage is in a remote rural area but only a short drive from the heritage town of Ardara, and is incredibly peaceful. The cottage is full of books, fiction and non-fiction, there are board games, an iPod/ iPhone/ MP3 docking station/ speaker and a radio and CD player. WIFI is provided free of charge. Sky TV is available with a second TV and DVD player to watch the selection of movies provided. You can sit by a traditional turf fire in the evenings with a relaxing drink and really feel that you are hiding away from the world. The sun does not set until after 10pm in summer and it is beautiful to sit outside on long summer evenings watching the sun set into the west. On clear nights the stars are spectacular as there is little or no light pollution.

The town of Ardara is only a few miles away through the glorious scenery of the Glengesh Pass and has loads of pubs and restaurants. Nancy's Bar and the Corner House enjoy fully deserved worldwide reputations for traditional music and craic. Ardara is the centre of the Donegal knitwear and weaving industry and there are many shops selling locally produced garments in wool and tweed. In the other direction, the quaint villages of Carrick, Kilcar and Glencolumbcille nestle in spectacular scenery, and the cliffs at Slieve League, the highest sea cliffs in western Europe, are a must-see. There are many golf courses in the area, and surfing is popular at many of the Atlantic beaches nearby, particularly Tramore at Bundoran, Rosbeg, Rossnowlagh and Dooey Strand. Finally, the most beautiful beach in Donegal and perhaps Ireland (in my opinion) is at Maghera (complete with caves) which is very close by. There are plans to extend the International Appalachian Trail to this part of Donegal and there are waymarked trails for walkers in the area (less than 1 mile walk from the cottage).

The cottage is well placed for visiting further afield. Belfast is only 3 hours drive away. During 2012 the city commemorated the 100th anniversary of the launch of the Titanic, the most famous ship in the world, with the opening of a spectacular visitor centre. Derry city is around 90 minutes drive - it was named UK Capital of Culture for 2013. The world famous Giant's Causeway is about 3 hours' drive from the cottage. Other destinations - the Fermanagh lakeland (which was the venue of the 2013 G8 summit) 90 minutes, Malin Head the most northerly point of Ireland 2 hours 30 minutes, Galway 3 hours 30 minutes, Dublin 4 hours (all times approximate).

The rental rate at the cottage includes electricity, wifi, oil and starter fuel for the open fire. Bed linens and towels are provided, as are household and cleaning products (e.g. diswasher detergent, bathroom tissue etc) and some cooking supplies (e.g. condiments, olive oil, tea and coffee).

The black and white photos of the cottage are used with kind permission of Lee Boyd.

Lonely Planet listed Ireland in 5th place of countries to visit in 2015.

Ardara was named Best Village in Ireland to live in by the Irish Times in a survey in June 2012, and one of the top 5 places (city, town, village etc) in the whole of Ireland!

Bundoran is named in National Geographic's top 20 surfing towns in the world.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
    Bedroom 2: Full bed
    Bedroom 3: Full bed
  • 1 Full bath, 1 Shower

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Interaction with guest

Access to the cottage is self check-in via key safe.

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: ($254.72) £200.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

Maximum of two small well-behaved pets allowed. Please note that the garden is not fully enclosed and, as this is sheep country, dogs will need to be kept on a lead when outside.

There is plenty of garden furniture and guests may smoke outside. Please dispose of cigarette ends carefully and thoughtfully in the interests of the environment, and as there may be risk of gorse fires in during dry spells.

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About the owner

Colette H.
Calendar last updated:
13 Mar 2024
Years listed:
14
Based in:
United Kingdom
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Languages spoken: English, French

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Reviews

Excellent
83 reviews

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Very Good
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“Donegal week”

Reviewed 23 Aug 2021

Countryside and location was beautiful. Cottage very well kitted out and loved the living room especially for relaxing and reading in evenings. Unfortunately we lost all power from cottage on Thursday afternoon until midday Friday which posed some challenges around cooking and showering during that period. Apart from that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the owner Hi Miriam so sorry to hear that you were without power at the cottage for a short time. It’s one of the few drawback of this beautiful remote area, electricity and water systems can sometimes fail, though it’s rare and usually they are restored fairly quickly. Glad you enjoyed your stay! Kind regards Colette

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Perfect getaway”

Reviewed 11 Sep 2020

A beautiful and peaceful location, perfect for a mini break with friends. The cottage is much bigger inside than expected, beautifully decorated with lovely pieces of furniture. Beds were super comfortable. Everything needed is supplied. Plenty to see and do in the immediate area, visited waterfalls, two stunning beaches. The area is very scenic. Great care and attention to detail has went into this cottage, thanks for a lovely break.

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the owner So glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your kind review. Kind regards Colette

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Little irish cottage”

Reviewed 10 Aug 2019

Clean, comfortable and homely. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Returning to the cottage in the evening was a real treat, turf fire, good book and a big mug of tea, bliss!! One of our most enjoyable holidays

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the owner Thank you for your very kind review. And thank you for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy. I hope to welcome you back to the cottage in the future.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Characterful cottage”

Reviewed 30 Jul 2019

We had a very enjoyable week here, the location was very beautiful and wild, but not far from many interesting places. The cottage was very well equipped and comfortable.

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the owner Thank you for your review. I’m pleased that you enjoyed the cottage and it’s location. You are welcome back any time.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Amazing cottage on the Wild Atlantic Way”

Reviewed 5 Apr 2019

We have been to this gem of a cottage several times and it has everything you could ask for and more. It’s spotlessly clean, homely, peaceful and is situated in a stunning location. I could go o… More

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the owner I’m so glad you enjoyed your latest stay and I look forward to welcoming you back to the cottage very soon.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Mrs”

Reviewed 23 Oct 2018

Beautiful cottage to stay in. The cottage is beautifully decorated, extremely cosy and has everything you need to self cater. Great nights sleep as beds were so comfortable and we had a cosy fire on… More

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“A hidden Gem”

Reviewed 20 Jul 2018

Where do I begin? A wonderful stay from start to finish. Very well equipped with instructions for heating etc. Location perfect, half way between GlenColumkile and Ardara on a most scenic route with the best views. Yes you need a car but this is Donegal, everybody needs a car! Easily found from instructions. Great comfy living room with open fire. Be sure and get some local peat. We will return which is the highest compliment I can pay.

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

“Great place”

Reviewed 22 Jun 2018

We’ve been there in February with our three kids. Although the weather was cold and snowy we had an amazing time in this beautiful surrounding. The cottage is extremely comfortable, quiet, clean… More

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the owner Thank you for your kind review. We would love to welcome you back to the cottage at any time.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Perfect.”

Reviewed 19 Oct 2017

We spent 2 nights here with our dogs. Perfect wee faery cottage, lovely atmosphere and energy. Clean, comfortable and very well equipped, all you could ask for. Ardara town is well worth a visit. Amaz… More

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“Magical”

Reviewed 27 Sep 2017

Had the most wonderful time in this lovely remote spot. All the comforts of home and the beauty of an oldie worldie feel in the open fired living room. Comfy beds and lots of lovely crafty pieces, thr… More

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Colette (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

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Send Colette (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Colette the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Colette (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Colette (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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You can also request a quote from Colette (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

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How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Colette (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Colette (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Colette (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Colette (the owner) a message.

If Colette (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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