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The Little Irish Cottage on the Wild Atlantic Way - experience the real Ireland.

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Co Donegal
  • Glengesh Pass
    4 min drive
  • Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre
    22 min drive
  • Sligo Mac Diarmada Station
    85 min drive
  • Donegal (CFN)
    94 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Little Irish Cottage on the Wild Atlantic Way - experience the real Ireland.

Beautiful 150 year old cottage on the Wild Atlantic Way in west Donegal.
Tastefully modernized with free wifi.
Three double bedrooms sleeps up to 6 people.
Full family bathroom with tub and separate shower cubicle, and second shower room with power shower and WC.
Fully equipped kitchen and separate laundry/ utility room.
Living room with traditional Donegal open fireplace.
Oil fired central heating.
Bed linen and towels provided free of charge.
Household essentials including cleaning products and basic food items supplied.

Please note that weekend stays of 2 nights are available. Please contact me for details.

A traditional Irish cottage, well over 150 years old, in west Donegal, Ireland, situated right on the Wild Atlantic Way 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 and can sleep up to six people. The cottage is at least 150 years old but has been sympathetically modernized and extended and has three bedrooms, all with double beds (smallest bedroom has a small double bed 4ft / 120 cm). There is a family bathroom with full sized bath and separate shower cubicle and an en suite WC and shower room to the main bedroom. The fully equipped kitchen has a full sized oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge, toaster, coffee maker, kettle and microwave. There is plenty of cookware. There is also 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. Please note that the garden is a haven for wildlife and as such will occasionally will be left uncut.

The cottage is in a remote rural area (on the edge of Crocknamurrin Mountain Bog - a Natural Heritage area) but only a short drive from the heritage village of Ardara, and is incredibly peaceful. The cottage is full of books, fiction and non-fiction, there are board games, a radio and CD player with selection of CDs and an MP3 docking station/ speaker. The cottage is furnished with family pieces and some antiques. There is sky TV and free high speed WIFI. A second TV and DVD player is available 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.

The village 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 and less than 10 miles from the cottage. Surfing is popular at many of the Atlantic beaches nearby, particularly Tramore at Rosbeg, Rossnowlagh and Dooey Strand. Finally, the most beautiful beach in Donegal and perhaps Ireland (in my opinion) is at Maghera which is very close by. There are plans to extend the International Appalachian Trail to this part of Donegal and there are way marked trails for walkers in the area (less than 1 mile away).

Ardara was named the best village in Ireland to live in, and one of the top 5 places (village, town, city etc) to live in by the Irish Times in June 2012.
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2012/0618/1224318138559.html

Other items available:
Hairdryer
Straightening irons
Clock radio/ phone charger/ Bluetooth speaker
Beach towels
Beach chairs x2
Garden furniture

During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Glengesh Pass. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Glengesh Pass and 10 minutes from International Applachian Trail
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Crowkeeragh cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Colette Hall

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please take care disposing of butts outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs must be kept on lead outside (sheep country)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Please note that the garden is not fully enclosed

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Little Irish Cottage Wild Atlantic Way Experience Real Ireland
Little Irish Wild Atlantic Way Experience Real Ireland
Little Irish Cottage Wild Atlantic Way Experience Real Ireland
Little Irish Cottage Wild Atlantic Way Experience Real Ireland

The Little Irish Cottage on the Wild Atlantic Way - experience the real Ireland. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wild Atlantic Way
His was our final home in our journey and it was perfect! The house was lovely and we had everything we could need. You are in a remote spot which is what we wanted. Took a morning hike to Mel’s coffee truck with a view of the Gap.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage near Ardara & Glengesh Pass
In a perfect location to experience the Wild Atlantic Way and environs, and to make day trips to the coastal beaches, cliffs and inland to Gkenvaigh Castle and gardens.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

aisling d., Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful stay at this lovely traditional cottage. We loved that we could have a little dog with us. Would highly recommend. Nice rural location but within 20 mins of lots of villages.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruby H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote Tranquility
It was a lovely comfortable little cottage with all modern conveniences (except a washing line or clothes horse). Its remoteness was soul refreshing. My daughter was dithering about going for an interview which was in middle of her stay in the cottage. She was able to spend 4 days studying for the exam style interview in the solace of the place. Left for the interview come back two days later saying she had succeeded in getting it. We will be grateful forever to this place with the sheep gently grazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Graham H., Lytham St.Annes, Lancashire, England

Rural retreat to explore the remoter areas of County Donegal
An excellent base for exploring the remoter extremities of County Donegal. Large cottage, adequately equipped for up to 6 people. Cosy lounge with open fire. Don't expect to sit outside in a garden, there isn't one!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Feena M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
The cottage is so cosy and comes well equipped inside. The decor is fantastic. We had a great 5 night stay. The location is perfect for exploring a very beautiful county! So much to do .
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Aidan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week
A lovely cottage to get away from it all. Lovely location and the weather for the week was fantastic. WiFi very poor but that helps when it comes to relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shu H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ultimate chill out location
Fuss free. Excellent location for touring surrounding magical beaches and sliabh liag cliffs.

10/10 Excellent

Kel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning scenery in a quiet location
Property is a warm cosy 3 bedrooms cottage with all comforts for s relaxing holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Mattie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Irish life
Such a sweet cottage in a beautiful setting. We all loved staying.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect way to get away from the business of modern day life, where you can switch off, go exploring and just be with your thoughts and the tranquillity of of your surroundings
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Scenic country cottage
Stunning view from the front of the cottage. Delightful seating area with a working fireplace, comfortable beds. One shower didn’t work, but there was another one that worked fine. Could have used instructions on how to use the appliances.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Perfect Irish Vacation
The cottage was wonderful. Perfect accommodations for 2 couples or small family with children. Great base of operations from which to tour Donegal. Collette (owner) was very, very responsive to any questions we had. Location at top of Glengesh Pass was awesome. We would go again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Greig H., Dundee

The cottage is as per pictures...very sweet and homely. Beds are comfortable and linen was plentiful
Previous occupants had left any leftover supplies so anything you may have forgotten to bring could be there. Plenty of books,music,dvds etc. If it's remoteness you seek you'll find it here. Ardara's stores will supply all fire needs as well as groceries...Nancy's serves the very best Guinness I've EVER tasted..That's going some! All in all a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Fantastic time
The cottage was everything it said it would be and more. We wanted peace and quiet and we certainly got it and never wanted for anything as all was provided. Great location to explore the surrounding area. I can't recommend it highly enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

jacqui d., belfast

Great New Year
Spent New Year with friends Lovely time Great home as always
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

jacqui d., belfast

Great Stay
As normal really enjoyed this lovely cottage and can't wait to be back Colette your home is lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Amazing cottage in the middle of nowhere. A hidden gem that is just perfect to get away from it all.
The directions were spot on. The cottage is more than we ever thought. A perfect hidden gem. The cottage is beautifully decorated to go with the character of it. Everything was there that you needed. The fire was lovely. It was great to have pure peace, no TV just relaxing, reading books and spending time with my hubby in peace. There is a great mixture of books to read. Plenty of games top if you fancy a games night. I would really recommend this cottage for a great break.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

The Little Irish Cottage is amazing. We loved it.
The Little Irish Cottage is perfectly located to explore the Donegal area. We enjoyed the remote location and used it as a base for day-trips. The cottage is very well appointed and is very clean. It had everything we needed and more. Because its a family cottage, it contained a lot of things other full-time rentals did not. It had a very homey feel. The owners are very welcoming and helpful. i would highly recommend this VRBO!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Judy A., Monmouth IL USA

Wish we'd had more time here!
The area was beautiful and the cottage so warm and cozy with the fireplace lit! Thanks Colette for sharing your holiday home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Meehan R.

Great location and amenities
Colette gave us excellent driving instructions (from Derry airport), and the cottage was a marvellous focal point for exploring Donegal nearby (Glencolumbkille, Ardara, Maghera beach etc) and further afield (Arranmore, Slieve League Cliffs, Letterkenny, Donegal etc). Great facilities for cooking, cleaning, sleeping etc and lots of local indicators in the house (Pitch and putt, places to eat, beaches, walks etc) for what to do. It was great to have the Pirates of The Coffee Bean mobile nearby (5 km) on Glengesh pass: https://en-gb.facebook.com/Piratesofthecoffeebean/ . The Wifi was invaluable for planning excursions. The Halls were great but unobtrusive hosts. As with any trip, sometimes items get left behind but Colette was on the job and posted them on to us. It was close to an idyllic stay, we hope to visit again sometime.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

jacqui d., belfast

Excellent and Superb
Brillant place to stay beautiful environment house is well equipped dogs loved it

10/10 Excellent

Sian T.

Excellent cottage, perfect for families 👍🏻
We had a fantastic few days here despite the snow!! The cottage is so well equppied & was perfect for our young children. Will definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lynne I.

Fab time at this lovely cosy cottage
A super weekend spent with family walking on fantastic beaches and spending nights by the fire. The cottage has all you could ever need and more! This was my 3rd stay and we hope to be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017

8/10 Good

Jann Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Cottage
Fine!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024