We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Donegal, Ireland. We have also included accommodation in holiday homes, villas, apartments, historic buildings and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated November 2023.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great bar. Popular among couples. This luxury hotel has a magical location amid the Bluestack Mountains, on the edge of Lough Eske. It is 6 km from Donegal town and offers gourmet food and a romantic atmosphere. Each bedroom is elegant and private, and has a large Italian marble bathroom. Rooms also have a TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. Harvey's Point restaurant has 2 AA Rosettes and provides relaxed, elegant dining. Food is made using locally sourced ingredients. The peaceful Harvey's Point was AA Hotel of the Year 2007/08. It is ideal for fishing, horse riding, golf and hill walking.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most ELEGANT boutique hotel in Donegal.
Luxury Tent.Lively. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Offering a garden and lake view, Lough Mardal Lodge is located in Donegal, 12 km from Donegal Golf Club and 40 km from Sean McDiarmada Homestead. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The luxury tent features family rooms and facilities for disabled guests. Guests can stay warm with a fireplace in every unit. There is a seating and a dining area in all units. The units include a private bathroom, free toiletries and bed linen. Guests at the luxury tent will be able to enjoy activities in and around Donegal, like cycling, fishing and hiking. The luxury tent has a barbecue, outdoor fireplace and sun terrace. The Balor Theatre is 44 km from Lough Mardal Lodge, while Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Centre is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 87 km from the accommodation.Show full description
The most lively, relaxing and stylish luxury tent in Donegal. It also has beautiful surroundings. WOW!
Apartment.Creative. Nice surroundings. Offering a garden and garden view, Doonan Breeze is set in Donegal, 26 km from Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Centre and 28 km from The Balor Theatre. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Narin & Portnoo Golf Club is 37 km from the apartment, while Slieve League is 47 km from the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 15 km from Donegal Golf Club. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with tiled floors and a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 67 km from Doonan Breeze.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CREATIVE apartment in Donegal.
Bed and Breakfast.Creative. Great bar. Offering a garden and garden view, Sleepy Hollow B&B is situated in Donegal, 17 km from Donegal Golf Club and 27 km from The Balor Theatre. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and shower. A patio with outdoor furniture and mountain views is offered in every unit. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes and fruits are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. Guests at Sleepy Hollow B&B will be able to enjoy activities in and around Donegal, like hiking. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at the accommodation. Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Centre is 31 km from Sleepy Hollow B&B, while Narin & Portnoo Golf Club is 42 km from the property. The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 72 km from the bed and breakfast.Show full description
Holiday Home.Hip. Great interior design. Situated in Donegal, 27 km from The Balor Theatre and 27 km from Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Centre, Charming 2-Bed Apartment in Donegal Town Centre offers air conditioning. The property has mountain and city views, and is 38 km from Narin & Portnoo Golf Club. The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 68 km from Charming 2-Bed Apartment in Donegal Town Centre. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Donegal Golf Club is 13 km away. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Raphoe Castle is 44 km from the holiday home, while Beltany Stone Circle is 47 km from the property.Show full description
This is likely one of the coolest holiday homes in Donegal.
Holiday Home.Charming. Lovely interior design. Offering garden views, The Spinner's Cottage is an accommodation located in Donegal, 15 km from Folk Village Museum and 38 km from Narin & Portnoo Golf Club. Set 10 km from Slieve League, the property offers a garden and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Centre. The holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with tiled floors and a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 73 km from the holiday home.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most CHARMING holiday homes in Donegal.
Bed and Breakfast.Historic. Great location. Popular among women. Located in Donegal, Ros Dun provides accommodation with access to a garden with a sun terrace. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, shower and bath. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast. There is a shared lounge at this property and guests can go cycling nearby. Bundoran is 30 km from Ros Dun, while Ballybofey is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 61 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home.Beautiful. Great value. Popular among women. Set in Donegal and only 11 km from Donegal Golf Club, Rosswood House offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features lake and garden views, and is 30 km from The Balor Theatre. The property is non-smoking and is located 33 km from Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Centre. The spacious holiday home with a patio and sea views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with parquet floors and a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Narin & Portnoo Golf Club is 43 km from the holiday home, while Sean McDiarmada Homestead is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 73 km from Rosswood House.Show full description
Holiday Home.Delightful property. Great value. Offering barbecue facilities and garden view, Tully View House is located in Donegal, 41 km from Lissadell House and 41 km from Killinagh Church. Set 11 km from Donegal Golf Club, the property offers a garden and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 33 km from Sean McDiarmada Homestead. The holiday home is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with mountain views. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the lake views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The Balor Theatre is 43 km from the holiday home, while Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Centre is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 87 km from Tully View House.Show full description
This is the most beautiful holiday home in Donegal.
Holiday Home.Cosy. Great views. Located 2.4 km from Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Centre, 21 km from Slieve League and 26 km from Folk Village Museum, Lighthouse Cottage provides accommodation set in Donegal. The accommodation is 2.7 km from Fintra Beach and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. Narin & Portnoo Golf Club is 27 km from the holiday home, while Donegal Golf Club is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 62 km from Lighthouse Cottage.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Historic property. Great bar. Popular among couples. Set within 43 acres of forest at the foot of the mountains, this stunning castle boasts huge rooms with 32-inch flat-screen TVs. The 5-star hotel offers a luxurious spa within its beautiful gardens. Cosy bathrobes and slippers are provided in each luxury room, along with a wood-panelled marble bathroom. Rooms include oak furniture and idyllic garden views. Cedars Restaurant has a terrace and features traditional dishes including seafood from the nearby port of Killybegs. The Gallery Bar serves light meals and snacks whilst the Father Browne Bar provides a more cosy setting for enjoying a drink or having a light bite to eat. The Cara Organic Beauty and Spa has a steam room, sauna and massage suites. There is a fitness centre and the swimming pool is located in a glass atrium, offering views over the grounds. Guests can fish on Lough Eske, less than 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel, while Donegal is less than a 10-minute drive. Donegal Golf Club is a 15-minute drive, while Donegal Adventure Centre and Surf School is a 30-minute drive.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the most HISTORIC boutique hotels in Donegal. It also has an amazing hotel bar!
Bed and Breakfast.Historic. Great value. Just 10 km from Donegal and the North Atlantic Ocean, The Gap Lodge features B&B accommodation in a garden just by the Barnesmore Gap Natural Heritage Area. Free Wi-Fi and free private parking are provided. The guest rooms come with tea and coffee making facilities, a TV with satellite channels and an en-suite shower room with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Every morning, guests will enjoy a wide selection of home-cooked products, smoked salmon freshly cooked eggs in the full Irish breakfast. Dietary needs such as home-made gluten free breads can be catered for. Guests can watch TV and relax in the B&B lounge. Lough Eske is just 5 km away, while Donegal Golf Club is under 22 km away.Show full description
Holiday Home.Very cosy. Great location. Situated just 26 km from The Balor Theatre, Loughview House offers accommodation in Donegal with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. The property has mountain and lake views, and is 20 km from Donegal Golf Club. The holiday home also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. Boasting a DVD player, the spacious holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, 2 living rooms with a seating area and a dining area, 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. The accommodation also features a flat-screen TV and 3 bathrooms with a hair dryer. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at the holiday home. Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Centre is 36 km from Loughview House, while Raphoe Castle is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 77 km from the accommodation.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most COSY AND ROMANTIC holiday homes in Donegal. It also has a great location.
Bed and Breakfast. Located in Donegal and only 17 km from Donegal Golf Club, Heeneys Lodge B&B provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The 3-star bed and breakfast is 27 km from The Balor Theatre. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, all units have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with a seating area. Outdoor play equipment is also available at the bed and breakfast, while guests can also relax in the garden. Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Centre is 31 km from Heeneys Lodge B&B, while Narin & Portnoo Golf Club is 42 km away. The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 72 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Popular among couples. With lake and mountain views, a garden and a terrace, the Eas Dun Lodge is located 8 km from Donegal town. The property is just a 10-minute woodland walk from Lough Eske. Free private parking is available. Each room includes a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Featuring a shower, the private bathrooms with a hairdryer and free toiletries provided. Some rooms offer mountain or lake views. Ironing facilities are available on request. Some rooms also benefit from access to free WiFi. A Continental breakfast is served daily. Donegal Golf Club is just 30 minutes' drive away and the National Heritage area of Barnesmore Bog is within 10 km.Show full description
Cool. Great bar. The Mill Park Hotel is a luxurious 4-star hotel located a mere 10 minutes' walk from historic Donegal Town. Offering free WiFi, a swimming pool, a restaurant and ample free parking. The hotel offers a choice of spacious deluxe rooms, family rooms and junior or superior suites. Chapter Twenty restaurant offers fine cuisine which specialises in local fresh produce cooked with care, flair and real imagination. Donegal Golf Club overlooks Donegal Bay and is a 10-minute walk from the Mill. The Donegal Waterbus is a 5-minute walk away and includes seal spotting.Show full description
Holiday Home.Charming. Popular among women. Set in Donegal and only 3.2 km from Narin & Portnoo Golf Club, Granny Dens offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With lake views, this accommodation features a patio. The property is non-smoking and is situated 25 km from Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Centre. The holiday home is located on the ground floor and is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a toaster and a fridge. The unit is soundproofed and includes a parquet floors as well as a fireplace. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. As an added convenience, the holiday home offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Guests at Granny Dens will be able to enjoy activities in and around Donegal, like hiking. Barbecue facilities are included at the holiday home, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area. Folk Village Museum is 34 km from the accommodation, while Slieve League is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 39 km from Granny Dens.Show full description
Apartment. Set in Donegal, Donegal House is a recently renovated accommodation, 13 km from Donegal Golf Club and 27 km from The Balor Theatre. The air-conditioned accommodation is 27 km from Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Centre. The apartment features family rooms. With a private bathroom, units at the apartment complex also have free WiFi. Narin & Portnoo Golf Club is 38 km from the apartment, while Raphoe Castle is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 68 km from Donegal House.Show full description
Holiday Home.Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely surroundings. Just 7 km from Donegal and 3 km from the North Atlantic Ocean, Pine View Self Catering Holiday Home is set on 20 hectares of land and offers a terrace and outdoor dining area. Free WiFi and parking are available on site. Offering garden and mountain views, the four-bedroom house comes with a living room with flat-screen TV and fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave and dishwasher and a washing machine. The bathroom is fitted with bathtub or shower. Guests can go cycling in the area and Mountcharles Village is 10 minutes’ drive away. Donegal Rugby Football Club is 7.6 km away, while Donegal Golf Course is 21 km away and Lough Eske is 8.9 km away.Show full description
Holiday Home. Whitehorse House is set in Donegal, 27 km from The Balor Theatre, 27 km from Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Centre, as well as 38 km from Narin & Portnoo Golf Club. The property is located 43 km from Raphoe Castle, 46 km from Beltany Stone Circle and 48 km from Slieve League. The property is non-smoking and is situated 13 km from Donegal Golf Club. With free WiFi, this 3-bedroom holiday home features a cable flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Sean McDiarmada Homestead is 49 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 68 km from Whitehorse House.Show full description
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