Donegal Holiday Cottage between Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

About this cottage rental

Nestled in County Donegal, this attractive cottage for R 2,755 per night is a great option for your next break. Ballyboe Cottage is a superb modern luxury holiday home situated between the villages of Dunfanaghy and Falcarragh in North West Donegal. The cottage is set in a tranquil rural location and enjoys wonderful views of the surrounding countryside and coastline toward Tory Island. This beautiful landscape is ever changing with the constantly changing sky. The cottage is situated at the foothills of Muckish mountain. This delightful and spacious holiday home has been designed to ensure a relaxing and comfortable holiday experience. It can accommodate up to 8 people in both style and comfort. Two of the four spacious bedrooms are en-suite and have king sized beds - both rooms enjoy sea views. Ballyboe Cottage is located along the coastal road between Dunfanaghy and Falcarragh. Dunfanaghy is one of Donegal’s most popular holiday destinations and features many fine restaurants and pubs. Falcarragh is a vibrant village located in West Donegal Gaeltacht. Both villages have golf courses and can boast blue flag beaches. Local attractions: Ballyboe cottage is situated within minutes travel of some of Donegal and Ireland's greatest attractions, including:- Stunning beaches at Killahoey Strand, Marble Hill Strand, and Falcarragh Beach all less than 10 min away and Magheraroarty less than 25 min. Glenveagh National Park: About twenty minutes drive away from the cottage this magnificent national park is home to herds of red deer and golden eagles. Tory Island: Daily ferry trips to Tory, located 9 mile off the Donegal coast, leave from nearby Magheraroarty pier. Although only 4km long and 1 km wide, the island has 2 towns, East Town and West Town. Dunlewey Lakeside Centre. This centre has lots of different attractions to keep all the family entertained - children's play area, farm yard, boat trips, craft shop, weaving house, audio visuals, etc Ards Forest Park Located 3km south-east of Dunfanaghy, this wonderful park has marked nature trails and is also a wildfowl sanctuary. Scenic drive at Horn Head nearby. Other attractions: Gartan Outdoor Pursuits Centre: Situated on the shores of Loch Gartan this is a very popular destination for adventure holiday enthusiasts. Glebe House and Gallery: This is a Regency house built in 1828 set in woodland and decorated with William Morris textiles and Japanese art. The gallery houses the renowned Derek Hill Art Collection. Arnolds stables in Dunfanaghy offers horse riding and lessons on local beaches and off road terrain. The Dunfanaghy surf school, 5 miles away, offers surf, windsurf and dive. An Chriit Leisure- This excellently equipped leisure centre includes a fitness room, steam room, themal jets, sauna, treatments, kids pool & swimming pool. The area is rich with Arts and Crafts: Galleries include The Art House; Green Door; Workhouse and Greendoor Galleries. Or visit McNutt tweeds nearby. The area has loads of charming restaurants and pubs. We recommend The Cove Dunfanaghy, superb local organic produce. Other great picks include Arnold's, Lizzies, the Starfish Cafe, Muck and Muffins, Buttermilk and more. Local hotels also have superb menus including Lough Altan. Something Fishy does the best takeaway fresh fish and chips for miles, other takeaway options include Chinese, Pizza and more. As you may well be cooking there are great local supermarkets and a local farmers market in the square each Saturday selling locally caught fish and shellfish and organic veg. The area is also great for foraging. Finally there are three local lake with Brown Trout and rivers include nearby River Ray. For kids there is lots on offer locally including Karting, Lurgybrack Open Farm, Tropical World, Kids Farm, activity centre Dunlewey, Boat Trips and pony rides.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Map of County Donegal

Nearby attractions

Glenveagh National Park

8.01 miles

Assaranca Waterfall

32.37 miles

Fanad Head Lighthouse

19.13 miles

St Columb's Park

31.41 miles

Donegal Holiday Cottage between Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh

4.8

Outstanding(169 Reviews)

Cottage in County Donegal

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for pets

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About this cottage rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Map of County Donegal

Nearby attractions

Glenveagh National Park

8.01 miles

Assaranca Waterfall

32.37 miles

Fanad Head Lighthouse

19.13 miles

St Columb's Park

31.41 miles

Reviews

4.8/5.0

Outstanding(169 Reviews)

10.0

Jan 2024

We had an amazing stay. Donegal is stunningly beautiful. The house was spacious and comfortable, with everything you need (and beautifully decorated for Christmas). Will definitely be returning in the future.

5.0

Dec 2023

We had a wonderful time! The house was clean and beautifully decorated for Christmas, in the evenings we lit the fire and cosied up to play board games. The house is close to some great walks and to lovely beaches, the local village has a great craft shop and some good restaurants and coffee shops. What a great find on Vrbo!

5.0

Nov 2023

Great house and a great stay. Beautiful, comfortable, clean house with everything you'll need. Peaceful location with fab views. Attentive host. Would love to stay here again. Missing it already!

4.0

Nov 2023

Lovely house, super warm and cosy with comfortable beds and duvets. Hot water hot and plentiful and open fire very much enjoyed. Furnishings were comfy and enough dining chairs when bedroom chairs were used. Lovely stay all in all!

5.0

Sep 2023

We had a fantastic 4 nights in the house. The location was great handy ti falcaragh and Dunfanagy.. we had lunch and dinner in 2 places recommended. Great communication and guidance from the home owner. The house was beautiful and has every you could need. The whole family including the dog enjoyed walking the many beautiful beaches and Ards forrest Park. We will hopefully be back soon. Thanks again

5.0

Sep 2023

A lovely, comfortable house in such a beautiful location. Mary was excellent and always responded quickly to any messages. Thanks for a memorable stay.

5.0

Sep 2023

We had a sunny few days in the cottage in Donegal, Mary our host was very helpful, any queries were answered promptly. The cottage was as described, and well positioned between two beautiful beaches. We had everything we needed to make our holiday as enjoyable as it was

5.0

Aug 2023

Thank you for a lovely stay We loved the local beaches long and sandy The house was perfect ideally situated for town & beaches

4.0

Jul 2023

A very enjoyable stay at Ballyboe with family . Plenty of space and a very comfortable home !

5.0

Jul 2023

Lovely house, plenty of space for all, nicely situated near some excellent beaches and a nice little village, would definitely book again to stay in that area

4.0

Jul 2023

Communication with Mary and Tina was great the whole time, plenty of room. My only feedback is it would be good to have a closed in area at the back as it is dog friendly so they could play outside as it is near a busy road. The shower in the upstairs bedroom didn’t work on the left hand side but no hig deal and didn’t take away from our stay. The lock on the door was a bit stiff but again no big issue at all. Wifi was good and everything we needed was there. Thank you Mary!

5.0

Jul 2023

Such a lovely property. Lots of space and so comfortable. We were blessed with the weather and took advantage of the chairs and table available for outdoor eating. Our dog Toby had the best time, we took a retractable lead which was needed whenever he was outside the property as its not enclosed. This didnt inconvenience us in any way.Location is great for taking advantage of the many wonderful beaches, and scenic drives etc, keep your eyes well trained as its easy to miss the house on arrival, (for us anyway) Only negative is maybe time for a new tv, picture quality is poor. A 5 star property ✨️

5.0

Jun 2023

Thankyou for a wonderful few days in your lovely house, very comfortable and beautiful scenic views and not overlooked, very private but very accesible to both falcarragh, dunfanaghy, and lots of other places, great base for anyone, loved it, will definitly go back, thankyou😍

5.0

Jun 2023

We had a great relaxing time at Ballyboe cottage. The cottage was spotless and was equipped with everything that you could possibly need or want. Great location between Falcarragh and Dunfanaghy and the sunset was amazing 🙂 we will be back.

5.0

Jun 2023

We loved this house—ocean view, friendly neighboring cows, and excellent amenities. We loved having this home base to explore the area, Tory Island, surfing, and nights out at nearby pubs.

5.0

Jun 2023

We have stayed at this property a couple of times before so we knew it would be good and it didn’t disappoint. Everything was clean and fresh and well organised with plenty of information supplied before travel. We will definitely visit again and I would be happy to recommend this property to anyone.

5.0

May 2023

This is the second time we have stayed here. Lovely big house, close to multiple beaches and a short drive to glenveagh national park. Mary emailed us lots of things to do in the area and was easy to contact if we needed anything. Thanks for a great stay!

4.0

May 2023

Great views, struggled to make oven work, could have been cleaner

5.0

May 2023

We loved our stay at Ballyboe!! The location was absolutely beautiful and centrally located between two adorable towns. The cottage itself was perfect. Warm and welcoming and huge!! We absolutely loved it, and the sunset views were spectacular.

5.0

May 2023

The cottage is fantastic value for the rental charge ! It’s very spacious for 2 families of 4 and a dog . It was spotless and the views are just beautiful. It is so peaceful and quiet but also very close to nearby towns . It was great to have a bbq and garden furniture which we could use . We will definitely be returning very soon !

4.0

Apr 2023

As always staying at Ballyboe cottage was amazing, cosy comfortable and close to beach and local villages, the cottage is well furnished and a great place to bring kids and pets. There are a few small things that need repair, the hot tap in kitchen is loose, skirting in some places need attached, touching up of paintwork here and there, and floor tiles in upstairs en suite loose, a handyman could repair these in a day. Great communication with hosts and kindly left kids some lovely treats. Thank you, we'll be back.

4.0

Apr 2023

Check in easy. Host sent comprehensive directions and local PoI. Comfortable house. Excellent location to chill out or as a base to explore. Views of Tory, Errigal, the Aglas and Muckish

5.0

Apr 2023

Everything you need under one roof, comfy, cosy, quiet and spacious.

5.0

Apr 2023

Delightful place to stay. Clean spacious and well equipped. Host available by phone if required.

5.0

Mar 2023

This is an amazing house with everything you need!! Fabulous views al around and a real treat waking up in the morning to the mountains and the sea!!!!! Mary is a fantastic host and we can’t wait to stay again 🙏

5.0

Mar 2023

We returned to Ballyboe cottage and weren’t disappointed the whole family had a great time, we tried out one of the new recommendations from Mary and had an amazing breakfast at Batch in Falcarragh Be back soon xx

5.0

Feb 2023

Very good no issues

5.0

Feb 2023

Ballyboe cottage was wonderful, the cottage was well equipped, easy to find and our hosts Mary and Gordon were so helpful with any queries we had. We cannot wait to go back here again and will be recommending this wee oasis to our family and friends.

5.0

Jan 2023

Great place to stay quite and the beach 5 mins drive outstanding !!

5.0

Jan 2023

The cottage is very comfortable, modern, clean and tastefully decorated. Mary and Tina were excellent hosts. The cottage is well placed between Dunfanaghy and Falcarragh and has the most amazing views of Tory. Would highly recommend and would definitely return.

5.0

Dec 2022

Large,clean house.Great location with very great beach about 1.5 km from house,mountains all around.Very good communication.Big thanks for Marry and Tina for wonderful time spent in this house.

5.0

Nov 2022

Friendly hosts with lots of knowledge of the local area. The property itself was a generous size with all we needed for our long weekend away. Even though it is pet friendly, the property, unfortunately, didn't have an enclosed garden for our pooch so need to remember extending lead for the toilet breaks. Close to all amenities and ideal spot for exploring County Donegal!

5.0

Nov 2022

What a lovely weekend break... The house was perfect for our children and dogs. Warm and cosy, lovely decor and kitted with everything you could want! Mary was at the end of the phone when needed and we had no issues with anything. We would not hesitate to recommend the house and would be keen to stay again. It is difficult finding somewhere that allows dogs and is also in a good location. Everything is a short drive away and we really switched off and enjoyed the surroundings.

5.0

Oct 2022

Great house we had a marvellous time Can't complain about anything Mary had every thing catered for thanks mary

5.0

Oct 2022

Gorgeous place! Wonderful location. Mary was lovely to deal with. We had a great weekend making special memories and we were able to bring our dog with us. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you Mary!

5.0

Oct 2022

We had a wonderful stay at Bally Boe Cottage. The cottage was lovely and cosy, a perfect retreat. It was in a great location to explore Donegal, especially being so close to such beautiful beaches. We will definitely be back.

5.0

Oct 2022

The cottage is spacious and comfortable and in a great location for exploring this part of Donegal. We visited some beautiful sandy beaches and enjoyed a number of lovely walks. Dunfanaghy village is a short drive away and has a good selection of eateries and takeaways. Ards Forest and Glenveagh National Park are also nearby.

5.0

Sep 2022

Very spacious, warm, clean and comfortable cottage, in a peaceful location and well located just off the national road network. Fine views over to Tory Island and the surrounding hinterland. Excellent base for exploring the many beautiful beaches in the area and Glenveagh National Park.

4.0

Sep 2022

Property was in a lovely location, spacious very comfortable. Very good communication with the host up until we left and I pointed out a few problems we had then I didn't get a response. No tea coffee or sugar was supplied, toaster was full of smoke when switched on, thought it was electrical fault but was full of crumbs lots of mould round shower in one of the attic bedrooms also badly cracked tile. Also leaked down the walls into the hallway. Dishwasher could have been cleaner, have taken photographs but have no way of attaching these. I left message with the host but got no response. Lots of dust and dirt around sliding doors, under tables and outside of property a little shabby

5.0

Aug 2022

A lovely space, we had 3 kids under 7, lots of room for them to run about. Bedrooms were perfect, living space wonderful, great to be able to light the fire (yes even in summer, it’s a Donegal thing). Perfectly placed between Falcarragh and Dunfanaghy. Mary the host provided lots of great tips as to what to do and where to go. All house amenities worked perfectly apart from no key for the sliding doors but with some cows for company on the local farm we and the kids had a lovely warm and comfortable place to chill after days at the beach. Thanks Mary

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in County Donegal?

The average price for a rental in County Donegal is R 1,892 per night. This rental is R 863 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Donegal Holiday Cottage between Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Donegal Holiday Cottage between Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Donegal Holiday Cottage between Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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Donegal Holiday Cottage between Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of County Donegal

Nearby attractions

Donegal Holiday Cottage between Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh

Cottage in County Donegal

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of County Donegal

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in County Donegal?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Donegal Holiday Cottage between Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Donegal Holiday Cottage between Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh?

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