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The Rusty Mackerel

8.5 / 10

Excellent(928 Ratings)

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Nature lodge in County Donegal

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Location

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Glenveagh National Park

Assaranca Waterfall

Fanad Head Lighthouse

St Columb's Park

Reviews

10 / 10

Superb

Welcoming clean great staff Genuinely dog friendly Great food

Too short a stay

7 / 10

Stay for a night along with toddler

The rooms were exceptionally clean and staff was really sweet. Nice breakfast served.

Rooms are quite small and beds size us also very small. Doesn't justify the price paid. Rooms were not fully sound proof either. Could hear TV noise from other Rooms.

10 / 10

Authentic,cosy,great atmosphere

Proper Irish bar

10 / 10

Awesome local music, great food, and a comfortable, clean modern room!

The pub serves delicious food in an incredibly quaint 130 year old pub, and the rooms are modern and very comfortable, with wonderful beds, quality linens and towels, a medium sized work desk with a comfortable chair, and great showers. I checked in at 4, did computer work for about 90 minutes in my room (internet worked great), moved to the pub to enjoy a few hours of traditional Irish music played by locals, and finished the night off with a hearty meal in the restaurant side of the pub. Breakfast was served in the same room the next morning and included a sufficiently large selection of fresh made items. The Rusty Mackerel makes a great starting point for exploring the surrounding area.

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The Rusty Mackerel

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Restaurant/places to eat, Lounge or bar, Food and drinks, Seating area, flat iron

The Rusty Mackerel Nature lodge in County Donegal

Property building, Day, Neighbourhood, Natural landscape, Bird's eye view, Mountain view, Street view, Location, Parking

Restaurant/places to eat, Day, Garden, Garden, Banquet/Function facilities, Seating area, Garden view

8.5Excellent

(928 Ratings)

"Welcoming clean great staff Genuinely dog friendly Great food"

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8.5 / 10

Excellent(928 Ratings)

Nature lodge in County Donegal

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this nature lodge rental

Historic Setting

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Wheelchair accessible

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Accessible Parking

Family friendly

Smoking allowed

Toilet with grab rails

Key access

Housekeeping available

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of County Donegal

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Glenveagh National Park

Assaranca Waterfall

Fanad Head Lighthouse

St Columb's Park

Ratings and reviews

8.5 / 10

Excellent(928 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026

Welcoming clean great staff Genuinely dog friendly Great food

Too short a stay

7 / 10Good·Sep 2026

The rooms were exceptionally clean and staff was really sweet. Nice breakfast served.

Rooms are quite small and beds size us also very small. Doesn't justify the price paid. Rooms were not fully sound proof either. Could hear TV noise from other Rooms.

10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026

Proper Irish bar

6 / 10Average·Aug 2026

Location

Tiny rooms, bad service. Shower overflowed. We had to remove wads of hair from drain. Smaller than normal portions at pub. Average food.

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FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Yes, this nature lodge has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Rusty Mackerel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

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

Is The Rusty Mackerel pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at The Rusty Mackerel?

We found 19 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, pets allowed, and heating.

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