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A room with a fireplace, patterned wallpaper, a clock, and a wicker basket.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Co Donegal, County Donegal
  • Place, Glengesh Pass
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Ardara Heritage Centre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, International Applachian Trail
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Donegal (CFN)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Crowkeeragh

This cottage places you within a 5-minute drive of Glengesh Pass and within a 15-minute drive of International Applachian Trail. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Glengesh Pass - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Ardara Heritage Centre - 13 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • International Applachian Trail - 14 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Assaranca Falls - 17 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Glencolmcille Folk Village - 17 min drive - 10.9 miles

Getting around

  • Donegal (CFN) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kilcar House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Marina Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Fleet Inn Restaurant, Killybeggs - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Remedy and Brew - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Evelyn’s Central Bar - ‬9 min drive

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

The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Please take care disposing of butts outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please deposit rubbish into the correct bins. Put recyclables into large blue bin and non-recyclables (bags tied tightly) into smaller blue bin - both outside. We dispose of these at end of stay.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Please note that the garden is not fully enclosed

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please take care disposing of butts outside

Important information

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

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

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this cottage?

This cottage is located in Crowkeeragh, close to Dorlin Strand, Lough Aroshin, and Assaranca Falls. Glengesh Pass is also within a driving distance of 3.2 mi.

Will I be able to park at The Little Irish Cottage on the Wild Atlantic Way - experience the real Ireland.?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What do couples enjoy most about The Little Irish Cottage on the Wild Atlantic Way - experience the real Ireland.?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this cottage include a fireplace, a smart TV, and a kitchen.

Are there hot tubs at The Little Irish Cottage on the Wild Atlantic Way - experience the real Ireland.?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at The Little Irish Cottage on the Wild Atlantic Way - experience the real Ireland.?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Donegal (CFN), which is about 24.3 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Little Irish Cottage on the Wild Atlantic Way - experience the real Ireland.?

No, there aren't any cottage with balconies at The Little Irish Cottage on the Wild Atlantic Way - experience the real Ireland..

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manju K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay - thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

aisling d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jann Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nice Cottage

Fine!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the remote location and cleanliness. House had everything we needed. We loved the sheep in the road and the twisty drive up to the house. Beautiful view out the front window. Had some wonderful fish dinners at Tara hotel in Killybegs. On the downside the mattresses were not comfortable for any of us. They were thin in the two big rooms and in the twin room it was old style and very bouncy.
House front
Out the front window
Sheep on the road to house
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Graham H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Little Irish cottage

Nice view from kitchen and living room into a nice landscape. Kitchen and living room are fully equipped and everything we needed during our stay was available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruby H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Feena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Aidan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shu H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ultimate chill out location

Fuss free. Excellent location for touring surrounding magical beaches and sliabh liag cliffs.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning scenery in a quiet location

Property is a warm cosy 3 bedrooms cottage with all comforts for s relaxing holiday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jérémie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage dans un paysage sauvage typique

Le cottage est très bien situé, entre Ardara et Slieve League. Le paysage est sauvage et isolé, très beau. La maison est fonctionnelle et rien ne manque. Seul petit bémol, le réfrigérateur est un peu petit pour une famille de 5 personnes. C'était très bien!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mattie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of Irish life

Such a sweet cottage in a beautiful setting. We all loved staying.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone K.

Perfekter Urlaubsort in der Abgeschiedenheit

Wunderbarer Ort der Erholung für Ruhe Suchende. Fantastische Natur. Hilfsbereite und sehr freundliche Einheimische. Alles rund ums Mieten verlief reibungslos, danke an unsere Vermieterin Mrs Colette Hall. Cottage Einrichtung perfekt für einen angenehmen Urlaub.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Lutz M.

Grünes Irland

Ein Haus für Naturliebhaber und Großstädter die mal Ruhe brauchen. Atemberaubende Landschaften mit Klippen, leeren Sandstränden und Bergen. Man fühlt sich wie in den schottischen Highlands. Ein altes modernisiertes Bauernhaus, das mit modernen Geräten und Omas alten Möbeln ausgestattet ist. Es fehlt an nichts. Der Kühlschrank ist für mehr als zwei Personen nicht ausreichend. Der Außenbereich ist naturbelassen. Wir hatten eine schöne sonnige Woche und haben uns wohl gefühlt. Sabine und Lutz aus Berlin
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Greig H.

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jacqui d.

Great New Year

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

10/10 Excellent

jacqui d.

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
Archival

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