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Beautiful Holiday Cottage, Dunfanaghy, Donegal

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Beach nearby
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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal
  • Place, Dunfanaghy Stables
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunfanaghy Golf Club
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunfanaghy Workhouse
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Donegal (CFN)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Dunfanaghy

This vacation home places you within a leisurely stroll of Dunfanaghy Stables and Doe Castle. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Dunfanaghy Stables - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Killahoey Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dunfanaghy Golf Club - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dunfanaghy Workhouse - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Glenveagh National Park - 50 min drive - 33.7 miles

Getting around

  • Donegal (CFN) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Singing Pub - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Muck 'n' Muffins - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starfish Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Huckleberry Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Harbour Bar - ‬23 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.

Beautiful Holiday Cottage, Dunfanaghy, Donegal

16 Rinn na Mara is a superb holiday home located in Dunfanaghy, Co Donegal in close proximity to the Golf Club, Killyhoey Strand (beach) and the popular holiday village/resort of Dunfanaghy. The cottage has been built in a modern and yet traditional style with oak and tile floors, a large stone fireplace (with a wood burning stove), a modern kitchen and is tastefully furnished and decorated throughout in keeping with the traditional and modern blended style.
It is located close to Dunfanaghy golf clubhouse and it is a 5 minute walk to the beach and also to the village centre and amenities. The area is one of the most beautiful in Ireland and the location enables easy access to Horn Head, some of the finest walks and beaches around and the spectacular indented Donegal coastline. The local landscape changes in response to seasons and daily weather. In the right light at the right time the ordinary becomes extraordinary.
The cottage can accommodate up to 8 people in 4 spacious bedrooms. Each bedroom is furnished with luxury oak beds and good quality duvets and linen. The large open plan ground floor of the cottage combines the ease of modern living with comfort. The centrepiece is a ‘local’ stone fireplace.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and 3 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 4 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 nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: only by request

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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: 5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Holiday Cottage, Dunfanaghy, Donegal Property
Beautiful Holiday Cottage, Dunfanaghy, Donegal Dunfanaghy

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Dunfanaghy, a short 16-minute walk from Dunfanaghy Workhouse and also 8 minutes on foot from Dunfanaghy Stables. You'll also find Doe Castle and Killahoey Beach less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Beautiful Holiday Cottage, Dunfanaghy, Donegal?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Beautiful Holiday Cottage, Dunfanaghy, Donegal a good place to stay for couples?

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

Does Beautiful Holiday Cottage, Dunfanaghy, Donegal have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does Beautiful Holiday Cottage, Dunfanaghy, Donegal have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Donegal (CFN), which is 25.5 mi away (60 minutes by car). Another top airport is Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield), which is located 24.8 mi away (54-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Beautiful Holiday Cottage, Dunfanaghy, Donegal?

No, you won't find house with balconies at Beautiful Holiday Cottage, Dunfanaghy, Donegal.

Beautiful Holiday Cottage, Dunfanaghy, Donegal Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hubertus V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dunfanaghy is well worth a visit, the beaches are wonderful and the house is situated very nicely. Great spot, great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Collette B.

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

Great location for beach and golf

Very comfortable cottage, great photos of the area. Right next to local golf course and beach, and short drive to Rosapenna golf and beautiful bay. Hope to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joachim H.

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

Nice House close to beach and city

We had a wonderful stay and found everything as described.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very easy to find. Great location One off the best rentals I've stayed in.The cottage had everything you could want and more. Will definitely book again.I highly recommend staying here
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

Family Holiday

Great house, lovely location near super beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

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

Excellent house and host

Nice relaxing week, house is in a great location and everything required for a self catering holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house though one of the showers needs a bit of attention. The towels weren't dry on arrival but easily sorted. Will consider renting again for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen M.

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

Problem with heating, host done everything to keep us warm

Great few days in Dunfanaghy, swiming
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was a great base for our family trip to Donegal. The large travel cot & high chair came in very handy. It was cosy and comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked with utensils etc. and there was plenty of room for us all to eat and sit together. The location was excellent, just a short walk to Killahoey beach or into Dunfanaghy. We all agreed it was a winner. Only complaint was it seemed like a few small repairs are needed - one of the windows and one of the showers.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Location! Location! Location

Beautiful, spacious property in a perfect location. Comfortably snug, a lovely sunroom for reading, living room for TV viewing, ample sized rooms and a light filled landing with views across the golf course. A quiet setting with a good sized garden and plenty of privacy. Lots of parking space in the driveway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

James M.

Liked: Location
Great house , great location.Some showers in need of repair.Lack of cereal bowls ( only 3)and cutlery. Mugs could be updated .. as could pillows .Outdoor clothes line would be useful especially when windy .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

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

Easter

The house is in an excellent location to amazing beaches and Dunfanaghy. It could have done with a few more kitchen stuff like a baking tray more than one dishwasher tablet and decent knives. The house is very spacious, comfortable and clean. The information from Trevor was very good and he was very responsive when we needed to clarify how to turn on the hot water during our stay. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roisin M.

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

Perfect few days away

Excellent location, house was perfect, all mod cons, easy check in/departure. All rooms great sizes, having 3 bathrooms was ideal, the kitchen was very well equipped, large gardens. Easy walking distance to both beach and town, there were 5 adults in our group and all said we would return and /or recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe M.

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

Beautiful Dunfanaghy.

Lovely house in a fantastic location
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Excellent experience

Trevor was very easy to deal with and his property is beautiful. It is ideally located 5 minutes walk to the beach and the town. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Perfect

This property is superb! So close to the beach, the golf course, and the village. It suited our needs perfectly, was spacious, and had excellent facilities. Brilliant!
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda M.

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

Dunfanaghy

Have rented in Dunfanaghy on numerous occasions. This was my favourite property. House comfortable and excellent location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

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

Happy days in Dunfanaghy

Wonderful week- we've booked again for next year.
Verified

8/10 Good

Dirk O.

Schönes Haus in perfekter Lage!

Gemütlich eingerichtet, geräumig und bequeme Betten. Ort und Strand in 5 Gehminuten erreichbar.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Great Location

Nice, clean house.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Excellent

Lovely house in a great location. Very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

John / Annette O.

Roomy and warm, great location

Stayed Aug 2017 This house ideally located - 5 mins walk to the beach, Dunfanaghy village, and right on the golf course with lovely views of Horn Head and across the wild Atlantic way. The house is very roomy with 4 bedrooms each with v comfy beds. The fire in the living room is modern and secure and very quick to light. The kitchen is well equipped with large fridge freezer, good oven and has a dining table for 8. Next is the utility room with washer and dryer. Ideal. Bathrooms upstairs and down, plus front and back gardens in this enclosed new estate - we had the perfect place to stay. We plan to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Hamilton Family

Beautiful home and stunning location! We look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Highly recommended

Cottage was even better than expected from the photographs. Very clean & welcoming.All rooms spotless. Lovely wood burning stove that we made use of every evening & sun room was lovely to sit & relax. Bars,restaurants & golf club all a stroll away. Lovely meal in Lizzies diner & Sunday roast at Arnold's Hotel. Friendly welcoming village & Trevor gave us great information of where to visit & recommendations. Definitely recommended & we will certainly book again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

kev w.

A perfect holiday cottage

A great cottage, spacious and well maintained. Very warm when using the wood burner. Next to the golf club and 5 minutes to the village or beach. Loads of dramatic coastline to explore. Patsy Dans and the a Rusty Oven highly recommended.