About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Lough Mardal Lodge in Ballintra offers luxury tent accommodation with a sauna, sun terrace, and a beautiful garden. Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, a lounge, and an outdoor fireplace. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a shared kitchen, electric vehicle charging station, outdoor seating area, picnic area, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include free on-site private parking, balcony, private bathroom, and free toiletries. Prime Location: Located 87 km from Donegal Airport, the lodge is near attractions such as Donegal Golf Club (12 km), Sean McDiarmada Homestead (40 km), and Lissadell House (48 km). Guests appreciate the scenic lake views and the opportunity for fishing, hiking, and cycling.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Unbelievable location in total tranquility. Luxury touches and the sauna and lake were just awesome. It’s was my daughter’s birthday and a lovely little touch of a happy birthday banner was added to our yurt. Apart from responding to requests the...
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Such a beautiful setting and everything provided that you would need. The yurts were very comfortable and the communal lodge area was a great space. Plenty to do n the surrounding area also.
  • Pearl
    Ireland Ireland
    The yurt was beautiful & cosy. The scenery magical. Loved the eco friendly element to the accommodation. The best kept secret of Donegal.
  • Mcmurray
    Ireland Ireland
    Stayed here with my boyfriend for our anniversary, gorgeous spot we both loved it particularly the sauna by the lough So nice to disconnect from technology and just relax will definitely be back
  • Marco
    Italy Italy
    Totally quiet and friendly place. You feel naturally so good
  • Han
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing place. We had a digital detox with our two teenage sons and we all really benefitted from it. Beautiful place in a beautiful location.
  • Regula
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Lovely surroundings, great yurts and facilities. A very positive experience.
  • Nina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location and lovely decor in central lodge and yurt. Everything clean and in good order. Sauna and lake dips amazing. We used their pizza oven too which was great.
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was magnificent. The views were serene. Food for the soul. Within a short space of time we felt very relaxed. The properties - central and the yurt were spotless which is of great importance to us. The shower and kitchen facilities...
  • Caitlin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely stay at Lough Mardal! The Yurt was something different to stay in but so lovely, comfy and fabulous! Really enjoyed it and with no electricity (even though initially was unsure) it was the perfect way to completely switch off. The shared...

Managed by Lough Mardal Lodge

Company review score: 9.2Based on 287 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are a family-run business who live on site and are only too happy to help in whatever way we can and are always delighted to recemmend places to visit or things to do in the area. *PETS* There are a limited number of pet-friendly yurts, please message to check availability BEFORE booking as it cannot be gauranteed otherwise. Only 1 pet per yurt and pet surcharge applies. PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE SHEPHERD'S HUT.

Property information

A lakeside self-catering glamping lodge with luxurious Skydome Yurt and Shepherd's Hut accommodation offering a digital detox on the Wild Atlantic Way in Donegal, Ireland. Set on 90 acres with lake-frontage, wildflower meadows and heather hills with sweeping views of Donegal Bay. Each of the 20ft yurts are luxuriously furnished with superking beds, wood-burning stoves and private decking offering lake, forest and mountain views. The Shepherd's Hut with its kingsize bed, wood-burner and stunning lake view is the ultimate romantic escape. All accommodation has en suite toilets. Facilities are within a uniquely designed communal Eco Building made with strawbales and a grass roof - this provides a large self-catering kitchen, dining area, wet room showers, toilets and lounge space with panoramic views of the beautiful natural landscape which surrounds it as well as a big fireplace to cosy around in the colder months. On site activites include sauna, hill-walking, hiking, fishing and wild swimming. A nature-lover's paradise, the perfect getaway from the stresses of the modern world and a great base from which to explore the North West of Ireland with two of Donegal's most beautiful beachs, Rossnowlagh and Murvagh, on our doorstep. Off-site activites can be arranged including SUP (lake or sea), horse-riding, surf lessons. Lough Mardal Lodge was built from the ground up with Sustainability at its heart. The accommodation units are all off-grid with rechargeable lanterns and en suites with compost toilets. There is a no single-plastic policy in place and plastic bottles of water are discouraged, we provide glass bottles for our pure well water. Our full Sustainability Stategy and Policies can be see on our website. *PETS* There are a limited number of pet-friendly yurts, please message to check availability BEFORE booking as it cannot be gauranteed otherwise. Only 1 pet per yurt and pet surcharge applies. PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE SHEPHERD'S HUT.

Neighbourhood information

Lough Mardal Lodge is primely positioned on the Wild Atlantic Way, at the Southern gateway into Donegal. Donegal was voted the 'Coolest place in the plantet' by National Geographic in 2017. Accessibly remote we are just 20 minutes from Donegal Town, Rossnowlagh & Murvagh Beaches are within a 10 minute drive and some of the North West best surf spots are just 20 minutes away. The perfect base from which to explore the North West of Ireland.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French

Property surroundings

House rules

Lough Mardal Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
€ 10 per stay
2 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 10:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Lough Mardal Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 10:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

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