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Reviews of Atlantic Bay Cottage

Ballyharry, Culdaff, Ireland

#2 of 9 hotels in Culdaff

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 37 hotel reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: June 21, 2025

    10
    Absolutely stunning
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing we loved everything

    We had the most amazing time at the Atlantic bay cottage it was immaculate clean the best views so peaceful, to be honest the best cottage we have stayed in, the family who own it where first class so caring and kind even the family dog Jack loved my little girl we will definitely be back here thank you again Jason 😊

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2025

    10
    Home away from home in a very good way! Wish we could have stayed longer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    That I had to leave. Suggestion: Maybe provide a larger coffee press for two people.

    We liked everything! Visible signs as we approached the property made it quite easy to find the cottage in the very rural setting. Owner explained everything we needed to know to use the facilities. He made himself available for support throughout the entire stay. The cottage is in outstanding condition and in a location for a wonderful, quiet get-away!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds could be better

    Very clean and comfortable, friendly owners and nice dog, quiet location, seems very new and fresh for an old farmhouse

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A great place to have a nice break. Jason with family were great. We've got an amazing time in the house. Everything was perfect. Extremely cleaned and so comfy house for people, who looking to get a nice time. Strongly recommend for a family, who are looking for a nice comfy space. Great views and so nice people around it. A lots of things to see and a lots of roads, that U can drive with no probs. If the scale is 10, we would get 12 out of 10. We will back for sure next year 😁🥳🥳 Jason and John- thanks a lot for everything 😁

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2025

    10
    Beautifully renovated traditional farmhouse in a great location beside the sea and all amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location is very quiet farmland with views of the sea. Tremone beach is nearby for a quick morning dip and stroll. Culdaff beach with all facilites in very near also. And the house is s good base for Inishowen drives and mountain walks. Carndonagh provides all possible groceries but there's a nearby shop in Culdaff recommended by the owner. Jason and his dad who runs the farm were very friendly and helpful. Jason even returned by post an item I had left behind,

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a beautiful stay ☺️

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very relaxing and scenic

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2024

    9.0
    A very happy stress free stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything good

    The peace

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cottage has been beautifully renovated, it is comfortable, clean and cosy. The setting is so peaceful. Jason was a great host. Could not recommend highly enough for a Donegal base.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    10
    Fantastic family weekend lifetime memories made!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing everything was perfect 😀

    Absolutely fabulous. Jason has done an amazing job renovating this cottage. The attention to detail is second to none and absolutely spotless. The sea view is spectacular and you can even see the scottish highlands on a clear day. The cottage is very well equipped with everything you need if you wanted to cook in,there’s even a slow cooker & an air fryer. My 3 boys had great fun playing football in the back garden and also loved meeting the farm dog Jack who was absolutely gorgeous! The wifi was very good and the kids were able to play their computer games when they weren’t outside playing football. The location is very good approx 5 mins drive to the local village of Culdaff. It’s a great base to explore the area with Malin Head approx 25 min drive away. There’s a local taxi also if needed. Jason is a fantastic host and went above and beyond to ensure we had a comfortable stay and everything we needed. His dad was also lovely and ready to help if we needed anything. I would highly recommend staying in Atlantic Bay Cottage. I will definitely be returning next year and possibly before it if I get a chance!!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2024

    10
    Perfection 🥰
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to add here- it was perfect!

    Atlantic Bay Cottage is the essence of switching off, remote, amazing views, luxury and simply pure bliss. Jason is an absolute gentleman, as is his Dad.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2024

    9.0
    Location, location,location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would find it difficult to find something we didn't like.

    Location beautiful. Jason so friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    10
    Lovely stay in a very beautiful cottage amidst breathtaking scenery.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Cooking equipment was a bit basic because most visitors seem to eat out, but the owner, who was brillant, immediately helped out.

    Beautifully restored traditional cottage with all mod cons. Lovely view of the Atlantic Ocean across a few meadows. Secluded and quiet location, not isolated thought, neighbours adjacent. Car is essential , spectacular beaches close by. Good sized town for shopping about 14 km away. Next village shop and pub about 3 km. Note that heating and electricity work with meters, initial amount of money is supplied, have coins available thereafter. Good shower facilities. Adirondack chairs and picknick table for outside seating. Good utiility room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    10
    Picturesque break, mixture of farm and beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The sea view was spectacular, with the cows and sheep in the neighbouring fields. The cottage was a traditional on the outside and modern farmhouse on the inside. The host was very helpful and kids loved meeting the farm dog.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2024

    10
    Beautifully renovated cottage. Comfortable and spotless.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Jason met us when we arrived and showed us around and made some recommendations of things to do locally. Home was absolutely spotless and very comfortable. We especially loved the wood burning stove.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful location and views. The cottage has been renovated beautifully and has everything needed to make it comfortable, cosy and convenient.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    9.0
    A great base to experience the Wild Atlantic Coast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We felt that we had to be careful over use of the heating as this was on a meter, we had limited 2 euro coins, and had to keep adjusting the mechanical settings according to temperature. It was very helpful to have credit on arrival and the for the electricity meter this was more than adequate. However, because the weather was cold being mid-winter we needed to have the heating on in the morning and evening. It was lovely to be able to supplement the heating on one night with the coal burner. We have rented many holiday cottages and this is the first time energy was charged on a meter. Otherwise this is an excellent property and in warmer weather this would not be a concern.

    Freshly decorated, modern yet homely. Quiet, isolated location which we liked!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    10
    A home away from home, with such beautiful surroundings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    nothing - it was great.

    It was really comfortable, felt like home and everything was thought of, very cosy being able to light a fire in the kitchen and in the living room having the electric fire. The location was lovely for long walks with the sea is in front of you and sheep are grazing behind the cottage. Our host Jason also went above and beyond, we got a bit lost finding the place and he stayed up very late for our arrival to show us around. He also offered to meet us in the nearest town if we get lost. Thank you so much for an unforgettable stay :)

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2023

    10
    Atlantic Bay Cottage Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One of the best family holidays and stay we had @ Atlantic Bay Cottage, it ticked all criteria - location, Cleanliness, Comfort & Surrounding with flying grades, the house has everything you need for a perfect family holidays owner Jason was very helpful, highly recommend, will definitely visit again.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2023

    10
    A haven of peace!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 20 nights

    Could'nt imagine such extraordinary stay! Three weeks we won't forget! The cottage is perfect and cosy, so easy to heat in a few minutes ! So many lovely details in every room to feel good. The scenery is grand ! Jason and his family are wonderful people who make life easier! They made us feel at home! Certainly our best address in Ireland! We'll come back

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2023

    10
    fantastic break away. couldn’t recommend enough we will definitely be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing, everything was excellent

    absolutely brilliant break away. location excellent. cottage was spotless clean with all things needed for self catering break away. Jason couldn’t be more helpful; lovely touch with the fire set and ready to be lit. (Netflix supplied if needed for children in the evening). choice of beaches close by.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2023

    10
    Ok We would definitely recommend the host and his beautiful cottage.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing not to like, it's 5 star place and host.

    Rural location, amazing views of Atlantic Ocean. House was sparking clean. Host was very nice to meet us there. Such a relaxing weekend in a spectacular place.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2023

    10
    Strike gold with this beautiful property.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cannot fault anything.

    Lovely home from home. Every detail taken care of and more. Personal attention from Jason the owner exceptional.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location and the views are amazing. Stunning house.

    Stayed in December 2022

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