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Reviews of Barney's Lodge

Glacknabrad, Malin, Co. Donegal Barney's Lodge, Malin, Ireland

#3 of 4 hotels in Malin

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 25 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    10.0

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.6

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  • Reviewed: July 5, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Awesome wee cottage went for three days to chill and unwind perfect place for it. and surrounding area beautiful too.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2025

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

    Leaving 😞!

    Beautiful old style Irish cottage with lovely spacious rooms, fully equipped kitchen, great heating (even for June 🙄) fire etc. Location is fantastic for Inishowen with plenty to see and do (Drumree fort, wild Ireland, famine village, malin head, alpaca walks and trails everywhere(

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2025

    10
    We went as a group we all enjoyed our peaceful stay and it was very cozy and relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is not 1 thing we did not like about the lodge.

    It was very peaceful , everything adventurous was in 20-30 minutes distance and shops were also very close .

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2024

    10
    It's a great base to explore the Inishowen Peninsula
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was perfect for our activities. We all loved the turf fire and having a washing machine we could use each day. Maura left us milk, bread, and butter to get us started..... very much appreciated

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2024

    10
    Would have gladly stayed longer!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights

    nothing

    Lodge was cosy and tidy, situated in beautiful scenery in a magical place away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the world. It was such a silence except sometimes the gently bleating sheep from the meadow behind. The cottage was generously equipped with everything we needed (except a whisk and a streaner), also to start a fire in the fireplace every evening. We were pleasantly surprised about Maura's fresh prepared tasty scones on the third day of our staying that was also a lovely touch.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2024

    8.0
    We will be back to stay in Barneys lodge if we can 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect location. Beautiful little cottage. Hope to be able to use it again. The host left us milk, bread etc. and called to check all was OK. Enjoyed every minute. Thank you

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We really appreciated the confortable bedrooms and the living room. The cottage is so confortable we didn’t want to leave. Thank you Maura.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    8.0
    A real find- comfortable and relaxing in a lovely setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing - we used main bedroom which was comfortable and warm enough but other bedrooms were cold

    It was sympathetically renovated- log fire lit on arrival and welcome pack a really lovely touch

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2024

    10
    Absolutely fantastic antastic place and wonderful host!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We liked everything.

    Fantastic host, everything prepared perfectly. The cottage and its location is so good that you can't dream of any better one. Maura, the host, is super helpful, sweet and just a click away should you need any help from her. If you looking for peace and quiet - this is THE place where you can find it! In the kitchen you'll find all necessary utensils and even more - which doesn't happen very often. Learned on the experience we always take some of our must have staff but this time (for the first time) we didn't have to use them. The cottage is super cosy. Just get the fireplace going, sit back, take the book and relax. Again, peace and quiet, cosy, not a soul around to disturb your stay. Highly recommend! 🍀💚

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    we had a fantastic stay. the cottage was lovely, especially the fire and views.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything, great location, super helpful and friendly staff

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2022

    10
    Peaceful country cottage
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything!! It's a beautiful location with fantastic views. The cottage is very quaint but also very comfortable. Lovely wood burning fire with endless supply of turf. Not far from the local town but far enough away from other houses so it feels very peaceful. Owner had the fire lit for us upon arrival which was a lovely touch and had a good supply of basics like cereal and milk.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2022

    10
    Amazing!!! Stay here you won't find better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing honestly, if I was to improve anything I would perhaps add a smart TV for Netflix etc in the evenings.

    Everything about the stay was perfect, every inconvenience was taken care of, specific directions were given in advance with the access code and upon arrival all the lights were switched on and a turf fire was burning, even though we arrived after 10pm. Inside there are addresses to local restaurants (Nancy's Barn was delicious), shops etc etc Even fresh milk, cereal and bread were provided. The place is very spacious and well equipped and the views from the front of the property are stunning.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2022

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

    Lovely cosy cottage. Maura is an excellent host. Beautiful scenery.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very easy

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2024

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

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2023

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

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2022

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

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2022

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