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Review Score

Based on 24 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    10.0

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: June 9, 2025

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

    Everything was perfect

    Place was lovely Owners very kind and helpful

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2024

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

    Fantastic stay, beach and play park only a 2 minute walk from the cottage and the amazing Ballyliffin hotel and spa only a few minute walk from the cottage serving beautiful food, will definitely be back again..

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful Irish cottage with stunning coastal views, comfy and cosy for a family stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic location and really traditional looking cottage that was in keeping with the local area, which had everything we needed for our stay. It was clean and had stunning views of the local unspoiled landscape and beach. Beds were comfortable and the living room and conservatory provided great spaces for relaxing.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2024

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

    Nothing

    Amazing spot def recommend

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Location was fantastic with excellent dining facilities within walking distance, i.e. Ballyliffen Lodge, Nancy's Barn, Ballyliffen Town House. Really close to the beach & stunning views. Very quite & tranquil with excellent walks nearby. House had everything we needed & we loved our stay. Thanks Catherine.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2024

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

    Everything was great, the weather wasn’t great the week we stayed but that just allowed us to make the most of the cosy fire and games we brought!

    Very quiet and comfortable home with lovely hosts. Breathtaking views to wake up to. Beautiful location close to BallyLiffin with wonderful access to rest of Donegal. Good quality bedding and towels, felt very luxurious. Access to nearby indoor pool was a huge plus for the kids and the indoor fire was well received by the adults. Able to do self catering well as kitchen had everything we needed. Would stay again!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfectly located for a family wedding in the Ballyliffin Lodge Hotel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    9.0
    An absolute gem right on the coast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Honestly there was nothing we didn't like. We wished we could have stayed on longer.

    Lovely comfortable and spacious cottage right on the coast 2 minutes walk from Pollan Bay beach. Very well equipped with everything a family could need for a week long stay. Even had lovely hotel quality bedding and towels. The free access to the pool in the Ballyliffen Lodge was a brilliant added bonus that was a huge hit with the kids.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Short vacation and weather was rainy)

    Great location, beautiful nature, cottage is nice, clean and functional, owner showed exceptional hospitality.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2023

    9.0
    Very happy and pleasant experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    It was lovely, and quaint. It was well appointed for its size, and the location was perfect.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2023

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

    Good location with great views.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2023

    10
    nice relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    cozy house overlooking the beach. fully stocked kitchen and great location. so much to do nearly and lovely drives to do.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2023

    10
    I look forward to returning!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Catherine, the host, went above and beyond to welcome me and ensure my comfort. This cottage is a real gem. The charm and location is a dream come true. All the amenities you want plus the comfort and warmth of Ireland. I look forward to returning.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2023

    10
    Great refreshing stay with family! Suited all our needs for beach, surf, walks, & cosy reading time! We all have it
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    mMnor point but maybe some more kitchen utensils available as well as an outside line for drying towels etc from beach.

    Location was fabulous and the space worked perfectly for us. Hosts very friendly and genuine. Loved practicality of the house - the hard floors are brilliant in a beach house and the fire was so nice on cooler wet nights!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2023

    10
    Perfect small cottage for a short family getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    lovely cottage close to the ocean, it had everything we needed for our stay, very warm, comfortable and in a great location

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No tea pot in the property. No clothes line for my wet towel after coming from the beach.

    Location is excellent, right close to the beach at Pollan .Cosy rooms with a small stove which we lit on two evenings. Lovely sun room where we enjoyed breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2024

    5.0
    Location is stunning the cottage however was not.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sadly this little cottage could do with some maintenance and TLC. The kitchen and bathroom both needed work and a deep clean. Couldn’t open patio door due to rust and dirt in door tracks. Weeds growing out of guttering and the garden is a mess. First house I’ve ever stayed in with no welcome pack. Stale buns in cupboard and a mouldy pan. Mouldy and damp smell in house - has great potential but needs to be kept maintained and aired. Didn’t look like it was prepared for the season.

    The location and views. Clean beds and good towels. Shower worked well and was hot. Offered use of pool in local hotel but we didn’t take it up as weather was so good.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2023

    6.0
    Fabulous area, will come back in the summer when more places are open.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very basic kitchen and bathroom , some mould around windows.

    Traditional cottage, practical, very good heating + peat burner. Sun room had brilliant views over the bay and countryside to the hills beyond.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2023

    7.0
    enjoyable after I had de-greased the knobs and switches. would have been excellent otherwise.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    kitchen needed a deep clean/cupboards were damp and smelled of mildew. exterior very odd with lumps of cement and piping lying around. massive building work going on next door.

    location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2025

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