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Reviews of The Barn @Ardhill House 5 stars

The Barn @Ardhill house The Diamond, Ardara, Ireland

#7 of 13 Holiday rentals in Ardara

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 34 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    8.0
    Super location and pet-friendly place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place was not very clean. I had to clean many things myself before I could use them, such as the shower, plates, and cups. Cleaning supplies were available, so I used what was provided at the property.

    I liked the location. It was close to a few options for take-away or dining in. I loved the fact that I was able to travel with my dog. Parking space was available. In general, everything I needed was provided: instant coffee, plates, cups, a microwave, a kettle, etc. The bed was comfy enough, and it was very quiet after 11 pm. I also loved the spot where I could sit outside and listen to live music from the nearby pub. The contact with the owner was very prompt. He answered all my questions and informed me about every step. Thank you for that!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    8.0
    Perfect location for facilities and to attractions. Really enjoyed Ardara and surrounding areas.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was fab, quaint little cottage. 5 people fit us all comfortable despite being small. It was perfect.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    8.0
    AMAZING
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A FEW OF OUR FAMILY THOUGHT THE BEDS UNCONFORTABLE BUT i DIDN'T.

    The location could not have been any better.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect just what was needed to recharge. Home from home. Everything U need is there. Love this area definitely be back again. The locals are fantastic, so kind and every1 we met from shops bars and cafes where fantastic. Everyone liked to stop for a chat. Couldn't fault the barn, the locals and the area. What a base to start from every morning to look at the surrounding area. Breathtaking

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Excellent location - perfect stay right in middle of the town.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

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

    Marvelous location in a beautiful little town

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    10
    A delightful, comfortable and stylish accommodation to base yourselves when exploring the geographically stunning and my
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that we don’t own it!

    We loved the authenticity of the setting and the fact that the owners were endlessly patient with us during the stay. The kitchen was very well equipped and the beds were super comfortable. The barn is very close to all Ardara has to offer. Pat at the Beehive Pub was a very welcome host. It didn’t take long to meander back to the barn after our evening jaunts.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2024

    10
    A real gem tucked away in the town but walking distance to pubs and shops.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I couldn’t fault this place.

    The barn is a great place to stay and although you are in the town you weren’t disturbed by any noise. It has a well equipped kitchen. A lovely fire stove. 2 lovely bedrooms upstairs and a shower room. Access to a front garden and off street parking.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    An absolutely gorgeous cosy cottage in the heart of the town of Ardara

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    10
    Brilliant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fantastic big stove clean tidy location amazing beds so comfortable 2 min from shops pubs and food places and affordable thank you

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is perfect right in centre of the town. This was our second time staying at the barn and will definitely be back.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, right beside pubs, restaurants and local amenities

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    10
    Wonderful Donegal does it for me
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Honestly there was nothing except it took me quite a while to climb the stairs, not so fit!

    The hosts Joseph & Celine with little Amber greeted us but did not intrude, There was a heat wave & the downstairs was so beautifully cool & welcoming. We had everything we needed & more. Situation fantastic, right on the edge of town but quiet at night, Wonderful privacy. The big garden with swing & garden furniture were all used with delight. We stayed an extra night as it happened to be free & we were thrilled. Our two little dogs felt so at home. Joseph even filled up some gaps in the hedge so as we could laze & know the doggies were safe. What wonderful countryside. We went on planned walkways every day. We didn't bother driving to any of the lovely beaches as we know the area quite well. Ardara is a picture post card & the locals we dealt with were sound Donegal folk...the best. We celebrated with rest of family who were staying in Woodhill House, two fantastic nights with top service. Great memories.. better that any trip abroad. Thanks Joseph from the Morris family

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Central location⁷

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2023

    10
    The best, U already look forward to my next visit in a few weeks!!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location and the proximity to all that you would ever dream of! pubs, restaurants, music, facilities,etc and most of all the wonderful welcome and friends that you get to know. Never a problem!!

    Everything and more!!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    9.0
    wonderful
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the stairs were very steep

    cute, well equipped, warm and very convenient to the town

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2023

    8.0
    perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was great, it just got cold quite quickly without the heating on but we went in March which is understandable. so bring layers if you’re coming in winter

    stunning cottage with everything you need and perfect location for exploring stunning beaches, wild Atlantic way

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Upstairs gets very warm which isnt a bad thing but could only turn off radiator in master room so I would advise to use fire downstairs & turning on radiators for 15/30 mins to warm up upstairs is all that is needed . In summer you wouldnt need at all. It was cold weekend and house was super warm. So not a bad point but just to note to have upstairs comfortable in evening dont use heating for a long spell-use the fire & heating on a short burst. One firelog is sufficient for an eve or you could purchase a small bail of briquettes from local centra supermarket. Also 2 garages on either outskirts of town where you can purchase. All cleaning products provided bar a mop which you might like if you have children , I advise bringing kitchen roll/ floor wipes for spills if so. Tv works off aerial so reception was interrupted. This was non issue for us as only was put on for weather report but if want to watch a movie or something bring a chromecast or tablet device & preloaded things to watch. Couldnt complain at all. A fab little retreat in a cute cottage in a very lovely village.

    So cosy! .Good heating & enclosed stove for a fire in eve. All practical things provided in kitchen . Privacy as off main road but with the practicality of being in the town & not noisy at night despite being stones throw from local bars. . Great shower. Quaint decor , really clean , comfortable rooms nicely decorated . Proper cottage feel with comfort of mod cons. Master bedroom has good space & extra bed. Easily fit 3 people here & 2 in spare room if needed. Wifi excellent. Energy saving switches for appliances. Everything you need for a small group or short stay. Host very responsive if you need him for anything & had fire on for us arriving night one which was a welcoming touch. Ideal location. Great little village . Plenty bars, gastrobars, cafes, take aways in addition to hair & beauty salons if needed & nice gift shops to suit all budgets. Friendly locals & really easy going. A relaxed break even with a nice busy ambiance for a small village close to beautiful beaches , hill walks & a good location as a base if you wanted to go further afield to other attractions such as Slieve league cliffs. Live music at night in some bars also which was very good. Local whiskey distillery tour walking distance also if of interest.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    10
    This is one of the nicest places we have stayed. It is close to lovely restaurants and shops and great pubs. It is so cl
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/ A

    This was a wonderful place to stay! Right in the village but in a secluded spot with parking. Pet friendly which was great for our dogs Toto & Dotty . Joseph is a fantastic host . He was very responsive and had the stove lit on arrival which was so nice as we arrived quite late. The heating has a boost switch which activates the radiator almost instantly! There was piping hot water all the time too . The kitchen is well equipped and the beds were super comfy. The house is very spacious and very cosy.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2022

    9.0
    Would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to tour donegal.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The accommodation was much better than we expected. Right in the centre of Ardara with parking and easy access to all the places we wanted to visit. Beautiful bedrooms and bathroom and very well equipped kitchen. Will definitely return.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness, lot of out of date food in cupboards, strange smell downstairs

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    3.0
    Not a good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were uncomfortable, kitchen was very dated and lacked dishwasher and freezer. The living room furniture was old and downstairs very musty smelling Overall not a good value for price and we left a day early

    Location was very good. Shower was decent

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs were difficult for my sister who has a disability.would be helpful if it was explained when booking.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the downstairs smelled very fusty. Fridge had no freezer section.

    Quirky 2 storage cottage. Well equipped and great location.

    Stayed in July 2023

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