The Lookout Crannogboy, F94K152 Ardara, Ireland
#1 of 10 B&Bs and Inns in Ardara
Guests' ChoiceBased on 216 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 August 2025
Tobbe
SwedenIt can get a bit noisy when all the rooms are occupied.
The view is really magnificent. The hosts have added little touches here and there to make the stay more than "just okay". The shared bathroom was kept well cleaned. The breakfast was a lovely surprise.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Dermot
SpainUnfortunately we could only stay for one night!
Adrian and Brigitte were extremely helpful and welcoming, chatty, and prepared a healthy and varied breakfast. It was wonderful to have use of the kitchen at dinner time too. The house is in such a beautiful location, the views across the bay are stunning and the local beach was perfect for a morning dip. The beds were warm and comfortable and the room decor was excellent.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Naomi
AustraliaNothing to complain about at all
Beautiful location close to lots of other beautiful places. I arrived in the dark and woke up to a gorgeous view of the water and mountains. Super clean with a relaxed welcoming cosy atmosphere. Staff were lovely and extra helpful with recommendations for the area.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Padraig
Irelandbunk beds a bit cramped
Very good, particularly the freshly made croissants
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Mark
United KingdomGreat views, excellent host, top location. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Klavdija
SloveniaThe very friendly host, as soon as she saw my two sons, both 2 meters tall, immediately changed the room where the children were supposed to stay for a more comfortable one, better suited for our “giants” (at no extra charge). The house is beautifully and tastefully furnished with everything you need. The views from the living room are stunning. We received plenty of great tips for the rest of our trip around the Donegal region.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Dermot
IrelandFriendly hosts who welcome responsible pet owners! Great breakfasts also provided. Enjoyed the common eating and living area that allowed us to meet and chat with other guests.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 28 July 2025
Elizabeth
United KingdomEvery aspect was stunning ... the attention to detail was second to none ..The views spectacular.. value for money fabulous .. there was no areas that I could fault ...Brigitte and Adrien saw to our every need and beyond ❤️.. it was a holiday I will never forget .. and Adrien's pancakes added a special touch . 😋 Goodbye until next time !!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Mc
IrelandHome away from home
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 19 July 2025
Annette
United KingdomThere beautiful property and hospitality have been a highlight of our trip.They have thought of everything every detail is exceptional. Adrian provided an amazing breakfast and Brigitte gave us kindness and support. This is an amazing find , would highly recommend .
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Craciun
IrelandThe location of the house is amazing, with a stunning view of both the sea and the mountains. The interior is beautifully organized — I was genuinely impressed. Breakfast was absolutely delicious. We will definitely come back. Thank you!"
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Kate
United KingdomEverything was perfect - clean, comfortable, arty & wonderfully organised. And the views were just stunning with magnificent picture windows & well placed seats to relax in & soak up the views. Beds so comfortable too. And breakfast definitely worth waiting for - we had considered leaving early but glad we didn’t 😊 Thank you to the hosts for providing a great experience.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Suzan
United StatesBooked it for the price, but was pleasantly surprised by the AMAZING view! The owners were SO helpful and kind.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Lof
IrelandComfort, peaceful location, with a great view, lovely helpful hosts, nice breakfast. I wish I had been able to stay longer. We were cold and damp when we arrived and were very quickly feeling human again after the welcome we received. Thanks for everything
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 5 July 2025
Catherine
United KingdomThis is a lovely, comfortable house in a fabulous location. The house itself is really well kitted out with all the amenities you need with some lovely creative touches. The view from the living room is spectacular. We stayed with a group of nine adults and the living room views provided a beautiful backdrop for relaxing and mealtimes. The owners were very welcoming and helpful, and communication was very easy with swift responses at all times. The town was very close and had lovely shops with high-quality Donegal crafts. We enjoyed a really good session in one of the pubs one evening. We also really loved the Ardara area and it was a great base for exploring Donegal. We enjoyed listening to Irish being spoken in the Gaeltacht areas and especially enjoyed our visits to Sliabh Liag and the Maghera caves. We were also close enough to enjoy Glenveagh National Park and a hike up Errigal. We finished our stay with a visit to the local distillery where we bought some lovely locally produced whiskey. Ten out of ten for the Lookout and Ardara.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 26 June 2025
Emery
IrelandAbsolutely breathtaking views from both rooms. And really lovely hosts as well.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 18 June 2025
Benjamin
GermanyNothing
Unbelievable view! Incredible location! Nice couple hosting in the most unique and lovely way!!! Simply one of the most amazing stays we've ever had! Definitely coming back! And even some small surprises are included! AMAZING!!!!
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 25 May 2025
Jennifer
United StatesThe views from here are incredible and the hosts were lovely. We met another traveler there and enjoyed visiting in the spacious shared space. The property is peaceful and beautifully designed with the host’s artistic flair.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 25 April 2025
Kaye
IrelandLoved the location and especially the wee house outside for 2. Hope we can book this in August this year. Loved also the easiness that everything was described, labelled etc. It works.! So nice that our hosts were happy to give us a lift into town and collect us after dinner. Very thoughtful
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 28 March 2025
Mona
AustraliaA warm welcome on a cold & windy day 😃 the house was warm, cozy & spotless. The facilities were fantastic & our very own musician added to ambiance but it was indeed the view which was the highlight! Magnificent (until it disappeared 😉)
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 21 January 2025
Csmpbell
United KingdomGuinness wasn't great in the corner bar it didn't serve food room in pub was cold
Fantastic views great walks great beaches Guinness not bad in the town had whole house with the dogs 2 myself seen the caves magic seen Canada geese raven's shellduck buzzard heard chuffs met some of the folk great crack
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 10 December 2024
Joao
PortugalThe house is amazing, beautifully decorated and a tranquility spot with an amazing view. Everything is super clean and organized and the hosts are very friendly and helpful. Will be back and will recommend to everyone.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 31 October 2024
Eleonora
UkraineWe loved everything!
Everything. Magical place, only good vibes and love in every detail. So friendly, kind, so warming and amazing at all!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 4 October 2024
Gary
United KingdomVery friendly and helpful host's they made my stay as comfortable as possible really nice clean room. Big well stocked kitchen and living shared area.
Stayed in September 2024
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