eating and drinking

The Hertiage town of Ardara lies a short distance down the hill. Here you will find the legendary Nancy’s Bar which will welcome you with a dram of the local Silkie whisky or of course a pint of Guiness.

Enjoy a night of local music in the Beehive or the Corner Bar, or venture further a field to Donegal Town which is a 20 minute drive from the cottage. Here you will find a wide selection of restaurants.

things to do

Drive the Wild Atlantic Way and discover hidden coves down small windy lanes, walk along the wide golden sands which edge the coastline, don your wetsuit and ride some of the best waves in the western world.

Take a trip to Glenvegh Castle, sat in the middle of the beautifully rugged National Park, overlooking a loch. Take a stroll through the well kept gardens and wander through the castle rooms to see how the inhabitants once lived.

Put on your hiking boots and conquer the heights of the Blue Stack, walk to the top of the highest cliff in Europe- Slieve League and look out over the Atlantic ocean or simply hunker down in a nearby inn and pass the day with some local craic.

Drive to the West coast and visit Glencolmcille folk village to see how The Hidden Cottage would have looked in the past and visit Studio Donegal to see hand-weaving in action, the way it has been done for centuries.

At the end of your day's adventures return to the cosy cottage, simply light the fire, pour yourself a drink, and take in the stunning view across the valley and lake beyond.