
Family-friendly holiday rentals in Donegal
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Beachcombers Cottage - Modern Luxury -WIFI-Netflix
Beachcombers Cottage is a lovely modern 2 bedroom holiday home located beside the glorious blue flag Fintra Beach. Its located on the Wild Atlantic Way only 20 minutes drive from the famous Slieve League Sea Cliffs . Killybegs fishing port with its hotels, pubs and restaurants is located just 3kms away. Part of a small group of exclusive holiday homes, located behind the sand dunes, with the beach just a short short stroll beyond. An idyllic setting with simply breathtaking scenary all around.

UniqueCosyFarm Cottage-WildAtlanticWay-DonegalTown
This unique cottage sleeps six people & is ideally placed in South-West Donegal along the Wild Atlantic Way. It offers complete tranquillity & lies within easy reach of the main attractions of the area (beaches, hiking, surfing, kayaking, horse riding, chasing waterfalls & sunsets). The cosy cottage is perfect for peaceful strolls across Donegal’s breathtaking beach’s& it’s the ultimate backdrop for a low-key romantic break, however, you’ll have to make friends with the cows while you’re there!

Cashel Hill Cottage -Wild Atlantic Way - Sea View
Welcome to our paradise on the Wild Atlantic Way! Wake up to the stunning panoramic views over Glencolmcille Village, Glen Head and the Atlantic Ocean that are simply unforgettable.Glencolmcille village is only a ten minute walk and has a shop with fuel pumps, two pubs one serving lovely home cooked food,a cafe , post office and restaurant . Close to Glencolmcille beach and the folk village. The Slieve League cliffs and the silver strand beach are a 15 minute drive away. We have an EV charger.

The Nest. Studio/Suite
The Nest is a stylish, newly refurbished top floor studio/suite 2 mins walk from the centre of the beautiful and bustling Donegal Town. The accommodation occupies the entire top floor of this 3 storey period house and shares it's entrance with the home owner and her adorable Golden Retriever, Dudley. It is also the perfect location for those who wish to experience the numerous excellent restaurants, bars and nightlife which are all on our doorstep. Donegal Town is the gateway to West & North.

The Birdbox, Donegal Treehouse with Glenveagh view
Airbnb Host Spotlight Award - Most Unique Stay 2023 ***Please read the listing profile in full to completely understand the space before booking.*** The Birdbox at Neadú is a cosy, handcrafted treehouse nestled in the branches of beautiful mature oak and scots pine trees on our property. To the front are stunning views towards Glenveagh National Park. A short distance from The Wild Atlantic Way, The Birdbox is ideal for a fun, peaceful getaway or a great base from which to explore Donegal.

Cosy country cottage for your 2025 staycation!
Modern country cottage situated less than 4km from scenic Donegal Town. This three bedroom house has all mod cons and is perfect for a family, couple or group of friends exploring the Wild Atlantic Way. Nestled close to Lough Eske and the Bluestack Mountains, it is an ideal base for hiking, fishing and hill walks. Murvagh Golf Course and Rossnowlagh beach are only a 15 minute drive away. Located near Harvey's Point Hotel and Lough Eske Castle, this cottage is ideal for wedding guests.

Luxurious modern cottage
This modern, luxurious cottage is truly special. It is located in the Tawnawully mountains by Lough Eske. It is set on 12 acres with a river running through it and a tumbling waterfall right by the cottage. Only 15 minutes drive to Donegal town, which has some really nice restaurants and bars. There is a castle to explore in the town and a wonderful craft village with a very good cafe. Ten minutes drive to Harveys Point and twelve minutes from Lough Eske castle, both reputable 5 * hotels.

Spring break| Lake house | Peaceful Views | Swim
Welcome to Shamrock Cottage, a cozy lakeside retreat, right on the shores of Lough Erne! You'll enjoy stunning panoramic views of the lake and lush countryside. Inside, it’s a perfect mix of modern comforts and warm, inviting décor. Step out onto the covered glass patio for alfresco dining or unwind by the water. Love fishing, swimming or kayaking? The private jetties make it easy to dive right into adventure. Whether you're here to relax or explore, Shamrock Cottage is the perfect escape!

Beautiful sea-view, country cottage feel townhouse
Welcome to Downstairs Cottage, a cosy cottage feel, newly decorated 2 bedroom semi detached holiday home . Located in the heart of Ballyshannon, Irelands oldest town which is full of culture and heritage. A gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way, with an abundance of the counties treasures on its doorstep, full of fun things to see and do. The property is located at the mouth of the river Erne overlooking the estuary with sea and country garden views. Walking accessibility to all amenities.

The view
Welcome to 'the view' kilcar magnificent Panoramic views of 5 counties/ donegal bay. private house with 1000sf deck .bbq . 4 bedroom (2ensuite) . openplan kitchen living dining room . Sitting room and main bathroom on ground floor . Pool table upstairs .house is approx 3km from kilcar . 8km to Carrick and killybegs .located on the wild Atlantic. If you like to explore,walk,Hike,play golf,go fishing and join in the local craic you'll love kilcar and it's surrounding areas!!

Dooey Hill Cottage - Beach Front
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Dooey Hill Cottage is nestled on the hillside by Dooey beach with Atlantic views, overlooking beautiful Traigheana bay (Bay of the Birds) and the mountains of Donegal. It is on 6 acres including shoreline, secluded yet only 5 minutes drive to local shops and pubs with traditional music and food, and a further 10 minutes to the town of Dungloe with several supermarkets, a bank and numerous traditional pubs and restaurants.

Restored Sheep Farmer's Cottage -Wild Atlantic Way
This tastefully restored formed Sheep Farmer's cottage is ideal base for your visit to Donegal. Located on the Wild Atlantic Way just outside the village of Kilcar with Sleive League to the West and Killybegs and Donegal town to the south. This is an ideal place to settle into for a night or two and return to each evening after visiting the beautiful Donegal countryside. There are wonderful views from the cottage of Sleive League (Sliabh Liag) beyond.
Popular amenities for Donegal family-friendly rentals
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Spacious Lake Retreat

Waterville House Enniscrone
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4.9 Average rating
Donegal stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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