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Stay near Rathmullan's top sights

Rathmullan House Hotel20 locals recommend
Belles kitchen13 locals recommend
Beachcomber Bar7 locals recommend
The Tap Room5 locals recommend
Rathmullan Pier4 locals recommend
White Harte4 locals recommend

Other great holiday rentals in Rathmullan

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Home
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 92 reviews

Moyle Holiday Home

GeriRating, 5 stars5 days ago
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Chris’ Moyle Holiday Home. The house is beautiful, immaculately clean and cosy, and actually the photos do not do it justice. It’s very spacious, and the many bathroom and reception rooms were welcome for a large family stay. The town of Milford is close by for local amenities and there are many beautiful beaches and restaurants within a short drive. Our children really enjoyed the spacious enclosed garden with stream. We will definitely return.
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Cottage
4.67 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviews

White Strand Beach House - Wild Atlantic Wanderer

RichardRating, 5 stars3 months ago
Beach View House is well equipped and in a very accessible location just after the town entrance. Ours was an extended Christmas trip and it was warm and cozy, and good value in a sought after location. Anita was helpful with everything and very responsive, right down to providing Christmas decorations. Buncrana is a great destination and there is a lot to do around the Inishowen peninsula, even in winter.
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Bungalow
5 out of 5 average rating, 98 reviews

Sperrin Haven Hottub, Infrared Sauna & Ice Bath

KerriRating, 5 stars1 week ago
What a place!! Spent 3 nights at Shauna’s beautiful home and it was just amazing!! Shauna was so friendly and helpful throughout! The beautiful basket full of goodies for us was such a lovely surprise and we made the best memories full of laughter in the most beautiful place!! The kids especially LOVED the hot tub and just had the best time playing outside too! Can’t wait to be back in August! Highly recommend 😊❤️
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Home
5 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews

Hidden gem 3 minutes walk to stunning Beach

JohnRating, 5 stars7 months ago
We had the pleasure of staying at Charlie's while attending a family reunion. The house was very homely with everything you might need, including the smaller details like torches for walking at night and jigsaws and games to keep you occupied if the weather is bad. Charlie's instructions were clear and comprehensive and we found him to be quick to respond and very helpful. Everyone in our group was happy with the accommodation. For those like us without transport, the beach is a quick walk from the house and the bus stops the top of the road.
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Home in Downings
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews

Beautiful Irish Cottage By The Sea

KatieRating, 5 stars6 months ago
Really such a fab place, set in stunning scenery and so handy to the town. The house was spotless, beds were comfy and shower was hot. Such a peaceful place, great for stargazing Couldn’t really ask for more, would stay again in a heartbeat.
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Cabin
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 83 reviews

Romantic Country Cabin +Hottub Donegal

SlobodanRating, 5 stars1 week ago
Stayed with Jacqui's place for 2 nights for a good break from a busy Dublin city and have had an amazing time. Very quiet cottage in a private setting with everything what we could possibly need. Absolutely delightful to stay. Hot tub was the cherry on top! Would definitely stay again!
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Home
4.81 out of 5 average rating, 31 reviews

The Yellow Door Cottage

MatthewRating, 5 stars2 days ago
Our stay at the Yellow Door was excellent! From the moment we booked, Mark was very communicative, and very helpful in offering food recommendations for us (Sultan Castle Indian was delicious). Mark gave great instructions for entering the property and when I had a question about the fire he responded immediately which was very helpful! All 3 bedrooms were great, with the bedroom at the front of the house having a beautiful sea view. The bathroom was very clean and modern, with clean towels provided in all rooms, with additional towels in the hot press. The enclosed outdoor area to the side of the house was a real pleasure for us. We utilised the hot tub whilst there (it does take a while to fill it and at least 8 hours for the stove beside it to give it good heat so get it on early!) The TV in the house was modern and allowed us to use Screen Mirroring for streaming apps, and the WiFi was good throughout. The location of the house and the host, Mark, made this a delightful stay! Ta!
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Home
5 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews

Modern home - Horn Head, Dunfanaghy

SineadRating, 5 stars2 weeks ago
We had a fantastic stay at Cathy's place. Great walk from house to Tramore beach , and also enjoyed the 20 mins walk to the town (and beach) which has lots of places to eat and drink. Excellent recommendations from Cathy for Casa coffee and Braai restaurant in Creeslough. We also enjoyed pizza from Apache (Rusty Oven booked out!). Beautiful views and an all-round lovely place to stay. Our boys really enjoyed the games rooms. Thank you Cathy.

Your guide to Rathmullan

All About Rathmullan

The peaceful village of Rathmullan sits on the western banks of glacial fjord Lough Swilly in County Donegal in the north of Ireland. Rolling green vales and dramatic mountains form the backdrop to this village on the Fanad Peninsula, with Knockalla Mountain rising majestically to the north.

The tranquillity of Rathmullan today belies its significance in Irish history — this was the site of the pivotal Flight of the Earls at the beginning of the 17th century, when two prominent noblemen and established aristocratic families went into permanent exile. The event is commemorated with a statue on the shore. The town’s past can also be traced through the ruins of the Rathmullan Priory and Rathmullan Fort, standing guard on the shore.

In recent years, this small community has become a popular seaside resort, boasting three kilometres of sandy beach lined with trees. Sunbathers look out across Lough Swilly, the Lake of Shadows, to Buncrana and Inch Island, while windsurfing and mini-golf are also on offer. A pier stretches out into the water, where anglers try their luck for ray in the evenings and ferries transport cars and passengers across the water to Buncrana during the summer months.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Rathmullan

Rathmullan is around 15 minutes from the rugged North Atlantic Coast, so from the autumn to the spring, the village can experience strong winds and prolonged periods of heavy rain that blow in from the Atlantic Ocean. As the summer months approach, the days get longer and temperatures begin to rise, although there is always the chance of an Irish shower. July and August are when the village is at its busiest, but the vast expanse of beach means that you always have room to roam. There’s a popular three-day regatta in August that has been held for almost 200 years. Visitors flock to the village to see a host of different events on the water during this time, including the Parade of the Boats.


Top things to do in Rathmullan

Rathmullan Wood Nature Reserve

Around a 30-minute walk from the centre of Rathmullan village, a one-kilometre walking loop will give you a taster of what the 33 hectares of National Nature Reserve Rathmullan Wood have to offer. The site is home to a beech plantation and mixed native woodland, where you can spot ravens and sparrowhawks overhead and bilberries, hard ferns, and bluebells on the ground.

Rathmullan Priory

The ivy-clad ruins of Rathmullan Priory sit on the outskirts of the town overlooking the sea. Dating back to the beginning of the 16th century, the site has a chequered history, from its time as a priory used by Carmelite monks to its later incarnations as a barracks, a castle, and a private residence.

Ballymastocker Bay

Voted one of the best beaches in the world, Portsalon Beach on Ballymastocker Bay is around a 25-minute drive north of Rathmullan along the Wild Atlantic Way. This sheltered beach boasts a mile of white sand, with countryside behind it and views across the fjord of Lough Swilly to the Inishowen Peninsula. Lifeguards are on duty between June and September.

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