Dog Friendly Cottages in Donegal

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Ryan - Verified booking

  The cottage was ice cold when we arrived although we were warned.

  It took a whole day to warm it up. Absolutely freezing. The property had not been cleaned properly since the last guests. The toilet had been used and was filthy, the fridge/freezer still had old food inside. Both the fridge and freezer had black mould growing inside and around it. Because the radiators must need bled as they make a lot of noise constantly when they’re on. To the point it keeps you awake. Wi-Fi is quite slow and doesn’t really work at all in the bathroom. The sheets are far too big for the duvet, everything all hanging loose which makes it a little uncomfortable to sleep. The floors, and the area rugs are filthy and marked. Washing machine doesn’t work correctly, the settings on the machine doesn’t kick in. Clothes were being washed for hours before we noticed and you have to manually click the washing machine to rinse and spin etc. luckily enough we didn’t have delicates being washed at the time or they could have been ruined. Also the kitchen is in a bad way, handles missing from the front of cupboards, some are duck taped , there’s panels that’s cracked and hanging loose. All in all this was a negative experience. Mostly because we already came from 1 cottage in the south of Ireland in dingle the “Finn house” and that set the standard we were expecting as everything was perfect, clean, well maintained and was actually cheaper then this stay. We felt compelled to clean as soon as we got there and you don’t do these breaks to spend hours cleaning just so you feel comfortable again. You expect a high level of cleanliness, a warm environment, and definitely a well maintained environment. We would not stay here again for sure.

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• Andrea - Verified booking

  The Glen is a real holiday for any family.

  The property is secluded yet within easy reach of Carndonagh Town with every type of shop or service needed. The house itself, wow! We were blown away! The best quality appliances, full built in furniture throughout. Everything one would need is included in the package right down to the electric multi cooker. The rooms are all very spacious. 3 showers and a jacuzzi bath. The beds were very comfortable and had extra blankets and pillows. 7 beds in total, king-size, double and 3 single beds, one with a pullout mattress for an extra guest. The owner, Ryan, is obviously understanding of each individuals needs and has provided a luxury spacious, warm home to suit everyone and anyone. I had a severely learning disabled adult, two elderly and infirm parents and an adult with a serious medical condition. Everyone felt at home and everyone's needs were met. The ramp at the back door was a godsend. Ryan has maintained this home to the highest standard. He has an eye for detail and provides fixtures, fittings and accessories of very high quality. No expense spared. As a host, he was brilliant. Rowing up in the area, he is knowledgable and can guide you to the best places to visit, to dine at or to go for a lively morning walk. Responding immediately to any messages I sent, even on Christmas day. He is attentive and kind, taken care of every detail, honestly, this home definitely made Christmas break away one to remember; it was truly the best Christmas break our family has had for many years. I don't get many breaks away but I will be booking a break away to the Glen in 2025.

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• Gaenor - Verified booking

  Well, what a stunning location for our long-awaited family get together!

  The property accommodated folk from 3 households perfectly in the 3 bedrooms & ample bathroom facilities. We just loved the space, cleanliness & friendly welcome we received. A massive plus for us was the walled, gated garden where the dogs could run around safely. Around the area, the beach to the north 5 mins drive away was huge (and empty) and the little town of Milford had a supermarket & various shops which kept us supplied. We also enjoyed the take away food from Fanad Lodge - twice - although the menu in the house is no longer valid so it's best to call in to choose from the extensive menu at the bar then collect later at an agreed time. We were concerned that, having buildings serving the salmon farm on either side, there might be noise / smells, but we need not have worried. There was very little activity, no smells, and the buildings might not even have been there - far enough away and behind hills covered in sheep & cows. All in all, a great holiday in a gorgeous, spacious home with peace & quiet and views to remember for a lifetime!

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• Robert - Verified booking

  The property is not to a standard to give a comfortable winter break, the temperature in the living area was only 16c .

  If the oil fired central heating on its high setting used 1 litre per hour, oil is charged at €1 per litre which is 27+% over its actuall cost . All the heat was sucked up the open fire chimney. We used 60kg of coal , 5 baskets of peat and 1 bag of logs. Total cost of heating €81 for 6 days to attain at temperature of 18c at the end of the 6th day. This issue was exasperated by a draft around the double bedroom window, no seal around the loft space doors in the upper bedroom and no flap valve on the toilet extractor fan . All heat was lost if you opened the front door because there was no porch. A hot tap was not fitted on the left hand side , good job none of us is blind ( Europe Standard) . A sink was loose on wall , and the hot water tank had no insulation at all. I also think the bed quilts were not winter tog , their was not one sharp piece of cutlery. Dust in the corners and cobwebs all over. Bed room lay out was very poor, I'm sorry there is no finesse or care visible on this property.

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• Terry - Verified booking

  House is great.

  Very secluded. Location is superb. Beautiful surroundings. Very peaceful. House was as per description. it was clean, comfortable, spacious, and warm. Beds were very comfortable. Firm but not too hard. Slept very well during our stay. More than enough to see on the Fanad peninsula over a few days. We did Fanad lighthouse, Portsalon Beach twice, on the final day we climbed Lough Salt Mountain. Reasonably easy climb and incredible views from the top. We tried to get to Great Pollet sea arch but the farmer has closed access and the other route is a bit dependent on low tide. The only minor issue I had was that the cooking facilities are tricky to use unless you're used to induction hob and range cooking. However I did bake a cake in the oven and it turned out really good. And cooked much faster than usual. Other than that, we loved everything about the house.

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