School Holidays 2017 Cottages In Donegal

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Roisin - Verified booking

  Granny Kate's Cottage is a very special treasured find that I without hesitation will return to.

  When first opening the gate and setting foot I was instantly transported to another time. The owner has given a lot of thought on maintaining the original features of the cottage with the experience of living authentically. The grounds have been landscaped and created earnestly which has given that extra magic while you explore and discover hidden spots on the land to sit and take in. The cottage's surrounding beauty with the additional Glengesh Pass backdrop gives that extra unique comfort when having your evening meal outside or breakfast. The location will also be especially appealing to keen cyclists and hikers, who have quick access to explore beyond Glengesh Pass and travel to Slieve Liag, Silver Strand, Glencolmcille, Teelin Pier and many more spots I must still discover. With the additional sounds of sheep bleating in the distance and the mystical cuckoo, if you want to rest and escape, Granny Kate's is a must. I'm really looking forward to returning.

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• Rachel - Verified booking

  Absolutely fantastic to be able to stay in such an historic and original property, it’s beautiful and we loved the place.

  I would I only mark down in a few places - the shower tray is so slow to drain you have to turn the water off to drain midway through your shower or it’ll overflow, so that was a chilly few minutes waiting for that a couple of times per shower. A mouse kept appearing in the kitchen bin - not a problem in itself and expected in a property of its age - the only thing there was that when I wiped the kitchen floor after the mouse had been put out I found that the floor was really dirty and needed a proper clean. Good selection of board games… but all with bits missing which was quite annoying, a few jigsaws and complete games to pass a cold wet evening would be a good addition. Oh and no tin opener to be found anywhere. Minor things but I thought they were worth mentioning. None of this detracted from the loveliness of the cottage. The bed was comfy, hot water bottles were a lovely and useful touch. If we were going to Ireland again we would definitely rebook.

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• Tracy - Verified booking

  The cottage is like stepping back in time.

  It is a very quiet peaceful place with wonderful views. The bed we slept in was very comfortable, double in the family room. The views are fantastic. Suggest that people take their slippers for indoors and dig out some of their favourite old c.ds to listen too while in the cottage. Do use the peat fire. Take euro coins both €1 and €2 euro coins. Wont need a lot but you will need to put the heating on for an hour or so during the evening and first thing (we stayed last week in September) the taxi to and from the villiage isnt expensive and everyone seems to be very helpful and friendly. They do provide towels, and the shower while noisy is lovely and hot. You might want to get dried quickly. Weather was changable has it was late September so to be expected but if you are lucky enough to book in the summer when the weather is better then just let the peace roll over you and enjoy the views from the picnic table and enjoy slowing right down.

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• Maggie - Verified booking

  We loved everything about this place and would book again in a heartbeat.

  The small booklet about the house written by Peter the owner explains its history, value and significance well and we are deeply grateful that the owner has maintained this remarkable place for others to experience. It is truly extraordinary and magical. We tuned into 92 FM daily to listen to the Irish language and music show on the radio which added to the atmosphere of timelessness that the cottage creates. Just a small suggestion :). Please make it clearer in the information that coins are needed for the power. Thanks to Mary for mentioning this in her messages so we were prepared. We were so busy before leaving Australia and managing lots of different accommodation for a long trip that we did not read all the details and would not expect a coin meter for the power, so perhaps just make this more prominent in the information as we could have turned up with no coins late at night which would have been difficult. Thanks.

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• Kevin - Verified booking

  Excellent premises location.

  A bit close to owner's house for privacy. House stocked with copious amounts of Edwardian delph. At least 30 glasses but not tone wine glass.Nice gesture welcome pack of processed meats that we don't use.Can this be the only Sykes Cottage with 4 ticks where the landlord doesn't provide a hairdryer? There was a broken one in the drawer which the owner said was left by a previous occupant but he didn't supply one. Had to purchase a hairdryer . Could have brought our own had we known. Wifi only available in the corner of an end bedroom.This could be a 9.9 premises if these niggles were ironed out and the landlord developed better inter-personal skills.

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