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4 bedroom cottage between Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh - on the Wild Atlantic Way

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Ballyboe cottage is situated on the stunning Wild Atlantic Way
Beach
Lots of outdoor spaces to relax
Spacious living room
The path at Ards

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ballyboes, Dunfanaghy
  • Dunfanaghy Workhouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Horn Head
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Magaharthy Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Donegal (CFN)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

4 bedroom cottage between Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh - on the Wild Atlantic Way

Ballyboe is a superb modern luxury holiday home situated between the villages of Dunfanaghy and Falcarragh in North West Donegal. The cottage is set in a tranquil rural location and enjoys wonderful views of the surrounding countryside and coastline toward Tory Island. This beautiful landscape is ever changing with the constantly changing sky. The cottage is situated at the foothills of Muckish mountain. This delightful and spacious holiday home has been designed to ensure a relaxing and comfortable holiday experience. It can accommodate up to 8 people in both style and comfort. Two of the four spacious bedrooms are en-suite and have king sized beds - both rooms enjoy sea views.
Ballyboe Cottage is located along the coastal road between Dunfanaghy and Falcarragh. Dunfanaghy is one of Donegal’s most popular holiday destinations and features many fine restaurants and pubs. Falcarragh is a vibrant village located in West Donegal Gaeltacht. Both villages have golf courses and can boast blue flag beaches.

Local attractions: Ballyboe cottage is situated within minutes travel of some of Donegal and Ireland's greatest attractions, including:-
Stunning beaches at Killahoey Strand, Marble Hill Strand, and Falcarragh Beach all less than 10 min away and Magheraroarty less than 25 min.
Glenveagh National Park: About twenty minutes drive away from the cottage this magnificent national park is home to herds of red deer and golden eagles.
Tory Island: Daily ferry trips to Tory, located 9 mile off the Donegal coast, leave from nearby Magheraroarty pier. Although only 4km long and 1 km wide, the island has 2 towns, East Town and West Town.

Dunlewey Lakeside Centre. This centre has lots of different attractions to keep all the family entertained - children's play area, farm yard, boat trips, craft shop, weaving house, audio visuals, etc

Ards Forest Park Located 3km south-east of Dunfanaghy, this wonderful park has marked nature trails and is also a wildfowl sanctuary. Scenic drive at Horn Head nearby.

Other attractions: Gartan Outdoor Pursuits Centre: Situated on the shores of Loch Gartan this is a very popular destination for adventure holiday enthusiasts.
Glebe House and Gallery: This is a Regency house built in 1828 set in woodland and decorated with William Morris textiles and Japanese art. The gallery houses the renowned Derek Hill Art Collection.

Arnolds stables in Dunfanaghy offers horse riding and lessons on local beaches and off road terrain. The Dunfanaghy surf school, 5 miles away, offers surf, windsurf and dive.
An Chriit Leisure- This excellently equipped leisure centre includes a fitness room, steam room, themal jets, sauna, treatments, kids pool & swimming pool.

The area is rich with Arts and Crafts: Galleries include The Art House; Green Door; Workhouse and Greendoor Galleries. Or visit McNutt tweeds nearby.

The area has loads of charming restaurants and pubs. We recommend The Cove Dunfanaghy, superb local organic produce. Other great picks include Arnold's, Lizzies, the Starfish Cafe, Muck and Muffins, Buttermilk and more. Local hotels also have superb menus including Lough Altan. Something Fishy does the best takeaway fresh fish and chips for miles, other takeaway options include Chinese, Pizza and more.

As you may well be cooking there are great local supermarkets and a local farmers market in the square each Saturday selling locally caught fish and shellfish and organic veg. The area is also great for foraging.

Finally there are three local lake with Brown Trout and rivers include nearby River Ray.

For kids there is lots on offer locally including Karting, Lurgybrack Open Farm, Tropical World, Kids Farm, activity centre Dunlewey, Boat Trips and pony rides.

Property manager

Mary

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

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Ballyboes, Dunfanaghy

What's nearby

  • Dunfanaghy Workhouse - 5 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Doe Castle - 8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Horn Head - 15 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Mount Errigal - 18 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Magaharthy Beach - 23 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Donegal (CFN) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Batch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Go Leor - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Patsy Dan's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Oyster Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Arnou - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 bedroom cottage between Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh - on the Wild Atlantic Way pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4 bedroom cottage between Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh - on the Wild Atlantic Way?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 bedroom cottage between Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh - on the Wild Atlantic Way?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4 bedroom cottage between Dunfanaghy & Falcarragh - on the Wild Atlantic Way located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Cloughaneely Golf Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Dunfanaghy Workhouse and Dunfanaghy Golf Club. Dunfanaghy Stables and Killahoey Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 191 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10 unforgettable days at Ballyboes Cottage
We stayed at Ballyboes Cottage for Christmas and New Year’s 2025 and were delighted by the warm, bright and cosy atmosphere of the house. On top, we were extremely pleased that Mary, the host, had not only decorated the house nice and Christmassy, but also left a gift basket. Arrival was like coming home!During a ten day stay with 4 adults, 1 child and our dogs all of us were enjoying the spaciousness of the house and the cosiness of the living room. The panoramic and wide view of the house permits to observe the ever changing weather conditions with the corresponding beautiful colour games. The beds are very comfortable, so is the availability of three bathrooms . All installations are in perfect condition. The kitchen is spacious and well equipped, the dish washer and washing machine of highest quality. Mary surprised us with her extraordinary kind and supportive way, her great recommendations concerning the area and her immediate and uncomplicated availability in case of questions.We passed 10 unforgettable days at Ballyboes Cottage and could highly recommend it.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of space
Plenty of room in the property and location was grand. Nicely decorated for Christmas with a treat hamper provided Kitchen well stocked with dishes, pots and pans etc but a bit lacking in things like condiments etc which we have usually had in other properties we’ve stayed in. Felt like we were there end of season it needs a wee bit of a spruce up for next spring.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream little getaway!
Second time staying and can’t wait to get back already! This cottage is amazing with everything you could ever need. 5 stars! Will definitely be back. 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning View
The view out the front windows is exceptionally bucolic. Fields, sheep, cows, farms, and a sliver of water off in the distance. I wish we had more time to sit and stare.... The skylights upstairs were a star-sparkle delight, each night. There were 3 of us in a 4-bedroom house, so plenty of room. Downstairs living room and dining room very comfortable. small improvements: a chair in every bedroom, a covered microwave dish, a solar light at the end of the driveway--finding it at night was a challenge: Nice neighbors!! , and a load or two worth of laundry detergent. Based on the listing pictures of the beach, I thought we were much closer to the water. We did not see a beach--it was also hurricane force winds, so we didn't look! If that's my whole list of improvements, you know it's pretty great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Halloween break
Great sized house for a family of 3 adults and 4 children to explore Donegal. The owner was great at providing property details and tips for where to eat and explore in the area. House was super cosy and spacious with a lovely garden for the kids to play.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Frederick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Donegal
The cottage was clean and a comfortable stay for our family while in Donegal. We enjoyed the view from the front of the house, and the farm animals that are in the fields. The area around the cottage is stunning with lots to see. The host was very helpful offering suggestions and letting us know what was in the area. We enjoyed our stay very much. We hesitate to give 5 stars only because we found the kitchen lacked some basic cooking supplies like salt and pepper, coffee, perhaps olive oil. While these are simple and basic and we were able to easily purchase them in town, our past experiences having these items available when we arrive was very helpful. One other note is that there is another cottage very close in the back and when others are there it lacks privacy. Fortunately during our stay this only happened for a couple days. But overall the cottage was enjoyable to stay in and allowed us to enjoy the beautiful Donegal. We thank Mary for making it available and for all her help during our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ballyboe Cottage
Absolutely wonderful stay at Ballyboe Cottage while visiting beautiful County Donegal! Clean and spacious with incredible views. Mary was a wonderful, responsive host with loads of suggested activities for the whole family. A bit hard to find but well worth the effort to do so!!! A wonderful home base for our time in Donegal!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline kelso

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
We had a lovely holiday and the owner was very helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house
Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit in diesem Haus. Es ist eine schöne Gegend. Mary hat uns regelmäßig mit Infos und Möglichkeiten informiert. Vielen Dank Und viele Grüße
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Ballyboe cottage
We had a lovely stay the only negative for me that due to the remote location there was nowhere to walk the dog due to position of main road and no footpath Other than that the house was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week
We had a wonderful week in this fabulous cottage just outside of Falcarragh. Conveniently located with amazing views and close to Dunfanaghy and the beach, the house is modern and well equipped with plenty of space for a large family or group of friends. Information provided by hosts prior to arrival was thorough and extremely helpful and we would highly recommend to anyone looking to book in this area. We would certainly consider booking again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from home!
The property is aesthetically pleasing and exceptionally clean. Mary, our gracious host, provided comprehensive information about local amenities, including activities, attractions, and restaurants in the vicinity. I highly recommend this property, as the views and beaches in the area are truly remarkable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
I stayed here for 3 nights with my husband, children and parents. The house is in a great location and is a great size. Communication from the host Mary was brilliant too. We have stayed here before and would happily stay here again! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short break
My family and our 2 dogs absolutely loved our short stay at Ballyboe cottage, despite the unseasonal cold and wet June weather we got. The property has stunning views of the nearby mountains and beach, inside the house is really spacious, bright, clean and comfortable. Mary was super quick to get back to any questions I had and was beyond helpful in recommending places to visit while we were there. Unfortunately we didn’t get the best weather but the beaches we saw were breathtaking, Ards forest park worth a visit. We will definitely be back and have been recommending it to all our friends and family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our visit to Donegal
We had the best time at Ballyboes. The home is beautiful and had plenty of room for our family of four. The surrounding villages had plenty to offer for entertainment snd food/drink. The view from the property was fantastic. I couldnt imagine a better start to our trip. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Guenther R.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Good location, but only with car
The house is spacy, quiet located and some rooms are well renovated. It had all we needed. However, we would not call it "luxury" (like it was advertised) since several items need maintenance and repair especially in the kitchen. The house is well located for sightseeing along the "Wild Atlantic Way" in Donegal and Glendalough National Park. However, we found it unpleasant that we could not go somewhere on foot or by bicycle directly from the house, since the busy N56 is suited only for car traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip
Lovely home. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect!!
Huge and very clean house, just perfect to discover the Northwest of Donegal! Lovely host❤️!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday Stay
Myself, my mum and two sisters stayed for two nights at Mary's cottage. It is a beautiful home and had everything we needed. It was close to the town of Dunfanaghy, which we visited both days for food - definitely recommed Lizzie's Diner!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little hideaway
Great little cottage, all you need for a comfortable relaxing stay with quirky decor and wonderful views of the countryside, close to great beaches and a great wee pub Patsy Dan’s in Dunfanaghy. We have been here many times and would always recommend as a perfect place to relax and recharge. Love it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location
Everything you could possibly need all things close enough fir shops eating etc beach beautiful beds comfy great views from property would definitely return
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another fantastic stay !
This was the second time we have stayed at the cottage ! We enjoy it all as much as we did the first time and explored different areas this time . We would definitely all go back . The kids loved it 🤩❤️
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing break
The house is exactly as described and in a great location to Dunfanaghy and Falcarragh were you can go for food and drinks. Breathtaking beaches 5 minutes drive from the house, you can hear the waves hitting the beach from the house. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet Mitchell M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return visit
A really well equipped home in a beautiful area close to 2 villages with a good selection of bars, coffee shops and supermarkets. Great beaches close by too. Mary, the owner, gave us so much information which made our stay even more enjoyable. This is our second visit to this property and hopefully we will return again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sally toal
Really enjoyed our stay at Mary’s. Property had everything we needed for a family of 7. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mary

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Your host Mary has over 25 years experience in the hospitality industry and the cottage is fully kitted out to provide a home away from home.

Why they chose this property

The Cottage is in one of the loveliest areas in Donegal

The house has everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

What makes this property unique

The finish is lovely with oak floors throughout and fine quality bedlinen. House has garden furniture and BBQ. Views towards Tory Island

Languages:

English