Donegal Hotell

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Set within 43 acres of forest at the foot of the mountains, this stunning castle boasts huge rooms with 32-inch flat-screen TVs. The 5-star hotel offers a luxurious spa within its beautiful gardens. Cosy bathrobes and slippers are provided in each luxury room, along with a wood-panelled marble bathroom. Rooms include oak furniture and idyllic garden views. Cedars Grill has a terrace and features traditional dishes including seafood from the nearby port of Killybegs. The Oak Bar has billiards and Irish music events while the Gallery Bar serves light meals. The Solis Spa has a steam room, sauna and massage suites. There is a fitness centre and the swimming pool is located in a glass atrium, offering views over the grounds. Guests can fish on Lough Eske, less than 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel, while Donegal is less than a 10-minute drive. Donegal Golf Club is a 15-minute drive, while Donegal Adventure Centre and Surf School is a 30-minute drive.

Important information

The hotel does not accept pets, except guide dogs in the rooms.

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Donegal Manor is a 4-star boutique guesthouse situated within walking distance from Donegal Town. Surrounded by green landscapes, it offers an á la carte restaurant and a cosy lounge with a fireplace. Offering views of the Donegal countryside, all rooms at Donegal Manor feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and DVD players. Each has a seating area with tea and coffee-making facilities. Buttermilk pancakes and Bailey's porridge are some of the specialities guests can enjoy for breakfast. A hearty, full Irish breakfast is also available. Free parking is available, and nearby beaches can be reached in 10 minutes by car, while local golf clubs are a 20-minute drive away. Slieve League Mountain are 40 minutes' drive from the manor. The manor was awarded Guesthouse of the Year 2008 and Hosts of the Year 2008 by Emerald Awards, USA.

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Mill Park is within a 10-minute walk from Donegal Castle and the Old Franciscan Abbey. It offers large rooms with free Wi-Fi, a Wellness Centre, pool, restaurant and free parking. The spacious rooms at the Mill Park Hotel have TVs, telephones and hairdryers. Some rooms have views over the Mill’s landscaped gardens. The Granary Restaurant offers fine cuisine, fish specials and a Sunday carvery. The Café Bar serves stone-baked pizzas, a grill menu and an extensive range of drinks. The spa has a range of treatments and massages available. There is also a jacuzzi and a steam room. Donegal Golf Club overlooks Donegal Bay and is a 10-minute walk from the Mill. The Donegal Waterbus is a 5-minute walk away and includes seal spotting.

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Just 10 minutes’ walk from Donegal’s centre, these modern apartments feature fully equipped kitchens and cosy living areas with leather sofas. Guests can enjoy DVD players and free parking. Each kitchen includes modern, wood cabinets and an integrated oven/hob for self-catering, along with a microwave and inclusive cutlery, kitchenware, and crockery. The living room features a TV for guests to relax to, while some boast pretty countryside views. There are leisure and swimming facilities next door to the apartments, which are open for use by guests. Both Lough Eske and the Atlantic coast are 10 minutes’ drive away.

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This 4-star hotel has a magical location amid the Bluestack Mountains, on the edge of Lough Eske. It is 6 km from Donegal town and offers gourmet food and a romantic atmosphere. Each bedroom is elegant and private, and has a large Italian marble bathroom. Rooms also have a TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. Harvey's Point restaurant has 2 AA Rosettes and provides relaxed, elegant dining. Food is made using locally sourced ingredients. The peaceful Harvey's Point was AA Hotel of the Year 2007/08. It is ideal for fishing, horse riding, golf and hill walking.

Important information

Pets are allowed in the Courtyard Rooms, but not in the Executive Suites.

Food & beverage

Coxtown Manor is a bed and breakfast hotel. We are famous for our gourmet buffet breakfast. A small bar menu is available during the afternoon and evening.

Area information

Coxtown Manor is situated in South Donegal, which makes it ideal for exploring this wonderful county. Slieve League Cliffs, Glenveigh National Park, Donegal Castle, and Murvagh Links golf course are all within easy reach.

Travel information

By Car: - We are situated off the N15 main road between Ballyshannon and Donegal town, on the old Laghey-Ballintra road.

Quick description

Making for a lovely weekend with its low-key, late-Georgian elegance and warmth, we are situated in the peace and quiet of gently rolling hills just outside Donegal town. Our location is within easy reach of breathtaking beaches, cliffs and coastal scenery, challenging links golf courses and lively bars with traditional music. Conveniently located, we are only a 2-hour drive from Belfast and Galway, and 3 hours from Dublin. Our rooms are very spacious and recently refurbished with state-of-the-art bathrooms. Some rooms have open fireplaces and some have jacuzzi baths. We were voted Hideaway Hotel of the Year 2008 by Georgina Campbell Guide. We are also recommended in Bridgestone Guides 100 Best Places to Stay in Ireland 2009 and awarded the “hot” award. We received the AA 5 Diamonds Award for 2009 and a recommendation in the Michelin Guide 2009.

Hotel information

The Central Hotel has extensive conferencing facilities, including free Wi-Fi in key hotel areas and several function rooms such as the Captains Board Room and the Snug. The hotel also stages weddings, with Revlin and Ard na Mara banqueting rooms offering magnificent views over Donegal Bay. Guests can enjoy drinks on the veranda or walled garden, before watching the sunset over the bay.

Room information

Each of the hotel's bedrooms have been designed with comfort and convenience in mind. They are enhanced by the thoughtful inclusion of various facilities and 24-hour room service.

Area information

Donegal Town is in the heart of County Donegal on the North-West Coast of the Republic of Ireland. An old harbour town, the famous Donegal Bay Waterbus still makes daily excursions around the Donegal Bay area. The craft village offers something for everyone and you can't forget the stunning scenery on the doorstep, as well as the neighbouring towns of Lough Eske and Killybegs. When you need a break, Donegal Town offers many restaurants and nearly 20 pubs, many with live and traditional music, all around the central area of the Diamond. Donegal Town is about 50 minutes from Sligo Airport and about 60 minutes from Derry Airport and Donegal Airport.

Quick description

Located in the Diamond at the heart of Donegal Town, the Central offers varied dining, regular live entertainment and complimentary leisure facilities. Owned by the White Hotel Group, the Central Hotel Donegal sits amid the town’s 25 bars and restaurants and is a short walk from the famous Donegal Bay Waterbus. ‘Just Williams’ Carvery and a Thai restaurant are both on-hand for meals, whilst the popular Upper Desk Bar plays host to regular live entertainment. The purpose-built leisure centre has a swimming pool, spa bath, steam room and gym – an excellent choice for a rainy day!

Travel information

Come into Donegal Town Centre, take the Killybegs Road, drive 200 yards and take the first road to right, sign posted for Ard na Breatha and Lough Eske etc. Continue on this road until you come to a mini roundabout go right here at the XL Shop, straight ahead for approx. half a mile, under the bypass, Ard na Breatha is at the top of the hill. Location on N15 bypassing Donegal Town: On approaching Donegal Town from either Sligo, Derry, or Letterkenny, you will come to a roundabout at Lidl store, take the Killybegs exit N56 from here, at the next roundabout take a left in towards Donegal Town, take the next left (last sign on the signpost is Ard na Breatha, other signs on the post Lough Eske Etc) continue until you come to a mini roundabout take a right here at the XL shop, continue straight ahead pass the houses, for approx. half a mile,under the bypass ,we are at the top of the hill.

Quick description

Ard na Breatha is a 4-star boutique guest house and restaurant just 1.5km from Donegal. With beautiful countryside views, rooms have en suite bathrooms, TVs and free Wi-Fi. Rooms are furnished with iron beds and pine furniture and include hair dryers, telephones and tea/coffee making facilities. Using local organic produce and fresh fish from Killybegs port, the Ard na Breath’s restaurant offers a delicious menu. There is a bar with a wide range of wines, beers and whiskeys. The Croaghs (Bluestack Mountains) are within easy walking distance and the Lough Eske is a 10-minute drive from the hotel. Donegal Golf Club is just 15 minutes from the Breatha.

Important information

Dinner reservations must be made prior to arrival. Please contact the guesthouse with the details provided on your booking confirmation.

Travel information

Sligo Airport just 45 minutes away, and Derry Airport and Donegal Airport are about one hour away.

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Located in the beautiful coastal town of Donegal, the Abbey Hotel is ideally situated for exploring the rugged North West Coast of Ireland. The hotel restaurant serves fresh Irish produce. Comfortable bedrooms each feature a TV, telephone and individual private bathroom. Most rooms also overlook Donegal Bay and the River Eske. The hotel restaurant, The Market House, has a menu of excellent international cuisine. Guests can dine in a room full of character, and drink from the wide selection of champagnes, wines and traditional beers. The Eas Dun Bar, with its unique 2-tier interior design, offers regular entertainment. Guests have complimentary use of the leisure centre facilities next door, including a pool, jacuzzi, steam-room and gym. The small harbour town of Donegal lies at the heart of County Donegal. It boasts many fine restaurants and as many as 21 pubs in the ‘Diamond’ (the town centre), on the hotel doorstep.