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The Hidden Cottage

Ardara, Co. Donegal
Self-catering
+44 (0)7779 110973
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From
£140 - £300
per night

From
£980 - £2100
per week

A stunner of a setting for this restored croft house with long views to a sparkling loch and a lively village nearby. Good beaches too

5 beds

3 bedrooms

Sleeps 6

Children welcome

The Experience

Apart from the Lodge next door, you’re on your own. There is grand walking straight from the door – puff up the hill behind you for views to the distant Blue Stack Mountains. Inside the croft is open plan, spacious, contemporary – and warm thanks to underfloor heating. There’s a wood-burner too for evening cheer.

Cooking will be sociable and easy with basics at hand and a hamper of wine and biscuits, as well as local handmade soap. There are books to read, maps and guides for walks, good lighting and art, gorgeous views through all the windows and pretty fabrics designed by owner Charlotte. Bedrooms have vintage mirrors and a mix of antique and mid-century furniture.

There are two outdoor spaces, one at the back for the morning sun and a garden in the front with a barbecue, table and chairs for watching fabulous sunsets over the loch.

We think you'll love

The wonderful walks, long golden beaches, swimming or fishing in the loch, the freedom of being nowhere near a main road
Going into town to buy good local food, or eating in one of the village pubs listening to traditional Irish music
Taking the lovely Lodge next door and having a bigger get-together all to yourselves

You should know

There may be other guests nearby if you don't also book the Lodge
No dogs - too many sheep!
The bedrooms share a shower room

Essentials

EV charger
Self check-in
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Barbecue
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Electricity included
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Nightly price: from £140
Weekly price: from £980
Damage deposit: £250

1 Cottage for 6: From £1405 beds3 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in: From 5pm
Check out: By 11am
Other details: Minimum stay: 2 nights. Additional double and twin in the Lodge, for 4 extra guests.
Closed: Never.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Reviews

Come for the great outdoors, lovely long walks, and a short drive into town for supplies, a pint or a spot of traditional Irish music. If the weather isn't kind you'll still feel happy, and cosy, indoors. Come as a bigger party and take the Lodge next door too.

Nicola, Sawday's Inspector Apr 2022

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Location

The neighbourhood

It's a 7-minute drive to the village, Ardara, for a great shop selling homemade food to take home, cafés and a pub called Nancy's plus four others - The Beehive and The Corner Bar often have traditional Irish music. The last hand weaver in the area, John Docharty, has a shop in the village and there are festivals throughout the year. Maghera beach has miles of golden sands, dunes and caves for exploring.

Local points of interest from

The Hertiage town of Ardara sits a short distance down the hill, you'll find the legendary Nancy’s Bar which will welcome you with a dram of the local Silkies whisky or of course a pint of Guiness. Enjoy a night of music in the Beehive or the Corner Bar
Drive the Wild Atlantic Way and discover hidden coves down small windy lanes, walk along the wide golden sands which edge the coastline, done your wetsuit and ride some of the best waves in the western world.
Put on your hiking boots and conquer the heights of the Blue Stack, walk to the top of the highest cliff in Europe - Slieve League and look out over the Atlantic ocean or simply hunker down in a nearby inn and pass the day with some local craic.
Take a trip to Glenvegh Castle, sat in the middle of a beautifully rugged National Park, the fairytale castle sits overlooking a loch. Take a stroll through the well kept gardens and wander through the castle rooms to see how the owners once lived.
Drive to the West coast and visit Glencolmcille folk village to see how The Hidden Cottage would have looked in past. Then travel further along to visit Studio Donegal to see hand-weaving in action, the way it has been done for centuries.
At the end of your day's adventures return to the cosy cottage, simply light the fire, pour yourself a drink, sit taking in the private view across the valley and lake beyond.

The Hidden Cottage

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The Hidden Cottage

Children welcome

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How to book

Direct with the owner

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The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

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