Ireland Northwest and Lakelands
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Riverside Hotel
Clean, up-to-date room, great shower and lovely views from the room. Very good, hearty breakfast too.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Lough Eske Castle
Staff so friendly. Mum and I were made so welcome by everyone. Food excellent.
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
The Glasshouse
Everything was clean and the staff was friendly
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026
The Courtyard Apartments
The apartment was spotless, everything was as planned, and a very late check-in was arranged at the last minute due to ferry delays. The staff could not have been more helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Wild Atlantic Apartments Port House Letterkenny
Fully equipped clean kitchen /bedrooms/ lounge. Really convenient to shopping and dining , would definitely stay again
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Luxury Donegal Beach Cottage at Dooey Beach, Dungloe
The cottage was perfect, in a gorgeous area of wild Donegal. Easy walk to a couple of small beaches. Nice shop and pub a few minutes car ride away. The house was cozy and clean, with everything we needed. Anne had let us know that there was a sudden problem with the central heat, and the work needed ...
Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025
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Popular places to visit
Glenveagh National Park
Blanketed in forests, mountains, woodland and water meadows, Glenveagh National Park is one of the primary attractions in County Donegal. The park is particularly popular with hikers, owing to its combination of untamed natural beauty, challenging trails and sculpted gardens – the latter of which are part of the 19th century Glenveagh Castle. The park covers an impressive 66 square miles of countryside.
Donegal Castle
You can find out about the history of Donegal with a visit to Donegal Castle. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Strandhill Beach
Surf the legendary breaks or stroll along the sandy beach bordering the western flank of Knocknarea on the Cúil Irra peninsula.
Mount Errigal
The tallest of the Seven Sisters in County Donegal, Mount Errigal is part of the larger Derryveagh Mountain Range and is considered to be one of the most iconic mountains in Ireland. Situated in the remote north-west of Ireland, Mount Errigal lies in the country’s most sparsely populated region, making this an exquisite place to escape.
Knocknarea
This distinctive flat-topped hill and its mysterious summit cairn have been prominent landmarks in County Sligo’s folklore and culture for millennia.
Rossnowlagh Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Rossnowlagh Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Rossnowlagh. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
