Title: JOE'S COTTAGE, family friendly in Ardara, County Donegal Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # JOE'S COTTAGE, family friendly in Ardara, County Donegal Cottage in Ardara with kitchen ![Microwave, oven, dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285100/99285094/6dbdcb1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285100/99285094/b3351b17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285100/99285094/b49d681c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285100/99285094/d475b366.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285100/99285094/0df0feb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the charming town of Ardara, Joe's Cottage is a haven for relaxation. Unwind by the woodburning stove or snuggle up by the open fire, and enjoy wifi connectivity throughout. The property boasts two double bedrooms, a bathroom and shower room as well as off-road parking and an enclosed garden. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### JOE'S COTTAGE, family friendly in Ardara, County Donegal This detached property rests on the outskirts of Ardara and sleeps up to four people in two bedrooms. Joe's Cottage is a detached property resting on the outskirts of Ardara. This all-ground-floor property houses two double bedrooms, together sleeping up to four people. There is a bathroom with a bath, basin and WC, as well as a shower room with a walk-in shower, basin and WC. Completing the interior is wifi, kitchen/diner, a sitting room with a woodburning stove and a snug with an open-fire. Outside, there is off-road parking and a large enclosed garden. Joe's Cottage is a superb base for exploring this corner of Donegal. Amenities: Oil central heating with woodburning stove and open fire. Dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave, electric oven and hob, 2 x TVs, WIFI. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden with gravelled area and lawn area. Sorry, no smoking or pets allowed. Sorry, no hen or stag parties allowed. Pub and Shop within 2.5 miles. Safety Caution Note: The stair-ladder to access the mezzanine floor above the sitting room is strictly out of bounds. Safety Caution Note: When lit the stove or fire becomes a hot surface/flammable surface. Safety Caution Note: When using either the stove or open fire the protective spark guard screen/cover must be used at all times to prevent burns or sparks escaping from hot surfaces. Region: The West of Ireland conjures up many images; thatched, whitewashed cottages, a flock of sheep on a narrow road, an emerald green field with a stone wall, or the Atlantic waves crashing into towering cliffs and rocky shores. Town: Ardara was nominated as one of the 'best villages to live in' in 2012, in Donegal, resting within the valley where the Owentocher River enters Loughros More Bay. Within the town you will find a selection of shops and a choice of traditional Irish pubs. Attractions within the area includes walking the Glengesh Pass with views over the Atlantic from Loughros Point. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,130 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106920000/106910400/106910327/b101dfb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal Killybegs - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking available 8.0 Very good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=106910327&PinnedHotelID=106910327&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111430000/111424400/111424328/w1150h914x1y4-889b1cb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Atlantic Coast Ballyganny - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 5.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=111424328&PinnedHotelID=111424328&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99286000/99285917/c9ccce50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OWEN TUCKER VIEW HOUSE, pet friendly in Ardara, County Donegal Ardara - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews £537 includes taxes & fees 13 Oct - 14 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=99285917&PinnedHotelID=99285917&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99286000/99285936/668a1c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### MAGHERA CAVES COTTAGE, family friendly in Ardara, County Donegal Ardara - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Microwave 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £563 includes taxes & fees 13 Oct - 14 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=99285936&PinnedHotelID=99285936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89240000/89237100/89237095/943e152c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hidden Cottage, Ardara, Donegal. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 558476 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=54.760406,-8.413937&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:sggmIbjjr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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xg2IUsCu_swUSQKLKI31Mvsg6Jg=) Ardara, North West #### What's nearby - Ardara Heritage Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Ardara Fort - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles - Glengesh Pass - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles - Owenea Bridge Standing Stone - 8 min drive - 1.9 miles - Assaranca Falls - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles #### Getting around - Donegal (CFN) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Nancy's Bar - ‬8 min walk - ‪Pirates of the Coffeebean - ‬10 min drive - ‪Corner House - ‬7 min walk - ‪The Courthouse Restaurant - ‬7 min walk - ‪The Beehive - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is JOE'S COTTAGE, family friendly in Ardara, County Donegal pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at JOE'S COTTAGE, family friendly in Ardara, County Donegal? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at JOE'S COTTAGE, family friendly in Ardara, County Donegal? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is JOE'S COTTAGE, family friendly in Ardara, County Donegal located? > Situated in Ardara, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ardara Heritage Centre and Ardara Fort. Owenea Bridge Standing Stone and Stephen Bennett Studio Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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