Title: MAGHERA CAVES 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 # MAGHERA CAVES COTTAGE, family friendly in Ardara, County Donegal ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99286000/99285936/668a1c3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99286000/99285936/6614274c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99286000/99285936/099457ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99286000/99285936/5eb2a06e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99286000/99285936/bbe17f7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to rural Donegal at Maghera Caves Cottage, nestled on a working farm near the Atlantic coast. This single-storey dwelling features a cozy sitting room with woodburning stove, rear lawned garden, and off-road parking. Enjoy free WiFi and amenities like an electric oven and gas hob. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space £561 includes taxes & fees 25 Sept - 26 Sept ## 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. ### MAGHERA CAVES COTTAGE, family friendly in Ardara, County Donegal Maghera Caves Cottage in Ardara, County Donegal, sleeps seven in four bedrooms. Maghera Caves Cottage, a single-storey dwelling, has a kitchen, sitting room with woodburning stove, two double bedrooms, a twin and a single, and a shower room. Appliances consist of an electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, and a TV for entertainment. Outside there is a front and rear, lawned garden, and off-road parking. This is a pet-free and smoke-free home. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels, and starter pack for woodburning stove are all included in the price. You'll find a shop in 5.1 miles, a pub in 5.5 miles, and the beach in 0.1 miles. Escape to rural Donegal at Maghera Caves Cottage. Note: The property rests on a working farm, please be aware. Amenities: Oil central heating. Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. Free WiFi. TV. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking. Rear lawned garden. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 5.1 miles, pub 5.5 miles, beach 0.1 miles. Note: The property rests on a working farm, please be aware. Note: The water is not suitable for drinking and bottled water is provided by the owner 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, voted by The Irish Times as one of the 'best villages to live in' in 2012, is one of the most attractive towns in Donegal, set in a wide valley where the Owentocher River enters Loughros More Bay. Visitors can enjoy the many craft and gift shops, together with the traditional Irish pubs. There are many brown trout lakes in the area for budding fisherman, or why not discover the nearby caves and falls of Maghera? Enjoy walking the magnificent Glengesh Pass, with spectacular views over the Atlantic from Loughros Point. Every March, the village hosts a successful walking festival with walkers coming from all over the world, while May boasts the annual “Cup of Tae” traditional music festival. Donegal town, 17 miles away, is situated at the mouth of Donegal Bay, on the River Eske, and is overshadowed by the Bluestack Mountains, which provide a great base for hill walking. With Donegal Castle, and the remains of a Franciscan Abbey which dates back to the 15th century, there is plenty of Irish history to absorb. There is a horse riding centre just one mile away, great golfing opportunities nearby, with a magnificent links course open for players of all abilities just seven miles away, and five miles away is Killybegs Sea Angling, where a competition is held on the first Saturday in May and September each year, along with the Killybegs International Sea Angling Festival, which is a two day event on the second weekend in July. Also 20 miles away is the wonderful Slieve League mountain, which has a height of 601 metres (1972 feet) and is situated on the Atlantic coast of County Donegal. With its sandy beaches offering good surfing conditions, restaurants, shops and pubs, this is the perfect base for an Irish break. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby ### 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: 1,561 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 629407 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=54.758987,-8.526906&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:w%7EfmIdl%60s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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ahw8EfNLxmVrEpQYVAFFehxRP98=) Ardara, North West #### What's nearby - Assaranca Falls - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Glengesh Pass - 15 min drive - 9.2 miles - Dorlin Strand - 26 min drive - 11.8 miles - Tramore Beach - 31 min drive - 15.5 miles - Donegal Castle - 43 min drive - 33.1 miles #### Getting around - Donegal (CFN) - 95 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Nancy's Bar - ‬10 min drive - ‪Corner House - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Courthouse Restaurant - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Beehive - ‬10 min drive - ‪Sheila's Coffee & Cream - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is MAGHERA CAVES COTTAGE, family friendly in Ardara, County Donegal pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at MAGHERA CAVES COTTAGE, family friendly in Ardara, County Donegal? > As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at MAGHERA CAVES COTTAGE, family friendly in Ardara, County Donegal on 25 Sept 2025 start from £561.4, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ardara-Hotels-MAGHERA-CAVES-COTTAGE.h99285936.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at MAGHERA CAVES COTTAGE, family friendly in Ardara, County Donegal? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at MAGHERA CAVES COTTAGE, family friendly in Ardara, County Donegal? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is MAGHERA CAVES COTTAGE, family friendly in Ardara, County Donegal located? > Situated near the beach, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Assaranca Falls and within 9 miles (15 km) of Ardara Heritage Centre and Ardara Fort. Owenea Bridge Standing Stone and Stephen Bennett Studio Gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## MAGHERA CAVES COTTAGE, family friendly in Ardara, County Donegal Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhea H. 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What an amazing experience! There was plenty of room for our family of 5. The house was equipped with everything we needed. The views are incredible driving to the cottage through the mountains and valleys. And the beach! I wish we could have stayed longer just to enjoy it more. It’s just beautiful ##### Rhea H. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael K. 3 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Maghera magic! This roomy cottage is just perfect for a getaway at the edge of the world and can comfortably accommodate a large family or a couple of couples and kids. Your hosts Pauline and Hugh are marvellous and are happy to help with suggestions on nearby attractions and the surrounding countryside is breathtaking with towering mountains right next to a proper surf beach. The local sheep make it all so idyllic. We’ll be back soon. ##### Michael K. 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