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Reviews of The Little Irish Cottage on the Wild Atlantic Way - experience the real Ireland.

The Little Irish Cottage on the Wild Atlantic Way - experience the real Ireland.
Co Donegal

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

aisling d., Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We had a wonderful stay at this lovely traditional cottage. We loved that we could have a little dog with us. Would highly recommend. Nice rural location but within 20 mins of lots of villages.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruby H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote Tranquility
It was a lovely comfortable little cottage with all modern conveniences (except a washing line or clothes horse). Its remoteness was soul refreshing. My daughter was dithering about going for an interview which was in middle of her stay in the cottage. She was able to spend 4 days studying for the exam style interview in the solace of the place. Left for the interview come back two days later saying she had succeeded in getting it. We will be grateful forever to this place with the sheep gently grazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2022
Hi Ruby

8/10 Good

Graham H., Lytham St.Annes, Lancashire, England

Rural retreat to explore the remoter areas of County Donegal
An excellent base for exploring the remoter extremities of County Donegal. Large cottage, adequately equipped for up to 6 people. Cosy lounge with open fire. Don't expect to sit outside in a garden, there isn't one!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2020
Hi thank you for your review. As stated in the listing, the cottage is in a Natural Heritage Area and has a wildflower garden which is a haven for wildlife. Garden furniture and benches are provided outside for guests to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

10/10 Excellent

Feena M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
The cottage is so cosy and comes well equipped inside. The decor is fantastic. We had a great 5 night stay. The location is perfect for exploring a very beautiful county! So much to do .
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Aidan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week
A lovely cottage to get away from it all. Lovely location and the weather for the week was fantastic. WiFi very poor but that helps when it comes to relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2020
Thank you for your feedback and the kind note you left in our guestbook. I checked with our broadband provider who confirmed that there had been issues with reception during your stay. Sorry about that - normally it is pretty good. I’m pleased you enjoyed the relaxation while you were “off grid” and certainly the excellent weather helped!

10/10 Excellent

Shu H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ultimate chill out location
Fuss free. Excellent location for touring surrounding magical beaches and sliabh liag cliffs.

10/10 Excellent

Kel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning scenery in a quiet location
Property is a warm cosy 3 bedrooms cottage with all comforts for s relaxing holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Mattie N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Irish life
Such a sweet cottage in a beautiful setting. We all loved staying.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect way to get away from the business of modern day life, where you can switch off, go exploring and just be with your thoughts and the tranquillity of of your surroundings
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Scenic country cottage
Stunning view from the front of the cottage. Delightful seating area with a working fireplace, comfortable beds. One shower didn’t work, but there was another one that worked fine. Could have used instructions on how to use the appliances.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your kind review. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. The views from the cottage are indeed stunning! For the benefit of future guests, hot water for one of the showers is provided by the central heating system. The guests did not need to run the heating system due to the beautiful weather they enjoyed during their stay! Appliance manuals have now been stored in a more accessible place.

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Perfect Irish Vacation
The cottage was wonderful. Perfect accommodations for 2 couples or small family with children. Great base of operations from which to tour Donegal. Collette (owner) was very, very responsive to any questions we had. Location at top of Glengesh Pass was awesome. We would go again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Greig H., Dundee

The cottage is as per pictures...very sweet and homely. Beds are comfortable and linen was plentiful
Previous occupants had left any leftover supplies so anything you may have forgotten to bring could be there. Plenty of books,music,dvds etc. If it's remoteness you seek you'll find it here. Ardara's stores will supply all fire needs as well as groceries...Nancy's serves the very best Guinness I've EVER tasted..That's going some! All in all a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for your kind review. To clarify for future guests, the supplies at the cottage, which include a selection of teas, coffee, sugar, condiments and oils are provided by the owner for the convenience of guests, also starter fuel for the fire, liquid handwash, dishwasher tablets, laundry supplies etc. And yes, Nancy’s Bar does indeed serve great Guinness!

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Fantastic time
The cottage was everything it said it would be and more. We wanted peace and quiet and we certainly got it and never wanted for anything as all was provided. Great location to explore the surrounding area. I can't recommend it highly enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

jacqui d., belfast

Great New Year
Spent New Year with friends Lovely time Great home as always
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

jacqui d., belfast

Great Stay
As normal really enjoyed this lovely cottage and can't wait to be back Colette your home is lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Amazing cottage in the middle of nowhere. A hidden gem that is just perfect to get away from it all.
The directions were spot on. The cottage is more than we ever thought. A perfect hidden gem. The cottage is beautifully decorated to go with the character of it. Everything was there that you needed. The fire was lovely. It was great to have pure peace, no TV just relaxing, reading books and spending time with my hubby in peace. There is a great mixture of books to read. Plenty of games top if you fancy a games night. I would really recommend this cottage for a great break.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

The Little Irish Cottage is amazing. We loved it.
The Little Irish Cottage is perfectly located to explore the Donegal area. We enjoyed the remote location and used it as a base for day-trips. The cottage is very well appointed and is very clean. It had everything we needed and more. Because its a family cottage, it contained a lot of things other full-time rentals did not. It had a very homey feel. The owners are very welcoming and helpful. i would highly recommend this VRBO!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Judy A., Monmouth IL USA

Wish we'd had more time here!
The area was beautiful and the cottage so warm and cozy with the fireplace lit! Thanks Colette for sharing your holiday home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Meehan R.

Great location and amenities
Colette gave us excellent driving instructions (from Derry airport), and the cottage was a marvellous focal point for exploring Donegal nearby (Glencolumbkille, Ardara, Maghera beach etc) and further afield (Arranmore, Slieve League Cliffs, Letterkenny, Donegal etc). Great facilities for cooking, cleaning, sleeping etc and lots of local indicators in the house (Pitch and putt, places to eat, beaches, walks etc) for what to do. It was great to have the Pirates of The Coffee Bean mobile nearby (5 km) on Glengesh pass: https://en-gb.facebook.com/Piratesofthecoffeebean/ . The Wifi was invaluable for planning excursions. The Halls were great but unobtrusive hosts. As with any trip, sometimes items get left behind but Colette was on the job and posted them on to us. It was close to an idyllic stay, we hope to visit again sometime.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

jacqui d., belfast

Excellent and Superb
Brillant place to stay beautiful environment house is well equipped dogs loved it

10/10 Excellent

Sian T.

Excellent cottage, perfect for families 👍🏻
We had a fantastic few days here despite the snow!! The cottage is so well equppied & was perfect for our young children. Will definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lynne I.

Fab time at this lovely cosy cottage
A super weekend spent with family walking on fantastic beaches and spending nights by the fire. The cottage has all you could ever need and more! This was my 3rd stay and we hope to be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017

6/10 Okay

Patricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Irish cottage
Nice view from kitchen and living room into a nice landscape. Kitchen and living room are fully equipped and everything we needed during our stay was available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jérémie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage dans un paysage sauvage typique
Le cottage est très bien situé, entre Ardara et Slieve League. Le paysage est sauvage et isolé, très beau. La maison est fonctionnelle et rien ne manque. Seul petit bémol, le réfrigérateur est un peu petit pour une famille de 5 personnes. C'était très bien!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simone K.

Perfekter Urlaubsort in der Abgeschiedenheit
Wunderbarer Ort der Erholung für Ruhe Suchende. Fantastische Natur. Hilfsbereite und sehr freundliche Einheimische. Alles rund ums Mieten verlief reibungslos, danke an unsere Vermieterin Mrs Colette Hall. Cottage Einrichtung perfekt für einen angenehmen Urlaub.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Lutz M.

Grünes Irland
Ein Haus für Naturliebhaber und Großstädter die mal Ruhe brauchen. Atemberaubende Landschaften mit Klippen, leeren Sandstränden und Bergen. Man fühlt sich wie in den schottischen Highlands. Ein altes modernisiertes Bauernhaus, das mit modernen Geräten und Omas alten Möbeln ausgestattet ist. Es fehlt an nichts. Der Kühlschrank ist für mehr als zwei Personen nicht ausreichend. Der Außenbereich ist naturbelassen. Wir hatten eine schöne sonnige Woche und haben uns wohl gefühlt. Sabine und Lutz aus Berlin
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

marcel c.

Joli et confortable cottage en pleine campagne vallonnée.
Nous apprécié ce cottage ou l'on ne manque de rien. Nous sommes en pleine campagne en compagnie des moutons. Donegal est vraiment une belle région nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Annelies d., Ontario, Canada

Cozy and comfortable cottage in beautiful south Donegal
We absolutely loved our stay, I fell in love with the cozy sitting room. The kitchen was very complete, bedrooms comfortable and the views magnificent. A very positive experience, we would definitely stay here again if (when?) we return to this beautiful county.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

6/10 Okay

Eric D.

Peut mieux faire avec une annonce claire et exhaustive.
A notre arrivée personne ne nous a accueilli. Nous avions fait 9h00 de route et traversé la Manche!! Mme Hall me l'avait expliqué dans sa réponse à mon message envoyé le jour précédent. La propreté du site laissait à désirer, avec des cheveux dans la salle de bains, des miettes sur le tapis du salon... Les placards de la cuisine étaient pleins de fatras et restes "que nous pouvions utiliser" donc nous ne pouvions pas y ranger quoi que ce soit. La TV n'était utilisable que pour lire les DVD, ce n'était pas mentionné comme tel, donc seule la radio pour nous accompagner. Certes, l'annonce faisait mention d'un poste de télévision et dun lecteur de dvd, mais il aurait dû être dit formellement qu'il n'y avait pas de télévision. J'avais contacté Mme Hall qui m'a expliqué gentiment que j'aurais dû le savoir. De même pour les ordures, on a retrouvé la poubelle remplie par les précédents locataires, j'ai alors contacté Mme Hall pour savoir quand les éboueurs passaient, elle m'a dit qu'elle s'arrangerait pour que les ordures soient ramassées et que je pouvais acheter des sacs à six euros. Ses fiches d'accueil suggèrent même de ramener ses ordures chez soi si on peut. Nous ignorions le fonctionnement de la collecte des déchets en Irlande, d'ailleurs même pas mentionné dans le guide du routard, et pourtant, c'est un problème de taille pour une famille de cinq et un coût supplémentaire pour les vacances. Il faudrait que les annonces soient claires La région est superbe et sauvage, nous avons pu voir énormément de choses. Le logement était correctement équipé et la logeuse était réactive.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
As is explained in our listing, this is our family holiday home which we rent out when not being used by ourselves or family members. As a result there may be some items in the kitchen cupboards which guests are free to use if they wish. The cottage is a six hour round trip from our home and so we cannot meet every guest who stays - this is clear from the key collection instructions which are sent to guests before the start of the rental. When the cottage is cleaned between rentals, the bins are emptied. However, if renters think that they might need more regular rubbish collection, they can buy a rubbish bag locally and leave it for collection though this should not normally be necessary. As regards the television, it is clearly stated in our listing that there is no television available - the tv in the cottage is for watching DVDs. Our guests love the peace and quiet at the cottage and the "get away from it all" atmosphere. There is free wifi available throughout the cottage and there is a CD player, radio and MP3 speaker available for guests' use.