Title: A comfortable bungalow within easy walking distance of Donegal Town. 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 # A comfortable bungalow within easy walking distance of Donegal Town. ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34430000/34425900/34425869/3b182b07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34430000/34425900/34425869/56ac7ce2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34430000/34425900/34425869/00974a2a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34430000/34425900/34425869/27447dd1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34430000/34425900/34425869/960891e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the essence of historic Donegal Town at Ballydevitt Retreat. This charming self-catering holiday home offers a cosy living room with a wood burning stove, fully equipped kitchen, and FREE Hi speed WiFi. From its quiet location, enjoy leisurely walks into town or short drives to explore South West Donegal’s stunning coastline and landscape. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Hot tub - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A comfortable bungalow within easy walking distance of Donegal Town. Ballydevitt Retreat is a 3 bedroom holiday home located 1.5km from The Diamond in the heart of historic Donegal Town. This comfortable self-catering accommodation is an ideal base to explore the beautiful landscape and coastline of South West Donegal. The holiday home is located in a quiet residential area and has a large enclosed lawn and patio area. It has 3 bedrooms to sleep 5 comfortably along with a bathroom with bath and shower. The cosy living room has a wood burning stove. There is a fully equipped kitchen and utility room. The holiday home has FREE Hi speed WiFi Historic Donegal Town From the front door, it is a short drive or leisurely walk into the centre of Donegal Town. Donegal Town is one of 5 designated Heritage Towns in the county and is steeped in history. The perfect symbol of this history is the iconic Donegal Castle on the banks of the River Eske. Major restoration in the 1990s has made it an atmospheric place to visit; rooms are furnished with French tapestries and Persian rugs. A Vibrant Tourist Centre Donegal Town is also a vibrant tourist centre with a great selection of hotels, shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. The renowned Magee of Donegal shop on the Diamond is well worth a visit. On the outskirts of the town is the quaint Donegal Craft Village. The workshops in this village are leased to professional artists and crafts people. You can meet the artists and watch them working with glass, bronze, textiles, wood, paint and precious metals. Visitors have an ideal opportunity to purchase unique Irish craft and design; one-off pieces that are simply not available anywhere else. Central Tour Base Donegal Town is a great base to explore South West Donegal – from the surfing hotspots of Bundoran and Rossnowlagh to the dramatic sea cliffs at Slieve League. To the north is the majestic Bluestack Mountains which provide wonderful hillwalking terrain. There are superb beaches nearby at Murvagh and Rossnowlagh. The Donegal Golf Club at Murvagh is one of the finest links courses in the country. Local Activities / Attractions Take a trip on Donegal Bay onboard the Waterbus Play golf at the Donegal Golf Club, Murvagh (15km) Go Surfing at Rossnowlagh (20km) – there are several surf schools based here Go Walking - Many well-signed walks can be enjoyed in the nearby Bluestack Mountains. Horse-Riding - There are several horse-riding and trekking establishments in the area where you can enjoy an afternoon on horseback, riding through some of Ireland's most beautiful scenery. Cycling - South Donegal abounds with small, winding roads which offer spectacular views around every corner and are ideal for cycling. Within an hours drive of the holiday home, there are numerous top class tourist attractions including Glenveagh National Park, The Glencolmcille Folk Village, The Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh, the Marble Arch Caves in Fermanagh and Slieve League in South West Donegal - the highest sea cliffs in Europe. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - In-room accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules In July and August we only offer 7 nights stay Saturday to Saturday ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.66343%2C-8.12762&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=G5dHMj5DTzSJoVVnAYhSO3y95rY=) Donegal Town, Co. Donegal #### What's nearby - Diamond Obelisk - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles - Abbey of Donegal - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles - Donegal Castle - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles - Daniel O'Donnell Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles - Donegal Bay Waterbus - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles #### Getting around - Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Harbour Restaurant - ‬3 min drive - ‪Supermac's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Olde Castle Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive - ‪McCafferty's Bar - ‬3 min drive - ‪Blueberry Tea Room - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A comfortable bungalow within easy walking distance of Donegal Town. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at A comfortable bungalow within easy walking distance of Donegal Town.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A comfortable bungalow within easy walking distance of Donegal Town.? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is A comfortable bungalow within easy walking distance of Donegal Town. located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Killaghtee Old Church, Diamond Obelisk and Donegal Castle. Daniel O'Donnell Museum and Donegal Railway Heritage Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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