Title: *Countryside Retreat | 5 mins to Donegal Town* Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # \*Countryside Retreat | 5 mins to Donegal Town\* Holiday home in Donegal with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for \*Countryside Retreat | 5 mins to Donegal Town\* ![Exterior - *Countryside Retreat | 5 mins to Donegal Town* (Donegal Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88630000/88625500/88625415/7802a34f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - *Countryside Retreat | 5 mins to Donegal Town* (Donegal Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88630000/88625500/88625415/3c82819f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - *Countryside Retreat | 5 mins to Donegal Town* (Donegal Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88630000/88625500/88625415/4bb04e4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - *Countryside Retreat | 5 mins to Donegal Town* (Donegal Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88630000/88625500/88625415/8415b4e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - *Countryside Retreat | 5 mins to Donegal Town* (Donegal Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88630000/88625500/88625415/d8aea409.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled within its own grounds, Donegal Luxury Home offers the perfect haven for families and large groups. Unwind by the fire in one of two sitting rooms or socialize in a spacious open plan kitchen living area. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## 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. ### \*Countryside Retreat | 5 mins to Donegal Town\* Majestically set on its own grounds, our home offers luxury and grandeur within a 5 minutes drive to the buzzing town of Donegal. Catch up with friends in our large open plan kitchen living space or relax beside the fire in either of our two sitting rooms. Guests love us for our space, our modern & comfortable furnishings & our furry 'neigh'bours. We are perfect for large groups & families or those attending a wedding nearby. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Golfing nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Regional cuisine ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8800000/8796000/8795930/749860ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tara Hotel Killybegs - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Gym 9.0 Wonderful 480 reviews £137 includes taxes & fees 2 Feb - 3 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=8795930&PinnedHotelID=8795930&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Al fresco dining, open daily](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4910000/4902400/4902351/430218b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kee's Hotel Stranorlar - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 243 reviews £86 includes taxes & fees 25 Jan - 26 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=4902351&PinnedHotelID=4902351&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17810000/17804300/17804264/010bca32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Lodge at Harvey's Point Donegal - Breakfast included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Business services 9.4 Exceptional 120 reviews £115 includes taxes & fees 24 Jan - 25 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=17804264&PinnedHotelID=17804264&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Room | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96850000/96841000/96840957/1a2fe721.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Donegal House Donegal - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 182 reviews £86 includes taxes & fees 28 Jan - 29 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-28&endDate=2026-01-29&selected=96840957&PinnedHotelID=96840957&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15720000/15716300/15716211/d013dcb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Central Hotel Donegal Donegal - Pool - Hot tub - Kids’ pool - Free Wi-Fi 8.6 Excellent 551 reviews £97 includes taxes & fees 2 Feb - 3 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=15716211&PinnedHotelID=15716211&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3590000/3585000/3584959/5b1a970b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Rose Hotel & Spa Ballybofey - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 137 reviews £85 includes taxes & fees 25 Jan - 26 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=3584959&PinnedHotelID=3584959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 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 and a first aid kit 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 ## About the area Located in Donegal, this holiday home is in a rural area. Donegal Golf Club and Five Oaks Ranch are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bluestack Mountains and Lough Boyle. Donegal Railway Heritage Centre and Donegal Bay Waterbus are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Donegal travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Donegal.dx11245) [View more Holiday homes in Donegal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Donegal-Private-Holiday-Homes.d11245-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=54.64088,-8.082312&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:q%7ColIlqip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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KhJVXVHI26hrGngdnzgiod7aCNQ=) Donegal Town, Donegal ### What's nearby - ![Donegal castle, in the homonymous town and county, Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6183115/0dc87bc4-cb5f-4554-b65c-8ff4a3783b78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Donegal Castle 4 min drive \- 1.9 miles - ![Aerial view of the Donegal Town Waterbus in Ireland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6183144/698e9f06-7800-45db-b393-2df8ef2747ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Donegal Bay Waterbus 5 min drive \- 2.1 miles - ![Ruins of an old stone building with arched windows at Abbey Cong, Ireland, surrounded by a lawn under a partly cloudy sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532489992/d69a69b7-ff97-4ef6-8bdd-84784c45707b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Abbey of Donegal 5 min drive \- 4.3 miles - Daniel O'Donnell Museum 4 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Diamond Obelisk 5 min drive \- 4.1 miles ### Getting around - Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) 48 min drive ### Restaurants - McCafferty's Bar 4 min drive - Supermac's 4 min drive - Olde Castle Bar & Restaurant 4 min drive - The Harbour Restaurant 4 min drive - Old Stone 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is *Countryside Retreat | 5 mins to Donegal Town* pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at *Countryside Retreat | 5 mins to Donegal Town*? ### What time is check-in at *Countryside Retreat | 5 mins to Donegal Town*? ### What time is check-out at *Countryside Retreat | 5 mins to Donegal Town*? ### Where is *Countryside Retreat | 5 mins to Donegal Town* located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## \*Countryside Retreat | 5 mins to Donegal Town\* Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### laura e. 17 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely, comfortable home, close to Donegal town This house was very comfortable and attractively decorated, with two living rooms and a large kitchen. We enjoyed the access to Donegal town - no more than a few minutes! While the setting was rural, we did overlook a parking lot for a business next door. There were farm animals in the yard next door who said hello as we came and went. A nice place to stay to see the area! ##### laura e. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James H. 6 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy great stay ##### James H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jody C. 18 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Donegal stay Everything was wonderful! ##### Jody C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### J.T. C. 13 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Donegal Family Holiday The hosts were AMAZING! We had a small issue we needed help with and they came to the property to assist … on Mothers Day! Very convenient and spacious. Candy and wine was a nice welcome gift! We will certainly try to stay here again. ##### J.T. C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca M. 26 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Rebecca M. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine S. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Catherine S. 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