Title: The perfect vacation home on the spectacular Northwest Coast of Ireland 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 # The perfect vacation home on the spectacular Northwest Coast of Ireland Family-friendly holiday home in Laghy ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34582300/34582287/ff2dd13b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34582300/34582287/7e90b552.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34582300/34582287/27bf4988.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34582300/34582287/6b10fef4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34590000/34582300/34582287/16e0ce27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Golfing on-site, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The perfect vacation home on the spectacular Northwest Coast of Ireland. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### The perfect vacation home on the spectacular Northwest Coast of Ireland Accommodations: The Hilltown is a historic, recently renovated, traditional farmhouse plus additions, stable and farm buildings on 50 acres of actively farmed land - four bedrooms, two and a half baths - sleeps up to twelve. Description: William McKinley, born in 1882 in a thatched cottage a mile from the Hilltown, emigrated to the US, and then returned to purchase the Hilltown in 1928. His reason? He wanted his expanding American family to learn of their roots. His parents and some of his siblings are buried in the Drumhome Churchyard on the hill directly opposite the house. Three of his grandchildren, the current owners, have rehabilitated and modernized the house from top to bottom while striving to retain the charm and feel of the traditional Irish farmhouse which they experienced as children. The house is located on a hillside with panoramic views of long, green, drumlin hills at the head of the Donegal Bay. These hills in turn are framed by the Blue Stack Mountains some 15 miles distant. In mid-summer, when all is in darkness around the house, the tops of the Blue Stacks are often bathed in the sun’s last orange rays. Murvagh Beach, a three-mile strand on the South side of the bay, where the tide recedes for up to one quarter of a mile, is minutes from the front door. Donegal Golf Club, locally known as Murvagh Golf Club, is a superb links course described as the Muirfield of Ireland and is located about one mile away. What else does one need? The Hilltown has proven to be the perfect setting for Irish-style decompression. It has been the romantic location of choice for many honeymoons, and a cozy nest from which three generations of McKinley heirs and many of their friends have launched excursions throughout the northwest of Ireland. Amenities: Working fireplaces located in kitchen, dining room and sitting room with turf and wood provided. Full kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, and cooking utensils provided. Mudroom has large-sized washer and dryer. Dining room oak table seats eight. Two bedrooms have queen-sized beds, a third one has two queen-sized beds, and a bunk-room (with a half bath) can accommodate four kids. Linens provided. Two bathrooms, one with shower and the other with tub. Satellite TV and WiFi included. Activities: Extensive hiking and mountain climbing opportunities including Slieve League, the highest edge-of-the-Atlantic mountain on the west coast of Europe, world-class golf courses within a days drive, cycling (mountain bikes can be rented in Donegal Town), beautiful beaches, horseback riding, ocean, lake and river fishing, exploration of ancient round forts, stone cairns, abbeys, castles and remains of great houses, trips to off-shore islands, shopping in Donegal Town, Ardara and Glencolumbkille for native tweeds and sweaters, boating, swimming, sailing, picnicking, and on and on. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Microwave, oven, dishwasher, paper towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103560000/103553100/103553094/a15273ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful spacious house Enclosed garden 5-6 bedrooms Sleeps 16-18 Malin Head - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=103553094&PinnedHotelID=103553094&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88450000/88442800/88442759/9b6cbaf5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury five-star accommodation with sea views on the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland. 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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 This property does not have any lifts A car is required for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=54.584427,-8.151498&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:w%7BdlIzawp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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lzhb3qY7mrvfd7NMpu1zlbhPTP4=) Ballintra, Donegal #### What's nearby - Donegal Golf Club - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles - Rossnowlagh Beach - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles - Franciscan Friary - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles - Abbey of Donegal - 13 min drive - 8.6 miles - Donegal Castle - 14 min drive - 8.8 miles #### Restaurants - ‪McCafferty's Bar - ‬11 min drive - ‪Olde Castle Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Harbour Restaurant - ‬11 min drive - ‪Supermac's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Smuggler's Creek Inn - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The perfect vacation home on the spectacular Northwest Coast of Ireland pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The perfect vacation home on the spectacular Northwest Coast of Ireland? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The perfect vacation home on the spectacular Northwest Coast of Ireland? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The perfect vacation home on the spectacular Northwest Coast of Ireland? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The perfect vacation home on the spectacular Northwest Coast of Ireland located? > This family-friendly Laghy holiday home is located by the sea, 2 mi (3.2 km) from Donegal Golf Club, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rossnowlagh Beach and Lough Nashans. Donegal Bay Waterbus and Donegal Railway Heritage Centre 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 ## The perfect vacation home on the spectacular Northwest Coast of Ireland 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 66 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 8/10 Good #### Deirdre H. 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful location! Peaceful and easy to access many wonderful must see places. Communicating with the host was very timely and efficient. Highly recommend. ##### Deirdre H. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mary g. 9 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful home, comfortable and well stocked, amazing views and nearby walks, excellent support from property manager who was always available. Awesome beyond expectations. The real Ireland! ##### mary g. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John K. 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing and peaceful. We spent 17 nights at the Hilltown in Ballintra, outside of Donegal Town. It met or exceeded our expectations. Very peaceful, country setting. ##### John K. Stayed 17 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittney G. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful. We had a wonderful stay. It’s exactly what you think when dreaming of a country Irish cottage. Could have done without all the house spiders though.. but they were friendly and obliging to share their space. Great location to donegal town and Northern Ireland tourist destinations were easy for day trips!Would definitely go back. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3eac0555-feef-48c0-8405-b1692e34e6fc-1749432390216.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9a2e5fb6-e124-46ff-84e7-6aaa190b376f-1749432389061.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/377d3bb5-2aed-48bd-b8e1-cf206c05b6a6-1749432388886.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9c18446f-d912-45b8-ad42-50b7a2c27649-1749432390542.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Brittney G. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan c. 31 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Donegal Wonderful house and location ##### Jan c. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nadene O. 18 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family stay Beautiful house with everything we needed. Close to Donegal town and beaches with plenty to do. Perfect for our family break. Jennifer was very helpful. Highly recommended ##### Nadene O. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### K W. 21 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Absolutely charming house and location. Plenty of places to walk - beach was a favorite for our family. Loads of charm, room to spread out and comfortable beds. Jennifer the house agent is incredibly friendly and great with communication. ##### K W. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### j m. 31 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home Thoroughly enjoyed our time at this charming home in the countryside of Donegal. Quiet with spacious rooms. The hosts were great and all our needs were met. Highly recommend. You will need a car to get to town and other places. Donegal ##### j m. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer G. 28 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip to Ireland Beautiful property located in the country side, very peaceful and relaxing. 15 minutes to town made it handy for groceries and restaurants. Beach near by is a bit of a walk but a quick drive. Lots of great sites to see in the surrounding areas. Was one of our top family vacations. Would highly recommend this property. ##### Jennifer G. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg D. 18 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just what we were looking for! Beautifully restored farmhouse in a perfect rural setting! Private - but just a few minutes drive to restaurants/pubs, the beach, and historic Donegal town. Most strongly recommended! ##### Greg D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret m. 12 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### idyllic what a wonderful location and beautiful house so well equipped and maintained! The property manager was very helpful and lived near by. you can’t go wrong if you rent this property. ##### Margaret m. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pat M. 1 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another incredible visit! Bill and I spent another incredible two weeks at Hilltown. The family connection is so important to us! We enjoyed walking the strands with old and new friends, meeting up for lunch dates with Bill’s cousin, visiting other cousins and friends! Our friends, who traveled with us,thouroghly enjoyed the comforts afforded at Hilltown, the beauty of the country-side and exploring what Donegal has to offer. We are already looking forward to planning another visit back to Ireland! ##### Pat M. Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary K. 17 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hilltown is Heaven! Our family had the best time in this gorgeous house. The location is off the beaten path, the views are spectacular, the locals couldn't have been more friendly. Hilltown gave us the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the company of all under one cozy roof. We had our walks in the woods, visits by the ocean, trips into Donegal town, Glenveagh National Park, Slieve League, fresh fish in Killybegs, or just sitting on the hill and enjoying the view. Our caretaker Jennifer and host Michael were always just a phone call away. Thank you Hilltown for giving us the happiest vacation our family could ever have imagined. ##### Mary K. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### tDND5Ez6ZU4u015aEqLD3dgMf46N0631HKHNYyrRI6+TrPfzk9nbiotHKqQ3ffuW7FjevTPidx6GqdsgQZUPDsvt/IiYNMQmP7Cl t. 3 Apr 2008 #### Guestbook Comment A perfect place for our family to reunite with my husband during his 2-week leave during his tour of duty in Iraq. The caretakers were helpful and accommodating to our every wish - we were welcomed by a decorated Christmas tree upon our arrival on Christmas Eve. The Hilltown is the perfect place for any holiiday - especially with children, as there is ample space, a large dining room, and plenty of fresh air and scenery to admire. The town has shops aplenty - and the people are all wonderful and helpful. Make sure you go to the Cliffs of Bunglass - highest cliffs in Europe! ##### tDND5Ez6ZU4u015aEqLD3dgMf46N0631HKHNYyrRI6+TrPfzk9nbiotHKqQ3ffuW7FjevTPidx6GqdsgQZUPDsvt/IiYNMQmP7Cl t. ### 10/10 Excellent #### deb m. 31 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family stay in Donegal Beautiful, spacious, comfortable, well-equipped house in a rural location. Our group of 8 had plenty of space & options for sleeping. We were lucky to have great weather during our stay so took full advantage of the outside patio area. The scenery is out of this world. Bedrooms were lovely and comfy, the kitchen and big dining room perfect for a group to cook at home. A short drive into Donegal Town was a small surprise based on the description of the property where it states walking distances to nearby attractions. This should be more accurate but wasn't a big deal. Communication with the property manager was excellent. The morning cow parade past the property was a special treat that everyone enjoyed. ##### deb m. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy M. 24 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent property, very enjoyable stay. 8 adults in our group who all enjoyed staying at Hilltown. Very clean and tidy, spacious with large dinning space, nice sittingroom and very comfortable double/king sized beds. Ideal for families with children who can sleep in the room with 2 bunkbeds though that was a bit more challenging for our older group of adults getting up to the top bunks! Jennifer was very helpful on arrival and was nearby and contactable for any issues. We would all recommend Hilltown as a great base for exploring County Donegal and Donegal town has good eating and is not far away. Only thing to note for future visitors is that 3 of the bedrooms dont have curtains or blinds so any light sleepers may wish to bring sleeping masks, particularly in the height of summer. Thank you for the use of your lovely house. ##### Andy M. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise D. 12 Oct 2008 #### Guestbook Comment We had a grand week this August ('08) with two other couples. The accomodations were charming and comfortable. The caretaker, Geoffrey, was attentive and helpful. We ate in three times, enjoying the Olympics and turf fire. The Hilltown is centrally located for golf: Murvagh (Donegal), Rosses Point (Sligo), Great Northern (Bundoran) and Narin-Port Noo. There are plenty of others, but time only allowed us these four. There are beaches, restaurants, culture and Donegalness! We defintely will repeat. Enjoy, Denis and Louise Duffy ##### Louise D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tucker M. 8 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### One of the Best Experiences Ever This was one of my family's favorite adventures that we've ever had the pleasure of enjoying. Hilltown was an amazing house and an amazing property. Both the house and the surrounding area are absolutely beautiful. The house had everything that our family of five needed, and it would certainly accommodate at least two families. We hiked all over the property, drove (5 minutes) to the beach, visited the resident horses and sheep, and explored Donegal Town Centre which was 15 minutes away. We were able to drive 1.5 hours to Malin Head, 2 hours to Giant's Causeway / Bushmills, and 2 hours to Belfast. The owners and property managers (located nearby) were exceptionally helpful before and during our stay. I would highly recommend this house for a relaxing family adventure with plenty nearby for fun. We look forward to visiting again soon! Thank you for having us, we loved our time here. ##### Tucker M. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill T. 31 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful cozy spot for a Christmas Get away We were delighted when we arrived and saw that they had put up a Christmas tree and lights. A great touch. We had a large group of 10 and it was terrific. A short drive from Donegal Town and many other places are easily accessible. The house having some basics when you arrive is excellent. The pantry has lots of spices and odds and ends so that you can easily make a meal. Most nights we cozied up in the living room and playing games altogether. Jennifer the caretaker was amazing and helped us being sure we had firewood and turf and knew how to work the oven. (Timer must be on…who knew?) Just an amazing experience for us all! Thank you!! ##### Jill T. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer L. 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Reunion/Trip Myself, my husband and our four children (15,19,20,21)stayed here along with my sister, her husband and their two (19,21)children. We also had one niece (21)staying with us. Everyone had a fantastic time! We love the house and adore the setting. Jen, who minds the house, greeted us the first day and was excellent with communication throughout the whole trip. We enjoyed the cows and walking to Murvagh Beach. The sunsets were gorgeous there. The front patio area was a perfect spot for coffee every morning, and to gather at the end of the day and catch up on everyone’s day. There was plenty of space for everyone. You cannot walk to Donegal Town from the house, but I HIGHLY recommend Gallagher Cabs. The owner Michael and his wife Marie went above and beyond with transportation to and from town and also with an excursion. We stayed for two weeks, it was hard to leave Hilltown and I could not recommend it enough! ##### Jennifer L. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John C. 13 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful Days in Donegal Our 2weeks in Ballintra were outstanding. The beauty of Donegal was stunning and the Hilltown setting was particularly impressive. Proximity to the beautiful strand at Murvagh Beach as well as the Ballintra Races were highlights of our stay. A working farm, with a well appointed and comfortable house had everything we wanted or needed to enjoy a relaxing and invigorating fortnight. The beautiful, often sunny, summer days faded into cool evenings when the turf burning in the fireplace took the edge off the chill. The owner of the property and the local caretakers were attentive and responsive throughout the booking process and during our entire stay, and provided a binder containing many suggestions for trips, shops, attractions and restaurants/pubs. The house was all we were looking for and hoping for, and more. We recommend this property so very highly. Thanks so much for allowing us the privilege of feeling at home in your ancestral residence. ##### John C. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry R., Milwaukee, United States 30 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Better than all my already high expectations! I found this property listed on VRBO several years ago, and wistfully planned and replanned how we might visit the Northwest of Ireland again and stay there. And this year, we made a 10 day stay happen! The house is wonderful..:comfortable, with plenty of space, nice kitchen, baths and beds. We had fantasy-like weather, so walks outside and coffee/wine on the patio were a huge bonus to our stay. Michael sent a lot of helpful material about the house and the area ahead of time. Once there, Jennifer and Geoffrey were terrific property managers who helped with recommendations and any quick questions. When you want to go to dinner and/or listen to music in town, a taxi service (we used Michael Gallagher who was superb) will ease any worries of a drive in the evening after a Guinness. It was an amazing stay due to such an amazing property and the good people who make you welcome. I’d go back in a heartbeat, even without the incredible patio weather! Thank you Michael, Jennifer and Geoffrey! ##### Terry R. Stayed 9 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Florence G., KILKEEL 26 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved the Hilltown We all thoroughly our week at the Hilltown, even the two days we were forced to ‘stay in’ due to constant rain our seven grandchildren ages ranging from 2 to 13 had great fun playing in this very spacious house. (Only niggle there were little spiders making their webs in the corners which freaked out one of the girls)!! The Hilltown is an historic family home and I really enjoyed reading some of the history of the area. It is a lovely home to relax in and even though we’d rain most days we also got to see quite a bit of the surrounding area. Glenveigh National park is a must visit and also the beautiful local beach(Murvagh). We also took the kids for a day to Castletown Farm and activity park- this was a great hit with the kids. We had planned on a day trip to Bundoran but weather did not permit. Everything you need and more to self cater is provided for and all the instructions and info that was emailed before we arrived Ll was of great help. Many thanks for our great holiday in your historic family home, Michael, and we will hopefully return again. ##### Florence G. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kevin m. 29 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Donegal Farmhouse Lovely Property in Donegal near horse, cows, sheep and a cemetery 10 minutes car to town ##### kevin m. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue S. 30 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect! All the comforts of home!!! Absolutely love this beautiful old stone farm house. Fabulous location close enough to walk to the beach. Great place from which to stage a touring of County Donegal. Extremely well equipped. Having a washer and dryer made it possible for all of us to go with carryon luggage for a 2 week stay. All of the bedrooms & beds are extremely comfortable. We really made use of the host's recommended list of excursions which were much better than any travel guide book I reviewed. Five star stay all the way!!! ##### Sue S. 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