Title: Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=55509&destination=Downings%2C+County+Donegal%2C+Ireland&selected=39672286&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A Holiday home in Downings with a steam room ## Photo gallery for Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A ![Interior - Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A (Downings)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39680000/39672300/39672286/dd686f67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A (Downings)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39680000/39672300/39672286/358e2be7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A (Downings)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39680000/39672300/39672286/f19094a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A (Downings)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39680000/39672300/39672286/w1797h1164x0y0-7c9537ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms - Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A (Downings)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39680000/39672300/39672286/9b816aaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Overlooking Sheephaven Bay, Downings Coastguard Cottages offers a tranquil retreat in the heart of Donegal's rugged North-West. Enjoy golfing at Rosapenna's championship links, explore nearby beaches like Downings Beach and Tramore Beach, or unwind with a swim at the Magherabeg Leisure Centre. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities ## 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. ### Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A Downings Coastguard Cottages self catering holiday homes are adjacent to Rosapenna's splendid championship golf links with commanding views from the site over Sheephaven Bay. Explore Donegal’s rugged North-West and stay at Downings Coastguard Cottages. Based at Rosapenna, the site of Downings Coastguard cottages overlooks the small traditional fishing village of Downings, well-known for the production of Donegal tweed. Carrigart, just over a mile away, is a picturesque village with a pretty park, children’s playground, and a purpose-built dive centre among its amenities. Downings Coastguard Cottages are Fáilte Ireland Approved and come each with 3 bedrooms. They offer an ideal base for exploring Donegal’s rugged North-West with Medieval Doe Castle, Ards Forest Park, and Glenveagh National Park and Castle only minutes away by car. Within a mile lies Downings Beach which is safe and is a base for sailing and windsurfing courses during July and August. Meanwhile Tramore Beach is a walker’s paradise sweeping around the bay for miles. Nearby, walk, cycle, or drive the stunning Atlantic Drive; go horse-riding across the strand at Mulroy Bay; or enjoy a swim at the modern Magherabeg Leisure Centre in Downings. For the golfing enthusiast, let the team at Downings Coastguard Cottages look after tee times and green fees for you at either Rosapenna’s classic Old Tom Morris golf links, or Sandy Hills, a challenging modern golf links also part of the Rosapenna Golf Resort. Type A 3 bedroom cottage - Sleeps 6. 1 double en-suite bedroom. 1 double bedroom. 1 twin bedroom (2 single beds). Bathroom (shower only, no bath). Beaches Downings Beach (Trabeg) and Tramore beach are both within a mile of the cottages. A couple of miles away lies Trá na Rosann on the famous Atlantic Drive. Downings Downings is a picturesque fishing port, famous for the production of traditional Donegal tweed. The team at Downings Coastguard Cottages can arrange tee times and preferential green fees at the Rosapenna Golf Resort. Aside from golf, an excellent equestrian centre and a modern leisure centre are nearby. The peninsulas in this lovely corner of Donegal offer spectacular drives and walks, including the exciting Atlantic Drive which starts in Downings. Medieval Doe Castle, Ards Forest Park and Glenveagh National Park and Castle are only minutes away by car. In and around Downings The cottages are 0.7 miles from Downings village where there are a selection of pubs including the Harbour Bar; the Singing Pub; and bars at the Beach Hotel and the Downings Bay Hotel. Many of the above serve food. There is also a convenience store in the village for all those essentials, as well as a McNutt's Coffee House serving home-cooked meals & home-baked delights. The facilities at the Magherabeg Leisure Centre include a pool, sauna, steam room, and a well-equipped and spacious gym. Carrigart (2 miles) The Main Street offers a choice of supermarkets; Galanta Gift Shop selling authentic Irish crafts; a selection of pubs; a café; and a restaurant at the Carrigart Hotel. Just off the main street is a well-kept public park, and the Carrigart Riding Stables which offer horse riding across the sand dunes and strands of the locality. Carrigart also boasts Donegal’s first purpose-built dive centre, Mevagh Dive Centre. Experience wreck, scenic, or drift dives. Facilities include a shop, changing rooms, lecture room, and provision of all necessary equipment. Within 30 minutes drive • Medieval Doe Castle, near Creeslough. • Fanad Head Lighthouse • Ards Forest Park, Creeslough. • Famine Exhibit at the Workhouse, Dunfanaghy. • Horn Head Drive, Dunfanaghy. • Beaches at Marble Hill and Killahoey Within 1 hour drive • Glenveagh National Park and Castle. • Ionad Cois Locha (Lakeside Centre), Dunlewy. • Grianán Aileach, spectacular ring fort located at Burt. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Steam room ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93450000/93449500/93449409/0db71850.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Inverbeg Cottage 2 Downings - 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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 59169 Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A Downings Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A Private vacation home ## About the area Downings is home to this holiday home. Sandy Hills Golf Course and Ashtree Stables are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Carrigart Riding Stables and Dunfanaghy Stables. [Visit our Downings travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Downings.dx55509) [View more Holiday homes in Downings](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Downings-Private-Holiday-Homes.d55509-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C55.19271%2C-7.81969&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xRcySqCsYVI-V8RdUEPqTj9_yNc=) Downings, County Donegal ### What's nearby - ![Glenveagh Castle in glenveagh nationalpark](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6086143/66bfd922-01ac-43ae-b5d0-1515a9b86b0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Glenveagh National Park 46 min drive \- 32.6 miles - Sandy Hills Golf Course 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Marble Hill Strand 28 min drive \- 17.0 miles - Letterkenny Town Park 37 min drive \- 24.9 miles - Rathmullan House 38 min drive \- 24.9 miles ### Getting around - Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) 53 min drive ### Restaurants - The Shack 22 min drive - Huckleberry Coffee Shop 13 min drive - The Singing Pub 2 min drive - Lizzie's Bistro 23 min drive - The Harbour Bar 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A? ### What time is check-out at Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A? ### Where is Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stewart H. 7 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday surprise Fantastic properties in a great location, very relaxing atmosphere. Suitable for all ages, would highly recommend. ##### Stewart H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad W. 7 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Family friendly. This was a buddies golf trip, but wouldn't hesitate to bring the family.You couldn't ask for a better host than Seamus. ##### Chad W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ---