Title: THE MERMAID, pet friendly, with open fire in Dungloe, County Donegal 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 MERMAID, pet friendly, with open fire in Dungloe, County Donegal ![Microwave, oven, dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285200/99285156/d1d25566.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285200/99285156/d70f1448.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285200/99285156/83a40dbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285200/99285156/fcf311fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285200/99285156/583b9426.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled near Dungloe, County Donegal, The Mermaid offers a cozy retreat for eight. Unwind in the snug with a woodburning stove or relax on the decked area with furniture and fire pit. This cottage is equipped with WiFi, TV, microwave and dishwasher. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81561 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### THE MERMAID, pet friendly, with open fire in Dungloe, County Donegal This cottage rests near Dungloe, County Donegal and can sleep eight people in four bedrooms. The Mermaid is a superb property resting on the outskirts of Dungloe in County Donegal. It comes with four double bedrooms, together sleeping up to eight people and serviced by ground-floor bathroom with walk-in shower, bath, basin and WC. Completing the interior is a kitchen/diner with woodburning stove, a sitting room with woodburning stove and a snug with woodburning stove. Outside, there is off-road parking and a decked area with furniture. The Mermaid is a wonderful retreat for exploring the delights of County Donegal. Amenities: Oil central heating with 1 x open fire, 1 woodburning stove (fire in the snug cannot be used). Washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, dishwasher, electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, TV and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Decked garden with furniture and fire pit. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking allowed. Note: No Stag/Hen parties or similar. Pub within 0.5 miles, shop within 3.6 miles. Please note: Stairs are steep and may not be suitable for persons with limited mobility Region: The West of Ireland conjures up many images; thatched, whitewashed cottages, a flock of sheep on a narrow road, an emerald green field with a stone wall, or the Atlantic waves crashing into towering cliffs and rocky shores. Town: The town of Dungloe in Donegal rests just 7.5 miles away from Arranmore Island and 32 miles away from Letterkenny. Within the town you will find a superb selection of amenities including a selection of shops, bars and eating places playing traditional Irish music. Throughout the year the town plays host to a number of events including the 'Mary from Dungloe' festival. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly ### 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,561 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111430000/111424400/111424328/w1150h914x1y4-889b1cb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Atlantic Coast Ballyganny - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 5.0 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=111424328&PinnedHotelID=111424328&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285300/99285209/bd57ec52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OCEAN SAIL HOUSE, pet friendly in Dungloe, County Donegal Dungloe - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Microwave 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=99285209&PinnedHotelID=99285209&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88430000/88429300/88429288/12d7d1f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Donegal Beach Cottage at Dooey Beach, Dungloe Lettermacaward - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=88429288&PinnedHotelID=88429288&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285400/99285324/1c516ba2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### TRAEANNAGH BAY HOUSE, pet friendly in Dungloe, County Donegal Dungloe - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=99285324&PinnedHotelID=99285324&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27120800/27120714/e66426b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful location,Superb sea views,on the 'Wild Atlantic Way'! ...With internet. 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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 560362 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=54.931206,-8.429566&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cshnIxkmr%40%3F%5B%3F%5B%3FY%40%5B%40%5B%3FY%40%5B%40Y%40%5BBY%40%5BBYBY%40%5BBYBYDYBYDYBYDYDYDWDYDWDWFYFWDWFWFUFWHWFUFUHUHUFUHUHSHUHSJSHSJSHQJSJQJQJQHOLQJOJOLOJOLOJMLMLMLMLKJMLKNILKLKLILINILGNILGLENGNGLENENCLENCNCNCNCLANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40NBNBNBNBLDNBNDLDNFLFNDLHNFLFLHNHLHLJLJNHLLJJLJLLLLLLJLLNJNLNJNJNLPHNJPJPJPJRHPJRHRJRHRHTHRHTFTHTHTFTFTHVFVFTFVDVFVDXFVDVDXDXDVDXBXDXBXDXBX%40XBZBXBX%40ZBX%40Z%40X%40Z%3FX%40Z%3FZ%40X%3FZ%3FZ%3FX%3FZAZ%3FXAZ%3FXAZAZAXCXAZCXCZCXAXCXEXCXEXCXEXEXEVEXEVGXEVGVEVGVGVGTIVGTGTITITGTITIRITIRKRIRKRIPKRKPKPKPIPMNKNKPMLKNMNKLMLMLMLMJKLMJOJMHMJMHOHMHMFOHMFOFMDOFMDODODMBOBOBOBOBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOCOCOCMCOEOEMEOGOEMGMGOIMGOIMIMIMKMIOKMKKMMKMMMMMMKMMOKMMOKQKOMOIQKQKQKQKSIQKSISKSISISIUIUGSIWIUGUGUIWGUGWGWEWGWGWEYEWEYEWEYEYCYEYCYEYCYCYAYC%5BCYA%5BCYAYA%5BA%5B%3FYA%5BAY%3F%5B%3F%5B%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=w4t3YcVSWf1X6wCRnNBl45el7k8=) Dunloe, North West #### What's nearby - Lough Linn - 14 min drive - 7.1 miles - Dooey Beach - 30 min drive - 17.8 miles - Narin Beach - 30 min drive - 21.9 miles - Glenveagh National Park - 38 min drive - 23.6 miles - Tramore Beach - 40 min drive - 25.4 miles #### Getting around - Donegal (CFN) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Lobster Pot - ‬13 min drive - ‪Paddy Neillys Pub - ‬12 min drive - ‪Caprinis - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Stepping Stone Bar & Bank Bistro - ‬6 min drive - ‪Patrick Johnnie Sallys - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is THE MERMAID, pet friendly, with open fire in Dungloe, County Donegal pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at THE MERMAID, pet friendly, with open fire in Dungloe, County Donegal? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at THE MERMAID, pet friendly, with open fire in Dungloe, County Donegal? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is THE MERMAID, pet friendly, with open fire in Dungloe, County Donegal located? > Situated in Maghery, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Long Lough, Lough Tunny and Lough Tun. Lough Doo and Lough Nacre are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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