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Group of Irish Cottages by the sea

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Beach
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91938 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Portsalon, Donegal
  • Popular LocationPortsalon Beach9 min walk
  • Popular LocationPortsalon Golf Club9 min walk
  • Popular LocationFanad Head9 min drive
  • AirportLondonderry (LDY-City of Derry)95 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Group of Irish Cottages by the sea

There are 5 cottages included this listing and as the calendar only allows for one booking at a time so please send me an email to assure the date you want is available. During the months of July and August, at Easter and Christmas/New Year we require a 7-night stay but the rest of the year you are welcome to come for just the weekend!

These wonderfully spacious holiday homes are furnished and decorated to a very high standard.

Each cottage can accommodate up to 9 people in both style and comfort. There are four beautifully decorated bedrooms - two doubles and two twins one foldout bed that can be used in the common areas. The open plan area of the ground floor consists of a fully fitted modern kitchen, a large dining area, and a superb conservatory. On the first floor, there is a beautifully decorated and furnished living room.
Within the enclosed grounds, there is an indoor play area, an outdoor play area. The award-winning XL convenient store and off-license are just next door.
Portsalons wonderful blue flag beach is less than a 5-minute walk from the cottages. Another 5 minutes walk bring you to the entrance to the golf links. Portsalon Golf Club has been extensively redesigned in the last few years and is now one of the finest links courses in Donegal.
The village of Portsalon itself is situated on the Fanad Peninsula. Knockalla coast road offers a spectacular drive overlooking Lough Swilly and Inishowen. The Fanad Peninsula Scenic Tour is a 72 km signposted circuit of the peninsula through breathtaking scenery.
For a holiday experience where a fantastic beach, a superb golf course, and beautiful scenery are all on your doorstep, look no further than these wonderful holiday cottages in the lovely village of Portsalon.

A word about WIFI: Because of our remote location we cannot provide reliable internet access. Most of our guests view this as a feature keeping the kids off their screens during the holiday! Nevertheless, should you need internet access there is free wifi at the local pub and golf course lounge.

Property manager

Marlene

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • 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.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet
Exterior
Secluded Glenbeg Tower in stunning private estate.
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
Secluded Glenbeg Tower in stunning private estate.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Enclosed landscaped gardens with outdoor play area

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: only allowed with prior written concent from owner
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

House Portsalon
House Private vacation home
Group of Irish Cottages by the sea
House Private vacation home Portsalon

About the neighborhood

Portsalon

Located in Portsalon, this vacation home is in a rural area. Portsalon Golf Club and The Looking Glass Spa Therapy are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Portsalon Beach and Fanad. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Portsalon Beach - 9 min walk
  • Portsalon Golf Club - 9 min walk
  • Fanad - 9 min drive
  • Fanad Head - 9 min drive
  • Fort Dunree - 77 min drive

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Narrow Quarter - 7 min drive
  • Sarahs Bar - 13 min walk
  • Loagues Of Cranford - 20 min drive
  • The Lighthouse Tavern - 9 min drive
  • James Joyce - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Group of Irish Cottages by the sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Group of Irish Cottages by the sea ?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Group of Irish Cottages by the sea ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Group of Irish Cottages by the sea located?

This family-friendly Portsalon vacation home is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Portsalon Beach and Portsalon Golf Club. Fanad and Fanad Head are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax by the sea
Very relaxing, peaceful and enjoyable stay. This is a beautiful cottage with everything we needed for our stay. The host was very pleasant and very helpful when we met her but as ardglass cottages are situatedover two sites it took us an hour to realise this as our Google maps
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Karen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Donegal
Lovey location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Desmond H., Belfast

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Break.
The property was perfect for our stay. Spacious and well equipped. The location was ideal with an excellent beach right on our doorstep. Perfect for a family holiday. We really enjoyed this short break in Portsalon and we will definitely be back again. Thanks to Annette and Benoit. The Hassett family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ita R., Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay
House was spacious and there was both and outdoor and indoor play area for the children on site. 10 minute walk to the beach. It was as advertised with the addition of basics already in the house. Would recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Maria D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very lovely part of the world and great site
Lovely property. Great kitchen and conservatory that we thoroughly enjoyed in the long light evenings. Our friends next door had no heating upstairs which would have improved things for them . Some weak showers . The en-suite shower amazing so we all ended up using it . Overall we had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

ayla z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Donegal Cottage
We had a fantastic time with our family at the cottage! It was a lovely space to be!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
family break
location was perfect, house has everything you would need, from meeting Annette to departing was brilliant, only thing that could make the stay would be wifi, we were so fortunate to have fantastic weather, but if the weather had been bad in the evening wifi would be great especially for the youngsters. all in all great place we will be bacck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Would highly recommend Ardglass cottages
My self, my husband and 2 other couples along with our three 18 month old toddlers stayed in cottage 3 and it was perfect. Lots of space for the children to play, stair gates provided, and We had all the amenities we needed (kitchen equipment, towels etc). The location is the main attraction with it being so close to the beautiful PortSalon beach. We Would definitely return to to Ardglass Cottages in the future.

8/10 Good

Ciara D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay but communication lacking
We had booked a 3 night short break away for my young family. I specifically picked Ardglass Cottages because the area in the photographs looks very secure behind the security gates and other reviewers spoke of being able to let their children out to the play area which was adjacent to the houses in the picture. Initial communication with Marlene/Annette was fantastic, they helped me sort out a booking error I made and all was great. Closer to our trip I saw a review of the property in German which stated disappointment at not staying in the houses pictured. This reviewer mentioned two houses beside the road. I then emailed the owners wanting to double check that we were in the houses as shown in the photo as my reason for booking was because I wanted the security gates and to be able to let my young daughter play on the swings while still being able to see her. I received no reply. I then phoned the numbers listed for Annette, Marlene and the two caretakers listed for the property. The only reply I got was from a lady called Elizabeth who said herself and her mother no longer look after the property. I still have not received a reply to my call or email from the owners. When we arrived the lady in the adjoining shop was a fantastic help. She gave me the key and the number of the new caretaker should we need anything. Our house (no.4) was not one in the picture as feared. It was a lovely house and close to the shop but the electric gates were broken so no security to let my daughter out at all. The swings were up steep steps to the other houses (in the online picture) so we couldn’t let her go there unaccompanied either. We had a lovely stay in Portsalon and I do not mean to sound overly negative. The houses are a great size but as people who have been renting holiday houses around Ireland for over 10 years with my wider family, there are a few improvements which could be made - there was no welcome information on the area, where to eat (would recommend Ripples in Kerrykeel and The Pier in Portsalon) etc and the workings of the house (it took a little search to figure out which switch turns on the dishwasher- it’s the one over beside the toaster). I didn’t care about WiFi but it certainly wouldn’t take much to run the cable from the TV upstairs to the dvd-only TV downstairs. Would be very handy for a big group. A lovely house, you won’t be disappointed but TLC needed to make it more homely. Contact details also need to be updated.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a beautiful place
Accomadation was 1st class we loved every minute, wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019