You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cosy 1bed Pet Friendly Garden Apt on the Wild Atlantic Way in South Donegal
A very comfortable, well-equipped and completely separate holiday apartment in quiet seaside location with great beaches and wonderful views of the sea and mountains . "The Snug" is located off the Main Street in Dunkineely, beside shop and 3 nice pubs ( some with entertainment) and is just 10 minutes drive to Donegal town. The location is ideal for exploring Donegal - whatever you fancy. Choices include great walking routes, several sandy beaches, several golf courses, water sports, fishing, island trips, music & dance. You could plan day trips from here to the Cliffs at Sliabh League, Glenveagh National Park, Bundoran Water World, The Giants Causeway. For those who like to cook for themselves the kitchen has everything you would need, or if you prefer to dine out there are many good restaurants to choose from. The place is ideal for pets, with wooden floors / tiles and a huge enclosed garden.
Property manager
Sheila McDermott
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
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
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 4,306 square feet
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 neighborhood
Dunkineely, Donegal
What's nearby
Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
Donegal Castle - 14 min drive - 18.0 km
O'Donnel's Castle - 14 min drive - 18.0 km
Abbey of Donegal - 14 min drive - 18.1 km
Rossnowlagh Beach - 35 min drive - 37.0 km
Getting around
Donegal (CFN) - 77 min drive
Restaurants
Ahoy Cafe - 9 min drive
Baskins Cafe - 3 min walk
Fleet Inn Restaurant, Killybeggs - 8 min drive
Harbour Bar - 8 min drive
Mary Murrin's Bar - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cosy 1bed Pet Friendly Garden Apt on the Wild Atlantic Way in South Donegal pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.
What time is check-in at Cosy 1bed Pet Friendly Garden Apt on the Wild Atlantic Way in South Donegal?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cosy 1bed Pet Friendly Garden Apt on the Wild Atlantic Way in South Donegal?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cosy 1bed Pet Friendly Garden Apt on the Wild Atlantic Way in South Donegal located?
Situated in Dunkineely, this apartment building is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Deane's Farm Equestrian Centre and within 6 mi (10 km) of St. John's Point and Killybegs Childrens Park. Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre and Atlantic Technological University Killybegs Campus are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Cosy 1bed Pet Friendly Garden Apt on the Wild Atlantic Way in South Donegal Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 44 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 44 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jillian
23 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very quiet and cozy! We loved it here! Will need to travel for restaurants and shopping but we didn’t mind that.
A good spot from which to explore south west Donegal.
Good local walk on St Johns point.
We failed to get the coke stove burning on a cold evening. As a result the Snug was quite cold
My husband and I enjoyed our stay at The Snug. We took advantage of cooking in the kitchen and sitting outside to enjoy the garden view. It's walking distance to a couple of friendly pub's and a great local butcher. St. John's point is a short drive away and well worth it. It can get chilly in The Snug if you choose not to light the stove, so be prepared with slippers and an extra layer. Thank you Sheila!
Tina B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Heidi
10 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved staying at this apartment and were only sorry not to be there for longer! It has ample space for a couple - there is a bedroom separate from the living room/kitchen - and is very comfortable. The apartment was clean and the owner and caretaker had thought of some nice extra touches, such as leaving us with a fresh pint of milk and some chocolate bars. The kitchen was fully equipped - we couldn't think of anything that was missing. I'd be happy to recommend this apartment to anyone.
We absolutely loved our time at The Snug. We went to Slieve League cliffs one day (beautiful not to be missed!)Donegal town one day and had a delicious meal at the Blueberry Cafe and explored the town and Donegal Castle. We ordered food from TJs takeaway and ate in Mac's pub. ( Edel is an absolute angel) We went to the Marina Cafe in Killybegs 2 times. Everyone was so so friendly!! We loved our little place in Dunkineely....we felt like locals. Everyone knew of it when we shared where we were staying. Sheila was always very quick to respond to any questions.
We had a great stay, lovely lively village with great pubs and characters. Beautiful near by beaches around every corner! Lovely places to eat. Music and great food at Donegal town!
We enjoyed our stay in this cute apartment. Great location. Nice wood or peat burning fireplace but no fuel was left for a first fire. We would stay here again.
Stayed at the snug, it was exactly as described, the only thing that we weren’t informed of was the amount of rabbits that lived behind the snug😄 we had 2 very inquisitive collies that were mad to chase them. Everything about the property was perfect & my partner was delighted with the cleanliness & the location of same, shop 2 doors up & 3 fine pubs 2doors down ( too near 😂). Everything that we could possibly need was in the snug. For sure we will return again. Thank you.
Claire &Thomas
Easy to find and nice to have off street parking. Very comfortable. The only issue I had was with the WiFi but Sheila fixed the issue as soon as I reached out to her. Great hostess.
Amanda W.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
6/10 Okay
Evelyn M.
7 October 2019
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Good location
We’re able to visit the cliffs near there and a short drive to Donegal
Un bref séjour agréable dans un petit appartement bien situé.
Un appartement relativement confortable et surtout bien situé dans le Donegall pour une découverte de cette côte magnifique. Le village n'a guère d'intérêt mais des pubs bien sympathiques !
Apartment liegt sehr ruhig im Hinterhof und trotzdem zentral in dem kleinen Ort, in dem es alles gibt was man braucht. Man kann zu Fuß zum Meer laufen, in der Nähe gibt es viele interessante Aktivitäten, vor allem in der Natur.
Leider waren sehr viele Tierhaare auf dem Boden des Wohn- und Essbereichs.
Thomas B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
4/10 Poor
Holly B.
24 January 2019
Nice location, poor management
I feel there are 2 aspects of vacation rentals: the building itself and the service provided. Here we had a split response with a very nice space to stay in but little to no service provided in a way that felt like neglect. The garden apartment itself is cozy and clean with a beautiful view out the back when it is clear. The walled area in the back would be great for dogs to run around in. The bed is comfortable. The street noise is surprisingly loud for a building set back from the road, but I wonder if it gets funneled in.
The management here was very disappointing. We stayed right after Christmas when the caretaker was away, which seemed to lead the owner to just decide that we should be on our own. So we arrived at the apartment and it was quite cold. The heat was not on and there was no fire lit. It took 4-5 hours to warm the interior and we had to buy some of our own fuel to keep things warm, which I personally feel should be provided. There were no bath towels out, so we had to hunt for these. The Wifi was on but there was no internet connection the entire time we were there. Having US cell phones with no international calling plan, we had no way to alert our host to this problem and were trying to find Wifi out and about to do so but many places were closed and we were unsuccessful. We finally made the very expensive phone call around 1830 and, while she was apologetic, she later said we let her know too late to do anything about this. I was very disappointed in her overall effort to insure our comfort, which felt like no effort at all. My feeling is that if you are unable to find a replacement caretaker around the holidays and unwilling to service the location yourself, you should not accept a booking at that time. I would definitely not return here.
Holly B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne L.
8 October 2018
Great place to stay!
The Snug was such a great place to stay during my holiday!! A nice bed- and bathroom and a very cosy living room with all the facilities you need. Next to that there are many beautiful things to see nearby. For example some spectacular waterfalls and beaches. Would definitely recommend this place!
Suzanne L.
10/10 Excellent
Helen R.
28 May 2018
Perfect for a couple
Excellent spot for a couple of relaxing days. Particularly well suited to us because it is pet friendly and had a secure garden that the dogs could enjoy as we enjoyed sitting outside on the raised patio area.
Good friendly village location with a well stocked shop a few doors away and a good "chippy" a little further down the street.
Would recommend it.
Helen R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
John F.
17 December 2017
Clean with some nice welcoming touches such as tea, coffee, milk and some nice biscuits
Had a great time relaxing and finding great beaches to walk the dogs. The apartment was nice and cosy at night with the fire lit.
John F.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Lorna G.
23 October 2017
Perfect dog-friendly apartment
The garden apartment was a great space for a weekend in Donegal with our friendly golden retriever, Finbar. The garden was very secure and he enjoyed sleeping in front of the fire in the evenings. The small apartment was very comfortable with a well-equipped kitchen and safe parking for the car. The staff in the pub next door were happy to allow Finbar to join us and we found everyone in the local shops very friendly. We visited several local beaches and towns and would recommend Rossnowlagh with lunch at the Smugglers Inn. We were pleased to meet Sheila as we were leaving having found the booking process clear and easy with Sheila answering all our queries throughout - we would definitely visit again and would highly recommend this apartment.
Lorna G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
charles b.
8 October 2017
great property beautiful location
the accommodation and garden were clean and well kept,and, had everything you would need and more,,secluded and yet handy for all the local amenities,a late night shop bars ,cafe/restaurant Dunkineely,is clean and spectacularly beautiful
charles b.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Okay
Ashley D., Calgary
24 September 2017
Nice place but a little issue with bugs
The apartment was very nice everything you need was in there and a wonderful back yard. Close to the beaches and scenery.
But she needs to give better instructions on how to get to the bottom apt. It's in the very back to the side around the corner of the building.
As for the bugs. I understand that it's a old building but there are obviously cracks in the foundation because within our 2 nights we killed 15 millipedes 6 daddy long legs a Beetle and a earwig. And I'm not a fan of bugs so I was stressing about it the whole time.
Then on our check out day she texted to see how our stay was and we mentioned the bugs and she never wrote back. Still haven't heard from her. Hopefully by next summer everything will be looked after because it is a nice place.
Ashley D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Christine D.
3 September 2017
Cosy apartment
The Garden Apartment had almost everything we needed for our trip to Donegal, (wi-fi & DVD player excepted)
The bed was very comfortable, and the secure garden was ideal for our dog. I would happily recommend it to others.
Christine D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Theresa L., Grand Rapids, MI, USA
12 June 2017
A great place to rest up.
The apartment was absolutely perfect for our stay. It was clean, a perfect size, strategically located, and even had a great view of the mountains. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Theresa L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Valerie M.
6 June 2017
Perfect spot for exploring the area near Donegal Town
What a special little garden apartment, with all the amenities for a lovely stay. The bed was very comfortable. In this quiet village, there are lovely walks nearby, neighbouring pubs, cafe and convenience store. Everything was supplied to make us feel welcome and 'at home.' We would highly recommend this spot. We were within an easy drive to the Cliffs and the Folk Village, too.