Customer Testimonials for Ard na nOilean -On The Wild Atlantic Way, WiFi
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Beautiful property in a gorgeous area of Donegal
It was a wonderful place to stay, everything we needed for our stay was provided by Jim.
6/18/2024 at 9:55 PM
John Power
Beautiful Donegal
Absolutely brilliant. If you love the outdoor life this is heaven. Lovely comfortable home to come back to . I found my happy place ????. Thanks to Jim for being a great host. Knowledgeable, there if you needed him . I really hope I have the fortune to return. Thanks a million
5/19/2024 at 9:30 PM
Carmei Causer
Amazing Annagry
This is the second time that we stayed here. The house was well-equipped and very comfortable. The owner was easily approachable. The surrounding beaches were amazing, my children and us enjoyed it very much.
4/4/2024 at 8:24 PM
Andrea F
Everything you’d want from remote Ireland
This place was amazing .. great view and quiet. Exactly what we were looking for. It was a short walk to the village and the locals were so nice. We felt very safe with our 8 yearold there. Beautiful drives to the wild Atlantic way, the national park and Derry. The property manager is very responsive and we fully enjoyed this stay to the point where I don’t want to ruin this town with a review.
4/9/2024 at 4:58 AM
Riley Greene
Lovely home and good location
House was lovely. So comfortable and well equipped. Really close to town and amazing beaches on the doorstep. We had a wonderful time
11/5/2023 at 1:11 PM
Natelie Whelehan
Wedding party
We stayed here for a week with our grown up family on the occasion of our daughter’s wedding. It was a great secluded location but a ten minute walk from the main town area. The bridal party got ready here on the morning of the wedding and with 3 bathrooms there was plenty of room for everyone. I would definitely recommend this house for a relaxing holiday.
7/9/2023 at 7:39 PM
Mary McDevitt
Amazing location
Just back from a wonderful week here. House is really spacious for six adults and our dog. Beds are very comfy and great to have two en-suites and a large main bathroom. Kitchen has everything you need. Outside garden was great with famtastic views, truly in the heart of the wild Atlantic way, Nice walk down to the lovely village of Annagry where the locals are so friendly and made us feel very welcome. Would highly recommend this house and it’s a great base to explore the stunning scenery in the area and beyond. Close to some of.the most amazing beaches if lucky enough to get the weather …. we will definitely return here next time we come to Donegal. Sharkey’s is great for a drink and the food at Caisleain Oir is so good but I’d advise to book as gets very busy. Look forward to our next visit.
7/2/2023 at 12:01 AM
Elaine Cooney
Fabulous House Fabulous Place
The house itself is extraordinary. It is spacious and well equipped and its situation is wonderful. A small path down the hillside to the shore is a real treat and provides a wonderful opportunity to watch the summer sunset. It is not a fussy house, so it is easy to keep it clean and tidy. Annagry is a magical place. There are beaches nearby of soft clear sand, for sea bathing, castle building and kite flying, there are bars and a hotel and a coffee shop in the village itself, and there is access to the islands from the pier at Kincasslagh. There are guillemots, and cormorants, and in May there were cuckoos. As we watched the sunset from the tip of Cruit island, a seal broke the surface of the bay and gave us a good hard stare. We climbed Errigal, we walked in Glenveagh and we went to see Finn Harps play in Balleybofey. The house is well run and all our communication with the owner was easy, friendly and helpful.
6/5/2023 at 11:39 AM
Phillip R
Secret Gem
Awesome host and house , we were looking for something out away from the big cities and we hit the Jack pot . We were fortunate to spend time with Jim and he could share history about Donegal county and it’s people , we had a blast with the locals of Annagary and surrounding communities , thanks to Jim and the Annagary community
3/23/2023 at 7:04 PM
Dan O`Donnell USA
Canadian sisters vacation
A lovely, clean, private accommodation with more than enough room for four adults. The house was a great base for our exploration of Donegal. The path to the beach wasn’t quite as obvious as we had anticipated but the sunsets were lovely!!
5/22/2022 at 6:21 PM
Lynda S
Short family trip
We stayed for 2 nights and really enjoyed the break. It was great to be able to bring our dog and have the secure garden for him. The house was really well equipped, plenty of towels and kitchen equipment. We used the BBQ both nights and lite the fire pit. Would recommend the house and Jim and Catherine were great hosts.
6/1/2022 at 7:16 PM
Sharon C
Beautiful Annagry
Overall we had a great time in this property which suited our needs exactly. Proximity to the bay which is extremely shallow was ideal for paddle boarding especially for young kids - barely more than knee deep at high tide. We travelled a good deal in the general Three Parishes area, visited beautiful Glenveagh, walked many of the immaculate beaches in the area and tasted the exquisite cuisine offered by many of the local restaurants - Danny Minnie’s in Annagry was really good and The Old Glen Bar in Glen is an experience not to be missed. Would highly recommend this property
6/29/2022 at 7:20 PM
Stephen F
Lovely tranquil location
The property was ideally located for us to explore Annagry and the surrounding area. The house was was well equipped, and Jim was always available to answer any queries. The views over the bay were stunning, especially at sunset. The main purpose of our visit was for my wife and her sister to rediscover their roots, their grandparents lived in and around Annagry. We also enjoyed the hospitality of Michael in Starkey’s Bar and the food and music in Leo’s Tavern and the wonderful food at Danny Minnie’s.
8/22/2022 at 3:22 PM
Roger M
Beautiful home
Exactly as described. Very private but only minutes from village. Very comfortable. Excellent communication with the owner. My 2nd time staying here & looking forward to the 3rd.
9/23/2022 at 11:39 AM
Nuala P
Beautiful home
Exactly as described. Very private but only minutes from village. Very comfortable. Excellent communication with the owner. My 2nd time staying here & looking forward to the 3rd.
9/23/2022 at 11:39 AM
Darlene P
Great house in a great location
Absolutely amazing house in a stunning location. We really enjoyed our 7 nights here and wouldn’t hesitate to return in the future.
11/2/2022 at 7:30 AM
Chris O
Hassle free break
Property exactly as described. Perfect for a few quiet relaxing days with our springer spaniel.
11/7/2022 at 12:49 PM
Leslie W
Fab house
Great house with room for large family with 2 en-suites and a large bathroom. Great facilities- big kitchen and utility room with everything you could need. Lovely and warm and cosy with very comfy beds. Set in gorgeous countryside the house is a great base for exploring this part of Donegal.
11/5/2022 at 5:37 PM
Miriam S
Annagry holiday home
the property was comfortable warm well laid out, everything you could want . The bed was really comfy . Great views over the strand and the local shop is 2mins away The fish and chip van in the pub carpark is fab .
11/16/2022 at 3:49 PM
Paul A
Just what we needed
After running around the island, spending a few days decompressing, sitting in front of a fire and eating salads was EXACTLY what we needed. Thank you for such a gorgeous place to enjoy the ocean and the peace.
12/3/2022 at 7:31 PM
Maggie M
Lovely property
It was a lovely property. Beautiful high ceilings. Comfy beds and big sitting/dining room. My friends loved it and would like to come back. Walking distance down to Annagry, so close to lovely restaurants and pubs. Nice and secluded too. Great choice.
1/3/2023 at 1:06 PM
August 2009
House and facilities exceeded all expectations - we really don`t want to leave ! Brid was fantastic filling in all the small details.
Karin Hartman, Pennsylvania USA
11 July 2009
We have stayed in many nice places throughout Ireland but this one is very special. We loved the paintings and photos on the walls which gave the house a welcoming and homely feel.
The Kelly family, Wicklow
I`m in my favourite place, my back against the boulder, sitting on the wooden bench of Ard na nOilean. It`s beautiful here, extraordinarily peaceful and picturesque. The house and grounds are everything promised and more. The well appointed kitchen, great water pressure, spacious rooms, lovely art and magnificent fireplace contributed to an unforgetable vacation.
Anne McCormack, New Gloucester, Maine, USA
June 29 2009
Your house is absolutely beautiful - The sunsets here are amazing, can`t describe them in words.
Stephan, Alison and Ryan McCauley, Antrim
May 22 2009
The views from the house are spectacular... The house certainly lived up to our expectations and more.
Kathleen, Jeanette, Pinky and Stephan. New Jersey
Stunning views
Review Submitted: April 17, 2008 Date of Stay: March 2008
This house offers a great setting for getting away from it all. It is set in rural surroundings and yet close to all amenities.
From the first minute you have this cosy feeling.. sitting at the table enjoying the breathtaking views is wonderful.
The stunning fire place is a guarantee for romantic and relaxing evenings and makes the entire living room an experience in its own.
I can highly recommend this place, after having visited it for the second time! I will definitely come back if I have the chance.
The house and the Donegal area are worth visiting!
5
Lovely location, great house!
Review Submitted: February 25, 2009 Date of Stay: January 2009
This is an excellent place to spend some Winter weekends. A lovely fire place, and very tastefully decorated and well equipped property with beautiful unobstructed views out to sea.
The village is also full of very friendly people, not to mention the housekeeper who was brilliant and on the end of the telephone if we needed any help.
Wonderful place in a beautyful landscape
Review Submitted: March 8, 2009 Date of Stay: January 2009
We had a very nice stay. The weather was quite rough, so we were grateful for the commodity and peacefulness of the place. The house is situated in a beautiful landscape: The view is great.
To be more detailled:
We found the place easily with the provided route description. The recommendations of your homepage were very helpful.
The house was absolutely clean and well-maintained.
We definitely recommend this place to anyone, who is looking for a nice and quite base for trips throughout beautyful Donegal.
5
Very nice irish nest !
Review Submitted: September 26, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
Nice place, warm-hearted house, beautiful area and sea-view !
We enjoyed a lot this rental property, wich is very practical and tidy.
The relationship with the owner and the housekeeper was very friendly.
The Breath of God touches this pocket of Heaven
Review Submitted: October 8, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
Dia ghuit;
From the moment we arrived we were home. Brid has become family and helped us settle in from moment one. She is a dear. Nothing to out of the question. Joch was a little dear and we enjoyed him tagging along on outings to the beaches near by. The home here is lovely and very comfortable and spacious. We were four adults and we had plenty of room to spread out and with the three baths never had to wait to clean up or anything else. We BBQed outside at the new grill and enjoyed the view of the strand and the area of Annagry. We would most assuradly use this home again and we do want to remain in contact with this area for it is special and the land of Enya's family and Leo's pub. Great people, fantastic beaches and a fantastic home base to use for touring County Donegal and so much more. Thank you to the Galleghers for this wonderful home to call our own. Enjoy for all who stay here. Cead Mile Failte "100 Thousand Welcomes". Sla'n
denn and ken
We have had a fabulous week. Lots of sunshine and blue skies, some cycling, some walking mostly on the beaches, lots of rock pooling, some fishing, two of us climbed Mount Errigal and three of us went riding with Dunfanaghy stables (can recommend: lovely quiet horses gave us a wonderful ride down the beach, in the sea and back through the sand dunes). The house is fantastic - always warm, comfortable and welcoming. We love the fireplace and spectacular view. Would have been happy to have spent a day in the house in bad weather but we didn't have any ! Barbeques here and on the beach. Feel very lucky to have found this place - hope to come back! Many thanks to Jim and Christa for sharing this wonderful place.
The Hoyle family, Shropshire, England, May 2007
The views and location of the cottage are spectacular and should be treasured. It has been good to slow down and take long walks each morning; Guinness at lunchtime and great meals at Jack´s and Leo´s in the evening. Taking home fond memories and a few bags of turf - will keep it to burn at Christmas. Take good care.
The Johnson family, Riddlesden, West Yorkshire, England, June 07
Had a fantastic time - weather good and the house gorgeous. The nearby beaches were stunning with white sand and clear blue seas. We had a nice time walking and also riding the horses at Dunfanaghy - well worth a visit and not too far. Glenveigh park is great for a day out with beautiful walks next to the lakes and the Castle. Made BBQs most evenings - sat looking out at the stunning views with a glass of red wine - what could be finer! Can't wait to come back again.
Damien & Johanna from Leeds, June 07
Lovely spacious family house, lovely holiday. Memorable for rain, wild orchids, wonderful bird life (total 58). Thank you
Mc Laughlin Family - Banbridge, Co Down, July 07
We've had a wonderful time. The beaches are fantastic, scenery beautiful and enchanting, people lovely. Especially liked Inishfree beach and Dunfanaghy. The house is perfect, lots of room. The weather has been better than we expected it to be, but even the odd shower couldn't hold us back. We will be back.
The Gatens family, East Lothian, Scotland, July 07
The weekend was fantastic even with the wild weather! We had a lovely time The fireplace is divine!
Melanie, Belfast.
Jim! We had a ball, thanks for your hospitality. Loved the house and the´´ craic´´ was mighty.
McManus/Kelly. Cork
We’ve had a great time this week, visiting beautiful beaches and Glenveagh .This gorgeous house has made a great base for the week.
The Duggans, Bolton.
We’ve had a lovely break @ this beautiful home. The weather has been dry and sunny all week. We've had long walks along the many wonderful beaches. We have found the house very comfortable-the fireplace is exquisite.
Brian and Margaret Daley, Glasgow.
We had a lovely holiday. The children enjoyed their Easter-egg hunt around the garden and spent most nights playing outside. The view is great especially sitting having breakfast in the dining-room -hard to beat!!!.The house is beautiful and very comfortable. It is a credit to you both. We hope to be back again sometime. Brid was a great help-your family also.
Marcelle Rory and family Belfast.
We loved it that much we want to book again for October. We had the most fabulous weather all week. The view is next to none (how did you manage to get this site anyway?). The people so unbelievably friendly and the scenery stunning.
Go raith maith agat
A beautiful house, beautiful area and view. What more could you ask for? Thanks to Jim and Christa for the use of their wonderful home. We hope to come back again sometime-also thanks to Brid for everything.
The Carruthers family, Belfast
