Lough Mardal Lodge

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Luxury Cabin
Hiking
Exterior
Fireplace
Lounge

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Bradlieve, Ballintra, Ballintra, County Donegal, F94 W4FE
  • Franciscan Friary
    17 min drive
  • Belleek Pottery
    19 min drive
  • Rossnowlagh Beach
    21 min drive
  • Sligo (SXL)
    56 min drive

Room options

Luxury Tent

  • 28 sq m
  • Studio
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Cabin

  • 4 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ballintra

With a stay at Lough Mardal Lodge in Ballintra, you'll be 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Rossnowlagh Beach and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Donegal Bay Waterbus. .This campground is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Bundoran Golf Club and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Belleek Pottery.

What's nearby

  • Donegal Bay Waterbus - 18 min drive
  • Rossnowlagh Beach - 21 min drive
  • Diamond Obelisk - 22 min drive
  • Donegal Castle - 22 min drive
  • Abbey of Donegal - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sean Og's Ballyshannon - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Coffee Shop & Mini Bakery - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Black Cat Cove - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Lemon Tree Coffee House - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Thatch - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Lough Mardal Lodge

Lakefront accommodations with furnished balconies and fireplaces
Lough Mardal Lodge offers 5 accommodations with fireplaces and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and electric kettles.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this campground include wedding services, a communal living room, and a picnic area.
Self-serve breakfasts are available daily from 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, luggage storage, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Self-serve breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 4:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Stovetop
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Water dispenser
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Self-service breakfast available for a fee daily 4:00 AM–1:00 PM: EUR 12-18 for adults and EUR 12-18 for children

Bedrooms

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Terrace
  • Charcoal grills
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Firepit
  • Telescope
  • Free firewood
  • Walkway to water

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet friendly
  • EUR 20 per accommodation per stay
  • 1 total pets
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • In-room massages
  • Lockers available
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Reception hall
  • Communal living room
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Bike hire on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • 5 rooms
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2018
  • Traditional architecture
  • Individually decorated

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per stay

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 40 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately EUR 12 to 18 for adults, and EUR 12 to 18 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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 professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lough Mardal Lodge Campsite
Lough Mardal Lodge Ballintra
Lough Mardal Lodge Campsite Ballintra

Lough Mardal Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
What an amazing place!
What an amazing place - a true hidden gem! The yurts are spaced out (cery private), warm (burners installed), very comfortable, tastefully decorated with come with stunning views. The communual area is large, has all you could need and offers the perfect setting for disconnect and relaxation. The bathroom and shower rooms are immaculate and the staff and owners really friendly and accommodating. Really highly recommend booking - you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the shepherd's hut, it was really lovely, private and tranquil. The wood burner is a great addition and ensured we stayed very cosy evrn though it was freezingoutside. The surrounding area is beautiful, lots of walks, a beautiful lake and lots of wildlife. The lodge was comfortable and really well equipped for cooking and relaxing. Hope to return in tje summer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Joni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was shocked about no electricity .. and the compost toilet … but as the night went on I hit the attraction .. it cute and cosy, warm and comfortable and the communal area I just loved …. I can’t complain at all … the fact of no electric really brought attention to me and my fiancée… I loved it x
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Donegal paradise.
If I could give this place 12/10 I would. It completely exceeded my expectations. Easy to find. Great facilities and close to Donegal town (20 min drive). You were provided with cooking equipment, plates, cups and your very own storage/ fridge area. We ordered the burgers and breakfast pack which were great. And there are also menus to order takeaway if you like. We stayed in the shepherds hut which was so cosy. Bed was so comfy. Candlelight made it so special in the evenings. We swam in the lake and chilled in the evenings at the lodge. Plenty of games to keep you occupied and lovely guests to chat to. I will definitely be back. Sunset was beautiful and plenty of attractions near by to visit during the day. I can’t say enough about how amazing this place is.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Wonderful Short Stay
We had a wonderful two-night stay at Lough Mardal. The property is more beautiful in-person than in the photos. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Note that it's a long walk to the bathroom from the yurt, so plan your fluid intake accordingly. I would love to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Outstanding!
Fantastic 2 night stay - it was most perfect glamping! We loved absolutely everything - the location, atmosphere, comfort, design, concept. The hosts are most welcoming and everything has been carefully thought about. The place is outstanding and we highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super, gerne wieder!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024