Áras BnB and Self Catering Accommodation

2.0 star property
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Hiking
Interior entrance
Family Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View | Hiking
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, iron/ironing board
Family Room, Ensuite, Sea View | Lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
Malinmore, Glencolmcille, Donegal
  • Glencolmcille Folk Village
    3 min drive
  • Glen Gallery Art by Conal
    5 min drive
  • Glencolumbcille Beach
    9 min drive
  • Donegal (CFN)
    102 min drive

Room options

Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Triple Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Family Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View

  • 15 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • 10 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds OR 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Economy Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Private Bathroom, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

About the area

Malinmore

When you stay at Áras BnB and Self Catering Accommodation in Glencolmcille, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Glencolmcille Folk Village and Glen Gallery Art by Conal. .This bed & breakfast is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Glencolumbcille Beach and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Silver Strand.

What's nearby

  • Glencolmcille Folk Village - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Silver Strand - 9 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Glencolumbcille Beach - 9 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Slieve League - 24 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Donegal Castle - 50 min drive - 54.3 km

Getting around

  • Donegal (CFN) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roarty's Bar.. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Slieve League Lodge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Glen Head Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Evelyn's Central Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Village Cafe & Takeaway - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Áras BnB and Self Catering Accommodation

Bayside bed & breakfast in Glencolmcille with free parking
Áras BnB and Self Catering Accommodation offers 19 accommodations. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include a television in a common area, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–10 AM: EUR 5-8 for adults and EUR 5-8 for children

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Free bike hire
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 5 to 8 for adults, and EUR 5 to 8 for children
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Áras BnB and Self Catering Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan, Vancouver

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, quiet place in a beautiful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Scrambled or fried eggs?
A beautiful house facing hills, farms and a scenic bay, where I got inspiration to write songs at the comfortable large lounge; a perfectly sized room, spotless place, full-equipped kitchen, dainty irish breakfast. Natural scenic spetacular attractions nearby, but most of all the lovely amazing owners who run the place, making your stay unforgettable.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts have created a little bit of a haven here. Worth visiting the area just to stay. A well run but very communal accommodation and Gill and Leon make you feel very much at home. Huge credit to them and their small team. I will return just for a slice of tranquility.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

On

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bnb - location is amazing. Really close to amazing beaches and gorgeous mountain range scenery. Just about 20-25 mins from Slieve League. Staff are friendly and will give you great advice on where to eat and things to do around the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow. For such an affordable place to stay, I was blown away by the level of care and attention that Leon, Gill, and everyone at Aras provided. They looked after me as if I were family. The views around here are fantastic, and Leon was a fantastic guide. I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick visit in Knock
Lovely stay! Host very accomodating! Many thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely area hosts were friendly and helpful and gave us great information about the area. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Leon and Gillian are lovely together. Fair play running the busy place. It's very remote, we didn't have reception or data so using the WiFi option was good and reliable. The hosts gave us many great tips of what to do in the area. It's handy to use the kitchen and although lots of people do it's usually never an issue by having to wait or so. The surrounding area is gorgeous and the Silver Strand Beach is just around the corner. Just make sure to stop at a supermarket on your way as the bigger shops like Lidl are 1 hour drive away but there's local smaller shops which have usually most of the things a person need without special dietary requirements.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
One of the best places I've ever stayed in, due to its location, affordability and the professionalism of host Leon. Excellent kitchen facilities, and we were upgraded from a shared bathroom to an ensuite, which was a lovely touch and much appreciated. Room was fabulous and spotless. I can't thing of a single thing worth complaining about
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mladen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place to stay 🍀
It’s a perfect place for relaxing your mind and enjoying the nature. Jill and Lion made us felt at home, they’re a fantastic couple, very warm and welcoming. We loved the human interaction with others, and talking with Jill&Lion too. There are quite few attractions nearby. The room is very clean and the kitchen is spacious and you can find everything. Hope to see you. We will definitely visit you again! Thanks a million for your amazing hospitality. One of the best hosts we met on our European journeys. Alicia and Sukru :) 🍀
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful stay
We where as a group for one night and had the place to ourselves. The owner’s are husband and wife and where so friendly warm and engaging I will definitely be back. Thanks Leon & Gillian
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and comfortable
Very enjoyable stay. Beautiful part of the country. Leon was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very atmospheric
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In a beautiful part of the country, very helpful and let me be, I wanted down time on my own and I got it but it is also possible to socialize in their beautiful kitchen dining room area
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aloke, Navan, Meath

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is at perfect location for Slieve League, Silver Strand Beach and and many more beutiful places on Wild Atlantic Way. Leon is very friendly and welcoming host. He told us about all beautiful places nearby and also provided lot of information you can't find on internet. The place has a big shared kitchen to cook your own food. I will stay here again in summers.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet location in the hills. Plenty of hiking or biking options from the premises and only 3 miles from the town. Nice property and great hosts. Walls a bit thin but staff helpfulness and knowledge of the area is 1st rate
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service
Great experience
A little out of the way but leon the owner was kind enough to bring us into the village in his car apart from that a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Guests have the option of self-catering. Very nice kitchen facilities. Owners are friendly and helpful. Optional cooked breakfast cooked to order, and tasty.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The helpful nature of the owner and the great kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Cdseattle, Seattle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Leon was a helpful informative host. The place is a bit dated but Leon is working on updates. The kitchen is a nice, comfortable meeting place to talk with other guests and relax with a nice cup of tea at the end of a long day of hiking & exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Away from it all
Stayed just one night. But this is a lovely place to stay. The hosts were very pleasant and friendly, always willing to help. The facilities were very good with a fully equipped kitchen to use if you felt inclined. The room we had was large enough and had an ensuite shower room (this could do with a refurb). Big car park, spectacular coastline on the doorstop. Would def stay again if in this beautiful area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trip to see the Northern Lights
We came to Donegal on the chance of seeing the Northern Lights. We didn't really see them, but the trip was still really well worth it - largely due to the host at the BnB. Great conversation over breakfast about what to see and do. We wouldn't have seen a lot of places without that in the time we had, or found them without the provided maps! And being me, I left something in the room behind which was very quickly returned to me. Thank you! Nice room, warm, clean, comfortable. There were three of us + one large dog, so quite a gathering. Very pet friendly place, our dog was made to feel very welcome too! I'm looking forward to returning for further wanderings around Donegal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019