An artists’ retreat providing creative holiday experiences in a beautiful Irish cottage and studio in Donegal

A chance to stay in a beautifully restored cottage with the optional extra of art tuition in the attached studio.

Set in beautiful Inishowen

We are in the centre of Inishowen, in the hills outside Carndonagh, County Donegal with easy access to ancient woodland, the coast, peatland and farming landscapes.

Not far from Malin Head, you can gain inspiration from some of the Atlantic coast’s best kept secrets.

Sheep Island off Ballyliffen beach in Inishowen, County Donegal

Experience a cosy, Irish cottage

Your accommodation is a stone cottage dating back to before 1830. It is perfectly suited to small groups of creative friends or a family of four.

There are two twin bedrooms, a small, modern shower room, a cosy self-catering living area and a studio.

We finished a complete renovation of the cottage in June 2022.

A bedroom at Inishowen Artists' Retreat & Studio

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A range of possibilities

We’re not far from Wild Ireland and Wild Alpaca Way and close to the start of the Wild Atlantic Way, with it’s 2,500km of spectacular coastline.

We also offer tailor-made experiences including yoga, spa visits, speciality chefs, guided heritage trails, art trails, surfing and watersports.

Sand dunes at Lagg and the Isle of Doagh

Discover your inner creativity

With a studio attached to the cottage, we offer optional tuition for for individuals, families, small groups of creatives, professionals and amateur artists wishing to improve their painting skills in a working studio with expert tuition from local artist Sinéad Smyth.
A landscape painting by Sinead Smyth

Your host and artist: Sinéad Smyth

Hi! I’m a local artist with more than 20 years experience as an art tutor. I love working with people to help bring out their inner, sometimes hidden, creativity.
Sinéad Smyth
A glorious sunset over Inishowen
The Northern Lights at Malin Head, Inishowen
A painting by Sinead Smyth
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Our cottage is located just outside Carndonagh in Inishowen, County Donegal. We are only 35 minutes from Derry by car.

We look forward to welcoming you