Self-catering cottage stays in Inishowen, Donegal — on the Wild Atlantic Way

Stay in a beautifully restored Irish stone cottage with the optional extra of art tuition in the attached studio

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Experience a cosy, Irish cottage

Cottage living room

Tucked away in the heart of Inishowen, County Donegal, our beautifully restored stone cottage dates back to before 1830.

It offers a charming blend of history and modern comfort. Perfect for a family of four or small groups of friends, it features two inviting twin bedrooms, a stylish, modern shower room, and a cosy open-plan living area with a fully equipped self-catering kitchen.

Set in the heart of beautiful Inishowen

Looking down on Five Finger Strand, a wide sandy beach with mountains in the distance

Outside, the cottage is surrounded by Donegal’s ever-changing skies, rugged hills, and the gentle sounds of nature. Spend your mornings with coffee in the fresh Atlantic air, your afternoons exploring nearby beaches, walking trails, and charming villages, and your evenings by the fire as the sun sets over the fields.

This is an ideal base for those seeking a self-catering holiday cottage in Donegal, combining the beauty of the landscape with the comfort of a lovingly restored home.

Inishowen has loads to see and do

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
A beach in Buncrana, Inishowen, County Donegal at sunset

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.

Creative holidays
People painting in an artist studio

What our guests have said

A small selection of things our guest have told us about their stay - from our guestbook, a Google review or on Airbnb

“From the booking onwards, the hosts Andy and Sinéad were very helpful and reliable. They greeted us with tea and homemade bread… The cottage is in great shape, clean and wonderfully located. Thus far my most positive Airbnb experience, without doubt!”

Kiel, Austria

“We had a wonderful stay – such a beautifully restored cottage and location, with plenty of space and privacy… We couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and we’d be back in a heartbeat.”

Aimee, Northern Ireland

“…stay in the gorgeous cottage, receive the gifts of this sweet, wise and soulful mentor, and discover whatever creative transformation or vacation is meant for you. Whether you are bubbling over with motivation and intention or completely struggling with a block or dry spell, I highly recommend making this your sanctuary and next step…”

Shannon, California

From the blog

A collection of articles to inspire you and hopefully persuade you that Inishowen should be on your travel radar.

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Take a (very) quick look around Inishowen

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Places in Inishowen

A selection of our favourite places in Inishowen with descriptions, locations, tips and pics.

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    Heritage Site, Place to visit

    Bocan Stone Circle

    A striking monument to Inishowen’s prehistoric past just outside Culdaff

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    Nature, Place to visit, Thing to do

    Inch Wildfowl Reserve

    Discover one of Ireland’s most important wetland reserves on a scenic 8km loop

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    Town/Village

    Carndonagh

    A historic market town at the heart of Inishowen

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