This unique beachfront cottage, built in the 1930's by the then owners of Fintra House as a holiday cottage for their family remains largely untouched in its original condition. It is situated only metres from the beautiful Fintra Bay Blue flag beach. The cottage feature a large living/dining area with an open fireplace for cosy evenings. All the other rooms in the cottage lead off from this room. The garden overlooks the beach and is a fantastic space to relax and listen to the waves or even have a BBQ. The location is ideal for exploring South West Donegal, the nearby sea cliffs of Slieve League, and the other beautiful nearby beaches and country walks. Donegal Town is about 30 minutes drive away and the fishing port of Killybegs is less than 10 minutes away. The cottage has it's own private entrance driveway with parking for up to 3 cars.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Barbecue
Fireplace
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
National rating
This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.
About the area
Killybegs
Killybegs is home to this cottage. Maritime & Heritage Centre and Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ardara Fort and Glengesh Pass.
Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre - 3 min drive - 3.5 km
Atlantic Technological University Killybegs Campus - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
Killybegs Childrens Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
St. John's Point - 24 min drive - 23.8 km
Donegal Castle - 31 min drive - 37.3 km
Getting around
Donegal (CFN) - 87 min drive
Restaurants
Anderson’s Boathouse Restaurant - 5 min drive
Ahoy Cafe - 4 min drive
Kilcar House - 8 min drive
Evelyn’s Central Bar - 11 min drive
Mary Murrin's Bar - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Unique beachfront cottage at Fintra Bay Donegal located?
This family-friendly Killybegs cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Maritime & Heritage Centre, Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre and Killybegs Childrens Park. Atlantic Technological University Killybegs Campus is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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The location is beautiful and the views are stunning but the house itself was really dirty we spent the first 3 days cleaning and washing everything we needed to use including bed linen and bath towels even the washing machine needed cleaning before we could use it witch added a lot of stress to what was meant to be a relaxing holiday
Gerard B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Mark S.
30 August 2025
Before booking there are a couple of things folks need to be aware of. The driveway up to the place is terrible. Its a 0.5 mile sand track and is full off deep holes 3 mph max. Its not the cleanest place with spiders webs and mould (they charge 70 for cleaning) dont know why.On the plus side. Youre right on the beach and the cottage gives you a great sense of old world living.
We wanted to relax and this cottage was perfect. The beach is 30 seconds walk, the view is breathtaking. We relaxed, played games, read, talked around the open fire, swam, walked and just chilled. No tv, no screens (although there is Wi-Fi), we detached from the phones and iPads and let our brains breathe. Will be booking again for next year or maybe even during winter. Tony and John were so helpful yet respectful of our privacy. Can not fault the cottage or the area. Loved every minute.