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Beautiful Holiday Cottage, Dunfanaghy, Donegal

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16 Rinn na Mara
Lounge and sunroom with stone fireplace
Hallway and stairs
Lounge
Double bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Holiday Cottage, Dunfanaghy, Donegal

16 Rinn na Mara is a superb holiday home located in Dunfanaghy, Co Donegal in close proximity to the Golf Club, Killyhoey Strand (beach) and the popular holiday village/resort of Dunfanaghy. The cottage has been built in a modern and yet traditional style with oak and tile floors, a large stone fireplace (with a wood burning stove), a modern kitchen and is tastefully furnished and decorated throughout in keeping with the traditional and modern blended style.
It is located close to Dunfanaghy golf clubhouse and it is a 5 minute walk to the beach and also to the village centre and amenities. The area is one of the most beautiful in Ireland and the location enables easy access to Horn Head, some of the finest walks and beaches around and the spectacular indented Donegal coastline. The local landscape changes in response to seasons and daily weather. In the right light at the right time the ordinary becomes extraordinary.
The cottage can accommodate up to 8 people in 4 spacious bedrooms. Each bedroom is furnished with luxury oak beds and good quality duvets and linen. The large open plan ground floor of the cottage combines the ease of modern living with comfort. The centrepiece is a ‘local’ stone fireplace.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Only by request
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1389613
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
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

About the area

Dunfanaghy

Located in Dunfanaghy, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Dunfanaghy Golf Club and Sandy Hills Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Killahoey Beach and Marble Hill Strand. Dunfanaghy Stables and Gartan Outdoor Adventure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal

What's nearby

  • Dunfanaghy Stables - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Killahoey Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dunfanaghy Golf Club - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dunfanaghy Workhouse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Glenveagh National Park - 50 min drive - 54.1 km

Getting around

  • Donegal (CFN) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Singing Pub - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Muck 'n' Muffins - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Harbour Bar - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Huckleberry Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Holiday Cottage, Dunfanaghy, Donegal pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Holiday Cottage, Dunfanaghy, Donegal?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Holiday Cottage, Dunfanaghy, Donegal on 11 January 2027 start from NZ$493, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful Holiday Cottage, Dunfanaghy, Donegal?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Holiday Cottage, Dunfanaghy, Donegal?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Holiday Cottage, Dunfanaghy, Donegal?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Holiday Cottage, Dunfanaghy, Donegal located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Dunfanaghy Stables, Killahoey Beach and Dunfanaghy Golf Club. Dunfanaghy Workhouse is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eoin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in a wonderful location. Easy walking distance to Patsy Dan’s and Rusty Oven. We had some “typical weather” for our trip, but made the most of Donegal’s sights. Fanad Head, Pallet Sea Arch and Glenveagh were highlights. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hubertus V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dunfanaghy is well worth a visit, the beaches are wonderful and the house is situated very nicely. Great spot, great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Collette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for beach and golf

Very comfortable cottage, great photos of the area. Right next to local golf course and beach, and short drive to Rosapenna golf and beautiful bay. Hope to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joachim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice House close to beach and city

We had a wonderful stay and found everything as described.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Neil F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location, walking distance to beach, golf club and town shops and restaurants. Kitchen was poorly equipped for cooking (no oven trays etc). 1 shower in 3 didn’t work. Great layout and space
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2026
Thank you for leaving a review. I truly wish you had told me directly if there were any issues with the house. I live 5 minutes away! ‘The kitchen is poorly equipped’. Really? There are oven trays! And it would have been really good to know if a shower wasn’t working. I’ve just checked and the showers are all working! Thanks and kind regards. Trevor
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very easy to find. Great location One off the best rentals I've stayed in.The cottage had everything you could want and more. Will definitely book again.I highly recommend staying here
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Holiday

Great house, lovely location near super beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent house and host

Nice relaxing week, house is in a great location and everything required for a self catering holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house though one of the showers needs a bit of attention. The towels weren't dry on arrival but easily sorted. Will consider renting again for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Problem with heating, host done everything to keep us warm

Great few days in Dunfanaghy, swiming
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was a great base for our family trip to Donegal. The large travel cot & high chair came in very handy. It was cosy and comfortable, the kitchen was well stocked with utensils etc. and there was plenty of room for us all to eat and sit together. The location was excellent, just a short walk to Killahoey beach or into Dunfanaghy. We all agreed it was a winner. Only complaint was it seemed like a few small repairs are needed - one of the windows and one of the showers.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location! Location! Location

Beautiful, spacious property in a perfect location. Comfortably snug, a lovely sunroom for reading, living room for TV viewing, ample sized rooms and a light filled landing with views across the golf course. A quiet setting with a good sized garden and plenty of privacy. Lots of parking space in the driveway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

James M.

Liked: Location
Great house , great location.Some showers in need of repair.Lack of cereal bowls ( only 3)and cutlery. Mugs could be updated .. as could pillows .Outdoor clothes line would be useful especially when windy .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter

The house is in an excellent location to amazing beaches and Dunfanaghy. It could have done with a few more kitchen stuff like a baking tray more than one dishwasher tablet and decent knives. The house is very spacious, comfortable and clean. The information from Trevor was very good and he was very responsive when we needed to clarify how to turn on the hot water during our stay. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roisin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect few days away

Excellent location, house was perfect, all mod cons, easy check in/departure. All rooms great sizes, having 3 bathrooms was ideal, the kitchen was very well equipped, large gardens. Easy walking distance to both beach and town, there were 5 adults in our group and all said we would return and /or recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Dunfanaghy.

Lovely house in a fantastic location
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent experience

Trevor was very easy to deal with and his property is beautiful. It is ideally located 5 minutes walk to the beach and the town. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

This property is superb! So close to the beach, the golf course, and the village. It suited our needs perfectly, was spacious, and had excellent facilities. Brilliant!
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dunfanaghy

Have rented in Dunfanaghy on numerous occasions. This was my favourite property. House comfortable and excellent location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy days in Dunfanaghy

Wonderful week- we've booked again for next year.
Verified

8/10 Good

Dirk O.

Schönes Haus in perfekter Lage!

Gemütlich eingerichtet, geräumig und bequeme Betten. Ort und Strand in 5 Gehminuten erreichbar.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Great Location

Nice, clean house.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Excellent

Lovely house in a great location. Very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

John / Annette O.

Roomy and warm, great location

Stayed Aug 2017 This house ideally located - 5 mins walk to the beach, Dunfanaghy village, and right on the golf course with lovely views of Horn Head and across the wild Atlantic way. The house is very roomy with 4 bedrooms each with v comfy beds. The fire in the living room is modern and secure and very quick to light. The kitchen is well equipped with large fridge freezer, good oven and has a dining table for 8. Next is the utility room with washer and dryer. Ideal. Bathrooms upstairs and down, plus front and back gardens in this enclosed new estate - we had the perfect place to stay. We plan to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
John/Annette, Thanks for the great review! All the very best, Trevor
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Hamilton Family

Beautiful home and stunning location! We look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

About the host

Hosted by Trevor Cole

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Until recently a teacher in International schools, now a photographer living in Dunfanaghy, Donegal but travelling at various times of the year as a 'travel photographer'. The joint owner of 'Alternative Visions' running workshops and photo tours in Donegal and overseas.

Why they chose this property

The location is perfect for holiday makers wanting a good location in proximity to a golf course, beaches and the inimitable seascapes and landscapes of Donegal, Ireland. Dunfanaghy is one of Donegal's main 'honeypots' with a small but exclusive ambience.

What makes this property unique

Its location together with the way in which is is planned with space in mind and an interesting blend of traditional and modern. The floors and furniture are modern and all made of oak. It has a beautiful fireplace and wood burring stove with a very modern kitchen and dining area. The four bedrooms are comprised of a mix of 4 single and two double beds. The walls are a gallery of local and some global photography.

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English, French, Italian
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