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Charming Coastal Cottages near Portsalon beach

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Exterior
Exterior
Beach
Living room (Cottage n*1)
Living room (Cottage n*1)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Portsalon, Donegal
  • Portsalon Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Portsalon Golf Club
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Fanad Head
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Coastal Cottages near Portsalon beach

Located in the heart of Portsalon, one of Donegal’s most scenic coastal villages, Ardglass Cottages offer a peaceful and comfortable base for exploring this beautiful part of the Wild Atlantic Way. Just a short walk from the golden sands of Portsalon Beach, these five holiday cottages are ideal for families, friends and groups looking to unwind. Whether you’re booking a single cottage or staying across several, Ardglass gives you the space to relax and enjoy everything the area has to offer.

Ardglass Cottages are a collection of five spacious holiday homes in Portsalon, available to book individually or together for larger groups. Set on generous shared grounds with views of the sea and surrounding landscape, each cottage sleeps up to 9 guests and offers everything you need for a relaxing coastal stay. Inside, you’ll find a fully equipped open-plan kitchen and a large dining area that flows into a bright sunroom - perfect for long breakfasts or lazy afternoons. A separate living room upstairs provides a cozy space to unwind in the evenings. With two bathrooms and four bedrooms (two doubles and two twins), there’s plenty of room for families and groups to spread out in comfort. Outside, your own private patio with outdoor seating is ideal for al fresco meals or simply soaking up the fresh sea air.

Please note - there are 5 cottages included this listing, you can rent one or all 5 depending on your needs. If you're interested in booking more than one cottage, just get in touch to confirm availability.

Guests also have access to a variety of shared spaces designed for relaxation and play. The large, landscaped grounds include a children’s outdoor playground, colourful plant beds and wide grassy areas that are perfect for games and picnics. Indoors, a dedicated playroom keeps younger children entertained with toys and a ball pit, while older children and adults can enjoy pool, air hockey, table tennis and a foosball table. Whether you're spending time with family or winding down after a day out, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy.

Portsalon’s Blue Flag beach is just a 10-minute walk away, with the local pier, pub and coastal walks close by. Fanad Lighthouse, a must-see along the Wild Atlantic Way, is a short drive from the cottages. Knockalla Beach, one of the most scenic in Ireland, is just a 10 minute drive away.

Property manager

Marlene

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Enclosed landscaped gardens with outdoor play area
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Only allowed with prior written consent from owner
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Kept on leads at all times within shared grounds
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 45
Note from host: only allowed with prior written consent from owner
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Portsalon

Located in Portsalon, this holiday home is in a rural area. Portsalon Golf Club and The Looking Glass Spa Therapy are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Portsalon Beach and Fanad. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and cycling nearby.
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Portsalon, Donegal

What's nearby

  • Portsalon Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Portsalon Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Fanad - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Fanad Head - 9 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Fort Dunree - 77 min drive - 81.9 km

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loagues Of Cranford - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Ripples - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sarahs Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Lighthouse Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Narrow Quarter - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Coastal Cottages near Portsalon beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Coastal Cottages near Portsalon beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Coastal Cottages near Portsalon beach ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Coastal Cottages near Portsalon beach located?

This family-friendly Portsalon holiday home is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Portsalon Beach and Portsalon Golf Club. Fanad and Fanad Head are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia t.

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

Relax by the sea

Very relaxing, peaceful and enjoyable stay. This is a beautiful cottage with everything we needed for our stay. The host was very pleasant and very helpful when we met her but as ardglass cottages are situatedover two sites it took us an hour to realise this as our Google maps
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Karen E.

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

Donegal

Lovey location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

What a great place!

We were17 people and rented two villas. They were great and comfortable. Would do it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Cordelia M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great for families but property needs a bit of attention.

House was pretty basic and needed a lot of TLC but it a great size and location and brilliant having a children's playroom with soft play and lots of toys. The picture in the photo is not the house we stayed in which is a bit misleading.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Desmond H., Belfast

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

Family Break.

The property was perfect for our stay. Spacious and well equipped. The location was ideal with an excellent beach right on our doorstep. Perfect for a family holiday. We really enjoyed this short break in Portsalon and we will definitely be back again. Thanks to Annette and Benoit. The Hassett family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Sajeeda I.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Put off

I was disappointed as we couldn't use the shower as the water was either too hot or too cold. We didn't use the bath tub as water was cold. There were dead flies every where and cob webs. We paid a service fee but had to clean up properly before we left even remove bed linen. I found dead insects upon removal of my bed sheet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ita R., Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay

House was spacious and there was both and outdoor and indoor play area for the children on site. 10 minute walk to the beach. It was as advertised with the addition of basics already in the house. Would recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great

When we arrived No-one was there with the keys. But once i phone, i got the code for the keys. The house needed TLC, other than that it was Great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jim H.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sibille S.

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

Aufenthalt sehr genossen!

Das Haus ist sehr schön eingerichtet, alles erforderliche war vorhanden. Unglaublich schöne Umgebung, die Lage etwas erhöht und mit Blick aufs Meer. Von den Verwaltern gab es Tipps zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten. Leider war der Aufenthalt mit einer Woche viel zu kurz! Jederzeit gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Maria D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Very lovely part of the world and great site

Lovely property. Great kitchen and conservatory that we thoroughly enjoyed in the long light evenings. Our friends next door had no heating upstairs which would have improved things for them . Some weak showers . The en-suite shower amazing so we all ended up using it . Overall we had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

ayla z.

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

Fantastic Donegal Cottage

We had a fantastic time with our family at the cottage! It was a lovely space to be!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

family break

location was perfect, house has everything you would need, from meeting Annette to departing was brilliant, only thing that could make the stay would be wifi, we were so fortunate to have fantastic weather, but if the weather had been bad in the evening wifi would be great especially for the youngsters. all in all great place we will be bacck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Would highly recommend Ardglass cottages

My self, my husband and 2 other couples along with our three 18 month old toddlers stayed in cottage 3 and it was perfect. Lots of space for the children to play, stair gates provided, and We had all the amenities we needed (kitchen equipment, towels etc). The location is the main attraction with it being so close to the beautiful PortSalon beach. We Would definitely return to to Ardglass Cottages in the future.

8/10 Good

Ciara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Great stay but communication lacking

We had booked a 3 night short break away for my young family. I specifically picked Ardglass Cottages because the area in the photographs looks very secure behind the security gates and other reviewers spoke of being able to let their children out to the play area which was adjacent to the houses in the picture. Initial communication with Marlene/Annette was fantastic, they helped me sort out a booking error I made and all was great. Closer to our trip I saw a review of the property in German which stated disappointment at not staying in the houses pictured. This reviewer mentioned two houses beside the road. I then emailed the owners wanting to double check that we were in the houses as shown in the photo as my reason for booking was because I wanted the security gates and to be able to let my young daughter play on the swings while still being able to see her. I received no reply. I then phoned the numbers listed for Annette, Marlene and the two caretakers listed for the property. The only reply I got was from a lady called Elizabeth who said herself and her mother no longer look after the property. I still have not received a reply to my call or email from the owners. When we arrived the lady in the adjoining shop was a fantastic help. She gave me the key and the number of the new caretaker should we need anything. Our house (no.4) was not one in the picture as feared. It was a lovely house and close to the shop but the electric gates were broken so no security to let my daughter out at all. The swings were up steep steps to the other houses (in the online picture) so we couldn’t let her go there unaccompanied either. We had a lovely stay in Portsalon and I do not mean to sound overly negative. The houses are a great size but as people who have been renting holiday houses around Ireland for over 10 years with my wider family, there are a few improvements which could be made - there was no welcome information on the area, where to eat (would recommend Ripples in Kerrykeel and The Pier in Portsalon) etc and the workings of the house (it took a little search to figure out which switch turns on the dishwasher- it’s the one over beside the toaster). I didn’t care about WiFi but it certainly wouldn’t take much to run the cable from the TV upstairs to the dvd-only TV downstairs. Would be very handy for a big group. A lovely house, you won’t be disappointed but TLC needed to make it more homely. Contact details also need to be updated.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

What a beautiful place

Accomadation was 1st class we loved every minute, wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

Fantastic

Fantastic area in Portsalon , the holiday let is beautiful, situated on a 10 min walk from the local golf course and the stores bar , friendly people make u feel so welcome , will definitely b back thanks Marlene
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Helena G.

Great self catering for large group/family get together

Spent the bank holiday weekend with all the family (16 + baby) fantastic facilities with everything included and thought off in terms of the facilities. Even a gas BBQ ! Each house sleeps 8 comfortably with a camp bed for another person (9) and a travel cot. Secure with electric gates, so ideal for small kids to play and run around safely. Highly recommend it. Only down side ...it is 1km away from the beach, which is a short walk but with small kids, not ideal. ( busy enough road) But not the end of the world to drive down. Fabulous safe beach ... kids and adults had a ball !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Brenda G.

We had a lovely holiday, perfect place for the grandchildren.

The property was well equipped and very clean. In a perfect location and secure for the grandchildren to play with the wee playpark. Convenient to the beach and a well stocked shop on site. A few wee improvements I feel could improve the property. The TVs are very dated and more like a portable tv. The tv in the sunroom doesn’t actually work which would have been handy for the kiddies while we cooked in the kitchen.I understand you don’t go on holiday to watch tv but I feel they are outdated. The CD player didn’t work. Only one shower and one one bath. 6 adults using one shower wasn’t ideal. Also a very small garden table with 4 chairs tho the property sleeps 8. Overall we had a brilliant holiday and the kids really enjoyed it. Portsalon is a lovely place with a beautiful beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

DAVID C.

May 2018

Perfect for us as we are golfers, and the property is 10 minutes walk to the golf course and the beach. Very spacious. Just need to remember to put the immersion heater on.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

OLIVIER M.

Magnifique maison avec toutes les prestations de grande qualité

Le wifi ne fonctionne pas du tout, c'est dommageable lorsqu'on recherche des informations... Sinon tout était parfait, propreté, maison immense et 3 salles de bains, 2 salons.....
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Pierre M.

Very nice house with view to the sea

We spent 1 week in this house. It's in a secure area of 3 houses with foot access to games for kids and a little shop. The house is comfortable. We had only problems with the Wifi which was not working and the 2nd toilet was not working as well. The house is a 15 min walk to the beach and a pub / restaurant.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Justine H.

very good

Very spacious. There was 9 of us in 1 house and we never once felt cramped. The grounds the properties are on is fantastic loads of room for the kids to run about and never had to worry because of the electric gates. The house is brilliant but the only thing i would say would be the sofas in the conservatory could do with updating aswell as the play park but it wouldnt put us of going back again. The view from the house was amazing and so close to the beach. Overall a brilliant holiday :-)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Fantastic!!

These cottages were fantastic, great location and surroundings, the children loved the play park which is on the grounds also, so they were safe within the complex. Our party was 17 adults and 14 children and there was more than enough room for all of us, within the house and on the grounds also. Would definitely stay here again!!!! Brilliant weekend, with family :-)

About the host

Hosted by Marlene

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Why they chose this property

We built these properties on my great grandparents land in this most beautiful part of rural Ireland.

What makes this property unique

Magnificent rural coastal setting with spectacular scenic drives, and fabulous beach and golf course.

Languages:

English, French
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