You + 3 Friends Can Rent A Cottage With A Private Beach In Donegal

You + the other half/best mate + the dog + a cottage with a private beach for the weekend in one of the most beautiful corners of Ireland.

Sounds pretty damn good, I know!

If you fancy going off the grid for a few nights and surrounding yourself with beauty by the bucket-load, then this place should tickle your fancy.

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A hideaway by the sea

You’ll find one of the most unique Airbnbs in Donegal in Dooey in Lettermacaward, West Donegal (between Dungloe and Glenties).

As you can see from the snaps above, this gorgeous little cottage is plonked right beside the sea.

Imagine waking up on a clear day, brewing up a pot of coffee, and heading for a saunter along the sand right outside your door. Magic.

About the cottage

This detached traditional Irish cottage is situated right on the seashore and provides access to a private sandy beach.

The cottage has been recently renovated and inside guests will find a newly renovated interior, every utility you could possibly want, and central heating.

There’s also a turf fire if you visit during the winter months and want to chill to the crackle and pop of a real fire.

The interior: All kinds of cosy

What to expect if you spend the night

So, moving on from the only deadly private beach here’s what else you’ll get/have access to:

• WIFI
• Living Room / Dining area
• Turf burner
• Kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle
• Bedroom with a Kingsize bed and a great mattress
• Shower-room – with a large walk-in wetroom type shower and ‘rainfall’ showerhead.
• Loft with a double bed

Fancy bringing the dog? Up to 2 pets are also welcome (once they’re well-behaved). There’s a fee of €20 for 1 dog or €30 for 2.

How much a night will set you back

So, this place is only going to suit those of you in search of a winter getaway, as it’s nearly completely booked up until November.

Here’s how much a Friday and Saturday night in November will set you back if 4 of you visit:

• Total: €423
• Per person: €105.75
• Per person per night: €52.87

Want to see more unique Donegal accommodation like this place?

Photo via Portsalon Luxury Camping

Drop into our guide to the most unique Airbnbs in Donegal or our guide to the best places to go Glamping in Donegal… OR our guide to the most scenic Donegal holiday homes.

Keith O'Hara

Keith O’Hara has lived in Ireland for 35 years and has spent most of the last 10 creating what is now The Irish Road Trip guide. Over the years, the website has published thousands of meticulously researched Ireland travel guides, welcoming 30 million+ visitors along the way. In 2022, the Irish Road Trip team published the world’s largest collection of Irish Road Trip itineraries. Keith lives in Dublin with his dog Toby and finds writing in the 3rd person minus craic altogether.