The now-famous Donegal Hobbit House is arguably one of the most popular Airbnbs in the area.
It’s easily one of the most unique places to go glamping in Donegal, anyway!
In the guide below, you’ll discover everything from what’s on offer to those that stay at the Donegal Hobbit House.
Note: As an Airbnb Associate we make a small commission if you book via a link below. You won’t pay extra, but it helps us pay the bills (cheers if you do – we greatly appreciate it).
Welcome to the Donegal Hobbit House
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This Airbnb is hosted by Gary and can be found tucked into the rugged landscape of Southwest Donegal in Glencolumbkille.
It was recently voted ‘Best Play to Stay’ by the Irish Times and had previously been given the illustrious title of ‘Best Place in Ireland to Get Away from it All’ (2017) by The Times.
About the Hobbit Hole
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Gary describes the rental as ‘An amazing contemporary mountain pod inspired by Irish archaeology and under new ownership, this bespoke ‘one-off’ retreat is a perfect ‘minimoon’/Honeymoon destination in a wilderness landscape. Walk to the secluded beach or up ‘your’ mountain to discover the seven lakes.’
Aside from the glorious view that visitors are treated to from the comfort of their bed, something that really appeals to me is that fact that you can take a short stroll to a secluded beach nearby.
The perfect little hideaway. Absolute bliss.
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How much a night will set you back
I popped 2 nights in December into the listing on Airbnb for two people. Now, keep in mind that there’s no guarantee that we’ll be allowed to travel outside of our counties by then!
It worked out at:
- Total cost: €254
- Per person: €127
- Book a night or see more here
- If you use the link above we’ll make a tiny commission that goes towards the running of this website and you won’t pay anything extra (cheers if you do – it’s appreciated!)
Discover more incredible places to stay in Donegal
Photo via Greg + Lukas on Airbnb
There’s plenty of other cool places to kip in Donegal if you can’t get a night at the Donegal Hobbit House. Here’s some guides to flick through:
- A guide to 30+ of the most unique Airbnbs in Donegal
- 17 of the most scenic places to glamp in Donegal
- 21 of the most incredible Donegal Cottages to rent
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.