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Ellen's Cottage

Mount Charles, County Donegal (Ref. 1004152)

4.9

Hogans Irish Cottages rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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45 Customer Review(s)

  • Mary

    “Ellen's Cottage was perfect for a getaway to celebrate my mother's 90th birthday.”

    There was my mother, my 2 nieces (aged 14 and 12) and myself. The sitting room was so spacious and having the dining room was great. We had a jigsaw going all week and were able to leave it on one of the smaller tables. On the rainy day we baked and the girls painted rocks they had collected at Rossnowlagh beach. The beds were very comfortable and we all got a good night's sleep ready for sightseeing the following day. The location is just a nice distance from Donegal town. The view from the ...

    There was my mother, my 2 nieces (aged 14 and 12) and myself. The sitting room was so spacious and having the dining room was great. We had a jigsaw going all week and were able to leave it on one of the smaller tables. On the rainy day we baked and the girls painted rocks they had collected at Rossnowlagh beach. The beds were very comfortable and we all got a good night's sleep ready for sightseeing the following day. The location is just a nice distance from Donegal town. The view from the front of the house of the water is fantastic and we spent some of the nice balmy evenings enjoying the outdoors. The girls skipped and did other outdoor games and mammy loved the seating just relaxing after being away for the day. We visited Rossnowlagh where the girls swam a couple of times and also at Nairn beach. That was their highlight getting some lovely time in the water. There were wonderful facilities at both beaches especially the outdoor toilets at both, at Rossnowlagh they used the ones at the back of the Friary overlooking the beach. We would also recommend Slieve League and the shuttle bus tour from the centre. It was misty the day we were there so didn't see it at its best. We also loved Ardara, Killybegs and Rossnowlagh churches for mass. The woollen shop across from the church in Ardara is well worth a visit as they have a cottage and a loom etc. from old times. Glenties is also recommended for a visit. My brother also came for the week and stayed in a B and B in Glenties and met the sacristan at Ardara church who showed us some off the beaten track sights such as the dolmen on the way to Nairn beach. Mammy and I stayed at the centre while the others walked to it. We went to Ballymote in Sligo to visit mammy's cousin who is almost 93. We all enjoyed a lovely visit with her. It was a nice drive there. We visited Belleek pottery and did a guided tour and had lunch which we all enjoyed. We only got to see a fraction of Donegal so please God we make it back to Ellen's cottage at some time to continue our tour of Donegal.

    - Mary, June 2025

    Thank you Mary for all your lovely comments.and delighted your Mom and the girls was comfortable in our house yous are welcome back anytime.Donegal is such a big County it's not easy to see it all.but yous done great.thanks again until next time xx Property Owner

Summary

  • All ground floor
  • Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x twin
  • Shower room with shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen with breakfast bar
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room with electric fire.
  • Oil central heating with electric fire
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent, Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Garden at front with patio area and furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop and pub 1 mile
  • Please note: Guests are provided with 20MB of internet per booking, additional top-ups will need to be purchased by guests.

The property

Ellen's Cottage rests peacefully on the edges of Mountcharles, with magnificent views over the Blue Stack mountain range and the glistening Glen Coagh lake.

The country road from this cosy bungalow takes you to the tourist route leading right through to Donegal Town and down to the scenic South West coast.

On return from exploring this pretty area, relax and unwind in the bright sitting room, with the electric fire keeping you warm and views of the front garden to keep you company.

Slide open the patio doors on a summer's day and enjoy a pleasant breeze filling the room.

You can gather around the dining table for a delicious meal, prepared in the fully-equipped kitchen.

At the end of a tiresome day, you have a choice of three lovely bedrooms, comprising of two doubles and a twin, followed by a well-appointed shower room.

To the exterior is a sunny patio area enjoying stone garden furniture, so you can sit out and absorb the serene atmosphere.

Mountcharles is a lovely village close by, with charming views across Donegal Bay and many local amenities for convenience.

The thriving market town of Donegal offers lots of fishing opportunities, golf and the sandy beach of Rossnowlagh.

You can enjoy the wild, dramatic coastline along the sea cliffs at Slieve League, with the Slieve League Cliffs Centre welcoming you with friendly advice on what to see and do in the area.

These towering cliffs are among the highest in Europe, jutting out into the swirling Atlantic, a remarkable sight to behold, either on foot or by car.

Discover the remains of an early Christian monastic site and at Carrigan Head, you can see a 19th century Signal Tower.

Travel down to north Sligo and enjoy a fun-filled day out with the family, choosing from some superb beaches and plenty of attractions waiting to be explored, including Sligo Abbey and historic Yeats Building.

With plenty to see and do in this popular area for tourists, Ellen's Cottage will have you longing to return to this picturesque region of Ireland time and again.

About the location

MOUNTCHARLES, COUNTY DONEGAL

Donegal 6 miles; Letterkenny 37 miles; Aran Island 40 miles.

The pretty village of Mountcharles in County Donegal stands in an elevated position, overlooking Donegal Bay. An area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Donegal Bay is home to beautiful scenery and wonderful events, and with views of the majestic Bluestack Mountains, it is the perfect location for enjoying walks and a spot of birdwatching. With great surfing in the bay, and sea angling on offer, as well as historic Donegal Castle to visit, there is no shortage of things to do. Close by, Rossnowlagh, 'The Heavenly Cove', is known as the most scenic and dramatic beach in the North West, and boasts fantastic water sports, and breathtaking views of the rugged coastline and Donegal Bay. Within travelling distance is Donegal's largest town, Letterkenny, while Aran Island lies further afield but is well worth the trip. With so much to see and do, the village of Mountcharles is a great base for touring and exploring the area.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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  • Off-season
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  • Christmas