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Cosy 1bed Pet Friendly Garden Apt on the Wild Atlantic Way in South Donegal

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3400 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Dunkineely, Donegal
  • Deane's Farm Equestrian Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • St. John's Point
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Donegal (CFN)
    ‪77 min drive‬

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About the area

Dunkineely

Located in Dunkineely, this apartment is a 3-minute drive from Deane's Farm Equestrian Centre and 8 minutes from St. John's Point. .This apartment is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Killybegs Childrens Park and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Deane's Farm Equestrian Centre - 3 min drive
  • St. John's Point - 8 min drive
  • Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre - 9 min drive
  • Donegal Castle - 14 min drive
  • Rossnowlagh Beach - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Donegal (CFN) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ahoy Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Baskins Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fleet Inn Restaurant, Killybeggs - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Harbour Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mary Murrin's Bar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cosy 1bed Pet Friendly Garden Apt on the Wild Atlantic Way in South Donegal

A very comfortable, well-equipped and completely separate holiday apartment in quiet seaside location with great beaches and wonderful views of the sea and mountains . "The Snug" is located off the Main Street in Dunkineely, beside shop and 3 nice pubs ( some with entertainment) and is just 10 minutes drive to Donegal town. The location is ideal for exploring Donegal - whatever you fancy. Choices include great walking routes, several sandy beaches, several golf courses, water sports, fishing, island trips, music & dance. You could plan day trips from here to the Cliffs at Sliabh League, Glenveagh National Park, Bundoran Water World, The Giants Causeway. For those who like to cook for themselves the kitchen has everything you would need, or if you prefer to dine out there are many good restaurants to choose from. The place is ideal for pets, with wooden floors / tiles and a huge enclosed garden.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Sheila McDermott

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 4306 sq ft (400 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Cosy 1bed Pet Friendly Garden Apt on the Wild Atlantic Way in South Donegal Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mindy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great base
We absolutely loved our time at The Snug. We went to Slieve League cliffs one day (beautiful not to be missed!)Donegal town one day and had a delicious meal at the Blueberry Cafe and explored the town and Donegal Castle. We ordered food from TJs takeaway and ate in Mac's pub. ( Edel is an absolute angel) We went to the Marina Cafe in Killybegs 2 times. Everyone was so so friendly!! We loved our little place in Dunkineely....we felt like locals. Everyone knew of it when we shared where we were staying. Sheila was always very quick to respond to any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at this apartment and were only sorry not to be there for longer! It has ample space for a couple - there is a bedroom separate from the living room/kitchen - and is very comfortable. The apartment was clean and the owner and caretaker had thought of some nice extra touches, such as leaving us with a fresh pint of milk and some chocolate bars. The kitchen was fully equipped - we couldn't think of anything that was missing. I'd be happy to recommend this apartment to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Apartment for Two
My husband and I enjoyed our stay at The Snug. We took advantage of cooking in the kitchen and sitting outside to enjoy the garden view. It's walking distance to a couple of friendly pub's and a great local butcher. St. John's point is a short drive away and well worth it. It can get chilly in The Snug if you choose not to light the stove, so be prepared with slippers and an extra layer. Thank you Sheila!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and cozy! We loved it here! Will need to travel for restaurants and shopping but we didn’t mind that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Liz L., North Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness
South west Donegal
A good spot from which to explore south west Donegal. Good local walk on St Johns point. We failed to get the coke stove burning on a cold evening. As a result the Snug was quite cold
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dunkineely Festival
We had a great stay, lovely lively village with great pubs and characters. Beautiful near by beaches around every corner! Lovely places to eat. Music and great food at Donegal town!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable
We enjoyed our stay in this cute apartment. Great location. Nice wood or peat burning fireplace but no fuel was left for a first fire. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Owen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent.
Very friendly people. Helpful housekeeper and her husband. Thank you Sheila.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tour of Donegal
Stayed at the snug, it was exactly as described, the only thing that we weren’t informed of was the amount of rabbits that lived behind the snug😄 we had 2 very inquisitive collies that were mad to chase them. Everything about the property was perfect & my partner was delighted with the cleanliness & the location of same, shop 2 doors up & 3 fine pubs 2doors down ( too near 😂). Everything that we could possibly need was in the snug. For sure we will return again. Thank you. Claire &Thomas
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just right
Very accommodating and helpful. Would be pleased to ruturn
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and value
Easy to find and nice to have off street parking. Very comfortable. The only issue I had was with the WiFi but Sheila fixed the issue as soon as I reached out to her. Great hostess.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Evelyn M.

Good location
We’re able to visit the cliffs near there and a short drive to Donegal
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kerry N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location
Close to beaches and private enclosed garden for the dogs
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Holly B.

Nice location, poor management
I feel there are 2 aspects of vacation rentals: the building itself and the service provided. Here we had a split response with a very nice space to stay in but little to no service provided in a way that felt like neglect. The garden apartment itself is cozy and clean with a beautiful view out the back when it is clear. The walled area in the back would be great for dogs to run around in. The bed is comfortable. The street noise is surprisingly loud for a building set back from the road, but I wonder if it gets funneled in. The management here was very disappointing. We stayed right after Christmas when the caretaker was away, which seemed to lead the owner to just decide that we should be on our own. So we arrived at the apartment and it was quite cold. The heat was not on and there was no fire lit. It took 4-5 hours to warm the interior and we had to buy some of our own fuel to keep things warm, which I personally feel should be provided. There were no bath towels out, so we had to hunt for these. The Wifi was on but there was no internet connection the entire time we were there. Having US cell phones with no international calling plan, we had no way to alert our host to this problem and were trying to find Wifi out and about to do so but many places were closed and we were unsuccessful. We finally made the very expensive phone call around 1830 and, while she was apologetic, she later said we let her know too late to do anything about this. I was very disappointed in her overall effort to insure our comfort, which felt like no effort at all. My feeling is that if you are unable to find a replacement caretaker around the holidays and unwilling to service the location yourself, you should not accept a booking at that time. I would definitely not return here.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

Perfect for a couple
Excellent spot for a couple of relaxing days. Particularly well suited to us because it is pet friendly and had a secure garden that the dogs could enjoy as we enjoyed sitting outside on the raised patio area. Good friendly village location with a well stocked shop a few doors away and a good "chippy" a little further down the street. Would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Clean with some nice welcoming touches such as tea, coffee, milk and some nice biscuits
Had a great time relaxing and finding great beaches to walk the dogs. The apartment was nice and cosy at night with the fire lit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lorna G.

Perfect dog-friendly apartment
The garden apartment was a great space for a weekend in Donegal with our friendly golden retriever, Finbar. The garden was very secure and he enjoyed sleeping in front of the fire in the evenings. The small apartment was very comfortable with a well-equipped kitchen and safe parking for the car. The staff in the pub next door were happy to allow Finbar to join us and we found everyone in the local shops very friendly. We visited several local beaches and towns and would recommend Rossnowlagh with lunch at the Smugglers Inn. We were pleased to meet Sheila as we were leaving having found the booking process clear and easy with Sheila answering all our queries throughout - we would definitely visit again and would highly recommend this apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Ashley D., Calgary

Nice place but a little issue with bugs
The apartment was very nice everything you need was in there and a wonderful back yard. Close to the beaches and scenery. But she needs to give better instructions on how to get to the bottom apt. It's in the very back to the side around the corner of the building. As for the bugs. I understand that it's a old building but there are obviously cracks in the foundation because within our 2 nights we killed 15 millipedes 6 daddy long legs a Beetle and a earwig. And I'm not a fan of bugs so I was stressing about it the whole time. Then on our check out day she texted to see how our stay was and we mentioned the bugs and she never wrote back. Still haven't heard from her. Hopefully by next summer everything will be looked after because it is a nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Cosy apartment
The Garden Apartment had almost everything we needed for our trip to Donegal, (wi-fi & DVD player excepted) The bed was very comfortable, and the secure garden was ideal for our dog. I would happily recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L., Grand Rapids, MI, USA

A great place to rest up.
The apartment was absolutely perfect for our stay. It was clean, a perfect size, strategically located, and even had a great view of the mountains. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

Perfect spot for exploring the area near Donegal Town
What a special little garden apartment, with all the amenities for a lovely stay. The bed was very comfortable. In this quiet village, there are lovely walks nearby, neighbouring pubs, cafe and convenience store. Everything was supplied to make us feel welcome and 'at home.' We would highly recommend this spot. We were within an easy drive to the Cliffs and the Folk Village, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Elaine Brodie

The Snug
Very comfortable cosy and warm - perfect. Will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Simply fabulous..
Loved everything. Location.... location... location...
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Louise D.

Simply fabulous!
We discovered the snug last year and spent 5 fabulous days discovering Donegal and the surrounding area. This year we decided to extend our stay to 10 nights as we loved it so much. The snug has everything you need to have a relaxing break -situated only 10 minutes from killybegs and 15 minutes from Donegal town. It's the perfect getaway with a beautiful enclosed garden, with amazing views , which our dog loved, a walled patio area, ideal for an early morning cup of tea while you take in the peace and tranquility that surrounds you. That's providing you can actually drag yourself out of the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in! Dunkineely's residents will offer you a very warm welcome to the village and Macs bar, situated just a few doors away, offers great hospitality and craic every evening and the traditional night in Macintyres each Wednesday is not to be missed. If cooking on holiday is not your thing - no problem, Baskins are open 6 nights a week and the food is fab. We're already planning our return trip to the snug next year - this time for a full 2 weeks!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2016

8/10 Good

Helen M.

Cosy cottage in beautiful location
Sheila was very accommodating when we had to change our booking. The apartment is perfect for visiting NW Ireland as it has several beautiful locations nearby: St John's Point and Fintra beaches are both stunning. The enclosed garden was very useful for our dog and had fantastic views. Inside, the apartment is simply furnished, but very comfortable (the bed in particular). Tea bags and milk were provided, which were much appreciated. Dunkineely also has shops, a restaurant and at least 3 pubs, so you can experience Irish hospitality without getting in to your car. Overall, a lovely break. Thanks, Sheila.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016