Historic Setting: The Gamekeeper's Lodge in Ardara offers a recently renovated holiday home housed in a historic building. Guests enjoy sea, garden, and mountain views from the property.
Modern Amenities: The lodge provides free WiFi, free on-site private parking, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area. Additional features include a washing machine, fireplace, and streaming services.
Comfortable Accommodation: Featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms, the property offers a comfortable stay with carpeted and tiled floors. Amenities include a patio, parquet floors, and a dining table.
Local Attractions: Located 55 km from Donegal Airport, the lodge is near Assaranca Falls (9 km), Ardara Tweed And Woolen Centre (7 km), and Saint Catherine's Well (11 km). Highly rated by guests.
“The Lodge has a lovely location with amazing views of the Irish nature. It is very cozy with a fire place, underfloor heating and radiators to keep everyone warm.”
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Tracy
New Zealand
“New , clean !, warm , lovingly restored old cottage. Access to a washing machine. Friendly owner.”
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Jennifer
United Kingdom
“Lovely property in very quiet location with very scenic mountain views”
Seamus
Ireland
“The accommodation was spotless and so comfortable. Everything you needed for the stay was there . The house was modern and had a lovely peaceful vibe.”
Dee
United Kingdom
“Beautiful location; we saw rabbits, a fox, a deer, and a hare while sitting out on the decking.”
Lina
Ireland
“Just 7min from Killybegs. Surrounded by mountains. Nice and friendly owner Ger. Very cosy, newly built holiday home. Looks tiny in the pictures but so much space inside. Book and check this out! 3 bedrooms with very comfy double beds. And sitting...”
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Phelim
Ireland
“Looked like the photos, was very clean and comfortable. And only a 5 minute drive into the town of Ardara! A great little place for a group looking to explore the area!”
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Maryrose
Ireland
“A Really clean stylish house .The stove made it really cosy. Very peaceful location. A nice place to comeback to in the evenings- stove heated the place quickly. Hot showers.”
James
Italy
“Lovely and warm, wonderful location-peaceful, very comfortable beds”
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Natalie
Australia
“The property looked magical when we drove up to it during the night. We actually got lost and the host found us to help us out and was so kind. The place was beautiful inside and so new and clean.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Hosted by Gerard Gallagher
9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Gerard Gallagher
Nestled in a scenic valley near Ardara, this beautifully modernized 200-year-old rural cottage blends historic charm with contemporary comfort. The classic stone façade is a contrast to modern amenities, including a fully equipped kitchen and spacious living areas. Three tastefully decorated bedrooms and a private garden make it family-friendly. Enjoy stunning valley views and easy access to Ardara's vibrant culture, local shops, and outdoor adventures. Ideal for a memorable, relaxing getaway.
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings
Facilities of The Gamekeeper's Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4
Most popular facilities
Free WiFi
Free parking
House rules
The Gamekeeper's Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 300 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
1 - 3 years
Cot always available
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform The Gamekeeper's Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 300 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
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