Traditional luxury cottage, panoramic sea and mountain views Dunfanaghy

See all properties

Entire home

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

dunfanaghy, co donegal

Doe Castle
‪13 min walk‬
Dunfanaghy Workhouse
‪18 min walk‬
Horn Head
‪11 min drive‬
Donegal (CFN)
‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Corncrake Cottage is a superb holiday home located on Kill Mountain overlooking the popular holiday resort of Dunfanaghy in North Donegal. The cottage has been built in a traditional style with exposed ceiling beams, reclaimed wooden floors, large stone fireplace, wide chimney breast and rough cast walls inside and out. It has been tastefully furnished and decorated throughout in keeping with the traditional style.
The elevated site of the cottage on Kill Mountain provides it with stunning and uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside and coastline from Horn Head to Sheephaven Bay. This beautiful landscape is ever changing with the constantly changing sky.
The cottage can accommodate up to 8 people in 3 very spacious bedrooms - all with good views. Each bedroom is furnished with luxury beds and goose down quilts. The large open plan ground floor of the cottage combines the ease of modern living with the charm of a bygone era. The centrepiece is a huge stone fireplace.

Amenities: Mountain climbing and hill walking are popular in this spectacular landscape with Errigal, Muckish and the Derryveagh mountains all easily reachable. Windsurfing, water-skiing, scuba diving, canoeing and sailing are popular activities in the general locality.

Others: Local Amenities
Boat Hire / Fishing - 3 local brown trout fishing lakes
Fresh Lobster and seafood available daily (Contact phone no. available in the cottage)
Ards Forest Park
Art Galleries
Choice of good restaurants
Tory Island day trips
Mountain Climbing - Errigal, Muckish
Horse Riding
Blue Flag Beaches
Shandon Hotel and Marble Hill nearby
New Luxury Spa and Wellness Centre at the Shandon Hotel
18 hole Golf Links in Dunfanaghy

For a holiday experience where good food, great beaches and beautiful scenery are on your doorstep, look no further than this superb holiday home near the charming village of Dunfanaghy

Corncrake Cottage is available on a 3 night minimum booking basis, except for the month of July and August, when it is available on a saturday to saturday weekly basis.

Property manager

Annemarie

Languages

English, French

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Washer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Have a question?

Beta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Ask a question

Similar properties

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dunfanaghy

Located in Dunfanaghy, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Killahoey Beach and Marble Hill Strand reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dunfanaghy Stables and Carrigart Riding Stables. Gartan Outdoor Adventure Centre and Amazonas Outdoor - Indoor Airsoft Firing Range are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and canoeing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.

dunfanaghy, co donegal

What's nearby

Killahoey Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Doe Castle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Dunfanaghy Workhouse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Marble Hill Strand - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
Horn Head - 11 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

Donegal (CFN) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Harbour Bar - ‬24 min drive
‪The Shack - ‬8 min drive
‪Singing Pub - ‬21 min drive
‪Patsy Dan's - ‬11 min walk
‪Rose's Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional luxury cottage, panoramic sea and mountain views Dunfanaghy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional luxury cottage, panoramic sea and mountain views Dunfanaghy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional luxury cottage, panoramic sea and mountain views Dunfanaghy?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Traditional luxury cottage, panoramic sea and mountain views Dunfanaghy located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Dunfanaghy Stables and Killahoey Beach. Doe Castle and Dunfanaghy Workhouse are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jenna H.

9 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning location

Beautifully located. Great for families.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eimear D.

6 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning property

Fabulous

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey T.

25 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay!

The cottage is lovely and even more beautiful than the pictures depict. Very cozy beds, lots of room to spread out and well equipped kitchen. Lovely fireplace which we used and many windows to see those magnificent views. Absolutely stunning views and our family enjoyed sitting outside watching the sunset. Very convenient to much on the west coast of Donegal county such as Horn Head, Fanad lighthouse, Sliabh Liag. Good local restaurants and grocery store. Highly recommend and wish we had stayed longer!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabine L.

20 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We speit a wonderful week in this nice cottage. Everything was perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

10 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Cottage in Dunfanaghy

My husband and I spent a week in Cornrake Cottate with our 3 children. The cottage is absolutely gorgeous, immaculately clean, well stocked and cozy with beautiful views to boot! Everyone remarked on how comfortable they found the beds and loved hearing the sheep and cows every now and then in the morning. Annmarie, the owner, was lovely and communicative throughout our stay. I would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura M.

2 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private, safe with great views

I went for health reasons & wanted my family with me so that we could do things together. The weather wasn’t that good but I still sat out side taking in the clean fresh air. Better beds that those in 5* hotels. The whole lay out of the cottage was so carefully planned

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah c., Bushmills

23 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal Getaway

Situated high up with stunning views overlooking the estuary this property was the perfect place for us Comfortable beds and well equipped with a cosy log fire Annemarie was very helpful and quick to respond I would highly recommend and would definitely return if in Dunfanaghy again

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

2 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and place

We really enjoyed our stay in Dunfanaghy. It was a very warm and uncomplicated communication. We were surprised with a very attentive and delicious welcome. The house has a great location and offers a beautiful view. It is comfortably and stylishly furnished and offers a special atmosphere and is well equipped. Dunfanaghy is a charming little town and has a lot to offer in the surrounding area. We would love to come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Susan C.

25 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular Setting

This property is exactly as described. The views are wonderful and we were treated to glorious sunsets. The space is more suitable for a group than a couple and I can imagine families happily gathering here. Beds and bathrooms all comfortable and clean. Annemarie was attentive and responsive to a couple of minor issues (we got lost!) We loved exploring the Dunfanaghy area.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea V.

21 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Good sight and nice staying

Fine, but for finding you have to read the findinginstructions very carefully and you must know how to handle the eircode, which is not known in Germany. It would be helpful , when it is not the last point of the common instructions of handling warm water etc.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa O.

17 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Adorable cottage in Dunfanaghy

We loved the cottage’s sweeping views of the sea and village. The decor was lovely and it was well stocked with necessities. The location was not as indicated by VRBO. It was a quite different, and we did not know the actual location until a couple of days before we were to check in. There is another Corncrake Cottage which is actually in the village Dunfanaghy that appears on the map when you look at Dunfanaghy through VRBO’s map link. The distances to attractions provided by VRBO were completely wrong. Nothing is within walking distance. It was also quite cold even after we requested the heat be turned on. We were forced to use a very temperamental stove to burn wood or solid fuel for heat. There were lovely sunsets and several rainbows which appeared through the many windows and doors. It is well situated for a family.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jo M.

15 October 2014

Heaven

We fell in love with Corncrake Cottage the moment we arrived! I only hoped it was as gorgeous as it looked from the website photos, and infact, it was better. The cottage is decorated and furnished in a way that makes you feel so relaxed and at home and the views from almost every window are breathtaking. The lovely touches such as the bottle of wine, wood for the fire, binoculars, excellent sound system, blue-ray player and discs, all made for a perfect stay. I really can't recommend Corncrake Cottage enough and only hope it's not too long before we get to stay there again. 10/10!!! . I really cannot recommend Corncrake Cottage enough and

10/10 Excellent

JeanPaul d., Covington

12 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house and spot

Great place to stay and enjoy the area. Clean and bright with a nice fireplace and large windows overlooking the sea. Loved our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

3 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a beautiful home in a truly stunning location

We had a wonderful stay at Corncrake Cottage. The house is stunning and very clean. Communication with Annemarie was great and she messaged us once we were there to check that we were happy. The view is stunning and the cottage is just a few minutes drive from Dunfanaghy. Absolutely nothing to fault and I really hope to be able to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

cheryl b.

22 December 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Corn rake Cottage

The cottage is lovely, well-appointed, and the views outstanding! The reason for a less than brilliant review was our experience with “controlled heating”. Early December with a chill both outside and unfortunately inside as well! The thermostat is pre-set and locked and the heating never synced appropriately for customer comfort. This is something one must cover with the owner if traveling “off season”!!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J.

12 November 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property in outstanding location

This is beautiful home that is well appointed in a lovely location with amazing views.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tami T.

9 October 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Corncrake Cottage was wonderful

Corncrake Cottage was perfect for housing 6 adults for 4 nights in Dunfanaghy. Very spacious and welcoming. We could walk into the sweet town of Dunfanaghy and there was great hiking on Horn Head and other locations. We highly recommend this lovely cottage.

10/10 Excellent

Stuart N.

28 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Irish cottage with stunning views

We had a wonderful week at Corncrake cottage. The property is in a fantastic location with stunning views and made for an excellent holiday property for our family (4 adults and 3 children). The cottage is comfortable, warm and well equipped. Dunfanaghy is a fantastic location for a Donegal adventure. Highly recommended!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Bernhard N.

18 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruheoase zum Wohlfühlen

Uns gefiel das Haus spontan, als wir es auf FeWo Direkt entdecken. Wir zögerten zunächst etwas, weil die meisten Bewertungen schon einige Jahre zurückliegen. Aber wir wurden nicht enttäuscht. Corncrake (Wachtelkönig) Cottage ist noch immer ein gemütliches, freundlich eingerichtetes Ferienhaus hoch über Dunfanaghy mit fantastischem Blick über die Bucht, auf die Halbinsel Hornhead und Tory Island. Die Kommunikation mit der Eigentümerin Annemarie verlief freundlich und unkompliziert. Die Anreise ist nicht ganz unkompliziert, deshalb sollten Gäste unbedingt Annemaries Handout lesen. Die Route, die auf FeWo Direkt angegeben war, brachte uns jedenfalls nicht ans Ziel. Dieses Haus macht den Eindruck, von den Eigentümern selbst genutzt zu werden. Es wirkt belebt und nicht steril, was aber auch bedeutet, dass manche Möbel etwas abgenutzt sind (z.B. das weiße Sofa und die Kücheneinrichtung). Uns hat das nicht gestört. Wir hatten lediglich etwas Pech, weil am letzten Tag die Heizung ausfiel. Deshalb gibt es auch "nur" vier Sterne. Ansonsten können wir dieses Cottage aber uneingeschränkt empfehlen.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

11 January 2013

The perfect place to stay

I spent a week in this wonderful cottage near Dunfanaghy with my wife and another couple. The house is furnished excellently and creates an atmosphere which makes you feel at home immediately. When we arrived we found a fridge full of everything we needed for our breakfast and two bottles of very good wine and everything was complimentary.The view from the house is breathtaking and I caught myself several times standing at one of the windows and looking at the scenery. The nearest pub, the village and supermarket are only two km away. In addition to this realy comfortable cottage the area around Dunfanaghy is one of the nicest places on earth for me but I have to admit that Ireland is one of my favourite holiday destinations. I can really recommend this place to everybody who looks for an extraordinary accomodation in an absolutely unique area. Apart from all that Annemarie is so helpful with anything you need. Thank you for the wonderful time we could spend in your cottage. Richard, Austria

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

18 April 2010

All catered for kids, dogs,dads and Mothers!

Really wonderful place. Was our second visit and will be back again in August. Kids were sad to leave. My Springer sat at the patio door and watched the sun go down every night! Such a very special place..give it a go you wont be disappointed. Thank you Annmarie for making your home available. Claire Graham, Co. Down

About the host

Hosted by Annemarie

Languages:

English, French

Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

Traditional luxury cottage, panoramic sea and mountain views Dunfanaghy

Photo gallery for Traditional luxury cottage, panoramic sea and mountain views Dunfanaghy

Reviews

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property