4.8★
Hogans Irish Cottages rating
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5 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
31 Customer Review(s)
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Kevin “Really loved our stay at Carnaween View cottage!”
The house is very remote - so quiet and peaceful. It is well looked after and has everything needed. There is lots to see and do in the surrounding areas and villages. Would recommend a visit to Assaranca Waterfall & Maghera Beach & Caves. Narin Beach isn't too far away either and is spectacular. The cottage has a main stove in the living room which heats the water and radiators, and there are additional electric heaters in the bedrooms if needed (we didn't need them). There's also a wee stove ...
The house is very remote - so quiet and peaceful. It is well looked after and has everything needed. There is lots to see and do in the surrounding areas and villages. Would recommend a visit to Assaranca Waterfall & Maghera Beach & Caves. Narin Beach isn't too far away either and is spectacular. The cottage has a main stove in the living room which heats the water and radiators, and there are additional electric heaters in the bedrooms if needed (we didn't need them). There's also a wee stove in the main bedroom. Paddy is a real gentleman and you can tell he really looks after the cottage. We will definitely be back here!
- Kevin, July 2024 -
Alan “The owner makes it clear that this is a remote cottage accessed via a single-track road.”
It is in a beautiful location which was perfect for what we wanted. This traditional cottage has been extended and modernised to provide all conveniences including reliable Wifi and TV with Freview. That makes it a very special place for a quiet holiday with immediate access to The Bluestack Way footpath which is part of the International Appalachian Trail. Both hiking boots and wellingtons proved useful! We found Paddy very welcoming and especially helpful - including introducing us to a car mechanic when we needed one!
- Alan, June 2024Charles “Would highly recommend this cottage and the owner Paddy was a lovely man.”
Beautiful location the sheep and lambs grazing it has everything you need will definitely be back.
- Charles, May 2024Samuel “My wife Laura, myself and our two wee dogs had the pleasure of staying in this very homely cottage.”
The peace and tranquility was what we came for, and it certainly did not dissapoint. I would like to thank Paddy the owner for his hospitality and will returning as soon as we can.
- Samuel, April 2024Paul “A Very cosy cottage in lovely surroundings has everything you need +more.”
A very friendly and helpful host in Paddy who is and should be proud of what he has done to his family home. To go during lambing season was the icing on the cake for us
- Paul, April 2024Glad you enjoyed your stay. Great to meet you both and talk. Lambing just finished yesterday and I’m glad. Paddy Property Owner
Andrew “Absolutely loved this place!”
Remote, quiet and Beautiful! Paddy was an excellent host and we cannot wait to return to here.
- Andrew, March 2024Len “We had an amazing time at this cottage it was so warm clean and cosy the location was so quiet and rural would highly recommend this place we will definitely come back again and Paddy the owner is a gentleman and so helpful.”
- Len, March 2024Barbara “This is a delightful renovated and extended traditional cottage.”
It is very remote, which is exactly what we were looking for. The property owner was kind and very helpful, with great recommendations for an evening meal in Glenties and a remote pub with trad sessions. We were very happy with all aspects of the accommodation and grateful for acceptance of my adult Irish Wolfhound as a guest. My only suggestion (not a criticism) to the owner would be to perhaps have a written document explaining the system for getting hot water in the 2 showerheads in the bathroom. Once the system was explained, we could understand the reasons we did not have hot water each day. For people looking for accommodation well off the beaten track, I recommend Carnaween View highly.
- Barbara, August 2023Rodger “I just loved staying at the cottage, it had everything in it that u would need to have a comfortable stay.”
Remote but beautiful! Using the country road up to the lane that takes you to the cottage is very narrow, but as Paddy told us, never reverse if u meet another vehicle, locals understand and will reverse for u. If your into hiking /walking great for that, so many different walks that go on forever. A great base for other places to visit in the surrounding area. And Paddy the owner is a great host. I highly recommend a stay here.
- Rodger, June 2023Alistair “Great holiday, cottage exactly what we hoped for, remote and very quiet.”
The dogs loved the open spaces. Paddy was a great character and host. We would recommend it to anyone looking for peace and quiet, great walks on the hills straight from the cottage. The wood burning stove kept the cottage warm and cosy.
- Alistair, October 2022Susan “The property was in the most stunning location that I have ever seen.”
It was very clean and had all the comforts of home from home. Very cosy.Would highly recommended this place if you want a retreat away from it all.Very safe for my 2 dogs.And Paddy is a true gentleman, such a pleasure to have met him and his knowledge of the the house and the area.
- Susan, May 2022Piotr “Idyllic place, on the BlueStack Mountains way.”
Very secluded and safe. We’ve been there for 6 days with 3 kids and 2 dogs. Everyone was happy. Paddy the owner is a very kind man and we had very good contact and we could ask about area and past leaving here. Everything was very interesting. We would definitely come back here.
- Piotr, March 2022Antoinette “I loved the way the stove heat the radiators and the water it was a couple of very cold days there but we were really cosy.”
.... the remoteness might not be for everybody but we loved it. Very impressed also with the solar panel on the roof well done
- Antoinette, February 2022Sarah “Found the location absolutely beautiful, the scenery was unbelievable.”
It was so quite and peaceful, a place to go to relax. Would highly recommend it and would definitely go back.
- Sarah, September 2021Agnieszka “If you are looking for a place away, peace and quiet and yet close enough to all attractions you don't need to look any further!”
Paddy was really welcoming and friendly, cottage was lovely and clean in really quite and beautiful mountains,we really enjoyed our stay with 2 kids and 2 dogs....all garden is fenced and the gate can be closed so really safe for the dogs! We definitely will be back, enjoyed every minute! Well worth to recommend!!!
- Agnieszka, July 2021Dermot “Wonderful tranquility.”
Paddy Gallagher is a great host and went beyond the call of duty!
- Dermot, June 2021Karen “Paddy was a great host.”
I really enjoy my holiday here with the dog, weather was pretty good and lots of places to explore. Cottage was lovely, warm and cosy and everything you need. Unfortunately I had to cut my holiday short as I needed to see my dentist as had an abscess on my gum. Will definitely be back. Thanks Paddy!
- Karen, September 2020Robert “Can't say enough about are time spent at the cottage loved it and would so recommend it to anyone.”
Paddy was an exceptional man went above and beyond for us. Help us out big time will definitely be back thanks so much.
- Robert, August 2019Bernice “The location of this beautiful cottage is heaven on earth.”
It's home away from home, we found it hard to leave. Paddy was a very kind gentleman, we had plenty of firewood, the cottage was spotless, lots of hot water, no neighbors for miles, just the sound of the babbling water from the mountains and the wind whistling in the trees.
- Bernice, August 2019Nicola “We had a lovely time.”
The cottage is quaint and full of character.
- Nicola, July 2019James “Peace and quiet (and lots of little lambs)”
- James, April 2019Matthias “This cottage is a wonderful place, far away from everything else, to relax !”
Yet, it is near enough for all activities like hiking and sightseeing in the area of western Donegal. It is well equipped, with everything you need. Everything was clean, functional and we had also the possibility to have a good internet access after contacting the owner. The Owner, Paddy, is a very friendly host, who really takes care of you and your needs, without beeing obtrusive in any way! We had a lot of very interesting talks with him, and he can be very proud of this place he has so wonderfully rebuild and renovated. We heartily recommend this cottage and will definitely return some day. Monika und Matthias
- Matthias, August 2018Patricia “Absolute heaven, so restful.”
Views from Carnaween View are stunning and if you want to get away from the hassles of modern day life this is the place for you. Very inspirational.
- Patricia, September 2017Wil “The cottage very comfortable, the surroundings beautiful, nice and quiet.”
Unique, we never had such a wonderful a cottage like this before.
- Wil, June 2017Helen “Great location!”
Only neighbours were sheep. Great place to relax. Open fires were great. Has all the facilities you need. Close enough to visit attractions and local shop not too far away. Paddy was very friendly. Would definately visit again.
- Helen, October 2016Melvyn “Lovely holiday in excellent location helpful host paddy would go again”
- Melvyn, September 2016Elizabeth “The location was fabulous.”
- Elizabeth, August 2016Andrea “We loved the location as it was surprisingly close to Donegal town and Portnoo Beach.”
The house was perfect, a great size and beautifully restored with all mod cons. The surroundings were beautiful and the only noise were the sheep. We hope to return to this lovely house and would highly recommend it.
- Andrea, August 2014Charles “This property is fantastic.”
It is remote yet still conveniently located to many attractions. The house is comfortable and clean and the scenery (including the sheep) is beautiful. The owner is a great gentleman and took care of everything for us. Awesome!
- Charles, March 2014Derek “The location of the cottage is remarkable, one would find it difficult to find such a beautiful wilderness setting again.”
- Derek, July 2013David “This is a simple cottage in a very remote area.”
It was very cosy and there was plenty of fuel available for the stove. We had dogs with us and the cottage was perfect! The views were wonderful and the only neighbours were the sheep.
- David, September 2012Summary
- All ground floor
- Two bedrooms: 1 x double with woodburning stove, 1 x twin with additional single sofa bed
- Shower room with shower, basin and WC
- Fitted kitchen with dining area
- Utility
- Sitting room with woodburning stove.
- Solid fuel central heating with woodburning stoves in double bedroom and sitting room plus solar panels for hot water
- Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview, selection of books and games
- Electricity, solid fuel and wood for woodburning stoves inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Cot and highchair
- Off road parking for 2 cars
- Bike storage
- Rear lawned garden
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop and pub 8 miles
- Note: The road from the R262 to the property is not suitable for low vehicles, i.e
- sports cars
- Note: This property is in the middle of the owner's sheep grazing field, so pets must be kept under control at all times. Note:As the property is remote the Wifi can be intermittent and limited.
The property
Located in the glorious Bluestack Mountains, just 7.5 miles from the town of Glenties is this lovely ground floor cottage.
Located in an isolated position in County Donegal, without another house in sight, this Glenties cottage offers a rare opportunity to have a holiday completely away from it all.
There are two bedrooms at this Glenties cottage, plus a single sofa bed is available making it suitable for five guests.
The sitting room has original stone flags, stone walling and a glorious woodburning stove, plus this Glenties cottage has a well-equipped kitchen and a dining area.
With so much countryside to choose from on the doorstep of this Glenties cottage, you will be spoilt for choice of where to go and what to do.
Spend time walking or mountain biking along the Bluestack Way, or spend some time fishing in the river.
The town of Glenties sits in the Donegal Highlands and has a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, whilst the town of Ardara which also has local amenities.
So after a day spent exploring the fascinating landscapes of County Donegal, return to your Glenties cottage, kick off your walking boots and sit in front of the woodburning stove with a hot drink to reflect on your Irish holiday.
About the location
GLENTIES, COUNTY DONEGAL
Donegal Town 17 miles; Letterkenny 27 miles.
The picturesque town of Glenties meaning ‘The Glens’ is located in the heart of the Donegal Highlands, at the meeting point of the two glens of the Owenea and Stranaglough rivers on the northwest edge of the Bluestack Mountains. The two rivers, particularly the Owenea are well known for their salmon fishing. Although a small town, Glenties offers seven pubs, four general and grocery shops and three takeaways in its busy main street. Glenties is a five times winner of Ireland’s tidiest town and has won the Entente Florale Europe Competition. The area offers visitors many opportunities to hill-walk in the Bluestack Mountains and enjoy the scenery of the Bluestack Way, as well as the chance to explore the many other glens, mountains, dozens of lakes, and the rugged Atlantic coast with its sweeping bays and wide clean beaches. Other attractions include several archaeological remains, such as an ancient ring fort on an island in nearby Lough Doon, tremendous views everywhere you look, and the Finntown narrow gauge scenic railway, which runs alongside the two mile long Lough Finn. There are frequent local festivals and events in Glenties, and nearby towns, such as an annual Harvest Fair, plus live music can be enjoyed in pubs most nights, and golfers will appreciate the challenging links course at nearby Portnoo. The Glenties area is perfect for hill-walkers, hikers, bikers and tourists who wish to explore this varied, wild and rugged part of North West Ireland.
Note:As the property is remote the Wifi can be intermittent and limited.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
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