The Barn @Ardhill House
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Why people book this hotel
“We had such a great time staying at the barn, the location was fantastic and Jos…”
“Good location, responsive staff (when issues were raised)”
“Beautiful cozy old building, lovely inside with a nice little woodburner,, open …”
“Great location and very quiet”
“Amazing place and superb host”
“Ardara is a beautiful little village which has retained it's old worlde Irish ch…”
“Parking space was available”
“Access to a front garden and off street parking”
“Everything was fantastic big stove clean tidy location amazing beds so comfortab…”
Overview
The Barn @Ardhill House is set in Ardara, 17 km from Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Centre, 26 km from Folk Village Museum, and 27 km from Slieve League. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 10 km from Narin & Portnoo Golf Club. The accommodation offers a shuttle service, while a car rental service is also available. The 2-bedroom holiday home has a living room with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. For those nights when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered. The area is popular for diving and fishing, and bike hire is available at this 5-star holiday home. The holiday home has a children's playground and a picnic area. Donegal Golf Club is 41 km from The Barn @Ardhill House, while The Balor Theatre is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 46 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Megan
extended_group
January 15, 2026
“Perfect stay!”
Amazing place and superb host! We had such a great time staying at the barn, the location was fantastic and Joseph was so helpful and accommodating! We will definitely be back!
Lee
extended_group
December 5, 2025
Good location, responsive staff (when issues were raised).
Mina Kelly
family_with_children
November 8, 2025
“Family weekend away”
Beautiful cozy old building, lovely inside with a nice little woodburner,, open plan downstairs and two nice sized bedrooms upstairs, decent sized bathroom, lots of towels and toiletries, kitchen equipped with everything you would need. Ardara is a beautiful little village which has retained it's old worlde Irish charm, the pubs restaurants and shops are so welcoming, we often think about exploring other places on this island but are always drawn back to Donegal, it's natural beauty, relaxed atmosphere and it's friendly people. Would not hesitate to recommend this well situated charming old building .
Karl
extended_group
September 8, 2025
“Relaxing,comfortable,and well worth the price. We will definitely be back soon.”
Great location and very quiet. The house is well equipped and the beds are so comfortable.
Sylwia
family_with_children
August 28, 2025
“Super location and pet-friendly place”
I liked the location. It was close to a few options for take-away or dining in. I loved the fact that I was able to travel with my dog. Parking space was available. In general, everything I needed was provided: instant coffee, plates, cups, a microwave, a kettle, etc. The bed was comfy enough, and it was very quiet after 11 pm. I also loved the spot where I could sit outside and listen to live music from the nearby pub. The contact with the owner was very prompt. He answered all my questions and informed me about every step. Thank you for that!
Dairin
family_with_children
August 21, 2025
“Perfect location for facilities and to attractions. Really enjoyed Ardara and surrounding areas.”
Location was fab, quaint little cottage. 5 people fit us all comfortable despite being small. It was perfect.
Guest
extended_group
May 23, 2025
“Perfect stay!”
Amazing place and superb host! We had such a great time staying at the barn, the location was fantastic and Joseph was so helpful and accommodating! We will definitely be back!
Maria
family_with_children
May 2, 2025
“AMAZING”
The location could not have been any better.
owen
couple
April 7, 2025
Perfect just what was needed to recharge. Home from home. Everything U need is there. Love this area definitely be back again. The locals are fantastic, so kind and every1 we met from shops bars and cafes where fantastic. Everyone liked to stop for a chat. Couldn't fault the barn, the locals and the area. What a base to start from every morning to look at the surrounding area. Breathtaking
Chloe
couple
September 30, 2024
“perfect location”
stunning cottage with everything you need and perfect location for exploring stunning beaches, wild Atlantic way
elisabetta
family_with_children
August 17, 2024
Marvelous location in a beautiful little town
Patricia
extended_group
August 10, 2024
“A delightful, comfortable and stylish accommodation to base yourselves when exploring the geographically stunning and my”
We loved the authenticity of the setting and the fact that the owners were endlessly patient with us during the stay. The kitchen was very well equipped and the beds were super comfortable. The barn is very close to all Ardara has to offer. Pat at the Beehive Pub was a very welcome host. It didn’t take long to meander back to the barn after our evening jaunts.
Mary
family_with_children
July 1, 2024
“A real gem tucked away in the town but walking distance to pubs and shops.”
The barn is a great place to stay and although you are in the town you weren’t disturbed by any noise. It has a well equipped kitchen. A lovely fire stove. 2 lovely bedrooms upstairs and a shower room. Access to a front garden and off street parking.
miriam
extended_group
June 3, 2024
An absolutely gorgeous cosy cottage in the heart of the town of Ardara
Murphy
couple
April 11, 2024
“Pleasant”
Location
Philip
couple
January 11, 2024
“Brilliant stay”
Everything was fantastic big stove clean tidy location amazing beds so comfortable 2 min from shops pubs and food places and affordable thank you
PATRICE
couple
September 4, 2023
Location is perfect right in centre of the town. This was our second time staying at the barn and will definitely be back.
Brian
family_with_children
August 27, 2023
Great location, right beside pubs, restaurants and local amenities
Denise
family_with_children
August 19, 2023
The stairs were difficult for my sister who has a disability.would be helpful if it was explained when booking.
Dymphna
family_with_children
August 3, 2023
“Wonderful Donegal does it for me”
The hosts Joseph & Celine with little Amber greeted us but did not intrude, There was a heat wave & the downstairs was so beautifully cool & welcoming. We had everything we needed & more. Situation fantastic, right on the edge of town but quiet at night, Wonderful privacy. The big garden with swing & garden furniture were all used with delight. We stayed an extra night as it happened to be free & we were thrilled. Our two little dogs felt so at home. Joseph even filled up some gaps in the hedge so as we could laze & know the doggies were safe. What wonderful countryside. We went on planned walkways every day. We didn't bother driving to any of the lovely beaches as we know the area quite well. Ardara is a picture post card & the locals we dealt with were sound Donegal folk...the best. We celebrated with rest of family who were staying in Woodhill House, two fantastic nights with top service. Great memories.. better that any trip abroad. Thanks Joseph from the Morris family
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Fitness centre, Golf course (within 3 km), Massage, Children's playground, Canoeing, Hiking, Diving, Horse riding, Mini golf, Evening entertainment, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, Heating, Pets allowed, Non-smoking throughout, Chapel/shrine, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Accessible parking, Street parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property, Lockbox key collection near the property
Services
Shuttle service, Fax/photocopying, Grocery deliveries, Ironing service, Express check-in/check-out, Business centre, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Barber/beauty shop, Car hire, ATM/cash machine on site, Shuttle service (additional charge)
Transport
Public transport tickets
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