Barnesmore Cottage
Friarsbush
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Why people book this hotel
“The cottage was in a beautiful location with a close walk to the pub Biddy's, wh…”
“Very private but near pub for food”
“Excellent views, really quirky house with all you needed to make it a very comfo…”
“The cottage itself was comfortable and perfect for our family of 6”
“The staff involved and owners of the cottage went above and beyond for us during…”
“Lovely cosy, characterful house with a thoughtful welcome basket from the host”
“It was clean and had everything that we needed and more, board games, milk, brea…”
“Everything was perfectly clean and functional”
“Great to have Internet and Netflix, withdrawal might have been too much 🤣 Ever…”
Overview
Barnesmore Cottage is set in Barnesmore and offers a garden. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a fully equipped kitchen and a patio. The holiday home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, and a bathroom with a bath. A TV and DVD player are available. If you would like to discover the area, hiking is possible in the surroundings. Donegal is 11 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 48.8 km from Barnesmore Cottage.
Traveller reviews
Danny
family_with_children
April 9, 2026
“Very good”
Nice and cozy and perfect best to explore
Poraic
extended_group
January 3, 2026
“To sum up the stay the best thing was the staff. Melissa was very prompt to respond to and of our queries and really too”
Excellent views, really quirky house with all you needed to make it a very comfortable stay. Close to ‘Biddy’s O’Barnes
Russell
family_with_children
August 31, 2025
“Beautiful cottage and location”
The cottage was in a beautiful location with a close walk to the pub Biddy's, which provided fabulous food and a great atmosphere. We loved exploring the area around the cottage and it was also a close drive to the lovely Donegal town. The cottage itself was comfortable and perfect for our family of 6. It was clean and had everything that we needed and more, board games, milk, bread and provisions on our arrival as well as cleaning products, bathroom products and the children loved the space outside to play. The staff involved and owners of the cottage went above and beyond for us during our stay. We were just sorry we couldn't stay longer!
Cathal
family_with_children
July 27, 2025
“Beautiful, cosy old farm style house, just a joy to stay in, so close to Donegal town but so far from the world.”
Cosy, well equipped
ruth
extended_group
June 16, 2025
“Very enjoyable but lighting poor”
Very private but near pub for food
Darren
family_with_children
May 13, 2025
“Barnesmore Cottage, Donegal”
We really liked the cottage. very quaint and old Homely feel. The facilities were excellent. Two fire places with logs supplied. large smart TV and comfortable couch. 4 arm chairs around the central fire place, great place for a chat or sing song. beds were very comfortable. Location was nice and quiet in the middle of a forest and 5 min walk to the bar/restaurant (Biddy's). Melissa went out of her way to make sure we had everything we needed, basic food supplies, logs, water, hot water, cooking facilities. 5 min drive to the busy town of Donegal town. full of great bars and restaurants. 40 min drive to experience the wild Atlantic way. We would definitely rent this property again.
Mohan
family_with_children
April 21, 2025
“Great Location to enjoy in nature.”
We loved the location. They thoughtfully provided Easter eggs. Early check-in was allowed upon request. The house was very warm and cozy.
Laverty
family_with_children
March 27, 2025
We had a fantastic and comfortable time staying in Barnesmore cottage. It is well equipped with everything you need for a break away. The endless supply of logs and the open fire made the stay even more enjoyable and cosy. The cottage is set in beautiful surroundings and plenty to do in local towns. We will definitely be back.
Gwen
extended_group
February 24, 2025
“Comfortable & cosy retreat for a weekend break.”
Lovely cosy, characterful house with a thoughtful welcome basket from the host. Logs & kindling were provided to light the fire too. The location was great for exploring the local area & there were lots of stunning short walks just outside the door. Lovely to wake up to the sound of the stream behind the house.
KEVIN
extended_group
February 22, 2025
The downstairs shower did not work,which would have been a bonus if it had.
Siobhan
family_with_children
November 1, 2024
“A charming cottage, a step back from the fast paced world. Thank you.”
Old charm with modern conveniences. Great to have Internet and Netflix, withdrawal might have been too much 🤣 Everything we needed was provided, thank you. Peaceful, a step away from the fast paced world. Star gazing without the glare of electric light! Location was beautiful, stunning views. Great to have "Biddys" on our doorstep.
Ryan
family_with_children
October 21, 2024
“Great location as a base to explore beautiful Donegal.”
Fantastic cottage nestled away from the main road, stayed here mid-summer with the family and had a great time.
Seán
family_with_children
September 30, 2024
“Wonderland.”
the location was overwhelming. the peaceful silence was exceptional. Big shout out for Biddy Barnes...the staff couldn't do enough for you. Our dog was getting selfies with the patrons.
Samantha
couple
September 15, 2024
“Peaceful getaway in a lovely cottage!”
Rustic cottage with a lot of space. Staff were amazing and very helpful. Close to the wedding venue we travelled for. Lots of towels and extras included to make it more homey. Will defo Recommend to family and friends.
Allen
family_with_children
August 13, 2024
“Great base to tour Donegal”
Location
Tom
family_with_children
June 15, 2024
The area was lovely relaxing .the house was lo ely nice few days
Paul
family_with_children
May 8, 2024
“So cosy and a fabulous location”
Wonderful location and really cosy cottage, feels like stepping back in time. The kids loved the cottage and the surrounding walks. Great location to explore and lovely to have the pub only a short walk away. Donegal and supermarkets only a few minutes drive away too.
brid
family_with_children
October 8, 2023
A lovely cosy cottage with all accessories required.
Louise
family_with_children
September 4, 2023
“Weekend stay”
We absolutely love Barnesmore Cottage. Our second time staying here. Couldn't ask for better hosts. Stunning view's. House has everything you could need. Cosy, comfortable and a quiet setting. Along with the luxury of Biddy's O'Barnes down the road.. Exceptional food, drinks and crack. Most friendliest staff. We will be back again soon Thank you
Eva
family_with_children
August 22, 2023
“A lovely cottage near Donegal Town”
We very much liked the cute and spacious cottage which contained three bedrooms and three bathrooms, two sitting rooms and a well-equipped kitchen. Everything was perfectly clean and functional. The nights were quite chilly so we used the central heating which was great. (There are two wood-burning fireplaces but we didn't use those.) The tap water can become a bit peaty after heavy rainfall but we were provided with plenty of bottled water without even asking! The cottage is situated among lovely hills with a stream running by. Donegal town and supermarkets are conveniently only 10 minutes drive away. Visiting Biddy's pub is a must!
Facilities
Activities
Hiking
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
General
Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Street parking, Parking on site
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Private check-in/check-out, Express check-in/check-out
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