Located on the beautiful Donegal coastline, Áras Ghleann Cholm Cille is just a 10-minute drive from the highest sea cliffs in Europe. It offers free Wi-Fi, a free 24-hour shuttle to the bus station, and 2 self-catering kitchens. Guests can relax in each room with a TV and free tea and coffee. Bathrooms are either en suite or shared. The local Gaelic-speaking area and its pubs are rich in traditional Irish culture and music. Free parking is available, for Guests traveling by bus, we have free bicycles for your use. To get here, please take the Bus 293 from Donegal Town to Glencolumbkille and get off at the last stop called "Malin More - Old Glen Bay Hotel". You will see the sigh to Aras at the back of the stop. Its only 150m. Slieve League cliffs are 15 km away, and there are numerous scenic hill walks in the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Glencolumbkille

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tashka
    Ireland Ireland
    Love the hosts they were amazing and so kind and friendly. The location is exceptionally. Views for days. Love the private entrance to the room.
  • Lucas
    Germany Germany
    The Service was the best I've ever had! The Room was absolutely clean, The bed was good, and the breakfast was riche. Definately worth coming back!
  • Aisling
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Ideal location for visiting place in Glencolmcille. Superb hosts Leon and Gillian. Leon was a fountain of knowledge on the area, places to visits and tips. Nothing was too much trouble for them and even had home made croissants for breakfast....
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very warm and friendly hosts who went out of their way to make me welcome and provided lots of useful information
  • R
    Robert
    Ireland Ireland
    The hosts were very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We ended up taking a great, unplanned trip to the beach based on their recommendation and had a great time. The place was clean, quiet, and had a great room for our family of six.
  • Alyson
    Ireland Ireland
    Leon and Gill were absolutely lovely hosts. First of all their B&B is located in a beautiful place. It is very peacefull. They did everything to accommodate me: keeping my bike dry, preparing breakfast earlier than planned. I was even treated to...
  • Przemek
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked the property very much, great location, quiet place, fantastic service (breakfast and room service). Possibly the best B&B in that area! I got a better twin room upgrade in the same price with the fabulous view ! The hosts Leo and Jo are...
  • Patty
    United States United States
    We really enjoyed our stay. Our hosts were so friendly and had great suggestions for things we could do while in the area. Went in town for dinner and visited Rortys bar. We had a great time. Musicians came in and played Irish music.
  • David
    Ireland Ireland
    Friendly. Staff. Very helpful. Nothing to much trouble.
  • Mary
    Ireland Ireland
    All in all, it was a nice place to kip for the evening while visiting the cliffs and surrounding area. The host was very nice and it was a huge plus that it was dog friendly. Everything was clean and it's a lovely little spot.

Managed by Leon and Gillian

Company review score: 10Based on 179 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Your hosts are Leon and Gillian who, with their sons Christopher and Nicholas, will provide you with great hospitality. Leon will give you great advice on the local area, helping you to make the most of your time with us. Gillian is the chattiest one; she will often be seen entertaining guests in the large open kitchen space, or serving a hearty fried breakfast in the mornings.

Property information

Aras, located in West Donegal, Ireland provides both self catering accommodation as well as an optional Breakfast ( not included in the price ). Our guests describe Aras as a ‘home away from home’. A short 5 minute drive takes you to the quaint little town of Glencolumbkille (Glencolmcille), and a 15 minute drive gets you to the world famous Slieve League Sea Cliffs, offering spectacular views or breath taking hiking. We offer great value accommodation to suit your needs, whether that’s a family room for a week long break, a single room for a night, or a large group of up to 50 guests. Pick from 20 rooms, cozy up in our large kitchen area with its own rustic fireplace, and kick your feet up in our large lounging area. We do everything we can to ensure you get the most that Donegal has to offer; just ask us for one of our area and activity guides. We look forward to your visit. Pets are allowed by pre-arrangement and a fee will apply. ( no more than 2 dogs per room please )

Neighbourhood information

We are located in the heart of the Donegal Gealtacht on the Slieve League peninsula. Áras Ghleann Cholm Cille can be found at Rossan Point – the most westerly point in the parish of Glencolmcille, the county of Donegal and indeed the entire province of Ulster!! West Donegal is unspoilt nature at its best. Aras is situated near the coast with unspoilt mountain and sea views. The view over Rathlin O'Byrne island with its ( still operating ) lighthouse is postcard perfect. Slieve League, amongst the highest sea cliffs in Europe, is only 15 minutes away. The area surrounding Slieve League is completely unspoiled and provides a wealth of spectacular rocky coastline, magnificent inlets, pristine beaches and crystal-clear ocean waters. We have 8 brochures describing Slieve League, Mukross Head and the Coastal Road, Maghera beach and Assaranca Waterfall and the 2 surrounding mountain passes, An Port an abandoned Famine Village and all the activities surrounding Aras. If you send us a request with you personal email address, we will forward these to you.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Aras Ghleann Cholm Cille
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Lockers
    • Luggage storage
    • Executive lounge access
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/photocopying
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
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    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 21:00
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 10:30
    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.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    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.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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