Abbey Lodge - Room 1

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Mary was a wonderful hostess. The property was wonderful, comfortable, warm, quiet and at the top of a hill with the most perfect view. Mountains and Sea. Mary was so helpful and accommodating when we all got absolutely drenched at the beach and we needed some extra heating to dry the shoes. She provided us with heat immediately (even though it was warm out but typical Irish weather) the shower and hot water was almost immediately hot hot hot. While there isn't a kitchen, we brought a camping stove to use outside and you could also use a BBQ if the weather was good enough. Otherwise there are so many places to eat in Ardara, lots of lovely pubs, a nice Chinese, fish and chips and pizza for take away. There's also some dine in places. There is a kettle in the room, cutlery, glasses and mugs, mini fridge and kettle and some coffee. The beds are super comfortable. The games in the room were great we all had fun with connect 4! After the kids went to bed we did too with the TV on quietly to wind down with a glass of wine and the view out the window which you could never grow tired of. Towels were fluffy and great. The bathroom floor was quite slippery so do be aware of that (room 1 at least although I imagine they mirror) You're only 25mins away from Donegal town, Glenties and Killybegs, all of which are lovely to visit and eat/drink in. Kilcoolney Dolmen, Assaranca Waterfall (free) and Maghera caves (€4 parking at Granny's) and Ardara Distillery (€26.50 for tasting tour) are a must see, just make sure you time the tide right for the caves. The kids ran around outside happily as there's plenty of space. There is also a play park within walking distance although do be aware the area is very hilly, it's up a mountain.

Mary war sehr bemüht und hilfsbereit. Die Lage ist klasse: nur ein kurzer Fußweg in den Ortskern und eine tolle Aussicht auf die Berge und die See.

Really nice room. Well designed with separate areas as there were three of us. Very comfortable beds.

There were knives and forks but plates would have been helpful.

Lovely little spot well positioned in Ardara (not far from the centre and amenities). Well presented in general and host kept in touch in the run up to the stay. It's not our first time in Ardara so we're well accustomed to the local bars and restaurants hospitality.

Unfortunately there was a smell to the property which we put down to it possibly being a bit fusty. We opened the windows to air the place out a bit yet upon return from the local shop it was still present. Once we came back from eating out for the evening the smell persisted and eventually at 9pm we decided to leave. To be fair to the proprietor, we didn't report this, if we had I'm sure we'd of been taken care of. Yet at that point it was getting late and we decided to go home.