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The Hidden Lodge, Ardara, Donegal. F94 X3C1

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Living area
Property grounds
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
AU$234
avg per night

Explore the area

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Donegal, Donegal
  • Place, Ardara Heritage Centre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Ardara Fort
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Glengesh Pass
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Donegal (CFN)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only
The current price is AU$234
avg per night

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About the area

Glenties

Located in Glenties, this lodge is in a rural area. Ardara Heritage Centre and St Connells Cultural and Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sandfield Pitch and Putt Course and Narin & Portnoo Golf Club. Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre and Maritime & Heritage Centre are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Ardara Heritage Centre - 13 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Ardara Fort - 15 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Stephen Bennett Studio Gallery - 15 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Glengesh Pass - 17 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Narin Beach - 22 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Donegal (CFN) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nancy's Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Courthouse Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Corner House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern Kilclooney - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Cart - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Hidden Lodge, Ardara, Donegal. F94 X3C1

Relax and unwind in the stunning purpose built lodge, just outside the heritage town of Ardara. Hidden in the Donegal countryside and overlooking a lake, the Hidden Lodge offers the ultimate 'get away from it all' experience.
This beautiful space is meticulously designed and comfortably accommodates up 4 people and has a fully equipped modern kitchen for self catering. The enclosed entrance porch with outdoor seating, allows guests uninterrupted views of the beautiful surrounding landscape.
The space
The lodge is warm and inviting, with electric heaters and a wood burning stove to gather around and enjoy. There are books and local guides available in the lodge and beautiful artefacts throughout, including fabrics designed by Charlotte who owns the lodge.

Apart from the adjacent cottage, which is also available, guests are left to enjoy the space and tranquillity on their own. There are great walks just on the doorstep and views of the Blue Stack Mountains in the distance.

Guest access
Guests are left to enjoy the entire space.
Other things to note
Ardara is the nearest town to the lodge, just 4 kilometers away. It's a vibrant and bustling town known for the many festivals held throughout the year. There are blue flag beaches, a golf course, superb pubs and restaurants all to be found within a few mins drive of the town, for more information, check out the towns website at ardara.ie.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please be aware there are sheep in the fields surrounding the cottage. Please do not enter the fields or disturb the animals.
Please ensure all gates that you open are closed behind you, on the track up to the cottage.
No climbing on any of the stone ruins that are on the grounds of the cottage or on dry stone wall boundaries.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hidden Lodge, Ardara, Donegal. F94 X3C1 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hidden Lodge, Ardara, Donegal. F94 X3C1?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hidden Lodge, Ardara, Donegal. F94 X3C1 on 23 June 2026 start from AU$234, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Hidden Lodge, Ardara, Donegal. F94 X3C1?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hidden Lodge, Ardara, Donegal. F94 X3C1?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Hidden Lodge, Ardara, Donegal. F94 X3C1 located?

Situated in a rural location, this lodge is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Bluestack Mountains and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ardara Heritage Centre and Tamur Lough. Ardara Fort and Owenea Bridge Standing Stone are also within 6 miles (10 km).

The Hidden Lodge, Ardara, Donegal. F94 X3C1 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, cute place on a beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage offers inspiring views and cozy lodging with many lovely touches from the decor to the linens. Host was very responsive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic getaway!

The property is beautifully designed. There is great attention to detail. It is also well equipped, homely and comfortable. We loved returning there after a day out. It was very special sitting on the balcony with the binoculars taking in the beautiful views. Thank you Charlotte for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cozy Cottage w/ Surreal Views

The Hidden Cottage is out of a magazine! Very clean, decorated beautifully, seems brand new and the views from every vantage point are breathtaking. We couldn’t believe how lucky we were to have found it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Quiet Hideaway

We loved our time at the Hidden Lodge. It was a perfect place for us to tuck in for a couple days of a slow-down in the middle of our two week trip around Ireland. The quiet town of Ardara had anything we needed and even some sweet little shops to explore. (Definitely stop and visit with Eddie at his tweed shop and get a demonstration of his loom!) We are more scenery and wilderness seekers than city shoppers, though, and the area did not disappoint! Day trips to see waterfalls, mountains, and beaches were just what we were looking for. And even on one of our days when we needed to lay low, the lodge itself is THE most lovely haven.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The view was spectacular, anyone wanting to really get away from the hustle and bustle of the world would find it the perfect spot . The lodge was beautiful inside , very cosy and clean . The decor was very tasteful and elegant. The amenities were mostly excellent apart from a few tiny issues ( we had to buy a pack of dish cloths as didnt always want to use dishwasher) and a bigger inside bin would be handy . The beds were very comfortable and linen pristinely clean . The one real negative I feel compelled to mention is the road up to the lodge . It’s probably a quarter of a mile of potholes , overgrown brambles and loose gravel . My brother drove and had just gotten a new car .. as you can imagine.. he was not best pleased having to traverse that everyday . It did put a bit of a dampener on our spirits … especially as he had drove 3 hours to get there . We understand that paving a road that length would be a very costly undertaking but even filing the bigger potholes and trimming the more aggressive brambles would’ve helped. It was a shame about the road as the lodge itself was lovely . Genuinely hope the owner reads this and takes it into consideration.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un cottage bellissimo

Il cottage è immerso nella campagna, e molto accogliente. La cucina è perfettamente equipaggiata. Tutto l'arredamento é curato e raffinato
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Découverte Donegal

Parfait
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

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Ein wunderschönes und gemütliches Häuschen mit einer Atemberaubenden Aussicht. Sehr empfehlenswert.

Wir hatten eine sehr wundervolle Zeit und haben den Aufenthalt (auch an den wenigen regnerischen Tagen) sehr genossen. Es ist ein gemütlich eingerichtetes Haus mit einer wunderschönen Aussicht!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023