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Traditional luxury cottage, panoramic sea and mountain views Dunfanaghy

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Living area
Interior
Room
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Garden
Dining area

About this property

Traditional luxury cottage, panoramic sea and mountain views Dunfanaghy

Corncrake Cottage is a superb holiday home located on Kill Mountain overlooking the popular holiday resort of Dunfanaghy in North Donegal. The cottage has been built in a traditional style with exposed ceiling beams, reclaimed wooden floors, large stone fireplace, wide chimney breast and rough cast walls inside and out. It has been tastefully furnished and decorated throughout in keeping with the traditional style.
The elevated site of the cottage on Kill Mountain provides it with stunning and uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside and coastline from Horn Head to Sheephaven Bay. This beautiful landscape is ever changing with the constantly changing sky.
The cottage can accommodate up to 8 people in 3 very spacious bedrooms - all with good views. Each bedroom is furnished with luxury beds and goose down quilts. The large open plan ground floor of the cottage combines the ease of modern living with the charm of a bygone era. The centrepiece is a huge stone fireplace.


Amenities: Mountain climbing and hill walking are popular in this spectacular landscape with Errigal, Muckish and the Derryveagh mountains all easily reachable. Windsurfing, water-skiing, scuba diving, canoeing and sailing are popular activities in the general locality.



Others: Local Amenities
Boat Hire / Fishing - 3 local brown trout fishing lakes
Fresh Lobster and seafood available daily (Contact phone no. available in the cottage)
Ards Forest Park
Art Galleries
Choice of good restaurants
Tory Island day trips
Mountain Climbing - Errigal, Muckish
Horse Riding
Blue Flag Beaches
Shandon Hotel and Marble Hill nearby
New Luxury Spa and Wellness Centre at the Shandon Hotel
18 hole Golf Links in Dunfanaghy



For a holiday experience where good food, great beaches and beautiful scenery are on your doorstep, look no further than this superb holiday home near the charming village of Dunfanaghy

Corncrake Cottage is available on a 3 night minimum booking basis, except for the month of July and August, when it is available on a saturday to saturday weekly basis.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 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

Important information

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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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dunfanaghy

Located in Dunfanaghy, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Killahoey Beach and Horn Head reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dunfanaghy Stables and Carrigart Riding Stables. Windsurfing and canoeing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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dunfanaghy, Donegal

What's nearby

  • Dunfanaghy Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Dunfanaghy Stables - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Dunfanaghy Workhouse - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Horn Head - 15 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Glenveagh National Park - 43 min drive - 55.1 km

Getting around

  • Donegal (CFN) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Batch - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Huckleberry Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Strand Road - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lizzie's Bistro - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional luxury cottage, panoramic sea and mountain views Dunfanaghy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Traditional luxury cottage, panoramic sea and mountain views Dunfanaghy?

As of 21 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Traditional luxury cottage, panoramic sea and mountain views Dunfanaghy on 7 Apr 2026 start from AU$293, 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.

How much is parking at Traditional luxury cottage, panoramic sea and mountain views Dunfanaghy?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traditional luxury cottage, panoramic sea and mountain views Dunfanaghy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional luxury cottage, panoramic sea and mountain views Dunfanaghy?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Traditional luxury cottage, panoramic sea and mountain views Dunfanaghy located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Dunfanaghy Golf Club, Doe Castle and Dunfanaghy Stables. Dunfanaghy Workhouse and Killahoey Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean, very well equipped, so comfortable and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laraine S.

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

Beautiful cottage

Incredible views from the cottage and luxurious beds made for a restful and relaxing stay. Dunfanaghy’s newest coffee shop Casa is excellent and recommend a visit to the workhouse. Thank you Annemarie for letting us stay in your cottage.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KATE O.

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

Beautiful

Lovely house with beautiful views and handy to town with great pubs and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna H.

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

Stunning location

Beautifully located. Great for families.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family stay in Dunfanaghy

A lovely house with lovely views. Clean spacious, comfortable, well equipped and nicely decorated. Host responsive to questions. Would stay again, great for a family or group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Outstand host, awesome property

Panaramic views, extremely comfortable, 2k from Downtown. Market on Saturday super fresh produce and fish. Convient base to beaches, Horn Head, Ard Forest, Glenveagh, Derrveagh mountains. All topped by the attentive and helpful Annemarie. Lovely stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabine L.

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

Great location

We speit a wonderful week in this nice cottage. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eimear D.

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

Stunning property

Fabulous
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah c.

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

Ideal Getaway

Situated high up with stunning views overlooking the estuary this property was the perfect place for us Comfortable beds and well equipped with a cosy log fire Annemarie was very helpful and quick to respond I would highly recommend and would definitely return if in Dunfanaghy again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey T.

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

Fabulous stay!

The cottage is lovely and even more beautiful than the pictures depict. Very cozy beds, lots of room to spread out and well equipped kitchen. Lovely fireplace which we used and many windows to see those magnificent views. Absolutely stunning views and our family enjoyed sitting outside watching the sunset. Very convenient to much on the west coast of Donegal county such as Horn Head, Fanad lighthouse, Sliabh Liag. Good local restaurants and grocery store. Highly recommend and wish we had stayed longer!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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

Gorgeous Cottage in Dunfanaghy

My husband and I spent a week in Cornrake Cottate with our 3 children. The cottage is absolutely gorgeous, immaculately clean, well stocked and cozy with beautiful views to boot! Everyone remarked on how comfortable they found the beds and loved hearing the sheep and cows every now and then in the morning. Annmarie, the owner, was lovely and communicative throughout our stay. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan C.

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

Spectacular Setting

This property is exactly as described. The views are wonderful and we were treated to glorious sunsets. The space is more suitable for a group than a couple and I can imagine families happily gathering here. Beds and bathrooms all comfortable and clean. Annemarie was attentive and responsive to a couple of minor issues (we got lost!) We loved exploring the Dunfanaghy area.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Beautiful house and place

We really enjoyed our stay in Dunfanaghy. It was a very warm and uncomplicated communication. We were surprised with a very attentive and delicious welcome. The house has a great location and offers a beautiful view. It is comfortably and stylishly furnished and offers a special atmosphere and is well equipped. Dunfanaghy is a charming little town and has a lot to offer in the surrounding area. We would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maura M.

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

Private, safe with great views

I went for health reasons & wanted my family with me so that we could do things together. The weather wasn’t that good but I still sat out side taking in the clean fresh air. Better beds that those in 5* hotels. The whole lay out of the cottage was so carefully planned
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Good sight and nice staying

Fine, but for finding you have to read the findinginstructions very carefully and you must know how to handle the eircode, which is not known in Germany. It would be helpful , when it is not the last point of the common instructions of handling warm water etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jo M.

Heaven

We fell in love with Corncrake Cottage the moment we arrived! I only hoped it was as gorgeous as it looked from the website photos, and infact, it was better. The cottage is decorated and furnished in a way that makes you feel so relaxed and at home and the views from almost every window are breathtaking. The lovely touches such as the bottle of wine, wood for the fire, binoculars, excellent sound system, blue-ray player and discs, all made for a perfect stay. I really can't recommend Corncrake Cottage enough and only hope it's not too long before we get to stay there again. 10/10!!! . I really cannot recommend Corncrake Cottage enough and
Verified

6/10 Okay

cheryl b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Corn rake Cottage

The cottage is lovely, well-appointed, and the views outstanding! The reason for a less than brilliant review was our experience with “controlled heating”. Early December with a chill both outside and unfortunately inside as well! The thermostat is pre-set and locked and the heating never synced appropriately for customer comfort. This is something one must cover with the owner if traveling “off season”!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Adorable cottage in Dunfanaghy

We loved the cottage’s sweeping views of the sea and village. The decor was lovely and it was well stocked with necessities. The location was not as indicated by VRBO. It was a quite different, and we did not know the actual location until a couple of days before we were to check in. There is another Corncrake Cottage which is actually in the village Dunfanaghy that appears on the map when you look at Dunfanaghy through VRBO’s map link. The distances to attractions provided by VRBO were completely wrong. Nothing is within walking distance. It was also quite cold even after we requested the heat be turned on. We were forced to use a very temperamental stove to burn wood or solid fuel for heat. There were lovely sunsets and several rainbows which appeared through the many windows and doors. It is well situated for a family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wow - what a beautiful house and amazing views of Hornhead, Dunfanaghy and the bayAnnemarie was amazing and very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Martina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schönes Haus mit tollem Ausblick, das etwas abgeschieden, aber nicht einsam liegt. Die Kommunikation mit dem Host lief immer zügig und reibungslos.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JeanPaul d.

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

Wonderful house and spot

Great place to stay and enjoy the area. Clean and bright with a nice fireplace and large windows overlooking the sea. Loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Such a beautiful home in a truly stunning location

We had a wonderful stay at Corncrake Cottage. The house is stunning and very clean. Communication with Annemarie was great and she messaged us once we were there to check that we were happy. The view is stunning and the cottage is just a few minutes drive from Dunfanaghy. Absolutely nothing to fault and I really hope to be able to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J.

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

Beautiful property in outstanding location

This is beautiful home that is well appointed in a lovely location with amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami T.

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

Corncrake Cottage was wonderful

Corncrake Cottage was perfect for housing 6 adults for 4 nights in Dunfanaghy. Very spacious and welcoming. We could walk into the sweet town of Dunfanaghy and there was great hiking on Horn Head and other locations. We highly recommend this lovely cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart N.

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

Beautiful Irish cottage with stunning views

We had a wonderful week at Corncrake cottage. The property is in a fantastic location with stunning views and made for an excellent holiday property for our family (4 adults and 3 children). The cottage is comfortable, warm and well equipped. Dunfanaghy is a fantastic location for a Donegal adventure. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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