Located in Bruckless, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Ardara Fort and Glengesh Pass are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Croagh Lough and Tamur Lough. Travelling with kids? Consider Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre and Maritime & Heritage Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.
Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre - 16 min drive - 12.7 km
St. John's Point - 19 min drive - 14.4 km
Donegal Castle - 27 min drive - 27.0 km
Getting around
Donegal (CFN) - 66 min drive
Restaurants
The Marina Cafe - 13 min drive
Samara’s Coffee - 6 min drive
Harbour Bar - 14 min drive
India Today Bar & Grill - 13 min drive
Mrs B's Coffee House - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Traditional thatched cottage near the sea: log burner, paddock pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Traditional thatched cottage near the sea: log burner, paddock?
As of 11 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Traditional thatched cottage near the sea: log burner, paddock on 1 Nov 2027 start from AU$468, 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 thatched cottage near the sea: log burner, paddock?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Traditional thatched cottage near the sea: log burner, paddock?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Traditional thatched cottage near the sea: log burner, paddock?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Traditional thatched cottage near the sea: log burner, paddock located?
This family-friendly Bruckless cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Deane's Farm Equestrian Centre and Croagh Lough. Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre and Maritime & Heritage Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The thatched cottage was one of the best places I stayed in Ireland. On a quiet lane with a babbling brook behind, the cottage was a delight. Felt like an authentic traditional Irish experience. It was a perfect base for exploring and enjoying all of County Donegal. I'd stay there again when I return to Donegal!
House itself was very clean. The back gate to the patio had been left open and therefore the sheep made a mess of the patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2026
Hi Jim
Thanks for your review. Sorry about the gate … if you’d have let us know, we could have got this cleaned up straight away. Hope you still enjoyed your stay.
We had a lovely time staying in the cottage over a long weekend. The house was well-appointed and comfortable. It was in a good location for accessing shops in Donegal Town or more remote sights in other parts of the county. Sue was an excellent host, very accommodating and responsive. We would absolutely recommend booking a stay here.
We loved Bridge Cottage. The location is ideal, but most important, the cottage itself is delightful - cosy and welcoming. We were sad to leave. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Excellent location in the heart of Bordeaux. Well equipped apartment , very comfortable bed , great shower .
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2023
It is a pleasure to read your feedback Paul! Thank you for taking the time to share your stay with our future tenants. We look forward to seeing you again!
Staying in a traditional thatched cottage with a log burner in December was exactly what we needed to re-kindle our love of Ireland after being away for 3 years due to COVID and then Brexit.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2022
Hi Sheila,
Glad you enjoyed your stay and found the cottage cozy. Thanks for your review.
This cottage was just fabulous to stay at. It was as described and loved all the information left about the area and things to do. This was our second time we had stayed in the Donegal area and this cottage was perfect for a place to stay. My 12 year old son loved the sheep and made good friends with them!!
Bridge Cottage was just as charming as the VRBO listing made it seem! It was spacious and comfortable, peaceful and relaxing for my husband and me during our driving tour of Ireland. The various systems for heat and hot water were a bit complicated, but Sue’s instructions in the house manual were good. My biggest disappointment was that the semi-tame ewe who occasionally occupies the back paddock was not in residence during our stay! The cottage is in a beautiful area, but not really close to anything, so be prepared to drive a bit to get to stores, restaurants, and sightseeing. The plus is getting to come “home” to a genuine thatched-roof cottage at the end of the day. We loved it!
We loved our 5 days in the Bridge Cottage. Cozy, full of character. The host had tons of information about all the local attractions, people, businesses. Absolutely wonderful!