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Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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The current price is €540
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A

Downings Coastguard Cottages self catering holiday homes are adjacent to Rosapenna's splendid championship golf links with commanding views from the site over Sheephaven Bay. Explore Donegal’s rugged North-West and stay at Downings Coastguard Cottages.
Based at Rosapenna, the site of Downings Coastguard cottages overlooks the small traditional fishing village of Downings, well-known for the production of Donegal tweed. Carrigart, just over a mile away, is a picturesque village with a pretty park, children’s playground, and a purpose-built dive centre among its amenities. Downings Coastguard Cottages are Fáilte Ireland Approved and come each with 3 bedrooms. They offer an ideal base for exploring Donegal’s rugged North-West with Medieval Doe Castle, Ards Forest Park, and Glenveagh National Park and Castle only minutes away by car. Within a mile lies Downings Beach which is safe and is a base for sailing and windsurfing courses during July and August. Meanwhile Tramore Beach is a walker’s paradise sweeping around the bay for miles. Nearby, walk, cycle, or drive the stunning Atlantic Drive; go horse-riding across the strand at Mulroy Bay; or enjoy a swim at the modern Magherabeg Leisure Centre in Downings. For the golfing enthusiast, let the team at Downings Coastguard Cottages look after tee times and green fees for you at either Rosapenna’s classic Old Tom Morris golf links, or Sandy Hills, a challenging modern golf links also part of the Rosapenna Golf Resort.

Type A
3 bedroom cottage - Sleeps 6.
1 double en-suite bedroom.
1 double bedroom.
1 twin bedroom (2 single beds).
Bathroom (shower only, no bath).

Beaches
Downings Beach (Trabeg) and Tramore beach are both within a mile of the cottages. A couple of miles away lies Trá na Rosann on the famous Atlantic Drive.

Downings
Downings is a picturesque fishing port, famous for the production of traditional Donegal tweed. The team at Downings Coastguard Cottages can arrange tee times and preferential green fees at the Rosapenna Golf Resort. Aside from golf, an excellent equestrian centre and a modern leisure centre are nearby.
The peninsulas in this lovely corner of Donegal offer spectacular drives and walks, including the exciting Atlantic Drive which starts in Downings. Medieval Doe Castle, Ards Forest Park and Glenveagh National Park and Castle are only minutes away by car.

In and around Downings
The cottages are 0.7 miles from Downings village where there are a selection of pubs including the Harbour Bar; the Singing Pub; and bars at the Beach Hotel and the Downings Bay Hotel. Many of the above serve food. There is also a convenience store in the village for all those essentials, as well as a McNutt's Coffee House serving home-cooked meals & home-baked delights.

The facilities at the Magherabeg Leisure Centre include a pool, sauna, steam room, and a well-equipped and spacious gym.

Carrigart (2 miles)
The Main Street offers a choice of supermarkets; Galanta Gift Shop selling authentic Irish crafts; a selection of pubs; a café; and a restaurant at the Carrigart Hotel. Just off the main street is a well-kept public park, and the Carrigart Riding Stables which offer horse riding across the sand dunes and strands of the locality.
Carrigart also boasts Donegal’s first purpose-built dive centre, Mevagh Dive Centre. Experience wreck, scenic, or drift dives. Facilities include a shop, changing rooms, lecture room, and provision of all necessary equipment.

Within 30 minutes drive
• Medieval Doe Castle, near Creeslough.
• Fanad Head Lighthouse
• Ards Forest Park, Creeslough.
• Famine Exhibit at the Workhouse, Dunfanaghy.
• Horn Head Drive, Dunfanaghy.
• Beaches at Marble Hill and Killahoey

Within 1 hour drive
• Glenveagh National Park and Castle.
• Ionad Cois Locha (Lakeside Centre), Dunlewy.
• Grianán Aileach, spectacular ring fort located at Burt.

Property manager

Downings Coastguard Cottages

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Steam room

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

59169
Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A Downings
Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A Private vacation home

About the area

Downings is home to this holiday home. Sandy Hills Golf Course and Ashtree Stables are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Carrigart Riding Stables and Dunfanaghy Stables.
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Downings, County Donegal

What's nearby

  • Sandy Hills Golf Course - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Carrigart Riding Stables - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Marble Hill Strand - 24 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Ards Forest Park - 31 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Portsalon Beach - 34 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caifé Na Sraide - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Singing Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Óstán Charraig Airt - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Huckleberry Coffee Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Cafe - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A?

As of 18 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A on 19 Aug 2025 start from €540.0, excluding 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 Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A located?

Situated in Downings, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Sandy Hills Golf Course and within 3 miles (5 km) of Carrigart Beach and Carrigart Riding Stables. Ashtree Stables and Ards Forest Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type A Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stewart H.

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

Birthday surprise

Fantastic properties in a great location, very relaxing atmosphere. Suitable for all ages, would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024