Title: An Irish Idyll - traditional stonewall cottage nestled in hills above Downings - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # An Irish Idyll - traditional stonewall cottage nestled in hills above Downings Cottage in Downings with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27121800/27121758/b567e8ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27121800/27121758/87e7016f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27121800/27121758/270-fc9e60d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27121800/27121758/15234d6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27121800/27121758/c1eeab0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the serene beauty of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way at Teachín. Nestled in a rural Gaeltacht area, this traditional stone wall cottage offers 2 double bedrooms and a cozy living room with a stove for chilly evenings. The large garden invites relaxation, while the surrounding hills beckon outdoor enthusiasts. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedroomsSleeps 51399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### An Irish Idyll - traditional stonewall cottage nestled in hills above Downings Teachín is a traditional stone wall Irish cottage located in Ballinacleava (Baile na tSleibhe) in the hills 2 miles outside of Downings and on the Wild Atlantic Way. The cottage is in a rural location (in a Gaeltacht area) and is perfect for somebody seeking relaxation through peace and quiet. The nearest neighbours are only occasionally at home and are located 200m away. When guests arrive, often the first comment is to reflect on how quiet the location is. The cottage was fully renovated a few years ago in a style that brings its heritage value to the fore. The cottage has 2 double bedrooms and a bed deck with skylight to the rear that is suitable for age 10 and up. There is a living room with eating area, kitchen, shower room, a boot room for those wet days and muddy walks and a small utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. As we wanted to keep the heritage of the house as much as possible we do not have central heating, instead we have a stove in the living room and energy efficient electric radiators in each bedroom and the shower room. The living room is a very cosy environment and perfect for lazy days and relaxing times together reading, playing games or watching TV together, while listening to the crackle of the fire in the stove. The house has a parking area suitable for two cars and a large garden for relaxing in and reading or just sitting to take in the stunning view over Sheephaven Bay, the Ards forest park and Muckish mountain. The house is ideal for photographers as we still have a relatively dark night sky to the rear (north) of our house. As the address of the house suggests we are situated on a small mountain and the cottage is a good base for hill walkers. Downings is a 35 minute walk away by road while Dooey (Dubaih), Tra na Rossan, the Singing pub and Melmore Head are all within a few hours walk away if you are prepared to walk over the mountain through moor and heather. For the more serious walker the Glenveagh mountains home to Errigal, Muckish and the poison Glen are just a 30 minute drive away. Glenveagh Castle and National Park are also well worth a visit. In the park there are mapped out trails and guided tours available. For golfers the Rosapenna hotel and golf course is located just three miles away. The Rosguill Peninsula also provides opportunities for water sports such as windsurfing, deep-sea diving, sea angling & boat charters. The Jaws Watersports shop located in Downings and Dunfanaghy also offers courses for children and adults. A day trip to Tory island can also be booked via the Tory Island ferry. Letterkenny is just a 40 minute drive away and the walled City of Derry 60 minutes. Here is a link to an aerial view of the cottage and surroundings, the video is hosted on YouTube https://youtu.be/0YCY1tW\_JEY Regarding pets, if you have a pet and are interested in staying in the cottage please send me an enquiry over the website and we can discuss the request. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41180000/41178500/41178430/a43c89cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Farmhouse in the Donegal Hills Letterkenny - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Laundry - Toys/games 10 Exceptional 40 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=41178430&PinnedHotelID=41178430&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99284000/99283966/987e9fb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### FERRYS, family friendly, with open fire in Portsalon, County Donegal Letterkenny - Kitchen - Washer - Toys/games - Microwave 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=99283966&PinnedHotelID=99283966&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112040000/112038600/112038528/129c7c26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Creeslough 2-Bed Cottage, Sleeps 4 & Pet Friendly Creeslough - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=112038528&PinnedHotelID=112038528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86950000/86949900/86949889/7feda071.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Owl Cottage, Glenveagh 2 bedroom, Plus mezzanine Letterkenny - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=86949889&PinnedHotelID=86949889&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285900/99285802/ed68a19a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SHANNAGH, character holiday cottage in Portsalon, County Donegal PORTSALON - Kitchen - Washer - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-09&endDate=2025-12-10&selected=99285802&PinnedHotelID=99285802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81750000/81744300/81744231/bcd5e89c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy 3 bed cottage with a indoor fireplace! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Irish Idyll Traditional Stonewall Cottage Nestled Hills Above Irish Idyll Traditional Stonewall Nestled Hills Above Downings Irish Idyll Traditional Stonewall Nestled Hills Above Irish Idyll Traditional Stonewall Cottage Nestled Hills Above Irish Idyll Traditional Stonewall Nestled Hills Above Downings Irish Idyll Traditional Stonewall Cottage Nestled Hills Above Irish Idyll Traditional Stonewall Nestled Hills Above Downings Irish Idyll Traditional Stonewall Nestled Hills Above ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.21351%2C-7.83987&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UuafRrmrrVkApDQa84Bq6EIMEMg=) Downings, Co. Donegal #### What's nearby - Sandy Hills Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.7 km - Carrigart Beach - 6 min drive - 5.0 km - Carrigart Riding Stables - 9 min drive - 7.8 km - Marble Hill Strand - 26 min drive - 30.8 km - Dunfanaghy Golf Club - 27 min drive - 32.9 km #### Getting around - Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 67 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Caifé Na Sraide - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Singing Pub - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Shack - ‬28 min drive - ‪Starfish Cafe - ‬29 min drive - ‪Patsy Dan's - ‬29 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is An Irish Idyll - traditional stonewall cottage nestled in hills above Downings pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at An Irish Idyll - traditional stonewall cottage nestled in hills above Downings? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at An Irish Idyll - traditional stonewall cottage nestled in hills above Downings? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is An Irish Idyll - traditional stonewall cottage nestled in hills above Downings located? > Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Sandy Hills Golf Course and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Carrigart Beach. Carrigart Riding Stables and Ashtree Stables are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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