Title: JAMES NEILLS COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Downings - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=104618499&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # JAMES NEILLS COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Downings Cottage in Maghernalaght with kitchen ## Photo gallery for JAMES NEILLS COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Downings ![Outdoor dining - JAMES NEILLS COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Downings (Letterkenny)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104620000/104618500/104618499/23d4de41.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - JAMES NEILLS COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Downings (Letterkenny)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104620000/104618500/104618499/b91d4cc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - JAMES NEILLS COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Downings (Letterkenny)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104620000/104618500/104618499/1a1628e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, WiFi - JAMES NEILLS COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Downings (Letterkenny)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104620000/104618500/104618499/09484256.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - JAMES NEILLS COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Downings (Letterkenny)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104620000/104618500/104618499/e9e250d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the quaint village of Ballylar, County Donegal, this 3 Bed retreat welcomes you to unwind in its serene atmosphere. Enjoy open fires and TVs in both sitting rooms or take a stroll through the wrap-around garden with lawn and decking. With off-road parking for your convenience and WiFi included, this charming home is perfect for a rural getaway. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61399 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### JAMES NEILLS COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Downings 3 Bed in Ballylar, County Donegal, sleeps six guests in three bedrooms. The living areas in this single-storey home consist of a kitchen/diner with an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher, a sitting room with open fire and TV, and a second sitting room with oil fire and TV. The bedrooms consist of a double with en-suite, a further double, and a twin, serviced by a shower room. Outside there is a wrap-around garden with lawn, decking and furniture, and off-road parking. One well-behaved dog welcomed, but sorry, no smoking. You'll find a shop in 3 miles, a pub in 1.5 miles, the beach in 1.9 miles, and Kindrum Lough in 0.9 miles. fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. 3 Bed is a wonderful base for a rural getaway to County Donegal. Note: The garden is not enclosed. Please note: WiFi can be intermittent due to the rural location. Amenities: Oil central heating. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher. 2 x TV, . Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking available. Wrap-around garden with lawn, decking and furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3 miles, pub 1.5 miles, beach 1.9 miles, Kindrum Lough 0.9 miles. Note: The garden is not enclosed. Please note: WiFi can be intermittent due to the rural location. Region: The West of Ireland conjures up many images; thatched, whitewashed cottages, a flock of sheep on a narrow road, an emerald green field with a stone wall, or the Atlantic waves crashing into towering cliffs and rocky shores. Town: This quaint village is located in County Donegal, Ireland, and is a perfect home base for anyone looking to explore the area's attractions. Downings is a well-liked tourist destination with a small selection of restaurants, a buzzing bar, and a convenient store. The glittering beachfront is right outside your door, providing a variety of walking and cycling paths in addition to the picturesque Rosapenna Golf Pavilion. The Glenveagh National Park, a lovely deer woodland with a lake, castle, and high mountains, is accessible. With its colourful buildings and plenty to see and do, vibrant Letterkenny is also reachable by vehicle. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,399 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104300000/104295100/104295061/37ba89c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### HOUSE ON RING FORT HILL, family friendly, with open fire in Downings CO DONEGAL - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor Space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=104295061&PinnedHotelID=104295061&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, highchair](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99286100/99286056/ec8575b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### DRUMORE HOUSE, pet friendly in Carrigart, County Donegal KINDRUM - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Outdoor Space 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $1,163 CA $1,163 total includes taxes & fees Feb 14 - Feb 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=99286056&PinnedHotelID=99286056&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113530000/113525500/113525418/a2926397.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### DOCK AT DOMINIC'S, pet friendly, with open fire in Downings Fanad - Pet friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=113525418&PinnedHotelID=113525418&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99285800/99285780/db408c02.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### INVERBEG COTTAGE 2, family friendly, with a garden in Downings DOWNINGS 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $1,221 CA $1,221 total includes taxes & fees Feb 14 - Feb 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=99285780&PinnedHotelID=99285780&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101840000/101830900/101830803/ee0d686d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 min's to beautiful beach, amazing home for 8 peeps huge garden. 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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 ### Property is also known as 640274 ## About the area Maghernalaght is home to this cottage. Rathmullan House and Doe Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Portsalon Beach and Fanad. Carrigart Riding Stables and Dunfanaghy Stables are also worth visiting. [Visit our Maghernalaght travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Maghernalaght.dx553248635996998268) [View more Cottages in Maghernalaght](https://www.expedia.ca/Maghernalaght-Cottages.d553248635996998268-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=55.228046,-7.703475&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:krbpItq_n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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8G8eaWg5398ve0dhddvOAYjjybA=) Letterkenny, North West ### What's nearby - ![Fanad Lighthouse, Donegal, Ireland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601775/f234d816-444e-45c6-a25b-34edfbbb818a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fanad 8 min drive \- 10.7 km - ![Magherawarden Beach, County Donegal, Ireland. #BVSblue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601874/1af16a0b-7539-4503-b5df-d13cb2e622ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Portsalon Beach 14 min drive \- 12.8 km - Portsalon Golf Club 13 min drive \- 13.5 km - Carrigart Riding Stables 14 min drive \- 13.6 km - Sandy Hills Golf Course 17 min drive \- 17.3 km ### Getting around - Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) 53 min drive ### Restaurants - The Singing Pub 17 min drive - The Harbour Bar 17 min drive - Caifé Na Sraide 12 min drive - The Lighthouse Tavern 7 min drive - The Gallery 16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is JAMES NEILLS COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Downings pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at JAMES NEILLS COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Downings? ### What time is check-out at JAMES NEILLS COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Downings? ### Where is JAMES NEILLS COTTAGE, pet friendly, with open fire in Downings located? ## Have a question? 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