Best Vacation Rentals in Downings

Downings Coastguard Cottages - Type B-E in Downings provides accommodations with a tennis court and a terrace. There's a private entrance at the vacation home for the convenience of those who stay. The vacation home also features free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. Offering sea or mountain views, each unit comes with a kitchen, a flat-screen TV and DVD player, wardrobe, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with bath and a hair dryer. A dishwasher, an oven, and microwave are also available, as well as a kettle. At the vacation home, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and bike rental is available at this 4-star vacation home. Tramore Beach is 1.6 miles from the vacation home, while Dunfanaghy Golf Club is 14 miles from the property. Donegal Airport is 35 miles away.

- "Excellent welcoming place" - "Recommended for visiting rosapana" - "Superb." - "Great location and host" - "A fantastic apartment and a wonderful host - Thanks Seamus" - "Absolutely brilliant, the entire family loved it, which never happens when we book a stay." - "Clean, comfortable and great value for money!" - "Séamus the host was very friendly and was very accommodating to all our requests. Would highly recommend this accommodat"

Beachfront hotel with a fitness center
At Downings Bay Hotel, hit the beach, dine onsite at Haven, or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel's 3 bars/lounges.
Downings Bay Hotel offers 40 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Beautiful place, really close to beaches, delicious breakfast." - "The staff at Downings Bay Hotel really made our trip extraordinary. They were so friendly and accommodating. Couldn’t ask for a better experience!" - "Perfect location, everything within walking distance. No pool onsite but we knew this upon booking. Good breakfast clean rooms, quiet despite facing the 'disco' area. Upper rooms very warm without air con but overall excellent."

Blue Pearl Apartment offers accommodations in Downings, 16 miles from Dunfanaghy Golf Club and 21 miles from Glenveagh National Park and Castle. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. The property offers bike rental and features a garden and sun terrace. This apartment includes 3 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a washing machine. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Yoga is available at the property. Cycling and walking tours can be enjoyed nearby. Donegal County Museum is 21 miles from the apartment, while Mount Errigal is 23 miles from the property. Donegal Airport is 37 miles away.

- "A Little Gem" - "Excellent property with spectacular views of the area" - "Brilliant 😀" - "Stunning peaceful location which was a tastefully decorated home from home." - "Really enjoyed our stay in blue pearl . Would highly recomend it and will stay there there again if its available" - "A lovely stay in Donegal" - "An amazing apartment in a terrific location. Fabulous views." - "Perfect stay start to finish! Thanks"

Close to fishing, a golf course, and more, this pet-friendly cottage brings it all within reach. With convenient onsite parking, you'll be ready to make the 28-minute drive to Ards Forest Park or the 14-minute drive to Carrigart Beach.

The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, as well as an electric kettle, cookware, and a toaster. Enjoy the free WiFi and DVD player. And you can even travel light because you'll have a washing machine. Other amenities at this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom rental include heating and wardrobe or closet.

Kitchen • Balcony/Terrace • View • Entertainment • Security/Safety • Pet Friendly • Other • Laundry • Oceanfront • Ocean View • Fireplace/Heating • Internet

Featuring a garden, Beach Park House features accommodations in Downings. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service. Offering a terrace with mountain views, this vacation home also features a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a toaster, as well as 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hair dryer. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. For guests with children, the vacation home offers outdoor play equipment. Cycling, hiking, and walking tours are possible within the area, and Beach Park House offers a private beach area. Tramore Beach is one mile from the accommodation, while Dunfanaghy Golf Club is 15 miles from the property. Donegal Airport is 35 miles away.

- "Excellent" - "Excellent stay, host was very helpful and the house has great facilities for 4 adults and 3 children" - "Excellent place to stay." - "Beautiful holiday home in a fantastic location, will definitely return." - "Nice house beside village and would stay again. Conor May 24." - "Lovely stay. Great location" - "Good value for money." - "Teddy's holiday" - "Great house, in ideal location" - "Excellent location safe clean and very spacious"

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.

- "We enjoyed our stay in the cottage" - "It was difficult to reach the house, but once you had arrived you never wanted to leave: a dazzling view and no moment the same...the house itself had tasteful furnishings and colours and a good working stove. Also a good place to start walking (first to make a trip bij car to reach the starting point)." - "We’ve just returned from a 3 night stay in what can only be described as an idyllic cottage. Everything you could expect from an old Irish cottage with the added bonus of a few modern extras to make it even more comfortable. We were very lucky with the weather so breakfast and supper in the garden was a must taking in the surrounding breathtaking scenery. Far enough away from the main town of Downings to enjoy pure tranquility but still close enough if needed. We visited 7 different beaches within the area, each one more stunning than the next. Murder Hole being our favourite and Dunfanaghy and Ballymastocker close second. This cottage is definitely worth a visit if you wish to escape from it all. Would definitely return."

Providing a garden, Teachín - An Idyll of the Emerald Isle provides accommodations in Downings. With free private parking, the property is 16 miles from Dunfanaghy Golf Club and 21 miles from Glenveagh National Park and Castle. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home. This vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Donegal County Museum is 21 miles from Teachín - An Idyll of the Emerald Isle, while Mount Errigal is 23 miles away. Donegal Airport is 37 miles from the property.

- "Great family break in the Downings" - "Fabulous venue. highly recommend. Absolutely sweet and gorgeous place to experience donegal" - "Wonderful cottage getaway in the hills of Donegal!" - "Very pleasant two night stay. Gorgeous setting, minutes drive from Downings and Rosapenna." - "Beautiful, great memories and will be back" - "perfick" - "Really unique cottage" - "A hidden gem in Downies." - "An idyll of the emerald isle is the perfect description- recommend :)"

Sandy Hills Cottages are 2 homes side by side which can be rented out together or separately. These cottages have uninterrupted views over Tramore Beach and an unrivalled panoramic view across Sheephaven Bay. Tramore Beach is just a few minutes stroll away and they also overlook the Rosapenna Golf Resort which has Sandy Hills, Old Tom Morris and the new St Patricks golf course just outside your front door, a golfing mecca.
Sandy Hills Cottages have an enclosed front decking space providing a safe space for children to play right outside the house, or indeed for drinking in the stunning unspoilt landscape over a leisurely coffee or evening drink.
With the village of Downings just a 10 minute walk away across the beach or by footpath and Carrigart 2km away, the cottages are ideally located for availing of leisure pursuits, bars and restaurants. The opportunities for site seeing and outdoor pursuits are endless from here, whether its a leisurely beach walk, a drive around the stunning Atlantic Drive, a hike across Melmore Head, fun sliding down the sand dunes of Murder Hole Beach or surfing on the blue flag Downings Beach.

- "Property was well kept and our Host" - "Short trip for my son and I to play golf at Rosapenna. The cottage is spacious, well appointed and comfortable. Would recommend to both golfers and beach goers" - "This was a perfect place for our family to enjoy our stay in September 2022. We loved the location. The host was wonderful as she was accessible, a good communicator & very helpful with the information & items provided. We would stay here again!"

Atlantic View Retreat is located in Downings, just 1.1 miles from Tramore Beach and 15 miles from Dunfanaghy Golf Club. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home. Featuring a balcony and sea views, the vacation home includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and an a bath or shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at Atlantic View Retreat will be able to enjoy activities in and around Downings, like snorkeling, diving, and cycling. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Glenveagh National Park and Castle is 20 miles from Atlantic View Retreat, while Donegal County Museum is 20 miles from the property. Donegal Airport is 35 miles away.

- "Amazing find!!!" - "The accommodation was very pleasant and wonderful views and close walking distance to village. Parking could be tight, s"

Description:
Inverbeg Cottages are 2 luxurious waterfront holiday homes located 3 miles from the popular seaside village of Downings. The houses are on 3 acres in a tranquil location directly overlooking Mulroy Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, with access to their own private pebble beach.

Each house has its own barbeque and private patio for barbequing freshly caught fish or just relaxing while enjoying the magnificent sea views. Sit on the patio to the front of the house for breakfast & enjoy the panoramic views over Mulroy Bay. Watch the seals on the rocks and the fishing boats go past with their fresh catch heading to Downings a few times each day.

A path leads directly to the pebble beach with magnificent sea views.

Accommodation:
Each house has three ensuite bedrooms, two with ocean views, a kitchen/dining room, lounge/family room and sun room all with panoramic ocean views.
1 house sleeps 9 in beds and 2 on a sofa bed. The second house sleeps 8 in beds and 2 on a sofa bed.
The houses also feature a utility room and a separate toilet downstairs. The kitchen/dining room features a fully fitted modern kitchen with integrated appliances leading to dining area with a table and chairs and a modern fireplace. A door off the dining area leads to a large tastefully furnished sunroom that opens onto the patio area, which is equipped with a barbeque and patio furniture for complete relaxation on those long summer evenings.

The lounge/family room has a stone built open fire, Satellite TV with DVD player, a selection of games and books for entertaining children and free WiFi. It has comfortable seating and a double sofa bed.

The price’s quoted on the website is per house

The Area:
The area has superb beaches and has fine views across Sheephaven Bay to the Ards peninsula (with the remains of Ard House on the point of the peninsula) and the distant flat-topped peak of Muckish. It has a long standing tradition of tweed making and fishing. Downings is traditionally an Irish speaking area where you are likely to hear Irish spoken but English is the language generally in use. Sheephaven Bay has interesting walks and drives and is ideal for water sports and deep-sea angling. The Rosapenna Championship Links Golf Course is just half a mile from Downings village.

The rugged landscape of the Rosguil Peninsula also provides the basis for many activities for tourists to enjoy, including miles of golden sandy beaches and water sports such as water Skiing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, deep-sea diving, sea angling & boat charters. Other activities include, horse riding, pitch and putt and hill walking.

Downings has a newly built modern leisure center called Magherabeg Leisure Center, which is open to the public and features a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, and gym. For gifts and souvenirs pay a visit to McNutt’s tweed shop and factory outlet or Joy’s of Carrigart. McNutts also have an excellent coffee shop beside the tweed factory.

Within a half hour drive of the holiday cottage there are numerous places to visit. You have Glenveagh National Park, Ards Forest Park, Glen Lough, Lough Salt, Lakeside center at Dunlewy, all of which has something for everyone. Nearby in Dunfanaghy there is the Workhouse famine museum. Churchill has the famous Glebe House & Gallery and Colmcille Heritage Centre. Letterkenny has all the amenities you would expect to find in a large town - cinema, museum, theatre, leisure centres, art galleries and excellent shopping centres. A day trip to Tory Island is highly recommended.

- "Inverberg No 2 is tucked into a sheltered spot with a stunning view straight down Mulroy Bay to Carrigart. All three living spaces offer comfortable places to watch the constantly changing views of the bay and the hills beyond. Seals, birds, and boats all add to the scenery. Angela has a wonderfully presented property with all the essentials (and even a few extras to make sure we felt comfortable right from our arrival). We comfortably self catered, although there are plenty of welcoming looking spots within a few minutes. All the bedrooms have large and comfortable beds, en-suit bathrooms and with bedding and towels (and beach towels) provided, there wasn't nearly as much to squeeze into the car! There are beautiful sand beaches a short walk away - sunset over Rossan Beach is a treat, but the walk along the sandy beaches just North of the cottages is lovely too. We also enjoyed visiting Fanad Head and Horn Head. Ards Forest is a fabulous combination of forest and beaches. The weather also allowed us to tackle Errigal mountain - so many beautiful things to see, it took us about 3 hours up and down. The trail is really well maintained, dry and manageable - it is ~500m vertical ascent in 2 miles of hiking (many many steps!). We brought bikes (there's shed), and cyclists can practice their climbing! Heading up to Lough Salt and back over the EV1 route from Milford to Glen is really rewarding - or just a circuit of Downings via the Westerly coast for the views towards Horn Head."

Offering free WiFi and sea views, Up The Hill is an accommodation located in Downings. Featuring free private parking, the holiday home is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as golfing, fishing and cycling. This holiday home comes with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms equipped with a shower. Tramore Beach is 2.8 km from the holiday home, while Dunfanaghy Golf Club is 25 km away. The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 65 km from Up The Hill.

Internet • Ocean View • Child Friendly • Parking • View

Luxury 4 bed apartment
This superb spacious living accommodation is ideal for Family Groups and Golf Groups.

All the amenities of the village, shops, hotels etc, are within easy walking distance, and Rosapenna Golf Club is only a short walk away.

In the village, you have the fabulous Rosapenna Golf Club and Downings Blue Flag Beach. The Rosapenna Golf Club is now home to two of the finest courses to be found in Ireland - the Old Tom Morris Links and the new Sandy Hill Links. Both courses offer the golfer unparalleled views of Sheephaven and Mulroy bays and the highlands of Donegal.

- "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, the apartment is in a great location and was just what we needed. The check in and after check in support from the site manager was excellent." - "Fantastic place to stay, very clean, modern and new, great location, all around we had a great time!!!"

Fishermans Village with Sea Views enjoys a location in Downings, 17 miles from Dunfanaghy Golf Club and 22 miles from Glenveagh National Park and Castle. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. The accommodation features luggage storage space and daily room service for guests. At the bed and breakfast, all units come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. The bed and breakfast provides certain units with sea views, and every unit is equipped with a kettle. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. A selection of options including warm dishes, fruit, and juice are served for the full English/Irish breakfast. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Donegal County Museum is 22 miles from Fishermans Village with Sea Views, while Mount Errigal is 24 miles away. Donegal Airport is 38 miles from the property.

Entertainment • Parking • Guest Services • Ocean View • Tv • Fireplace/Heating • Sports/Activities • Balcony/Terrace • Security/Safety • Oceanfront • Other • Internet

Luxury 4 Bed House
This superb spacious living accommodation is ideal for Family Groups and Golf Groups.

All the amenities of the village, shops, hotels etc, are within easy walking distance, and Rosapenna Golf Club is only a short walk away.

In the village, you have the fabulous Rosapenna Golf Club and Downings Blue Flag Beach. The Rosapenna Golf Club is now home to two of the finest courses to be found in Ireland - the Old Tom Morris Links and the new Sandy Hill Links. Both courses offer the golfer unparalleled views of Sheephaven and Mulroy bays and the highlands of Donegal.

- "Accommodation was spacious, modern and clean. Location and views were uncredible." - "Superbly located property with everything you need for a short or long stay. Communication was excellent throughout and can’t rate this property highly enough."

Doherty Farm Holiday Homes is located in Downings, just 14 miles from Dunfanaghy Golf Club and 19 miles from Glenveagh National Park and Castle. Housed in a building dating from 1999, this vacation home offers free Wifi and free private parking. Donegal County Museum is 19 miles away and Mount Errigal is 22 miles from the vacation home. The vacation home also features 1 bathroom. Cloughaneely Golf Club is 22 miles from the vacation home, while Gweedore Golf Club is 27 miles from the property. Donegal Airport is 35 miles away.

- "Excellent" - "A simply stunning location for a holiday home!" - "The holiday home was described as is. The host was brilliant. Location perfect. All good." - "A Peaceful,relaxing haven on a tiny island in Donegal." - "Gorgeous cottage in a beautiful location, great value thanks" - "A beautiful few days spent with family in a beautiful cottage with the most wonderful views" - "Very cosy and comfortable. Everything we needed was provided in the house."

Luxury 3 bed apartment
This superb spacious living accommodation is ideal for Family Groups and Golf Groups.

All the amenities of the village, shops, hotels etc, are within easy walking distance, and Rosapenna Golf Club is only a short walk away.

In the village, you have the fabulous Rosapenna Golf Club and Downings Blue Flag Beach. The Rosapenna Golf Club is now home to two of the finest courses to be found in Ireland - the Old Tom Morris Links and the new Sandy Hill Links. Both courses offer the golfer unparalleled views of Sheephaven and Mulroy bays and the highlands of Donegal.

- "Had an amazing weekend. Will definitely stay here again. All very helpful"

Coastal Heaven Downings is located in Downings, just 20 miles from Donegal County Museum and 22 miles from Mount Errigal. The property is around 1.1 miles from Tramore Beach, 15 miles from Dunfanaghy Golf Club, and 19 miles from Glenveagh National Park and Castle. Free private parking is available and the apartment also offers bike rental for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom apartment provides a flat-screen TV and a kitchenette with a microwave and toaster. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the apartment can enjoy golfing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Cloughaneely Golf Club is 23 miles from Coastal Heaven Downings, while Gweedore Golf Club is 27 miles away. Donegal Airport is 35 miles from the property.

- "Excellent Apartment in our Favourite Donegal Village" - "A little bit of heaven by the beach." - "Ideal stay if you’re playing the links or want to rent a bike." - "Excellent accommodation and great location" - "Hosts great and went beyond with ensuring our stay was comfortable. The outdoor shower was wonderful with lots of press" - "We had a fantastic stay in Coastal Heaven Downings 😁" - "Just what we needed for a 2 day get away 😁."

Luxury 3 bed apartment
This superb spacious living accommodation is ideal for Family Groups and Golf Groups.

All the amenities of the village, shops, hotels etc, are within easy walking distance, and Rosapenna Golf Club is only a short walk away.

In the village, you have the fabulous Rosapenna Golf Club and Downings Blue Flag Beach. The Rosapenna Golf Club is now home to two of the finest courses to be found in Ireland - the Old Tom Morris Links and the new Sandy Hill Links. Both courses offer the golfer unparalleled views of Sheephaven and Mulroy bays and the highlands of Donegal.

- "Very comfortable, warm and close walking distance of fisk , harbour bar, beaches —great" - "This unique and well equipped apartment provides the holidaymaker with all the comforts of home. However, the main attraction is the view from its oversized terrace where can be seen sparkling sea and glorious mountain views."

Beach Golf Getaway Apt 1 offers accommodations in Downings, 1.1 miles from Tramore Beach and 15 miles from Dunfanaghy Golf Club. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Guests can access the apartment via private entrance. The apartment provides guests with a terrace, inner courtyard views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a toaster and a fridge, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. There's also a stovetop, kitchenware, and a kettle. At the apartment complex, units include bed linen and towels. For those times when you'd rather not eat out, you can cook on the barbecue. Glenveagh National Park and Castle is 19 miles from Beach Golf Getaway Apt 1, while Donegal County Museum is 20 miles from the property. Donegal Airport is 35 miles away.

- "Brilliant. And will definitely be back." - "We booked this stay last minute and had the most comfortable stay in one of the apartments with the dog; great secure ou" - "Brilliant stay good value for money will definitely come back" - "A welcoming and relaxing stay in Downings" - "Great location. Great host. Highly recommended" - "Perfect cosy little central apartment." - "Brilliant stay!" - "Great stay!" - "We loved it!! Can’t wait to return next year."

Luxury 4 bed apartment
This superb spacious living accommodation is ideal for Family Groups and Golf Groups.

All the amenities of the village, shops, hotels etc, are within easy walking distance, and Rosapenna Golf Club is only a short walk away.

In the village, you have the fabulous Rosapenna Golf Club and Downings Blue Flag Beach. The Rosapenna Golf Club is now home to two of the finest courses to be found in Ireland - the Old Tom Morris Links and the new Sandy Hill Links. Both courses offer the golfer unparalleled views of Sheephaven and Mulroy bays and the highlands of Donegal.

- "Well kept clean functional luxury for a crowd" - "Convenient location in Downings, close to the 3 Rosapenna golf courses. There were many dining spots within walking distance. Owner was very responsive to our requests."