You can arrive any time after 3:00p.m. You must vacate by 11:00a.m. on the morning of departure.
Archives: FAQs
How will I get the key to my cottage?
The key will be in the door of your cottage and your name posted in the window.
How long does it take to drive to the cottages?
Approximately 4.5 hours from Dublin, 3 hours from Belfast and Knock, 2 hours from Sligo, and 1.5 hours from Derry.
Where do I go for traditional Irish music?
It totally varies according to season and demand. Best to check with the Tourist Office in Dungloe.
Usually there is at least one pub in either Burtonport or Dungloe offering traditional Irish music, or Bonners Bar in Mullaghduff. Failing that, you will almost always hear it at Leo’s Tavern in Crolly. This is the home-place of Enya and Clannad.
Can you fly into Carrickfin Airport and hire a car locally?
Yes, there is a twice daily return flight from Dublin to Carrickfin Airport, about 10km from cottages, telephone : 074 9548284. You can also hire a brand name car locally, telephone : 074 9548469. There is also a three times weekly flight from Glasgow to Carrickfin.
Can you hire a bicycle locally?
Yes, bicycles are available for hire in Dungloe.
Are there Taxi’s available locally?
Yes, you can get a Taxi to/from the pub of your choice, to/from Carrickfin Airport or any local town.
How far to the nearest Restaurant?
The nearest restaurant is the Viking House, 3km. There are several very good restaurants in the fishing village of Burtonport, about 8km from the cottages, several more in Dungloe, about 10km from cottages and a very fine restaurant in Annagry, 10km from cottages.
How far to the nearest Pub?
The nearest pub is in the clubhouse of Cruit Island Golf Club, which is open to the public and is about 1km past the cottages at the end of Cruit Island. The next nearest is the Viking House at the entrance to Cruit Island and about 3km from the cottages.
The nearest old-fashioned one-room pub is either “Iggy’s” in Kincassleagh or “Paddy Neili’s” Country Inn, each of which is about 4km from cottages. Iggy’s offers excellent sea food lunches in season.
How do I actually book a cottage ?
Simply click on the “How To Book” icon and follow the instructions carefully.