Guesthouse Donegal Manor & Cookery School
Clar Road , Donegal, Ireland – Great location - show map
Very friendly staff, great breakfast. Very comfortable beds. Welcome box on arrival containing beautiful homemade gingerbread.
IrelandPlace was amazing. Beds were comfortable food was great and Shaun was an amazing host. I would highly recommend this place and would for back in a heartbeat!
United States of AmericaThe hosts were wonderful - very hospitable. Breakfast was exceptional! Rooms were clean, comfortable and very spacious.
United States of AmericaAwesome place to stay! Close to everything, spacious rooms & the hosts were very helpful about the area. The breakfast was delicious! They even packed a little to go bag for us on the last day because we had to leave early. Great place to stay.
United States of AmericaFantastic breakfast and ultra friendly host and staff.
United States of AmericaLovely, spacious room, decent view, great location that isolates it from a busy road, excellent parking, fabulous breakfast.
United States of AmericaRoom and bed were comfortable. It was more of a B&B. Good breakfast pancakes.
United States of AmericaOur family of 5 adults went to Ireland for 10 days and stayed in a different place every night. We rated Donegal Manor the best place we stayed and the best breakfast. Michael was great and very helpful. The breakfast was spectacular and the breakfast room was very quaint and homey with a fireplace!! It was a beautiful buffet prepared by his lovely wife with the best tasting food in Ireland! Everything was to die for! The rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable! The location was minutes from everything. Would definitely go back and definitely recommend it to everyone traveling to Donegal!! Thanks again Michael and your wife!!
United States of AmericaThe room was clean neat and very pretty. The staff very helpful and breakfast was great. Sian and Micheal were very gracious host...warm and welcoming
United States of AmericaThe lovely couple Sian and Mike who run Donegal Manor made us feel right at home. We wish we could have stayed longer and the breakfast was the best we had in Ireland. They take the time with each guest and gave us great information on directions and places to see. We will be back and will be bringing our son next time:-) Thank you so much Sian and Mike! Wendy and Steve
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Donegal Manor & Cookery School
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Located within 20 minutes' walk of the town center of Donegal, the 4-star boutique Donegal Manor & Cookery School offers baking classes. The award-winning and family-run property is ideal for exploring the Wild Atlantic Way.
Surrounded by green landscapes and with its own tree-lined entrance, Dongegal Manor also features a cozy lounge with a fireplace. Offering views of the Donegal countryside, individual rooms at Donegal Manor feature free WiFi, flat-screen TVs and fridges. Each has a seating area with tea and coffee-making facilities.
Buttermilk pancakes, handmade preserves, marmalades, breads, and cakes, and Bailey's porridge are some of the specialties guests can enjoy for breakfast. A hearty, full Irish breakfast is also available.
Free parking is available, and nearby beaches can be reached in 10 minutes by car, while local golf clubs are a 20-minute drive away. Slieve League Mountain are 40 minutes' drive from the manor. The manor was awarded Guest house of the Year 2008 and Hosts of the Year 2008 by Emerald Awards, USA.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.2 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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See what guests loved the most:
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Edel
Ireland“Very friendly staff, great breakfast. Very comfortable beds. Welcome box on arrival containing beautiful homemade gingerbread.”
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Susan
United States of America“Place was amazing. Beds were comfortable food was great and Shaun was an amazing host. I would highly recommend this place and would for back in a heartbeat!”
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Bobbi
United States of America
“The hosts were wonderful - very hospitable. Breakfast was exceptional! Rooms were clean, comfortable and very spacious.”
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Diane
United States of America
“Awesome place to stay! Close to everything, spacious rooms & the hosts were very helpful about the area. The breakfast was delicious! They even packed a little to go bag for us on the last day because we had to leave early. Great place to stay.”
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Daniel
United States of America
“Fantastic breakfast and ultra friendly host and staff.”
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Andy
United States of America
“Lovely, spacious room, decent view, great location that isolates it from a busy road, excellent parking, fabulous breakfast.”
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Michael
United States of America
“Room and bed were comfortable. It was more of a B&B. Good breakfast pancakes. ”
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Roberta
United States of America
“Our family of 5 adults went to Ireland for 10 days and stayed in a different place every night. We rated Donegal Manor the best place we stayed and the best breakfast. Michael was great and very helpful. The breakfast was spectacular and the breakfast room was very quaint and homey with a fireplace!! It was a beautiful buffet prepared by his lovely wife with the best tasting food in Ireland! Everything was to die for! The rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable! The location was minutes from everything. Would definitely go back and definitely recommend it to everyone traveling to Donegal!! Thanks again Michael and your wife!!” Read more
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Patricia
United States of America
“The room was clean neat and very pretty. The staff very helpful and breakfast was great. Sian and Micheal were very gracious host...warm and welcoming ”
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Wendy
United States of America
“The lovely couple Sian and Mike who run Donegal Manor made us feel right at home. We wish we could have stayed longer and the breakfast was the best we had in Ireland. They take the time with each guest and gave us great information on directions and places to see. We will be back and will be bringing our son next time:-) Thank you so much Sian and Mike! Wendy and Steve” Read more
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About Donegal Manor & Cookery School
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Hosted by Sian Breslin
Sian Breslin
Donegal Manor, on the fringes of the Wild Atlantic Way, offers: 1. Very comfortable affordable hotel style bedrooms 2. Great good location for a night out in Donegal Town or for exploring the WAW and Northern Ireland . 3. A delicious cold buffet breakfast with our speciality home baking range of breads and cakes, Optional Hot Breakfast menu. 4. The only 4* Guesthouse accommodation in the area. 5. Information on local history and places to visit 6. WAW - I Baked in Donegal - Supper and Afternoon Baking Classes for groups and families.
In 2003, Sian who has a background in food and education, along with her husband , Michael, a chartered civil engineer, fulfilled their dream by designing, building and running a 4* guesthouse on land that had been bought by Michael’s grandfather over 100 years ago. John Murphy Michael's grandad has an amazing history linking him to USA and the Wall Street Crash 1929. His love story and subsequent tragedies were the catalysts for Sian and Michael's dream.
Donegal Town a wonderful safe, vibrant place to live where everyone knows each other. So it really goes without saying visitors are welcomed with open arms and encouraged to embrace the community spirit, whether on a trip on the waterbus, meal in any one of the great restaurants or meeting the locals along the wild atlantic way. Sian, Michael or any member of the staff will direct you on the loop, local walks, heritage sights and even help you to trace an ancestors home. Donegal Manor is the perfect location to explore Within a 15 minute walk or drive - beaches, town centre, restaurants, traditional music, castle, swimming pool, childrens . Wild Atlantic Way, playgrounds, bank walk. Lough Eske Magees, Irish Shop, Rossnowlagh, Donegal,Golf Club Within 30 minutes - Belleek Factory. McElhinney Store Killybegs. Donegal Heritage Sight Within 1 hour Slieve League, Glencolcille, Ardara, Donegal National Park, Glenveigh Castle, DerryLondonDerry, Omagh American Folk Park. Derry Airport Within 2 Hours - Star Wars SIte /Malin Head, Giants Causeway, Belfast/Airports Need any more more reasons to stay with us? Oh yes we are very friendly and prices are decent too.
Languages spoken: English
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Donegal Golf Club4.6 miles
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Five Oaks Ranch11.3 miles
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Deane's Equestrian Centre12 miles
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Hannah McGuinness12.1 miles
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Lakeside Centre12.2 miles
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St Connells Cultural and Heritage Museum12.2 miles
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Donegal Airport28.1 miles
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City of Derry Airport45.3 miles
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Ireland West Airport Knock59.5 miles
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Amenities of Donegal Manor & Cookery School
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
View
- Mountain view
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Cooking class Additional charge
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Themed dinners Additional charge
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Library
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies
- Fruit
- Bottle of water
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Secure parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Books, DVDs or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
General
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Donegal Manor & Cookery School accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Cooking classes must be arranged prior to arrival, and are subject to availability. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the restaurant for dinner and cookery school will remain closed until further notice.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform Donegal Manor & Cookery School of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
