Lough Mardal Lodge

Ballintra Lough Mardal, Donegal, Ireland – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>290</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
290 reviews

Peaceful stay. even though they had common bathrooms and toilets it was big enough and clean . They have fully equipped kitchen,we cooked and had a great time altogether.

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Lough Mardal Lodge

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Providing barbecue facilities, Lough Mardal Lodge offers accommodations in Donegal. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The luxury tent provides lake views and an outdoor fireplace. Guests can stay warm with a fireplace in every unit. Every unit has a private bathroom and free toiletries, and certain units at the luxury tent have a terrace. At the luxury tent, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. After a day of cycling, fishing, or hiking, guests can relax in the garden or the shared lounge area. Donegal Golf Club is 7.4 miles from the luxury tent, while Sean McDiarmada Homestead is 25 miles away. The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 54 miles from Lough Mardal Lodge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Vedika
    India India
    “Peaceful stay. even though they had common bathrooms and toilets it was big enough and clean . They have fully equipped kitchen,we cooked and had a great time altogether.”
  • Robyn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We loved the remote location, the peacefulness of the surrounding nature. The yurts were beautifully decorated, bed was incredibly comfortable and warm and the fire was cozy. We appreciated the extra wool blankets and hot water bottles to keep us...”
  • John
    United States of America United States of America
    “Very Well Organized, clean and ecologically sound! Appreciated all aspects of the swstay”

Managed by Lough Mardal Lodge

Company review score: 9.4Based on 272 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are a family-run business who live on site and are only too happy to help in whatever way we can and are always delighted to recemmend places to visit or things to do in the area.

Property info

A lakeside self-catering Eco Lodge with luxurious Skydome Yurt and Shepherd's Hut accommodation on the Wild Atlantic Way in Donegal, Ireland. Set on 90 acres with lake-frontage, wildflower meadows and heather hills with sweeping views of Donegal Bay. Each of the 20ft yurts are luxuriously furnished with superking beds, wood-burning stoves and private decking offering lake, forest and mountain views. The Shepherd's Hut with its kingsize bed, wood-burner and stunning lake view is the ultimate romantic escape. All accommodation has en suite toilets. Facilities are within a uniquely designed communal Eco Building made with strawbales and a grass roof - this provides a large self-catering kitchen, dining area, wet room showers, toilets and lounge space with panoramic views of the beautiful natural landscape which surrounds it as well as a big fireplace to cosy around in the colder months. On site activites include hill-walking, hiking, fishing and wild swimming. A nature-lover's paradise, the perfect getaway from the stresses of the modern world and a great base from which to explore the North West of Ireland with two of Donegal's most beautiful beachs, Rossnowlagh and Murvagh, on our doorstep. Off-site activites can be arranged including SUP (lake or sea), horse-riding, surf lessons. Lough Mardal Lodge was built from the ground up with Sustainability at its heart. The accommodation is all off-grid with rechargeable lanterns and compost toilets. The Lodge communal building was constructed with all natural materials. There is a no single-plastic policy in place and plastic bottles of water are discouraged, we provide glass bottles for our pure well water. Our full Sustainability Stategy and Policies can be see on our website. *PETS* There are a limited number of pet-friendly yurts, please message to check availability BEFORE booking as it cannot be gauranteed otherwise. Only 1 pet per yurt and pet surcharge applies. PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE SHEPHERD'S HUT.

Neighborhood info

Lough Mardal Lodge is primely positioned on the Wild Atlantic Way, at the Southern gateway into Donegal. Donegal was voted the 'Coolest place in the plantet' by National Geographic in 2017. Accessibly remote we are just 20 minutes from Donegal Town, Rossnowlagh & Murvagh Beaches are within a 10 minute drive and some of the North West best surf spots are just 20 minutes away. The perfect base from which to explore the North West of Ireland.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,French

Area info

Amenities of Lough Mardal Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

Lough Mardal Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as 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

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
€ 10 per stay
2 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Lough Mardal Lodge 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 11:00 PM and 10:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Lough Mardal Lodge 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 10:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

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.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Lough Mardal Lodge

  • Check-in at Lough Mardal Lodge is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Lough Mardal Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Lough Mardal Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Horseback riding

  • Yes, Lough Mardal Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Lough Mardal Lodge is 6.8 miles from the center of Donegal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.