Bed and Breakfast The River House
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The River House Gweedore Road, Dungloe, Ireland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 210 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Anthea and all the staff I interacted with are amazing! Very comfortable and clean accomodations right in town! Highly recommend!!
United States of AmericaIdeal location. Stayed for a wedding at the waterfront.
United States of AmericaGracious hosts, great breakfast and easy walk to food and drink
United States of AmericaThis is one of the best B&Bs I've stayed in on my trip around Ireland. Great hosts and all the little things being done to perfection made the stay fantastic.
IrelandVery nice host, great breakfast, clean and comfortable, excellent dinner in the pub 5 min walk.
GermanyStaff were super helpful and friendly! Was just what we needed after a long travel day
United States of AmericaThe hosts, the room, the breakfast and the location.
United States of AmericaRoom was lovely and clean, the shower was exceptional and the breakfast was really good too. I couldn’t fault the place- great value for money!
IrelandLarge comfortable room Towels in the Bathroom top quality Close to town centre Very welcoming
IrelandExcellent Breakfast. Very helpful host - gave good advice. Location idea for local restaurants, etc.
United Kingdom
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Located in Dungloe, 29 miles from Ballybofey, The River House provides a shared lounge and free WiFi.
All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and shower. A fridge and electric tea pot are also featured.
The bed and breakfast offers a continental or buffet breakfast.
The River House has a terrace. The accommodation also provides a business center and free private parking.
There's a garden with a grill at this property and guests can go hiking and cycling nearby.
The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 7 miles from The River House.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.6 for two-person stays.
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About The River House
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Managed by Anthea and Ken
Company info
After working and travelling across the world, Donegal native Anthea has returned to her roots with her American husband Ken. By combining famous Irish hospitality with good old fashioned U.S. customer service, their vision was to create a comfortable and affordable base from which to explore this wonderful part of Ireland. And the result was The River House.
Property info
The River House is a multifaceted accommodation on the Wild Atlantic Way located in the Northern Headlands in the town of Dungloe. Conveniently placed on the N56 and a two minute walk from a vibrant main street but with the sounds of the River to lull you, we make you feel like family with excellent customer service and care. On site free parking, free WiFi, Netflix, USB ports, emergency care packs - even laundry service and bike rental. Everything is designed to make your stay comfortable and worry free. We are on hand to help you get the very best from the Wild Atlantic Way experience. Pointing you in the right direction to make memories you never dreamt of; to delve deeper into the area and to connect with nature and wander off the beaten track. If you want to try pulling your own pint of Guinness; climb a sea stack; ride along the beach; pet a lamb or make a loaf of Irish bread - then stay with us and we can help make it happen. Nothing is impossible; we are here for you. See what we mean when we say we are ‘Simply more than a B&B’ Anthea, Ken and team.
Neighborhood info
The Mary from Dungloe Festival and Daniel O'Donnell are what make our town famous but there is much more. The cabin is ideally situated for hillwalking, hiking, photography, painting and cycling as well as simply relaxing and taking in the stunning views. There are breathtaking local beaches within a 20 min drive which offer canoeing, surfing, sea fishing and boat trips. Glenveagh National Park is a 40min drive away and here you can enjoy spectacular walks, the awesome castle, tearooms and magnificent gardens Mountain climbing on Errigal and Muckish mountains within half an hour drive. Dunlewey activity centre is 30 mins away with loads of outdoor activities for children. An Chuirt Hotel, 15 mins away, offers a Spa, gym and indoor swimming pool as well as a jungle gym for young children. Local bars and restaurants offer excellent seafood menus. Local ferrys will take you out to Arranmore, Tory and Inishbofin islands.
Languages Spoken
English
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Dooey Surf School0.1 miles
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Gweedore Golf Club8.5 miles
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Narin & Portnoo Golf Club8.5 miles
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Lough Doon Ring Fort9.1 miles
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Kilclooney Portal Dolmen9.4 miles
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Mount Errigal11.2 miles
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St Connells Cultural and Heritage Museum11.4 miles
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Hannah McGuinness11.5 miles
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Sandfield Pitch and Putt Course11.6 miles
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Stephen Bennett Artist Studio/Gallery12.2 miles
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Restaurant The Bayview Bar0.1 miles
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Mountain Errigal11.8 miles
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River Dungloe0.1 miles
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Donegal Airport5.8 miles
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City of Derry Airport48 miles
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Amenities of The River House Great facilities! Review score, 9.6
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- Garden view
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Sun deck
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- High chair
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Fold-up bed
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
- Bingo Off-site Additional charge
- Live sports events (broadcast) Off-site
- Live music/Performance Off-site
- Walking tours
- Movie nights Off-site Additional charge
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Snorkeling Off-site Additional charge
- Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
- Diving Off-site Additional charge
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
- Library
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Windsurfing Off-site Additional charge
- Fishing Additional charge
Living Area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Radio
- TV
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies
- Bottle of water
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Shared lounge/TV area
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Books, DVDs or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Business center
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
General
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Heating
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Lowered sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
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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 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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€ 10 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 15 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 15 per child, per night |
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Extra bed by request
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€ 20 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
The River House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
The fine print
FAQs about The River House
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Room options at The River House include:
- Double
- Family
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Check-in at The River House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The prices at The River House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at The River House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
- À la carte
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The River House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Snorkeling
- Library
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Badminton equipment
- Horseback riding
- Live music/Performance
- Movie nights
- Bingo
- Beach
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Walking tours
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The River House (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Accessible parking
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The River House is 1,000 feet from the center of Dungloe.
