Guesthouse Woodhill House
Wood Road, Ardara, Ireland – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 167 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Wonderful historic architecture. Friendly host and staff. Beautiful views. Tasty food.
IrelandJohn was so gracious and welcoming. We felt like we were being welcomed into his precious family home. We arrived late (10pm) in the dead of winter. John opened the bar and chatted with us, giving us local info. He is interested and interested. We couldn't have found a better place for the night, and we will be back when we return to Ardara. Besides having a gracious host, Woodhill House is beautiful and loved: snowdrops and crocuses lined the driveway and family photos lined the stairs.
United States of AmericaWe liked everything: beautiful grounds and gardens, gracious home steeped in history, superb food - gourmet dining and lovely breakfasts, ambiance in the lounge, delightful hosts - John and his son James. Perfect retreat in gorgeous Ardara. This was by far, our favorite accommodation in Donegal.
United States of AmericaThe Woodhill House is over the top wonderful... staff awesome...treat yourself when in Adara!
United States of AmericaWhat an amazing property! I spent an hour the first evening sitting on my balcony overlooking the beautiful garden and just enjoying the birdsong. I would have done that each night if it hadn't been raining! And John was a wonderful host and a great conversationalist at the bar, serving me the best Irish whiskey I've ever tasted.
United States of AmericaBeautiful location and amazing charm. Also a very good restaurant and bar and friendly staff. The gardens are wonderful!
United States of AmericaThe house is in a lovely location that feels remote but is a short walk to town. The room was comfortable and the bar/dining area had plenty of charm.
United States of AmericaThe location was perfect. It was a short walk through a small country trail to the town. The Host, Johnathan was a charm and so helpful. He poured a perfect Guinness. The gardens were well maintained and an unexpected pleasure.
United States of AmericaJohn was fantastic! Loaned us his map and gave us a full day itinerary in the area. Made our stay in Donegal even better.
United States of AmericaScenic location, great accommodations and hospitality, magical garden, friendly town. Stop by Doherty's for hand-loomed woolen blankets etc. One of the best - we will be back.
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Surrounded by beautiful tranquil countryside and well-kept gardens, this charming family-run country house offers comfortable accommodations, tasty fresh food and a traditional Irish welcome.
Just a short walk from the very heart of Ardara, overlooking the beautiful Donegal Highlands, Woodhill House is surrounded by its own attractive grounds and has its own old walled garden. The house is just half a mile from the ocean and 1,300 feet from the center of the coastal town of Ardara.
This coastal manor house has a long and rich history, with some parts of the original building dating back to the 17th century. Today the hotel offers peace and quiet in a wonderful tranquil location, as well as a small bar with a real open fireplace and a good restaurant in the old house.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.4 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Full English/Irish
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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See what guests loved the most:
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Marshall
Ireland“Wonderful historic architecture. Friendly host and staff. Beautiful views. Tasty food. ”
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Xxxjuxxx
United States of America“John was so gracious and welcoming. We felt like we were being welcomed into his precious family home. We arrived late (10pm) in the dead of winter. John opened the bar and chatted with us, giving us local info. He is interested and interested. We couldn't have found a better place for the night, and we will be back when we return to Ardara. Besides having a gracious host, Woodhill House is beautiful and loved: snowdrops and crocuses lined the driveway and family photos lined the stairs.” Read more
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Caryl
United States of America
“We liked everything: beautiful grounds and gardens, gracious home steeped in history, superb food - gourmet dining and lovely breakfasts, ambiance in the lounge, delightful hosts - John and his son James. Perfect retreat in gorgeous Ardara. This was by far, our favorite accommodation in Donegal.” Read more
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Michael
United States of America
“The Woodhill House is over the top wonderful... staff awesome...treat yourself when in Adara!”
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Robert
United States of America
“What an amazing property! I spent an hour the first evening sitting on my balcony overlooking the beautiful garden and just enjoying the birdsong. I would have done that each night if it hadn't been raining! And John was a wonderful host and a great conversationalist at the bar, serving me the best Irish whiskey I've ever tasted.” Read more
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Vivian
United States of America
“Beautiful location and amazing charm. Also a very good restaurant and bar and friendly staff. The gardens are wonderful!”
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Neil
United States of America
“The house is in a lovely location that feels remote but is a short walk to town. The room was comfortable and the bar/dining area had plenty of charm. ”
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Jeanine
United States of America
“The location was perfect. It was a short walk through a small country trail to the town. The Host, Johnathan was a charm and so helpful. He poured a perfect Guinness. The gardens were well maintained and an unexpected pleasure.”
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David
United States of America
“John was fantastic! Loaned us his map and gave us a full day itinerary in the area. Made our stay in Donegal even better.”
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Barbara
United States of America
“Scenic location, great accommodations and hospitality, magical garden, friendly town. Stop by Doherty's for hand-loomed woolen blankets etc. One of the best - we will be back.”
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The Ardara Fort0.5 miles
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Owenea Bridge Standing Stone1.3 miles
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Stephen Bennett Artist Studio/Gallery1.6 miles
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Assaranca Falls2 miles
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Sandfield Pitch and Putt Course2.2 miles
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Kilclooney Portal Dolmen4.6 miles
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St Connells Cultural and Heritage Museum5.6 miles
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Hannah McGuinness5.7 miles
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Narin & Portnoo Golf Club5.9 miles
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Lough Doon Ring Fort6.1 miles
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Donegal Airport19.5 miles
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City of Derry Airport53.4 miles
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Ireland West Airport Knock60.8 miles
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Food: Irish, European
Open for: Breakfast, Dinner
4 reasons to choose Woodhill House
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Amenities of Woodhill House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Mini golf Additional charge
- Horseback riding Additional charge
- Diving Additional charge
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Windsurfing Additional charge
- Fishing Additional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Media & Technology
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Restaurant
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).
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Baggage storage
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
General
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Honeymoon suite
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
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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 6 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
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Woodhill House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
FAQs about Woodhill House
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Woodhill House has 2 restaurants:
- The Restaurant at Woodhill
- The Restaurant at Woodhill
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Room options at Woodhill House include:
- Double
- Twin
- Twin/Double
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Guests staying at Woodhill House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
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The prices at Woodhill House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Woodhill House (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Secure parking
- Accessible parking
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Woodhill House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Diving
- Fishing
- Mini golf
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Horseback riding
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Check-in at Woodhill House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Woodhill House is 2,300 feet from the center of Ardara.
