Ardara Fort
Ardara Fort, N56, County Donegal, Ireland- Site
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Stunning Garden Views and Free WiFi
Escape to Hillhead House in Ardara and indulge in the serene garden views from your room. With complimentary WiFi and private parking, your comfort is our priority.
Mountain View Terrace and Full Irish Breakfast
Relish in the picturesque mountain views from the terrace of your unit. Start your day right with a hearty full Irish breakfast at our cozy bed and breakfast.
Explore the Outdoors and Local Attractions
Embrace the outdoors with cycling adventures near Hillhead House or unwind in the lush garden. Visit nearby attractions like Stephen Bennett Artist Studio/Gallery and Assaranca Falls for a memorable stay.
Experience tranquility and convenience at Hillhead House - book now for an unforgettable getaway.
Check-in from
04:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
13 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
13 m2
Garden View, Mountain View, Street View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
13 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
9 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
11 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
11 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
17 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
17 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
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Close to town. Clean. Breakfast was very good. Excellent host Irene.
Nothing. It was perfect!
Irene’s place was so beautiful. Very comfortable and welcoming. It was so nice to be able to walk to a pub for a great dinner and then on to a local pub for a pint and live music. Irene’s breakfast was amazing. So much to select and so delicious.
We had such a wonderful stay with Irene in Ardara! She was incredibly warm, welcoming, and made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. The accommodations were beautiful, comfortable, and the perfect place to relax after exploring Donegal. Irene was so kind and helpful, and we really appreciated all of her recommendations and hospitality. We absolutely loved our time in Ardara and would happily stay with Irene again! The location was a perfect walk into every morning homemade breakfast was delicious!
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Exactly as described (some aren't). Can only repeat what other good reviews have said. Nancys Bar in town, 5 mins walk, a big hit.
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Ubicación perfecta, Irene la anfitriona es muy agradable, informativa y atenta a tus necesidades. Ademas, el desayuno era muy bueno ( recomendó el porridge).
Breakfast was excellent, very fresh and well presented. My chalet was nicely furnished and the shower was really good and vibrant. The advice on where to eat, what to visit was useful and enabled me to make the most of my trip.
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Irene is a wonderful host and her home is perfect
Excellent breakfast and a very comfortable & clean room. Irene was a delight as a host - so warm and welcoming.
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Struttura molto carina, pulitissima e staff molto cordiale ed accogliente. Consigliatissima.
Irene was an amazing host. Breakfast was delicious. Irene went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable.
Irene and breakfast!!!
Irene was a pleasant host and tried to meet all of our needs and gave us advice on dinner and places to visit. Comfortable bed and good location close to the heart of town
We are not picky guests, so we were not disappointed with our stay. The house is not set up to be able to have a lounge area to relax in, but that was not a problem for us.
first class
all good
Excellent stay and Irene was very helpful
Very comfortable, clean accommodations with friendly host. Great location to explore the beauty of the surrounding area.
Short walk down the hill to the town. More challenging on the return trip - very steep hill!
Irene, our host, was lovely! She was so warm and hospitable, walking us through our rooms when we arrived and taking our breakfast orders in advance. She also gave us great dinner recommendations (Nancy’s Bar was a DELICIOUS recommendation!) and tips about activities in the area. It was my first time staying in a B&B, so I hadn’t expected it to feel like a “home”, but it was like going to stay with a relative for the holidays: super cozy and welcoming. The rooms and beds were very comfortable, and waking up to Irene’s fabulous breakfast made us feel so well cared for. Just lovely!
We have no complaints about the property.
Pulita, comoda. Padrona di casa cordiale. Consigliatissima
Nulla di particolare
Irene was very friendly and helpful.
Room and shower room small and no top sheet.
Irene the very friendly host made us extremely welcome and gave us good advice about the area and where to eat, what to see. The house is just tastefully decorated and very clean. Great location and views. Lovely dining room for a good choice of breakfasts. Everything very good.
All good
Irene was a wonderful host.
Tutto (casa, alloggio, proprietaria, pulizia)!
Très bon petit-déjeuner, copieux avec différentes possibilités.
Un accueil très sympathique dans une jolie maison très bien entretenue. Un excellent petit déjeuner. Nous avons avions une chambre très confortable dans la maison ainsi qu'une petite chambre en bungalow correctement équipé et propre mais avec peu de place.
We had a wonderful stay at Hillhead house. The accommodation was comfortable and very welcoming, and everything was clean and well looked after. Our host, Irene was fantastic — friendly, helpful and made us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. Great breakfast choices. We really enjoyed our stay and would happily return. Highly recommended!
Irene was wonderful and helpful. Great walkable location and lovely breakfast.
Die Gastgeberin ist sehr freundlich und hat uns viele Tipps gegeben.
Amabilitatea gazdei , curățenia , loc de parcare , micul dejun variat
Apă caldă de la duș nu are o temperatură convenabilă
A wonderful stay with a kind and generous host. We loved having our own little 'cottage', yet still having the b&b perk of a yummy breakfast. We also appreciated the chips/chocolate/kettle/fresh jug of water in our room.
Just an fyi, there is no shampoo/body soap in the bathroom. Not an concern for me, as I travel with my own, but may be an issue if you count on those items. Hand soap for the sink is provided, though. :-)
Logement conforme à la description, très bien situé pour visiter, hôte très accueillante
Rien
Excellent!
Very clean, great host! Short distance to pubs, shops, and restaurant!
Das Frühstück war ausserordentlich gut und die Gastgeberin war äusserst hilfreich mit Infos über die Gegend. Der Empfang war sehr herzlich.
La propreté et le petit déjeuner
Les « chalets » style mobil-home sur une cour bétonnée servant de parking pour tous les résidents. Rapport qualité prix trop élevé pour la prestation, on a eu bien mieux ailleurs pour le même prix. Ne mérite pas 5 étoiles booking.
The location was perfect a short walk to town centre with proximity to restaurants and bars. It was also a good base for travelling within Donegal. Irene was a wonderful hostess and so helpful. The breakfast was amazing so would highly recommend this B & B.
Cannot say anything negative about this B & B.
Had a great 2 nights in Ardara. The B and B was situated a short walk from all the bars and shops in the town and a short drive to the beach.
Irene est une hôte très agréable qui s'est s adaptée aux personnes. Elle donne des conseils sur les visites à faire. Petit dejeuner ,très bien.
The property was very pretty and well manicured
Our stay with Irene in Ardara was very enjoyable. She makes it her priority for her guests to have a great stay. The breakfast was delicious and her sightseeing tips were brilliant!
A lovely house and good breakfast included. Beds very comfortable and off street parking. Lovely host. Good pub near by for dinner.
Everything was perfect! Thank-you Irene xx
Bathroom was brand new and everything was exceptionally clean
First of all, the chalet is just a garden hut container. Second of all, we booked the superior chalet with 16 m2 and a living room and sofa and separate bedroom and it's just a tiny half of a garden hut with a tiny bed. The extra large 2m beds are simply a lie. We felt scammed. When we asked about the missing living room the hostess got mad and said it was bookings fault and basically wanted to kick us out because of "bad energy" that I bring to her home. I never experienced anything like that. The terrace is by the way also just 2 m2 between the cars that are parked in her backyard. Our worst stay in Ireland so far.
Great location, spotless, great breakfast.
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Wonderful host & excellent breakfast
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The property owner was very friendly and she gave us great information on places to see and the best way to get there. Our room was very comfortable and breakfast was delicious. The property was easy to get to, and the town was just steps away, so we were able to walk to restaurants, pubs and shops.
Wonderful place. Irene was a great hostess. Very helpful with advice for touring. Excellent breakfast.
We liked everything about Hillhead House. Irene was the perfect hostess and we were delighted to stay in her beautiful home. Thank you.
Irene is a wonderful host and welcomed any questions we had for our 2 night stay. She also gave us suggestions for a road trip for the day and the route we took ended up being a beautiful loop through Donegal. She also had suggestions for shops to go to and we found a great spot to buy some authentic sweaters. We had a delicious breakfast included. We'd love to return some day and have more time to exore the area
Wir hatten einen tollen und entspannten Aufenthalt im Hillhead House. Die Gastgeberin war sehr zuvorkommend, flexibel bei der Anreisezeit und hat uns Tipps für Abendessen und Ausflüge gegeben. Die Zimmer waren traumhaft eingerichtet und das Frühstück erstklassig. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Best experience of my trip. Everything was as advertised. Clean, pretty, comfortable, good facilities, and a lovely hostess who was very helpful. Location is great - near cliffs of Slieve League and surrounded by unspoiled Irish countryside. Town is home to hand-weaving centers with museum-like centers and shopping. Price was very good for all I enjoyed there. Suggest a quick trip to Clooney (15 minutes) to view the Dolmen in the fields. Meal at Alice's famous pub was quite enjoyable.
Irene such a friendly and helpful host, nothing was any trouble great choice of breakfasts too
Irene, the host, was very helpful. The place was spotless. The bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was lovely. There was no outside noise so I was easy to sleep. Would stay there again if in the area.
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Tolle Gastgeberin, sehr zuvorkommend! Tolles Zimmer mit Blick auf die umliegenden Berge. Perfekt gelegen um am Abend ins Pub zu gehen. Obwohl es an der Straße liegt hat man beim Schlafen keine Autos gehört.
The place was very inviting and had a relaxed feel to it
Hospitality, quiet location and great hosts. Room super comfy and parking easy. Lovely village, walking distance to food and interesting shopping including truly unique knitwear. Coffee and bakery in town too.
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Irene was a hard working , charming hotess.
We signed up for a room in a home and were assigned to a shed in the back detached from the home.
Friendly host great location clean bedroom comfy bed and awesome breakfast
Nothing everything was fantastic
Die Freundlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft der Gastgeber sowie die Sauberkeit im gesamten Bereich sind als positive Aspekte zwingend aufzuzeigen. Die statt des Frühstücks mitgegebenen Speisen waren gut, deutlich besser als in fast allen vorher besuchten Unterkünften - auch guten Hotels - und kaum überbietbar, liebevoll zusammengestellt. Das Beste was mir jemals an Lunchbox gegeben wurde. Die Herzlichkeit der Gastgeberin darf nicht unerwähnt bleiben!!!
Ein zweiter Stuhl im Zimmer hätte uns gefallen .
Irene welcomed us on arrival and was friendly and helpful from the start of our stay until the end of the two days. She truly loves her home, Ardara village and Co. Donegal with a passion, which she shares with her guests. She gave us the best advice on what to see, where to eat and where to go to buy Donegal jumpers. Our room was comfortably, shower was good and Irene’s breakfasts were very tasty. We would certainly stay with Irene if we return to beautiful Donegal in the future.
There is nothing not to like
El full irish breakfast. L'atenció i tots els detalls de la propietària.
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Das Frühstück konnten wir am Vorabend auswählen, alles wurde frisch mit liebe zubereitet. Die Empfehlungen waren perfekt (Abendessen, Pub und Ausflugsziele). Rundum ein empfehlenswertes Haus.
Comfortable, clean, good location, excellent breakfast, amazing host. Thanks, Irene. We enjoyed our stay.
Excellent Accommodation and Irene the Host was so Friendly and Helpful .... 5 Stars 🌟 Breakfast was Fabulous Especially the Porridge.
Everything was Perfect !!
Wir waren im Hof in den Chalets. Die waren ausreichend und für eine Nacht perfekt. Die Gastgeberin und Ihr Ehemann sind überaus freundlich und hilfsbereit. Haben gute Tipps erhalten.
Irene was so welcoming and helpful with her tips for the local area. Facilities were excellent and location was perfect for access to Ardara town and local beaches. All topped off with a delicious breakfast before we headed off. We would definitely stay again!
Breakfast was superb and the host was a truly lovely lady. Location was excellent and close restaurants etc.
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Friendly, great breakfast.
Good location, parking, comfortable.
lovely neat, clean, comfortable accommodation. our hostess was a lovely lady, very friendly and had helpful advice for dining, things to do in the area etc. highly recommended this bnb
there was nothing we didn't like
The location was excellent, breakfast was exceptional, Host was very helpful on location facilities for meals, sightseeing and things to do on a Sunday Would recommend people stay at this location
Not spending more than one night there Could have stayed at least 2 to 3 nights
Nous avons logé dans un bungalow, pas très grand mais très confortable et douillet. Accueil sympa, de bons conseils de visites Très bon petit déjeuner
Host Irene was lovely. She has a beautiful house and the rooms were comfortable a well fitted. Breakfast was delicious and ample. Irene was very detail oriented.
A wonderful welcome. Irene was a fantastic host. Thank you again for the great local tips. A charming room. An ideal location. Breakfast was delicious with a large choice.
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Irene was an outstanding host. She provided a lot of valuable information about the local area. Breakfast was exceptional with an excellent variety of fresh local food. The room and amenities were very clean and comfortable. We will visit again!
The position, our room, the breakfast and our lovely host.
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Irene's care of us was 1st class and we loved spending time and chatting with Irene .The breakfast was great and Irene catered for any special requests. This was our 2nd time staying at Hillhead House and we look forward to staying again. Ardara is a very warm and friendly town in a beautiful area and we are always eager to return.
No negatives
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Cleanliness
8.8/10Many reviews highlighted the cleanliness of the property, though one review mentioned thin walls reducing overall comfort.
Service
9.8/10Numerous reviews praised the warm and welcoming service from the host, who went above and beyond to cater to guests' needs.
Location
9.3/10Guests frequently noted the excellent location, with easy access to local attractions and eateries.
Room Quality
8.8/10Rooms were described as cozy and comfortable, although one review noted the walls were thin.
Amenities
8.8/10Amenities available were satisfactory, providing essential items for comfort.
Value for Money
9.3/10The overall experience provided great value given the quality of service and amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.3/10Exceptional breakfast was highlighted in multiple reviews, with various options available.
Overall Experience
9.5/10Most reviews reflected an outstanding overall experience with high satisfaction and a welcoming atmosphere.