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Blue Stack House, Meenaguish Beg

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Rating
4.8
out of 5
Sleeps up to 8
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3

Blue Stack House is a detached cottage sleeping 8 people at the foot of the Bluestack Mountains in County Donegal. This property works perfectly for larger groups wanting space and spectacular mountain views. The cottage sits in a remote location just 9 miles from Donegal Town with ample off-road parking and ground floor accessibility.

The setting is truly special. You'll find yourself surrounded by mountains with views stretching to the sea and Ben Bulben.

 

About Blue Stack House

Blue Stack House is a detached cottage sleeping 8 people at the foot of the Bluestack Mountains in County Donegal. This property works perfectly for larger groups wanting space and spectacular mountain views. The cottage sits in a remote location just 9 miles from Donegal Town with ample off-road parking and ground floor accessibility.

The setting is truly special. You'll find yourself surrounded by mountains with views stretching to the sea and Ben Bulben. The location offers complete peace with sheep as your only neighbours and countless walks from the doorstep.

Accommodation includes four bedrooms: two king-size doubles upstairs (one with en-suite), plus a ground floor king-size double and twin room sharing Jack-and-Jill access to a shower room. There's a main bathroom with separate bath and shower. The sitting room seats 5 around a multi-fuel stove, whilst the kitchen-diner seats 6 with modern appliances including dishwasher.

Groups can explore Slieve League Cliffs, Glenveagh National Park (40 miles) and Rossnowlagh Beach (20 minutes drive). Donegal Town offers shops and restaurants. The area provides excellent walking and touring opportunities with beautiful Donegal beaches nearby.

Blue Stack House delivers the ultimate escape for groups seeking mountain tranquillity. Perfect for walkers, families and friends wanting space to unwind in Ireland's spectacular northwest.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Blue Stack House

Spectacular Mountain Views

Breathtaking views across the Bluestack Mountains stretching to the sea and Ben Bulben from this elevated position.

Complete Peace and Quiet

Remote location with sheep as neighbours offers total tranquillity away from traffic and city noise.

Spacious Group Accommodation

Four bedrooms sleeping 8 with multiple bathrooms and large sitting areas perfect for family gatherings.

Ground Floor Accessibility

Ground floor bedroom and bathroom facilities make this property suitable for guests with mobility needs.

Walking Paradise

Countless mountain walks accessible directly from the doorstep with trails suitable for all fitness levels.

Modern Comfort in Nature

Contemporary renovation with multi-fuel stove, modern kitchen and WiFi whilst maintaining rural character.

Getting To Blue Stack House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Blue Stack House by car, head towards Donegal Town and follow signs towards the Bluestack Mountains. The cottage is located 9 miles from Donegal Town with ample off-road parking available upon arrival.

By Train

The nearest railway connections are in Sligo, approximately 50 miles away. From there, you'll need to arrange car hire or taxi transport to reach this remote mountain location.

Ample off-road parking available
Sligo station (50 miles)
9 miles from Donegal Town

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Donegal Castle
Distance: 9 miles
F94 N6C7
Slieve League Cliffs
Distance: 25 miles
F94 R2N0
Glenveagh National Park
Distance: 40 miles
F92 XC2H
Bluestack Mountains
Distance: On doorstep
F94 NX82
Barnesmore Gap
Distance: 15 miles
F93 D2K8
Lough Eske
Distance: 12 miles
F94 C3P7
Donegal Town Centre
Distance: 9 miles
F94 N6C7
Ballyshannon
Distance: 14 miles
F94 96P2
Bundoran
Distance: 18 miles
F94 YE00
Rossnowlagh Beach
Distance: 20 minutes
F94 X2R6
Murvagh Beach
Distance: 15 miles
F94 T2H8
Killybegs Harbour
Distance: 30 miles
F94 N2W8
Donegal Castle
Distance: 9 miles
F94 N6C7
Slieve League Cliffs
Distance: 25 miles
F94 R2N0
Glenveagh National Park
Distance: 40 miles
F92 XC2H
Bluestack Mountains
Distance: On doorstep
F94 NX82
Barnesmore Gap
Distance: 15 miles
F93 D2K8
Lough Eske
Distance: 12 miles
F94 C3P7
Donegal Town Centre
Distance: 9 miles
F94 N6C7
Ballyshannon
Distance: 14 miles
F94 96P2
Bundoran
Distance: 18 miles
F94 YE00
Rossnowlagh Beach
Distance: 20 minutes
F94 X2R6
Murvagh Beach
Distance: 15 miles
F94 T2H8
Killybegs Harbour
Distance: 30 miles
F94 N2W8

Is Blue Stack House Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Blue Stack House offers excellent facilities for children with ground floor twin bedroom and cot available on request. The remote mountain location provides safe outdoor space for kids to explore with sheep nearby. The property includes highchair, games, books and DVD player for entertainment during evenings.
Groups Will Love...
The sitting room creates the perfect group gathering space with seating for 5 around a cosy multi-fuel stove. Combined with the kitchen-diner seating 6 and additional summer room, there's ample space for larger groups to socialise. The open plan layout encourages group interaction whilst maintaining comfortable separate areas.
Pet Friendly
Blue Stack House operates a strict no pets policy and does not accept any animals. The remote mountain location and sheep farming surroundings make this unsuitable for pet accommodation. Groups travelling with pets will need to find alternative accommodation in the Donegal area.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Blue Stack House

The Olde Castle Bar

Located 9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: F94 N6C7

Blueberry Tea Room

Located 9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: F94 N6C7

Harbour Restaurant

Located 14 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: F94 96P2

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Blue Stack House

Is Blue Stack House suitable for large groups?
Yes, the cottage sleeps 8 people across four bedrooms with three bathrooms and spacious living areas. The property works well for families or groups of friends wanting mountain accommodation.
Is the property pet friendly?
No, Blue Stack House does not allow pets. The property has a strict no pets policy for all bookings.
How remote is the location?
The cottage sits in an isolated mountain location 9 miles from Donegal Town. You'll have sheep as neighbours with the nearest house some distance away.
What kitchen facilities are available?
The kitchen includes electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. The dining area seats 6 people with additional seating for 2 in the summer room.
Is there parking available?
Yes, there's ample off-road parking available for multiple vehicles. The property is easily accessible despite its remote mountain location.
What heating is provided?
The cottage has oil central heating throughout plus a multi-fuel stove in the sitting room. Bed linen and towels are included in your booking.
Are there ground floor facilities?
Yes, there's a ground floor king-size bedroom and twin room plus a ground floor shower room. This makes the property suitable for guests with mobility considerations.
What's the nearest town for shopping?
Donegal Town is 9 miles away with shops, restaurants and attractions including Donegal Castle. Ballyshannon is 14 miles away with additional facilities.

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Blue Stack House Reviews

Jessica
We had such a relaxing holiday here. The cottage is comfortable with the most amazing views! We took our toddler and she loved the space to play, both inside and outside the cottage, so it didn't matter what the weather was doing. Would highly recommend staying here! We hope to return one day.
Wendy Kokroko
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at blue stack. Everything we need was available. Host was very helpful con and Noreen very nice host. Children enjoyed the stay and of course the scenery was beautiful. We will definitely come again.
Daniel
We had an amazing time at Blue Stack House. The house is so spacious and has everything you need. It's beautiful. As soon as we arrived we felt at home. Location is perfect for anyone who wants to escape for some uninterrupted quiet. The views are just stunning. Checking in and out was hassle free. Honestly didnt want to leave. I would definitely book again.
Norman
If you are looking for entertainment, this is not the property for you. If you are looking for real bright lights, the stars in the completely dark sky are fantastic. This is the ultimate rest cure sitting in the Blue Stack mountains about eight miles outside Donegal town with sheep being the only hear neighbours. It is also the last house on electricity. The owner should register it on Trip Advisor and I would repeat the same.
Patricia
Wonderful house. Our family loved every minute of it. The owners very friendly. We loved the experience.
Great and really remote location. The House has everything one needs for a relaxing holiday. Only item for improvement would be the mattresses in the downstairs twinbedroom. The springs there poke in to your back specially for adults or heavy children
Michael
Well kept property, the Internet didn't work but this was fixed quickly by con and noree they were very helpful. This property is remote and is good for anyone that likes walking or for touring donegal. The road to it is rough in places with grass down the centre. Yes we would go back there again we loved the peace and quiet of its surroundings
Beate Kristina
The house was spacious and beautifully located. The view was fantastic, we could see all the way to the sea and Ben Bulben. The silence was restful, we heard nothing but the sheep and birds around the house. For us the house was not too remote, we made many trips to the surrounding area Donegal Town, Killybegs, and the beautiful beaches of Donegal. The friendly and helpful hosts took good care of us. We will gladly come again. Translated with www.DeepL.comTranslator free version
Superb location with very far views. Perhaps for some travellers a bit too far from neighbours or Donegal 18 minutes by car.
This cottage is in a remote but awesome location. We had two weeks of fabulous weather and views, lovely spacious cottage , owners were warm and friendly ,would love to stay again
Kieran
Great cottage in amazing remote location with every modern comfort you could ask for.
Lauren
We had a wonderful stay at Bluestack House. The remote and peaceful setting was a perfect antidote to city life. The views were gorgeous and many enjoyable hours were spent just soaking them up. It was our first visit to Ireland and the cottage was a perfect base for exploring Donegal and a little further afield. The cottage was spacious and comfy and the owners were so lovely and helpful. A couple of suggestions to improve what was an amazing visit, are as follows A few additional items in the cottage which would have been useful were a folder with some notes on to how to use the appliances, hot water, heating, etc we figured it out, but this would be a helpful addition a drying rack for dishes spare dish towel tongs for the fireplace, a starter pack for the fire there was none on arrival. All in all, a truly memorable visit. Thank you so much to the Boyles, we had a very special stay in your lovely cottage.
We had a great time. A throwback in time. The hosts were really helpful. would go there again.
Michelle
Great location loved the quiet and scenic view. House nice and spacious and very comfortable. Owners lovely. Lots to especially as a family close to Donegal town and other sites like Bundoran and Glenveagh National Park. Really enjoyed our stay here and hope to come back in the near future.
Robert
Lovely house up in the mountains with splendid views. Ideal base for touring the mountains on foot or by car, or just for unwinding in the peace and quiet and looking at the scenery. NB 15 or 20 minutes drive from Donegal the last 10 being on single track roads though little frequented and with adequate passing places in most sections of the road. It's a pity that the DVD player didn't work properly. The property could also benefit from some minor additions such as a list of what can be recycled, a washing up bowl, kitchen scissors and shower mats, as we both slipped a bit on the smooth floors of the shower cubicles.
Charlie
Incredible location wonderful hosts Noreen and Cornelius could not have been more accommodating and helpful to us. We are looking forward to returning very soon. Could not hope for better. . C&E Devaney
Very high standard of cleanliness and facilities. Very helpful owners and magnificent scenery.lf you want perfect peace and tranquillity this is highly recommended.
Geraldine
The house is in a beautiful remote area. Suited us down to the ground. No one around for miles. Good walking routes. I even managed to do some baking while I was there. The house was equipped with most things you would need. The only negative point that I have is in regard to the beds. The mattresses have seen better days. You were lying on springs. Agony. Even if they invested in ready good toppers if they dont want to replace them. Something, anything would be better. With that I would hope to be able to return someday. It was the most peaceful relaxing break Ive had in a long time.
Beautiful property, well equipped in a stunning location. Host were lovely and told us all about the area. We will definitely return.
Loved this place. Completely out of the way which suited us just fine. Great hosts also. Superb views and a chorus of sheep bleating, had a ball.
We are presently staying at Blue Stack House for a week and are so impressed. Beautiful large clean and well maintained house. Such comfortable beds a really well equipped kitchen anything you could need. Its a home from home. The views are outstanding. A place of rugged and natural beauty I dont want to go back to Dublin. Wonderful hikes from the house Noreen and Con the owners very friendly. Con told us such wonderful stories of the history of the area. Cannot recommend it enough for a peaceful holiday away from all the stress of the city. With the lovely Donegal town only a short drive away. We cant wait to come back .
We had a great time at the Blue Stack House. Superb location. Everything seemed fresh. Very clean holiday home.. you would not like to miss this home.. highly recommended. Thanks Noreen for the accommodation.
Fantastic location, perfect house and great facilities. Big tables meant we could play board games easily and it was spacious enough that we could all fit comfortably!
Mohammad
Very nice place plenty of room.
Dorothy
Wonderful well equipped holiday home. Very friendly, kind owners. We had a lovely relaxing time.
Stephen
The house was clean, safe, roomy and comfortable. The owners were kind and professional. As a family of 8 we found both the house and the remote location ideal for getting away from the routine and out into the breathtaking beauty of the Bluestacks. We are keen to return.
Judith
Beautiful holiday home, very spacious with superb views of Sligo, Mayo, Cavan and Donegal bay. 20 mins to closest beach, we visited 6. There was great mix of views, relaxation, buzz of Donegal town and great beaches including the spectacular views at Slieve League and St Johns Point. We also enjoyed the walks in the blue stacks accompanied by the sheep. We also spotted wild deer.
The owners were exceptionally friendly and helpful. We had an absolutely wonderful holiday in their cottage. Clean and tidy it certainly was.
Adonis
This accommodation is for those who seek peace & tranquility without being too far from Donegal its an amazing location with sweeping views of valleys, sea and lakes. The house is tastefully finished & furnished with everything you need, plus some. Hosts are helpful, friendly and kind. It was by far the best accommodation we experienced throughout our long journey through the UK!
What an amazing cottage. The owners were very friendly and informative. They offered suggestions of places to go and things to do as it was our first visit to Ireland. The scenery around the cottage was fantastic Even the sheep were friendly.
Cathal
The house has everything. The place very peaceful I would stay again the owners very friendly and helpful.
Vanessa
Fantastic location, pictures don't do it justice, needs to be seen to be believed! Lovely friendly people, couldn't do enough for you. Would highly recommend!
Edward
Outstanding location and wonderful home to relax and adventure from. Owners were very helpful and we very much enjoyed our time there. If you want you experience Ireland on the wild Atlantic coast this is your place
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