The Mermaid in Dungloe, County Donegal | Stunning DUNGLOE, COUNTY DONEGAL Group Cottage

About The Mermaid

The Mermaid is a spacious old country house in Dungloe, County Donegal, Ireland. This property sleeps 8 guests across 4 bedrooms making it perfect for large groups. The house offers spectacular views of Maghery Lough, the Atlantic Ocean and Arranmore Island. Groups will love the open fire and woodburning stove for cosy evenings together.

Located in Ireland's rugged coastline region, the property sits just a short walk from the beach. The area provides easy access to traditional Irish music and local festivals in this part of The Rosses.

Accommodation includes one double bedroom with en-suite bathroom featuring bath, shower, WC and basin. Three additional double bedrooms share the ground-floor bathroom with separate walk-in shower. The kitchen/diner features a woodburning stove. A sitting room has an open fire and TV. The snug doubles as a fourth bedroom with sofa bed and planning area.

Groups can visit Glenveagh National Park (45 minutes), explore Arranmore Island by ferry (7.5 miles), or enjoy charter boats from Burtonport (15 minutes). Letterkenny offers shopping and dining (32 miles, 45 minutes).

The Mermaid combines stunning coastal views with spacious group accommodation. Perfect for families and friends wanting to explore Donegal's coastline. Off-road parking for two cars and decked garden with fire pit complete this exceptional group retreat.

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating with 1 x open fire, 1 woodburning stove (fire in the snug cannot be used)
✓Washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, dishwasher, electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, tv and wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Off-road parking for 2 cars
✓Decked garden with furniture and fire pit
✓One well-behaved pet welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking allowed
✓Note: no stag/hen parties or similar
✓Pub within 0.5 miles, shop within 3.6 miles
✓Please note: stairs are steep and may not be suitable for persons with limited mobility

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Mermaid

Spectacular coastal views

Stunning panoramic views across Maghery Lough to the Atlantic Ocean and Arranmore Island

Spacious group accommodation

Four bedrooms sleeping eight guests with bright open-plan living areas perfect for gatherings

Cosy fireplaces

Open fire in sitting room and woodburning stove create warm atmosphere for evenings

Beach on doorstep

Short walk to beautiful beach perfect for morning strolls and coastal exploration

Peaceful garden retreat

Decked garden with fire pit and furniture offers outdoor relaxation space

Perfect Donegal location

Easy access to national parks attractions and traditional Irish music venues nearby

Getting To The Mermaid

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Mermaid by car, take the main road to Dungloe via Donegal Bridge. The property is easily accessible with convenient off-road parking for two cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is in Letterkenny, approximately 32 miles away. From there, it's a scenic drive through County Donegal to your coastal retreat.

Off-road parking for two cars

Letterkenny station (32 miles)

Accessible via Donegal Bridge to Dungloe

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Glenveagh National Park

Distance: 28 miles

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Arranmore Island Ferry

Distance: 7.5 miles

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Burtonport Harbour

Distance: 8 miles

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Maghery Beach Walk

Distance: 0.2 miles

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Dungloe Coastal Path

Distance: 1 mile

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Rosses Headland Trail

Distance: 3 miles

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Dungloe Town Centre

Distance: 3.6 miles

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Letterkenny Shopping Centre

Distance: 32 miles

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Burtonport Local Shops

Distance: 8 miles

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Maghery Village

Distance: 0.3 miles

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Dungloe Festival Grounds

Distance: 3.6 miles

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Burtonport Diving Centre

Distance: 8 miles

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Glenveagh National Park

Distance: 28 miles

F92 XW47

Arranmore Island Ferry

Distance: 7.5 miles

F94 N2C8

Burtonport Harbour

Distance: 8 miles

F94 R2D6

Maghery Beach Walk

Distance: 0.2 miles

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Dungloe Coastal Path

Distance: 1 mile

F94 W2K8

Rosses Headland Trail

Distance: 3 miles

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Dungloe Town Centre

Distance: 3.6 miles

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Letterkenny Shopping Centre

Distance: 32 miles

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Burtonport Local Shops

Distance: 8 miles

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Maghery Village

Distance: 0.3 miles

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Dungloe Festival Grounds

Distance: 3.6 miles

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Burtonport Diving Centre

Distance: 8 miles

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Is The Mermaid Right For Your Group

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

For Families

Children will love the short walk to the beach for sandcastle building and rock pooling. Maghery village has a children's play park and sports field within 5 minutes walk. The decked garden provides safe outdoor play space with furniture and fire pit for family gatherings.

Groups Will Love...

The spacious open-plan living areas are perfect for large group gatherings. The sitting room features an open fire and TV whilst the kitchen/diner has a woodburning stove. The snug provides additional space with books and planning area for group adventures around Donegal.

Pet Friendly

One well-behaved pet is welcome at The Mermaid. The property offers a decked garden with furniture for outdoor relaxation. Beach walks are just minutes away providing excellent exercise opportunities. The surrounding countryside offers plenty of space for dogs to explore safely.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Mermaid

Maghery Village Pub

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: F94 Y4E6

Dungloe Town Restaurants

Located 3.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: F94 W2K8

Burtonport Harbour Cafe

Located 8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: F94 R2D6

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Mermaid

How many guests does The Mermaid accommodate?

The Mermaid sleeps 8 guests across 4 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms. One bedroom has an en-suite whilst three bedrooms share the ground-floor bathroom.

Is The Mermaid pet friendly?

Yes, one well-behaved pet is welcome at The Mermaid. The property has a decked garden and is close to beach walks perfect for dogs.

What cooking facilities are available?

The kitchen/diner is fully equipped with all standard appliances including dishwasher and washing machine. A woodburning stove adds extra warmth to the dining area.

Are there any accessibility concerns?

The stairs to the upper bedrooms are steep and may not suit guests with limited mobility. Three upstairs bedrooms share the downstairs bathroom which requires stair use.

What parking is available?

Off-road parking is provided for two cars. The property is easily accessible from main roads in the area.

What heating is provided?

Oil central heating throughout the property plus an open fire in the sitting room. The kitchen/diner has a woodburning stove for additional warmth.

What outdoor space is there?

A decked garden with outdoor furniture and fire pit provides excellent outdoor entertaining space. The garden offers peaceful views across the surrounding countryside.

What attractions are nearby for groups?

Glenveagh National Park is 45 minutes away whilst Arranmore Island ferry runs from 7.5 miles distance. Burtonport offers charter boats and diving just 15 minutes away.

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Mermaid Reviews

There were 6 of us, 2 in their 80s no problems with stairs as some mentioned they were an issue. This is a beautiful home, very charming, lovely outdoor area, the local town is worth a visit and we went to many areas, highlights being the Sea Arch, Tory Island and Glenveagh National Park. I will be recommending this property to friends. Breda is most welcoming and a pleasure to deal with. Top marks. Many memories made here

Colleen

We enjoyed our stay at The Mermaid. The property was exactly as described. We were very comfortable, and it was a great central location for us to explore Donegal. My only suggestion would be to move the piano into one of the other rooms and add more seating to the lovely sitting areadining room so as to maximize the relaxation space with the beautiful view. We would love to rent again.

Breda was awesome! ! Great house !!!!

Annette

This is a fabulous property. Loved everything about it stunning views, bright and spacious living area, beautiful furnishings and details, the wild garden, the piano ! and the beautiful mermaid theme throughout. There were 8 of us family of 6 2 friends and it never felt cramped, quite the opposite. The house felt like a haven after a day of touring beautiful Donegal! Caretaker Breda was also beyond lovely to deal with. The only minor thing below par was the main shower. Everything else far exceeded our expectations.

This was our second visit to The Mermaid and we love it. Our dog came with us on both occasions and we love the space it provides. I guess the only small issue is the steep wooden stairs but we are in our late fiftys have managed fine on them to date. No doubt we will be back in the future as we love the Dungloe area and coastline.

We loved the cottage had everything you would need the views were spectacular, only things that we were slightly disappointed in were lack of wardrobes in the bedrooms & also the stairs to upstairs were too steep for my elderly parents. Overall we had a fabulous holiday in the Mermaid Cottage & Breeda was excellent to deal with.

Really cute cottage just outside lovely Maghery. Breda, the caretaker took care of anything or answered questions right away. Stairs are tricky for sure. The beds are comfortable. I enjoyed my time at The Mermaid.

Lovely spacious property great views quiet . Spotless . Garden well kept

The cottage was in a lovely location but the configuration of the house is not ... The cottage was in a lovely location but the configuration of the house is not great the reason being the steepness of the stairs and the fact that three of the four upstairs bedrooms have to use the downstairs bathroom which to be fair was pointed out before we booked that apart beds were really comfortable the weather was more than kind and we had a really good holiday

Nicola

Gorgeous cottage in Maghery. It had everything we needed, comfortable & clean. Perfect location close to beach, pub & local amenities in nearby Dungloe. We had a lovely relaxing holiday in our little Mermaid Cottage.

Beautiful house everything you need clean comfy very homely

Christine

Absolutely divine cottage, steep stairs which we knew about. Beautiful views and lovely to hear the cuckoo, something thats been missing for too long.

Catherine

What a lovely place to stay with everything you need for a stay very clean, comfortable and well appointed, thank you and a perfect place to stay as I have family in the area. The big plus for me was this property was dog friendly which is very rare in this area the two things that would make me score a 1010 was some sort of gate the house is very close to the road and my dog and if you had kids they would keep heading for the road so I had to constantly be outside watching. Also a mirror across the road to see traffic coming either way would really help drive out of a very blind driveway. Other than that it's a great place to stay and I will definately be back

Beautiful house, well situated. Exceeded expectations.

Fabulous stay home from home and everything provided . Only downside the stairs but had been made aware of this .Beautiful cottage and a pleasure to spend time in .

Claire

The Mermaid was fantastic, great location and hosted to an extremely high standard.

Valerie

We had a fantastic week in The Mermaid. The house is fabulous and had everything and more we needed. A really perfect spot and the 10 min walk to the pub, coffee shop and beach was a winner as well.

Christiane

We loved the house and garden, spotlessly clean, comfortable living and sleeping and a magical garden. The location of the house is perfect for exploring the northern part of county Donegal and nearby beach a special bonus, as within walking distance as is the pub!. All appliances for comfortable living available and we especially appreciated the washing line with a roof over it. The stairs in the house are steep, but this was advertised during booking information. We thought it might be useful to install a mirror at the exit of the driveway, as it is currently difficult to see the road when driving out. The landlords provided any information, books, maps, leaflets about the house, area and county Donegal, really appreciated especially useful was the information about how to avoid being bitten by the midges that certainly were present in abundance in the garden. The care taker was available throughout the stay for answering any questions. Overall the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday and we hope to return to the Mermaid again.

Fantastically comfortable cottage in a beautiful ! Location. The hosts were very obliging and real!y made sure we were comfortable.

Loved the house and location. Quiet with beautiful scenery but enough amenities in nearby locations. Shame the pub was closed in Maghery but that was a Covid related closure. The cafe on beach front was excellent and there are toilets down there too. All in all I would love to go back again.

The Mermaid cottage is a wonderful place to take a break in Donegal. It is beautifully presented and perfectly located being within a short stroll of a wonderful beach.

Sinead

Gorgeous house in a beautiful location.

Meredith

Great house in a great location.

Gerald

Such a lovely peaceful place to relax & unwind. Stunning views across Maghery lough. If the sun shines it's an added bonus.

Susanne

What should I write. ...We loved our stay at The Mermaid. It's a fully equipped cottage in a quite area of Donegal with a superb beach in walking distance and great opportunities for hiking and cycling. So absolutely no party holiday. 4 nearly same size bedroom one with ensuit bath with power shower, a living room with open fire and 2 sofa to relax, a working piano.... dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer.... The only thing we missed was a hair dryer, so bring yourself.

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The Mermaid, Dungloe

About The Mermaid

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Spectacular coastal views

Spacious group accommodation

Cosy fireplaces

Beach on doorstep

Peaceful garden retreat

Perfect Donegal location

Getting To The Mermaid

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Mermaid Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

Maghery Village Pub

Dungloe Town Restaurants

Burtonport Harbour Cafe

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Mermaid Reviews