Jason and Michaela’s Guidebook
Food scene
Some of our top picks!! We are absolutely spoiled for choice in this county
Our favourite dining spot in Letterkenny, a must do for foodies at heart
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Yellow Pepper
36 Lower Main StOur favourite dining spot in Letterkenny, a must do for foodies at heart
Without a doubt this is our favourite coffee stop! Located in the local village of kilmacrennan around a 10 minute drive from the lodge.
Open Wed - Sunday serving the most unique and delicious breakfasts and lunch’s, not to mention their Friday and Saturday pizza and wine nights.
A must do stop on your trip!
Coffee Time
1 Lurgyvale CottagesWithout a doubt this is our favourite coffee stop! Located in the local village of kilmacrennan around a 10 minute drive from the lodge.
Open Wed - Sunday serving the most unique and delicious breakfasts and lunch’s, not to mention their Friday and Saturday pizza and wine nights.
A must do stop on your trip!
Our go to Breakfast spot! Also great for lunches! It’s located in the beautiful tourist village of Dunfanaghy with lovely local gifts shops and antique shops! Not to mention the beautiful beaches
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Muck n Muffins
Our go to Breakfast spot! Also great for lunches! It’s located in the beautiful tourist village of Dunfanaghy with lovely local gifts shops and antique shops! Not to mention the beautiful beaches
Located in the Heart of the picturesque village of Churchill! They boast a charming bar, delicious lunch’s and dinners and not to mention a cafe (Kathy’s tearooms) also all is available for takeaways!
Wilkin's Bar & Lounge | Bar & Lounge in Letterkenny, Donegal
Located in the Heart of the picturesque village of Churchill! They boast a charming bar, delicious lunch’s and dinners and not to mention a cafe (Kathy’s tearooms) also all is available for takeaways!
Around 15 minutes from the lodge just outside the village of Milford is Burger jacks!! Amazing burgers and lots of other really tasty choices! A perfect stop if you exploring the Fanad, kerrykeel area
Burger Jacks
Around 15 minutes from the lodge just outside the village of Milford is Burger jacks!! Amazing burgers and lots of other really tasty choices! A perfect stop if you exploring the Fanad, kerrykeel area
An authentically Irish pub ☘️ located on the neighbouring village of Kilmacrennan less than 10 minutes from the lodge we couldn’t recommend Nora’s more for a few social drinks and cocktails. Also they provide a courtesy taxi back to the lodge on weekends 🙌
Nora's Bar
An authentically Irish pub ☘️ located on the neighbouring village of Kilmacrennan less than 10 minutes from the lodge we couldn’t recommend Nora’s more for a few social drinks and cocktails. Also they provide a courtesy taxi back to the lodge on weekends 🙌
For a real culinary retreat we couldn’t recommend the Lemon tree enough! A more formal dining experience and booking is essential.
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The Lemon Tree Restaurant
For a real culinary retreat we couldn’t recommend the Lemon tree enough! A more formal dining experience and booking is essential.
Even the celebrities have been spotted here ;) a favourite of Jamie Dornans the famous Glen bar has the food and atmosphere you can only receive in Donegal
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The Olde Glen Bar, Restaurant & Bia Box
Even the celebrities have been spotted here ;) a favourite of Jamie Dornans the famous Glen bar has the food and atmosphere you can only receive in Donegal
Amazing coffee and amazing views!! Grab a delicious coffee or ice cream and go for a walk on the stunning Marble Hill beach! This is personally one of our favourite spots to visit on the weekends with our kids!!
The Shack - Artisan Coffee & Ice Cream
Marble Hill CourtAmazing coffee and amazing views!! Grab a delicious coffee or ice cream and go for a walk on the stunning Marble Hill beach! This is personally one of our favourite spots to visit on the weekends with our kids!!
Our top pick for a delicious lunch during your day of exploring! Serving sandwiches, salads and soups….not to mention yummy coffee
The Coffee Pod
Our top pick for a delicious lunch during your day of exploring! Serving sandwiches, salads and soups….not to mention yummy coffee
Casa cafe and deli
Great coffee and amazing fancy pastries
Danny Minnies is situated in Annagry, West Donegal. Danny Minnies offers an award winning restaurant and a cosy bar.
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Danny Minnies Country House
1 St Mary's ViewDanny Minnies is situated in Annagry, West Donegal. Danny Minnies offers an award winning restaurant and a cosy bar.
Quirky and great selection of pizza and cocktails, located in the beautiful village of Downings and just around 20 mins from our lodge
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Goose & Gander Pizzeria
Main StreetQuirky and great selection of pizza and cocktails, located in the beautiful village of Downings and just around 20 mins from our lodge
For fine dining with a view Cove restaurant is just the spot, located in Portnablagh overlooking the fabulous Atlantic Ocean, just 20 minutes from the lodge
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Cove Restaurant
For fine dining with a view Cove restaurant is just the spot, located in Portnablagh overlooking the fabulous Atlantic Ocean, just 20 minutes from the lodge
Sightseeing
Located on the shores of Gartan Lake! The Glebe Gallery and house is a great visit for art enthusiasts! Once home to the ledge down painter Derek Hill.
Grab a coffee and lunch in the on site tearooms.
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The Glebe Gallery
R251Located on the shores of Gartan Lake! The Glebe Gallery and house is a great visit for art enthusiasts! Once home to the ledge down painter Derek Hill.
Grab a coffee and lunch in the on site tearooms.
Beautiful and peaceful walks just a stones throw from the lodge! Around a 5 minute drive! Well worth a visit to shake off the cobwebs or bring a picnic and relax by the lake and take on the stunning views.
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Gartan Outdoor Education and Training Centre
Church HillBeautiful and peaceful walks just a stones throw from the lodge! Around a 5 minute drive! Well worth a visit to shake off the cobwebs or bring a picnic and relax by the lake and take on the stunning views.
Located around 40 minutes from the lodge is a must to for whiskey lovers! Brewed in Donegal experience the process from beginning to bottle, with hourly tours, tasting, coffee shop and bar it’s a day we’ll spent
The Crolly Distillery
Located around 40 minutes from the lodge is a must to for whiskey lovers! Brewed in Donegal experience the process from beginning to bottle, with hourly tours, tasting, coffee shop and bar it’s a day we’ll spent
A must do hike if you have the time, the highest peak in Donegal and a 20 min drive away, recently upgraded with a path and steps from the base all the way to the summit this roughly 2hour hike will guarantee the best views of Donegal
Errigal, Beltany Mountain, Co. Donegal, Irlanda
A must do hike if you have the time, the highest peak in Donegal and a 20 min drive away, recently upgraded with a path and steps from the base all the way to the summit this roughly 2hour hike will guarantee the best views of Donegal
Breathe in the salty sea air and take in the panorama of blue sky and ocean melting together: up here it’s as if you’re walking among the clouds. Look down, and you’ll see the Atlantic Ocean swirling and crashing onto the rocks below. These cliffs are among the highest sea cliffs in Europe, and standing here you’ll feel like you’re at the edge of the world. The name of these cliffs? Why, Slieve League, of course.
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Slieve League
Breathe in the salty sea air and take in the panorama of blue sky and ocean melting together: up here it’s as if you’re walking among the clouds. Look down, and you’ll see the Atlantic Ocean swirling and crashing onto the rocks below. These cliffs are among the highest sea cliffs in Europe, and standing here you’ll feel like you’re at the edge of the world. The name of these cliffs? Why, Slieve League, of course.
Don’t let the title put you off! Simply one of the many stunning beaches in Donegal, It can only be accessed by a public pathway that is moderately challenging but definitely worth the walk.
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Boyeeghter Bay, aka Murder Hole Beach
Don’t let the title put you off! Simply one of the many stunning beaches in Donegal, It can only be accessed by a public pathway that is moderately challenging but definitely worth the walk.
Possibly the most beautiful sunset beach in all of Donegal!!! Golden sand and walks for miles
Narin/Portnoo Beach
Possibly the most beautiful sunset beach in all of Donegal!!! Golden sand and walks for miles
A beautiful haven located on Sheephaven bay, It is located adjoining Ards Forest Park, and the walks through the Friary grounds extend into the Forest Park, allowing you to wander and explore for miles!
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Ards Friary
A beautiful haven located on Sheephaven bay, It is located adjoining Ards Forest Park, and the walks through the Friary grounds extend into the Forest Park, allowing you to wander and explore for miles!
With breathtaking coastal scenery, beautiful woodland trails, rivers, lakes and megalithic tombs, Ards Forest Park is easily one of the most beautiful and varied of Ireland's forest parks with trees down to the water's edge.
Ards Forest Park
With breathtaking coastal scenery, beautiful woodland trails, rivers, lakes and megalithic tombs, Ards Forest Park is easily one of the most beautiful and varied of Ireland's forest parks with trees down to the water's edge.
Arranmore Island, or Árainn Mhór is situated off the coast of County Donegal on the magnificent Wild Atlantic Way touring route where land meets sea. Wild and untamed, the island has a rich and vibrant heritage and culture and has been inhabited since prehistoric times. The Gaelic traditions are still thriving on the Arranmore Island and if you are looking for a real taste of island life, then this is definitely not to be missed on your Donegal adventure.
Take a trip to Arranmore Island and connect with the local people, heritage and culture. Ferry services from Burtonport on the mainland offer regular crossings to and from the island, you can even bring your car if you wish. Once you have visited this rugged and unspoiled island, you will be sure to return time and time again as the island casts its spell on your heart.
Árainn Mhór
Arranmore Island, or Árainn Mhór is situated off the coast of County Donegal on the magnificent Wild Atlantic Way touring route where land meets sea. Wild and untamed, the island has a rich and vibrant heritage and culture and has been inhabited since prehistoric times. The Gaelic traditions are still thriving on the Arranmore Island and if you are looking for a real taste of island life, then this is definitely not to be missed on your Donegal adventure.
Take a trip to Arranmore Island and connect with the local people, heritage and culture. Ferry services from Burtonport on the mainland offer regular crossings to and from the island, you can even bring your car if you wish. Once you have visited this rugged and unspoiled island, you will be sure to return time and time again as the island casts its spell on your heart.
Lying 12km off north Donegal, Tory Island or Toraigh, the most remote of Ireland’s inhabited islands, is a timeless place ruled by its own elected king where people still talk of 'travelling to Ireland'.
There are multiple sailings every day from Magheroarty Pier and Tory Island.
Tory Island Ferry
Lying 12km off north Donegal, Tory Island or Toraigh, the most remote of Ireland’s inhabited islands, is a timeless place ruled by its own elected king where people still talk of 'travelling to Ireland'.
There are multiple sailings every day from Magheroarty Pier and Tory Island.
See a unique display of the life and times of St Colmcille. The Colmcille Heritage Centre is situated on a very scenic lakeside site with walks along the lakeside.
The Colmcille Heritage Centre, endeavours to give an appreciation of a period in Irish and European history at the end of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the Medieval period.
Colmcille Heritage Centre
See a unique display of the life and times of St Colmcille. The Colmcille Heritage Centre is situated on a very scenic lakeside site with walks along the lakeside.
The Colmcille Heritage Centre, endeavours to give an appreciation of a period in Irish and European history at the end of the Roman Empire and the beginning of the Medieval period.
Jaws Watersports
Kayake and surf equipment rental