About this property

Located on the beautiful Donegal coastline, Áras Ghleann Cholm Cille is just a 10-minute drive from the highest sea cliffs in Europe. It offers free Wi-Fi, a free 24-hour shuttle to the bus station, and 2 self-catering kitchens. Guests can relax in each room with a TV and free tea and coffee. Bathrooms are either en suite or shared. The local Gaelic-speaking area and its pubs are rich in traditional Irish culture and music. Free parking is available, for Guests traveling by bus, we have free bicycles for your use. To get here, please take the Bus 293 from Donegal Town to Glencolumbkille and get off at the last stop called "Malin More - Old Glen Bay Hotel". You will see the sigh to Aras at the back of the stop. Its only 492 ft. Slieve League cliffs are 9.3 mi away, and there are numerous scenic hill walks in the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Heidi
    United States United States
    Room was comfortable, beautiful location, friendly helpful staff
  • Isabella
    United States United States
    I cannot recommend this place enough! Leon and Gillian were the best hosts ever! We had car trouble and Leon came and picked us up.. He then came into town to pick us back up as we had called over the moment to get lunch. The breakfast was very...
  • Jeanie
    United States United States
    Building is a little older, but I had everything I needed. Warm, friendly, and convenient for visiting the nearby cliffs and other sites. Nice quiet area for getting away and relaxing.
  • Jordan
    Ireland Ireland
    Excellent stay, owners, breakfast and room were all excellent, would definitely stay again
  • Riya
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The place was right on the cliff above the ocean, so great views! The hosts were super friendly.
  • Muhammad
    Ireland Ireland
    I stayed in a single room at Aras BnB for one night. The room was clean and the staff were friendly and welcoming. It was a convenient location for exploring Donegal town, and overall, it was a pleasant stay overall and I'd consider coming back.
  • Reyneke
    United States United States
    The host provided a great room for our party of four, the breakfast in the morning included fresh baked croissants and the host provided excellent recommendations for local places to see.
  • Dempsey
    Ireland Ireland
    The hosts are very welcoming and allow guests access to the kitchen facilities. The breakfast was excellent. Beautiful location. The room was comfortable.
  • Heather
    United States United States
    Leon and Gillian are incredible hosts✨✨✨✨✨ Kind, compassionate, engaging, and informed. Leon helped me with figuring out transportation (I utilized public transport and an electric bike).and has such a wealth of knowledge about the history and...
  • Michal
    Ireland Ireland
    Aras Ghleann Cholm Cille is a great host to stay in Co. Donegal. You can feel the magic of IRELAND 🇮🇪 when exploring Wild Atlantic Way. Leon and Gillian will make everything for you to feel like staying at home. The room was clean, and the bed...

Managed by Leon and Gillian

Company review score: 9.5Based on 239 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Your hosts are Leon and Gillian who, with their sons Christopher and Nicholas, will provide you with great hospitality. Leon will give you great advice on the local area, helping you to make the most of your time with us. Gillian is the chattiest one; she will often be seen entertaining guests in the large open kitchen space, or serving a hearty fried breakfast in the mornings.

Property info

Aras, located in West Donegal, Ireland provides both self catering accommodation as well as an optional Breakfast ( not included in the price ). Our guests describe Aras as a ‘home away from home’. A short 5 minute drive takes you to the quaint little town of Glencolumbkille (Glencolmcille), and a 15 minute drive gets you to the world famous Slieve League Sea Cliffs, offering spectacular views or breath taking hiking. We offer great value accommodation to suit your needs, whether that’s a family room for a week long break, a single room for a night, or a large group of up to 50 guests. Pick from 20 rooms, cozy up in our large kitchen area with its own rustic fireplace, and kick your feet up in our large lounging area. We do everything we can to ensure you get the most that Donegal has to offer; just ask us for one of our area and activity guides. We look forward to your visit. Pets are allowed by pre-arrangement and a fee will apply. ( no more than 2 dogs per room please )

Neighborhood info

We are located in the heart of the Donegal Gealtacht on the Slieve League peninsula. Áras Ghleann Cholm Cille can be found at Rossan Point – the most westerly point in the parish of Glencolmcille, the county of Donegal and indeed the entire province of Ulster!! West Donegal is unspoilt nature at its best. Aras is situated near the coast with unspoilt mountain and sea views. The view over Rathlin O'Byrne island with its ( still operating ) lighthouse is postcard perfect. Slieve League, amongst the highest sea cliffs in Europe, is only 15 minutes away. The area surrounding Slieve League is completely unspoiled and provides a wealth of spectacular rocky coastline, magnificent inlets, pristine beaches and crystal-clear ocean waters. We have 8 brochures describing Slieve League, Mukross Head and the Coastal Road, Maghera beach and Assaranca Waterfall and the 2 surrounding mountain passes, An Port an abandoned Famine Village and all the activities surrounding Aras. If you send us a request with you personal email address, we will forward these to you.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.