Granny Dens

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Granny Dens
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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional
  • The entire place is yours
  • 129 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Granny Dens in Portnoo Narin offers a holiday home with two bedrooms. The property features a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the garden or outdoor seating area. Outdoor Amenities: The holiday home includes a picnic area, barbecue facilities, and free on-site private parking. Additional amenities include a fireplace, patio, and lake views. Local Attractions: Narin & Portnoo Golf Club is 1.9 mi away, Glencolumbkille Folk Village 21 mi, and Slieve League 22 mi. Boating and hiking are available in the surrounding area. Donegal Airport is 24 mi from the property. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, beach access, and fully equipped kitchen.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kennedy
    United States United States
    “This place was incredible! So quaint and exactly what I had imagined from an Irish countryside stay. Thank you!”
  • Kevin
    United States United States
    “The cottage was fabulous, very clean, very comfortable. Carolyn is a kind, responsive, helpful host. Really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. She baked a fresh bread and left eggs for us for breakfast. Thanks so much.”
  • Mccrum
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Brilliant cottage very cosy. Close to the beach which the kids loved.”
  • Eileen
    United States United States
    “A house where the 4 of us could stay together. The peat turf was a great surprise and home baked brown bread was fantastic. Caroline did a great job. Highly recommend!!”
  • Yasminka
    Canada Canada
    “Caroline was an amazing host. We arrived after a long day of driving to find a home-baked loaf of bread and dried peat for the fireplace. Two bathrooms, spacious and well-stocked kitchen, and gorgeous sunsets. Close to a beautiful beach, and to...”
  • Alan
    Canada Canada
    “Super clean, working traditional fireplace, close to Neolithic monument and our favourite beach in the world. Our thoughtful host was nearby.”
  • Frank
    United States United States
    “House was cozy and in the country. Caroline was wonderful as she had warm scones for us on arrival and checked with us to insure everything met our needs.”
  • Oleg
    Ireland Ireland
    “The house itself was immaculate, well-maintained, and exactly as advertised. The host was incredibly hospitable and responsive to any queries we had. I would definitely recommend it to others looking for a seamless vacation rental experience.”
  • Tracey
    Australia Australia
    “What an absolute gem! I cannot praise Granny Dens and host Caroline enough. Everything about this place was fabulous. The gorgeous cottage is spacious, cosy and comfortable and the turf fire an added bonus. The kitchen is so well equipped, the...”
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Booked for my parents & they absolutely loved it. Fresh bread & turf ready for a fire on arrival was a lovely touch. They enjoyed every minute of it, lovely & clean no complaints at all.”

Hosted by Caroline Shovelin

9.9
Host Review Score
Caroline Shovelin
Welcome to Granny Dens, A traditional country style home, where a warm turf fire will welcome our guests along with home baking treats on arrival. This old 1900`s cottage has been renovated over the years and now boasts a warm homely feel for guest to enjoy time to relax in the tranquil surroundings - the property has its own private on-site parking together with a large garden area. The property has a solid fuel stove with traditional country style theme, one of the bedrooms has its own en-suite facility and the second bedroom has a double bed and bunk beds, a cot can be provided on request along with babysitting service. The Kitchen has all the requirements for family living. The property has oil central heating which can be timed to suit your needs. We hope you enjopy your stay at Granny Dens......
Caroline lives next door to the property and will always be available to help or assist in any way, Caroline looks after the property along with her young daughter, they both do all the home baking for the guests - Breakfasts can be arranged if required and extra home baking or food hampers at a small extra charge can be provided.
The local area of Narin / Portnoo is a beautiful destination on the Wild Atlantic Way, this area has an abundance of sandy beaches to choose from, where long walks are a must. A scenic 18 hole links Golf course is located within 1km of the property. The area is also home to the Dolman Stone, A Megalithic monument within walking distance from the property. The adjoining village of Ardara, a short distance away, is the home of weaving and crafts in Donegal, and also has lots of bar`s and restaurants to choose from. The Assarancha Waterfall is a must visit……even on a wet day, with a visit to the Maghera Caves. Just to the rear of the property is a small family farm, with pet Donkeys, Daisy & Jack, a mother & son, Blossom & Buster – these animals can be petted and fed with supervision. The adjoining fields have cows, calves, sheep and Horses. There is a beautiful lake within walking distance from the property and guests are permitted to walk the farm lands to avail of its beauty.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
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Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Granny Dens of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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