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Downings Coastguard Cottages Accommodation Reviews, County Donegal

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Downings Coastguard Cottages

Rosapenna, Downings, Ireland
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Ranked #1 of 3 Speciality lodging in Downings
5.0 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
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Bangor
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
“what another great holiday”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

stayed for Easter and as usual our action packed week commenced with a trip to dunfanaghy, numerous walks on the beach , golf at rosapenna, drinks in the Harbour Bar, and out to Glen to the Glen Bar restaurant ( worth booking in advance. the butcher in carrigart does the best Fillet steak i have tasted - the property we... More

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VerityPayne, Guest Relations Manager at Downings Coastguard Cottages, responded to this review
1 May 2013

Thank you for your review! We are glad that you enjoyed your recent Easter break and that once again you were able to enjoy all that our special part of Donegal has to offer and look forward to welcoming you back to Downings Coastguard Cottages in July. Kind regards, Verity, Seamus, Noel and all the Downings Coastguard Cottages Team More

ballymena
1 review
“really great place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Booked cottage for a weekend at beginning of february. Two families stayed together found accommodation very spacious. Completely delighted that on arival was greeted by a beautiful clean and warm home. We have travelled around Ireland for the past 12 years and this was the first time we found the accommodation so clean. Congratulations to the staff who look after... More

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Verity P, Guest Relations Manager at Downings Coastguard Cottages, responded to this review
13 March 2013

Dear Guest, thank you for reviewing your recent stay at Downings Coastguard Cottages. All the team were delighted with your complimentary comments. We are so glad that all went well for your family weekend. Kind regards, Verity, Séamus, Noel and the Downings Coastguard Cottages Team More

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Coastguard cottages at Downings in County Donegal”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 August 2012 via mobile

Absolutely loved our weeks stay at the Coastguard cottages. Accommodation was of a very high standard and the views were breath taking. Everyone was helpful and genuiely friendly. The food at the golf club was excellent and Verity has vouchers to make it competitively priced. If you want to walk on great beaches and enjoy the countryside then I strongly... More

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Verity P, Guest Relations Manager at Downings Coastguard Cottages, responded to this review
27 August 2012

Dear Guest, thank you for your extremely positive review on your recent holiday spent with us. Your comments are appreciated in relation to your accommodation and we are glad that you and your family chose to avail of the subsidised meal arrangements at Rosapenna Pavilion [Golf Club] that are exclusive to Downings Coastguard Cottage guests. We hope the dogs enjoyed... More

Banbridge, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Third Time Lucky”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2012

This was our third year at the Coastguard Cottages. We stayed in No.15, a Type C cottage. This cottage benefits from fantastic views, over looking the beach and surrounding areas. As repeat visitors, we have always found the house to be more than adequate for the needs of seven of us. It is modern, well maintained, very clean, and any... More

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Verity P, Guest Relations Manager at Downings Coastguard Cottages, responded to this review
15 August 2012

Dear Guest, we are very pleased that you and your family chose to return to Downings Coastguard Cottages for a third year in succession. It is always rewarding for us to see the enjoyment family groups such as yours experience in being able to get together for an annual holiday and we are glad that No.15/Type C provided you (and... More

Dublin,City Ireland
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“2 Week Holiday in Cosatguard Cottages”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

This is our 2nd year to return to Coastguard Cottages all 8 of us 4 adults & 4 children we had a great time [ altough the weather was not great this year ] but we found lots of wonderful things to do with the children [ 3 girls aged between 10 5 & a boy aged 3 ] we... More

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Verity P, Guest Relations Manager at Downings Coastguard Cottages, responded to this review
2 August 2012

Dear Guest, it was good to have you all back with us again recently on your return visit to Downings Coastguard Cottages. Well done on finding plenty of things to do when the weather was not the best! Thankfully our part of Donegal has several attractions to keep little ones occupied when they cannot get to the beach. However we... More

Cork, Ireland
1 review
“downings coast guard cottages”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2012

Hi we went to the coast guard cottages for the month of june we had type c house it was en excellent house we were greeted by Verity who looks after the houses she is excellent at her job,Verity is always there to help in any way she can the house had everything we wanted the comfort was five star... More

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Verity P, Guest Relations Manager at Downings Coastguard Cottages, responded to this review
22 July 2012

Dear Guest, thank you very much for taking the time to write such a favourable review on your stay with us for the month of June. You travelled from one end of Ireland to the other for your holiday so we are delighted that Downings Coastguard Cottages met your expectations. It was my pleasure to meet you on site during... More

Ipswich, United Kingdom
1 review
“Great place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2012

A 'martello tower' style coittage up on the hill, was light, clean, spacious, well equipped and had fantastic views all round. A wonderful start to the holiday in the Republic. Great time had by us and we would highly recommend anyone visiting Donegal to try it out.

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Management response:
26 June 2012

Dear Guest, we are very glad to note that you enjoyed your stay in our Type D cottage that does indeed offer great views of the area. We hope that your onward visit of Ireland was just as enjoyable and maybe, sometime, you will be able to return to our special part of the Rosguill Pensinula. Kind regards, Verity, Séamus,... More

Bristol, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“The perfect place to stay !”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2012

The cottage was absolutely perfect, it's location, cleanliness, views and facilities couldn't have been better. I'd definitely stay here again and would highly recommend it to anyone.

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Verity P, Guest Relations Manager at Downings Coastguard Cottages, responded to this review
14 June 2012

Dear Guest, many thanks for your favourable review on your recent stay at one of our Cottages. We are pleased to hear that all went well for you and hopefully we will be able to welcome you and your family back again to our beautiful part of Donegal. Kind regards, Verity, Séamus, Noel and the Team at Downings Coastguard Cottages More

keady
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great views”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2012 via mobile

Great place for families .excellect views over the bay the house had everything you need .just need too update that t.v

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Verity P, Guest Relations Manager at Downings Coastguard Cottages, responded to this review
14 June 2012

Dear Guest, thank you for your recent review following your stay at Downings Coastguard Cottages. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the Donegal scenery and that you found our houses to be well equipped. We take on board your comment on the T.V.’s! Although the current T.V.’s in the houses meet the minimum 4 star standard set by the... More

Belfast, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Offers everything they claim and more!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012 via mobile

We stayed with 4 children , ourselves and grandparents over the May bank holiday. The type c slept 7 but we had 8. No problem! The owner and caretaker were so accommodating that they set up an extra bedroom in the separate dining room. We had bags of space even without the dining room. The bedrooms were spacious and two... More

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Verity P, Guest Relations Manager at Downings Coastguard Cottages, responded to this review
21 May 2012

Dear Guest, it is always encouraging for us at Downings Coastguard Cottages to hear back from our guests as to their enjoyment of their time spent staying with us so we are therefore very pleased to know that you and your family had such a good time on your recent visit and that you were happy with your accommodation and... More

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Also Known As:
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Downings Coastguard Cottages County Donegal
Address: Rosapenna, Downings, Ireland
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Region: Ireland > Province of Ulster > County Donegal > Downings
Amenities:
Beach Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #1 of 3 Speciality lodging in Downings
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
You can reach out and touch the incredible panorama of bay, beaches, mountains and coves which unfolds from the site of the Downings Coastguard Cottages. The safe and secure family-orientated location with large open grassy areas and a tennis court on-site is an ideal base for exploring Donegal's many attractions. Adjacent to great value links golf at Rosapenna with watersports, horse-riding, and leisure centre locally, as well as a choice of traditional pubs and restaurants. Free Wi-Fi. ... more   less 

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