An 18th-century manor, Glen House is ideally located on the Wild Atlantic Way’s Inishowen Peninsula. Current owners, Sonia and Martin McGonigle, have been operating the B&B from this property since 2004, gradually evolving and expanding it over time. From the moment you walk through the red front door, it is clear that Irish hospitality is at the heart of the business. The nine spacious bedrooms are clean and comfortable with all amenities found in a traditional hotel, along with added touches such as local handmade soaps in the bathroom. The bedrooms all have high ceilings and are individually designed, although mostly contain tan and white hues with patterns evident in either the wallpaper, pillows, or throws.
A relaxed lounge room on the ground floor is available to all guests and contains a roaring fireplace, tea and coffee making facilities, and an honesty bar. A large breakfast spread is served in the bright and airy dining room, in addition to a menu of homemade options available to order with locally sourced ingredients. The Rose Tearooms is located in the adjacent conservatory, serving afternoon tea upon request.
There is a small craft shop and ice cream parlor located on the grounds, offering you the chance to purchase a treat or handmade souvenir. Just a short walk in the woods behind the property leads you to the impressive Glenevin Waterfall.
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The warm hospitality, homemade breakfasts, and added personal touches make this one of our top choices.
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Lounge at Glen House
Rooms
While the rooms contain similarities in style and design, each room varies in shape and size due to the nature of the house. All rooms are spacious with high ceilings, dark wood, floral prints on the curtains and bed throws, and tan and white tones with notes of deep red. The rooms have views either overlooking the surrounding mountains, river or waterfall.
Location
Located in northern Donegal close to the most northerly point in Ireland, Malin Head, Glen House B&B is ideally situated if you are wanting to experience the beauty of Donegal away from the crowds. While the property is on the Wild Atlantic Way on the Inishowen Peninsula, the direct surrounding area is quiet and relaxing. The nearby Glenevin Waterfall offers a pleasant nature walk directly from the grounds of Glen House, while the nearby town of Ballyliffin is just a five minutes' drive away.
Food and drink
Breakfast is served in the bright and cheery dining room and consists of a large spread of homemade items in addition to an array of cooked-to-order menu options. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients are used for the cuisine which is all thoughtfully prepared. While this is a B&B and there is no formal restaurant on site, there are tea and coffee making facilities in the drawing room, in addition to an honesty bar. The Rose Tearoom is located in the adjacent conservatory and serves traditional afternoon tea. The property also contains a small ice cream parlor and craft shop, mostly available during the summer months.
Tour ideas in County Donegal
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Glen House as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Lough Eske Castle
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Rathmullan House
County Donegal
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Glenveagh National Park ![Landscape of Glenveagh National Park]()
Glenveagh National Park
Glenveagh National Park
Explore the wild and rugged scenery of the mountainous valley of Glenveagh, its oak and birch forest offering scenic walking. Protected as a national park, it’s also home to 19th-century Glenveagh Castle, a flamboyantly decorated showpiece with formal gardens.
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Sliabh Liag Distillers ![Copper still]()
Sliabh Liag Distillers
Sliabh Liag Distillers
Using traditional heritage, local ingredients and hard-won experience, Sliabh Liag Distillers produces a Maritime Gin seasoned with local seaweed and botanicals. A guided tour presents the history, legend and technical processes behind this family-run, craft-gin distillery in Donegal.
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Slieve League cliffs hike ![Slieve League cliffs]()
Slieve League cliffs hike
Slieve League cliffs hike
Explore some of Europe’s highest sea cliffs at Slieve League in Donegal on a guided walk along the striking coast, taking in far-reaching views of distant counties, sweeping cliff vistas, ruins and local marine life and wildlife.
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County Donegal and nearby places
- Enniskillen 65 miles away
- Sligo 81 miles away
- Derry/Londonderry 20 miles away
- Northern Ireland 44 miles away
- Giant’s Causeway 37 miles away
- Belfast 76 miles away
- Newgrange and the Boyne Valley 116 miles away
- Galway 153 miles away
- Connemara 156 miles away
- Dublin 141 miles away