Gweedore is located in the north-west of Donegal, Europe’s most densely populated village. Gweedore is also well-known for being the home to the world’s smallest harbor as well as the location that houses the grave to the world’s most prominent piper. Often referred to as the “cradle of Irish culture”, travelers will find delight in exploring the traditional culture, inclusive of music and local customs, right in Gweedore itself. It is also an ideal travel destination for travelers who intend to enjoy the breathtaking sceneries alongside its gorgeous beaches. Drop by Glenveagh National Park when you can, or you can also spend a casual evening in Leo’s famous Tavern, where you will get to enjoy and appreciate the many local melodies, only found here in Gweedore. If Gweedore sounds tempting to you now, read on to check out the top 10 Airbnb vacation rentals we have handpicked to fit your preferences!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 06, 2024.
1. Rosie's Cottage (from USD 100)
Rosie’s Cottage is best recommended for families or small groups of friends. Able to accommodate up to five guests at a time, the stunning cabin is located in the center of Donegal, in a convenient location that gives travelers an easy connection to surrounding landmarks such as the Glenveagh National Park as well as Mount Errigal. You are free to use all the amenities provided in the accommodation, ranging from WiFi connection, indoor fireplace, towels, bed sheets, a fully equipped kitchen, and parking spots, all without any additional charges. If you would like to experience some tasteful local melodies, Leo’s Bar is a mere four-minute drive away from the accommodation.
Gweedore, County Donegal, IrelandSuperhostAccommodates: 5
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comfortable beds meant we had a great sleep the entire week of our stayCleanliness:
it still has all the modern conveniences you would need and had a fresh clean decor throughouta lovely comfortable clean wee cottage gorgeousHost:
michael was a great host and quick to respond to any questionsexcellent host cottage is close to lots of great parks and beaches in donegaleven though we never met him in person micheal washelpful with every query so were his friendly neighboursfantastic home away from home michael is a great host and always in communicationlovely cottage michael is a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
superb house in an excellent locationits a great location with fantastic places to gobeautiful location and nice cottagethe location of this house is fantastic close to amenities and an absolutely amazing area in donegalgreat cottage in a good location for exploring the local area
2. Two-bedroom cottage
Recommended for families, this cottage can sleep up to four guests at a time and comes with two bedrooms with a private bathroom. The accommodation is recently renovated to give space for more children activities in and outside of the house. Feel free to also use the fully equipped kitchen for your cooking needs, alongside useful amenities such as continuous WiFi connection, towels, bed sheets, barbecue grill, and hair dryer, whenever you need. The host is easily contactable so feel free to hit them up if you have any questions.
Knockastoller, County Donegal, IrelandAccommodates: 4
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the cottage is a good size and we were comfortable during our stayit's a very comfortable house with quality furnishings and a 'new' feelclose to all amenities comfortable and warm and was very suitable for our family of fourthe house was very comfortable and had everything we neededCleanliness:
rooms are clean and modernlovely quiet and clean housethe house is clean comfortable and cosyhouse was so clean and had everything we neededbrid's cottage is a lovely clean and homely houseHost:
host was very helpfulfantastic host very prompt at respondingbrid(the host) was excellent and very helpfulthe host brid was very welcoming and helpfulhost bríd is incredibly helpful and full of local infoRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was excellentlovely house great locationcomfortable homely and great locationlovely house in a beautiful location in donegalgood accommodation beautiful beach close by
3. The Bungalow (from USD 99)
The cozy bungalow is located in the center of Gaoth Dobhair Gaeltacht, a prominent area that is well-known for its local melodies and traditional music. This accommodation is recommended for nature lovers who would love to participate in some outdoor activities when they are here. You will find easy access to local attractions such as the Dunlewy Lakeside Centre as well as the Glenveagh National Park, both within a 15-minute walk from the accommodation. If you would like to enjoy more of the stunning sceneries in nearby islands such as Gola and Tory, all you need to do is access to the Bunbeg Harbour and get yourself a boat to explore more of the sea and the islands.
Bunbeg, County Donegal, IrelandSuperhostAccommodates: 5
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very friendly; even having a stuffed animal on the children’s bed for them to keepCleanliness:
it was clean spacious and comfortablethe house is clean and well equippedthe house was basic but comfortable clean bedclothes were clean and the outside area was well maintainedthe house is very clean and heated wellthe house was very clean had everything needed for our stayHost:
the hosts are very friendly and welcoming peopleamazing host who greeted us and explained how everything worked in the houseanne is a fantastic hostthey really couldn't have been more welcoming and kindanne is truly a superb hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is very good toogreat location and a lovely safe holiday home for childrensecluded but at the same time central - best of both worldsglenveagh national park is close by and it really is the most beautiful placegreat location that is within walking distance to the harbour and most amenities in bunbeg
4. Rionore apartment (from USD 130)
If you are looking for a stay that would put you in the center of a natural setting, this apartment will prove to be an ideal accommodation for you. It is situated in a central location close to various outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, golfing, and surfing. You are also a few steps away from the beach and a 10-minute drive away from shops, bars, restaurants, and pubs. Able to accommodate up to four guests at a time, this accommodation is best recommended for families or small groups of friends. The apartment comes with two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a living room, as well as two bathrooms.
Gweedore , Bunbeg, IrelandSuperhostAccommodates: 5
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the apartment was huge modern amenities very brightplenty of space to stretch out with a great kitchen and dining room with stunning viewsbed was particularly comfortable (we slept in the downstairs bedroom)Cleanliness:
we had a lovely stay here great clean spacious apartmentclean house and good locationthe place was very spacious and all the rooms were sparkling cleanthe apartment was clean comfortable and accommodating with all the necessities of homestayed here for few days and can highly recommend spotlessly clean and hosts lovely would definitely stay againHost:
the hosts are knowledgeable and gracious and helpfulthe host was very helpful and friendlygreat disabled facilities comfy bed power shower and friendly hostawesome stay with very helpful hostsvery nice host came out to meet usRead more reviewsLocation:
great house in excellent locationlovely house with a great location would definitely returngood localisation shops bars and restaurants near not far away from beachstunning location and lovely hostsbeautiful location close to gweedore with gorgeous views
5. Simple stay in the center of town (from USD 48)
If you are looking for a simple stay, this is the accommodation we would like to recommend to you. The accommodation is only a five-minute walk away from the Carrickfinn Beach and is located directly opposite of the well-known Leo’s Tavern. Comes with a bedroom and a private bathroom, the accommodation is recommended to sleep up to two guests at a time for the best comfort. Apart from that, you will also be given free access to the WiFi connection for your communication needs.
Meenaleck, Donegal, IrelandSuperhostAccommodates: 2
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the room was fantastic with a very comfortable bed and everything was immaculateirish breakfast was amazingCleanliness:
room was very cleancatherine’s place was clean and in a great locationthe room was comfortable and cleanHost:
really lovely bnb and hostshe greeted us on arrival and she was a great hosthost was very friendly helpful and opengreat hosts very friendly and extremely helpfula friendly greeting which extended throughout our stayRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was perfect for uslovely place and situated in great locationgreat location with a lovely breakfast catherine and her husband are wonderful hoststhe area is beautiful and there are some nice walks really close bybeautiful cottage in remote location with great facilities in house
6. Cozy stay
Located in the center of Gaeltacht, this cozy cabin makes an ideal accommodation for up to two guests at a time. You will be nestled in a private area, surrounded by trees, making the cabin an excellent stay for solo travelers or couples who would prefer some privacy during their vacation here. On top of your very own bed, you will also be provided with various useful amenities such as kettle, sink, mini fridge, and coffee and tea making facilities, all ready upon checking in. Parking spots are also provided for you to keep your car and bicycle safety. A shared toilet and shower unit can be found outside the cabin, where you will be sharing with residents of other pods. If you require guidance to navigate around the place, the host is more than welcome to be your guide.
Derrybeg, Donegal, IrelandAccommodates: 2
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really comfortable stay with handy facilitiesCleanliness:
it is clean and calmpods were clean and tidythe bathroom and shower was clean and brightthe place is clean and well keptexcellent value for money and extremely clean and tidyHost:
our hosts were very welcoming and helpfuljames was a great hostvery helpful with directions and showing us around the hutshosts were helpful and informativejames is a really nice host a truly genuine guyRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent accommodation very central locationsuper cute and cosy gipsy caravan in beautiful location close to the glenveagh national parknice location in a lovely part of donegalwe loved our stay in james unique little corner in derrybegthe location is a great place for a stop along the way for a nights rest
7. Private retreat
This is a similar listing as above but in a different style. Delicately designed in a modern Scandi style, the listing can sleep up to two guests at a time, making it an ideal accommodation for solo travelers or couples who yearn for great privacy time during their stay here. The cabin comes with a twin bed, while the toilet and shower unit is merely a five-second walk away from your cabin. The hosts stay on site and you are allowed to check in anytime you want. Feel free to also make use of the kitchen amenities such as the coffee and tea making facilities and mini fridge when you are here.
Derrybeg, Donegal, IrelandAccommodates: 2
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beds were'nt very comfortablethe cabins were basic but comfortable and really all you needCleanliness:
shower and toilet were clean and shower worked wellclean cozy and very cutethe shower was great and everything was cleangreat location and great clean wee podHost:
james was very friendlyjames was a gracious host helpful welcoming and to hand to help us in any way we neededthe host is incredibly friendly and welcoming without being intrusive at alljim is a great host and provided lots of information about the areai cannot praise the host enough and i will always remember fondly the beautiful natural environmentRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is excellent within driving distance to pubs restaurants etcsuch a great location too with the pub and food right around the cornergreat little pod in a great locationit is situated in a nice quiet areaperfect for anyone looking for a quiet break
8. Wild Atlantic stay
Based on a traditional Mongolian design, this cabin gives travelers a unique yet refreshing stay in the middle of Gweedore. Comes with two single beds, the cabin is best accommodated by up to two guests at a time. Take your time and enjoy your meals in the opened space, where privacy is guaranteed. You are free to come and go as you please; you can also check in and check out anytime you want. There will be a total of three pods on the same site so you might bump into other residents when you are here.
Derrybeg, Donegal, IrelandAccommodates: 2
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very comfortable tea & coffee provided and even a bar of chocolate eachthe breakfast was lovely too would definitely recommendCleanliness:
comfortable clean bed linen and fresh towelswas very clean and well looked aftereverywhere was spotless and i couldn't fault itwe loved the yurt it was cosy and clean and the beds were very comfortableit was beautiful inside and very clean and james was very welcomingHost:
james was a lovely hosthost and his family were wonderful people who provided spot on tips suggestions and hospitalityjames was a great host and communicated everything really clearlyamazing yurt expierence james is a lovely host very talented he build it all by himselfgreat place very friendly hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
very cute place and lots to see nearbyvery cool yurt and locationa lot of beautiful places just a few minutes away from the locationlovely place for a break from busy lifestylereally enjoyed staying in the yurt quick walk into the town but perfectly quiet at night
9. Cozy Donegal hut
For travelers who are looking for some privacy during their stay, this accommodation might just be what you’re looking for! Located in the center of Gaeltacht, the accommodation can sleep up to two guests at a time, making it an ideal stay for solo travelers or couples. Travelers are given the best freedom when they are here, in which they are welcomed to come and go as they like, without any restraints on check-in and check-out time. You will be sharing the space with two other residents. The toilet and shower unit, as well as the outdoor space, will be shared with the other residents as well.
Derrybeg, Donegal, IrelandAccommodates: 2
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was great to have the tea/coffee facilities fridge etccheck in was easy and the pod was warm with the space heater he providedthe place was very comfortable and exactly what i neededCleanliness:
everything was very cleanit is basic clean and good pricethis was a great clean glancing spot for a quick overnight restjames place was unique charming comfy and cleanpeaceful clean and a great base for exploring the nearby mount errigal and national parkHost:
james was a great host and i'd highly recommend a stay at his placegemma and james were really helpful and responsiveperfect glamping with a superb hostjames is a lovely friendly man very helpful we will be back to stay herenice place and very friendly host it was something different and i’m glad we tried itRead more reviewsLocation:
brilliant location for a getaway from a busy working lifethis location was close to everything and the fun irish pub was about a 20 minute walk awayit is very close to town with good supermarket and pubs are good funit was a really nice location if you're looking to relax this is a good place to do itlovely place close to errigle mountain we went there to climb the mountain
10. Glenside
This accommodation gives you a feel of the local lifestyle, being surrounded by a friendly neighborhood, alongside convenient access to local stores, restaurants, pubs, and bars. The accommodation can sleep up to three guests at a time and comes with a bedroom with two beds, as well as a bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen. You will also find other useful amenities such as towels, bed sheets, free parking spot, and a cable TV, all ready for you upon checking in.
Accommodates: 2
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lovely quiet apartment with spectacular viewsCleanliness:
really clean and so comfortablegreat place very clean and comfortablea small apartment but very clean and ideally locatedthe apartment was lovely clean and cozy and in a great locationHost:
sheila was an lovely hostfantastic place and great hostsheila is very helpful and kind but not intrusivehighly recommend this place has everything you need and great hostslovely stay in donegal great little place shiela was a great host would definitely stay againRead more reviewsLocation:
great place perfect location thoughtful touchesa very friendly welcome and an ideal locationgreat value and great location for sight seeing along the wild atlantic waylocation very good and sheila and family were very friendly and hospitablea perfect place to stay in bunbeg
A great spot for a great getaway
One step into Gweedore will tell you why this place makes a great getaway for you. The environment here is tranquil, quiet, and peaceful, not forgetting the stunning landscapes and friendly neighborhood, which are definitely bonus points for an ideal vacation. Whether if you are in Gweedore for leisure or business purposes, this is bound to be a delightful vacation experience for you.
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