Guests say
Brow O' The Hill is a spacious cottage in a peaceful and beautiful location, ideal for families and pet owners. While some guests found the property in need of modernisation, the cleanliness and the helpfulness of the caretaker were frequently praised. The lack of Wi-Fi and some maintenance issues were noted, but the property's charm and quiet setting provided a good base for exploring Donegal.
The property was consistently described as clean and well-kept, with several reviews specifically mentioning its spotless condition. This suggests a high level of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is praised for its peace and quiet, with a good base for touring Donegal. Some difficulty in finding the property was mentioned, but overall, the location was seen as a positive aspect.
Comfort received mixed reviews. While the property was described as comfortable and cosy by some, others noted issues with heating and inadequate seating for larger groups, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
Facilities were deemed adequate but several reviews pointed out the need for modernisation and better maintenance. Issues with Wi-Fi, electrical trips, and heating controls were recurrent, affecting the score negatively.
There is insufficient information regarding any thoughtful gestures such as gifts from the owner, hence a score cannot be provided. While some reviews mentioned improvements following feedback, this does not directly indicate thoughtfulness in the form of gifts.
About this property
A delightful detached bungalow sitting peacefully on the outskirts of Ballyshannon, Brow O' The Hill is the ultimate escape for a holiday with friends and family when looking to explore this scenic spot of County Donegal; a traditional Irish cottage boasting views of the Atlantic, there's no better holiday home for a scenic escape. Step inside your white-washed cottage and gather together in the sitting room around the warmth of the open fire, sure to bring a homely aura to the room in the winter months, this room is a wonderfully bright and airy spot from which to create everlasting memories with your loved ones. Take a book from the bookshelf and head into the kitchen/diner, with a table at end, you can choose which spot to settle down in and delve in, as the aromas of a homemade meal fill the room as the chef gets to work in the amply-equipped kitchen space. Dine alfresco in the summer months in your own private garden, with lawned areas to the front and rear of the property, there's plenty of space for your little ones and your canine companion to play. You can find four beautiful bedrooms to choose from to rest your head at the end of each day, taking your pick from, including a master king-size, two doubles and a single benefiting from its own en-suite shower room, this cottage caters to a variety of group needs, with each room benefiting from a simple yet stylish interior. Begin your day with a refreshing shower in the bathroom, before taking a wander around the local area of Ballyshannon; sitting amongst the River Erne, you can expect to find plenty of scenic wonders all around you along with a wonderful selection of shops, restaurants and pubs to cater to all your culinary desires. Visit the annual Ballyshannon Folk & Traditional Music Festival if you're holidaying in the summer months, presenting wonderful music and a vibrant atmosphere, it's well-worth attending! Head to Bundoran for wonderful trout and salmon fishing opportunities and a bustling surf scene, the perfect spot for the avid adventurer, or simply soak in the scenery of the dramatic cliffs of Slieve League for luscious landscapes like no other. In easy reach of Sligo and Donegal too with their own wonders and family-friendly attractions, Brow O' The Hill is the perfect place to call home whilst exploring County Donegal.
Ballyshannon can be found settled at the mouth of the River Erne in County Donegal, offering its visitors a wonderful selection of shops, restaurants and pubs. With scenic views of mountains, lakes and forests, it makes a fantastic base for a rural escape to Ireland. Visit the nearby Assaroe Lake for a day of fishing and watersports, or venture into the exciting town of Donegal with fun-filled attractions for all the family.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 2 x double, 1 x single with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, handheld shower, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with open fire
Oil fired central heating and open fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV and a selection of books.
Fuel, power and starter pack for open fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off-road parking.
Lawned areas to the front and rear.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 1.1 miles.
Note: Check in time is 5pm onwards and check out is by 11am.
Reviews (22)
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Nicholas
Housekeeper was very helpful and the cottage was clean and tidy. We agree with the previous reviewer that the WiFi barely works. It is provided by a portable Vodafone hotspot that was slow during the day and didnât work at all in the evenings (presumably when the network was busy).
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Paul
Beautiful accommodation spotless clean an short drive are walk into town plenty of space for ur dog to run about quite location an only fault would be showers could do with up date especially 1 in bathroom either to hot are to cold to stand in but apart from that everything you need is there plenty of space inside to could maybe do with larger television but we had a lovely stay an if going back to donegal I'd definitely book briw of the hill again PSlook for old bike at bottom of lane easy marker to find location as sat nav took us to neighbours house my owner could ad this to the directions on the booking app thanks for letting us stay
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Tanya
Its a very spacious house, lovely big kitchen and dining. Pros: Big enough for a large family The most helpful cleaner/caretaker Location is fantastic Cons: Very dated, the oven was thankfully replaced on our stay and shower heads also. Wifi, very poor, it never worked for us in the sitting room so we plugged out the vodafone dongle. The curtains let in so much light that we doubled up using the kitchen pair