Dolly Cottage
Style Pretty in pastels
Setting Close to the coast
Cosy Dolly Cottage in rugged, rural Ireland is a secluded hideaway in the middle of just about nowhere: seven acres to its name, a river down the road and a load of beaches nearby to explore. This snug and stylish self-catering property is the perfect place to hide out for a few days, with no TV or WiFi, and just long, late fireside chats to look forward to.
Need to know
- Rates information Two nights, €295; three nights, €340; one week, €595. During Easter, Christmas and New Year, €795 a week.
- Ideal for Couples, a family of four, a small group of friends.
- Sleeps 2–4
- Property style It's a traditional thatched Irish cottage, dating back 200 years.
- Grounds The cottage is blissfully secluded in seven acres of grounds, flower-filled in spring and summer, leading down to the river Stragar.
- Minimum hire Two nights, apart from Easter, Christmas and New Year, when a one-week minimum stay applies.
- Children The second bedroom has twin beds. More...
- Booking process 50 per cent of the stay is payable at booking, and the other half is due six weeks before arrival.
- Also No smoking; no pets. If your mobile cuts out of signal, better reception awaits at the top of the lane.
Floor plan
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Bedrooms
The master bedroom has a king-size bed that was based on an Irish original design from 1918. This purple-hued room has a walnut floor, an armchair and a view of the surrounding countryside. There’s also a twin room, with two single beds, more walnut flooring and a glimpse of Killybegs in the distance. The pale blue bathroom has a freestanding tub, as well as a separate rain shower.
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Kitchen
The kitchen in the open-plan living area has a Miele dishwasher, fridge and washing machine, as well a Belfast sink, five-ring ceramic hob, two ovens, a grill and Villeroy & Boch china. There’s a pink and oak dresser and chairs.
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Living room
Along from the kitchen, there’s a living area set up around the fireplace, with two floral armchairs.
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Dining room
There’s a table that seats four in the kitchen.
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Other
The utility room has a tumble-dryer and ironing equipment.
- Private parking There’s plenty of space for cars, at no extra cost.
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In the know
Eating and drinking
Catering is possible, with plenty of notice. A local chef called Arlene can be called in to prepare delicious meals, and be sure to book a batch of her soda bread.
Housekeeping
There’s none during your stay, but if you’d like a spruce-up, it costs €10 an hour.
Entertainment
Forget it: this is back to nature at its best. The closest look-in technology gets is a CD player couple of Irish music CDs.
Provided
Towels, bath robes and Molton Brown bath products are all in full supply.
Eco-friendly
Everything is recycled, and food waste can be composted.
Packing tips
If the thought of no WiFi or TV sends you panicking, plenty of books and magazines to keep you entertained; wellies and waterproofs so the unpredictable Irish weather can’t stop you.
