Bell Cottage

Bell Cottage Baltoney Upper, Gortahork, Ireland – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.4/10! <small>(score from <b>8</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
8 reviews
a kitchen with a table and chairs and windows at Bell Cottage in Gortahork
a patio with a table and chairs and a stone wall at Bell Cottage in Gortahork
a living room with a chair and a fireplace at Bell Cottage in Gortahork
a kitchen with a washing machine and a window at Bell Cottage in Gortahork
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Bell Cottage

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  • Entire home
  • 150 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom

Boasting mountain views, Bell Cottage offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 9 km from Cloughaneely Golf Club. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 11 km from Gweedore Golf Club. The holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a washing machine. The unit is soundproofed and is comprised of a tiled floors as well as a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Mount Errigal is 13 km from the holiday home, while Dunfanaghy Golf Club is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Donegal, 24 km from Bell Cottage, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
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  • Giulia
    Italy Italy
    “We loved everything. No TV, no wifi, total peace and silence in a beautiful setting. Absolutely stunning cottage and lovely fireplace. Lovely collection of books to read. The garden is really beautiful, our cat loved it. Yes, it was pet friendly....”
  • Ross
    Ireland Ireland
    “Beautiful character filled cottage in quiet location with great outdoor space to enjoy. Nearby some of the best beaches in Ireland and easy drive for shops. Would definitely recommend visiting this cottage and area.”
  • Anja
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Perfect location, beautiful views! Nice cottage with fire place and plenty of private, outside space. Everything was there!”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Des

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score
Des
Beautifully located traditional hide-away cottage surrounded by mature trees and gardens in tranquil spot in Donegal Highlands. Views of the mountains (close to Errigal) with glorious beaches nearby. Close to village of Gortahork with amenities (shops, hotel, pubs etc). Large garden with lawn suitable for camping (by arrangement), stone patio with dining table and chairs, tower beds etc. Cosy kitchen/living room with open fire (usually burning turf) and mod cons [fridge, washing machine, electric cooker, microwave etc). Large bedroom with double bed and smaller bedroom with bunk beds. Modern bathroom with electric shower, wc and washing basin. Excellent area for walking/cycling, surfing, swimming, fishing (sea, river and lake) and sailing. Bus routes to Derry (1.5 hours) and Dublin (5 hours). Airports Belfast 3 hrs. Dublin 4.5 hrs
Retired academic with extensive long term knowledge of the area
In one of the most picturesque areas in Ireland with mountain backdrop and beautiful coastline with stunning beaches. Ideal for families who enjoy outdoor pursuits. Glenveagh national park 30mins. Arts Forest Park 20mins
Languages spoken: German,English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Bell Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
No internet access available.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • DVD player
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Transport
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Bell Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 18:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 300 is required on arrival. That's about IDR 5203816. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

A damage deposit of € 300 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Bell Cottage

  • The prices at Bell Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Bell Cottage is 1.8 miles from the centre of Gortahork. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Bell Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Horse riding

  • Bell Cottage can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Bell Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Bell Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Bell Cottage is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Bell Cottage on this page.