Arches Country House

Lough Eske, F94 EP48 Donegal, Ireland – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>139</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a dining room with a table and chairs and windows at Arches Country House in Donegal
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Arches Country House

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Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
139 reviews

Overlooking Lough Eske and the Blue Stack Mountains, the family-run Arches Country House is set within magnificent private gardens. The stylish property offers free Wi-Fi throughout and free onsite parking. With views over the grounds, the spacious rooms include a bay window with a feature armchair. Each room also benefits from a satellite TV and tea and coffee making facilities. The luxurious private bathrooms have a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. In the mornings, the Arches serves a varied breakfast menu in the country style dining room. The Arches Country House is just 10 minutes’ drive from the town of Donegal. The property is ideally located for exploring County Donegal and North West Ireland. Along with boat hire, the area around Lough Eske offers scenic bike routes and walks.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews
Review score

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
10
High score for Donegal
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kerri
    United States of America United States of America
    “Beautiful country home overlooking a lake. Nothing better if you’re visiting Donegal. We loved the gardens and attention to details. Noreen is an exceptional host. Book this is you get the opportunity”
  • Ajax03
    Germany Germany
    “EVERYTHING! The view, the room, the breakfasts, the hosts...everything was absolutely amazing. The heated blankets on the beds were a huge luxury especially on colder nights...even in late June! Noreen is a lovely and caring host who checks on her...”
  • Jayanth
    United States of America United States of America
    “Excellent overall experience. Wonderful hostess in Noreen and great breakfast. Would be glad to return sometime.”
  • Ines
    Germany Germany
    “The place is simply wonderful. The location is beautiful (car is needed) and the rooms are spacious and clean . The owner is super nice and breakfast was delicious. We simply couldn't have asked for anything else! 100% recommended!”
  • Tricia
    United States of America United States of America
    “the location was beautiful and quiet. The room was beautiful and by far the best beds of our entire trip. The heated mattress pads really made it cozy. The breakfast was delicious.”
  • Audrey
    Ireland Ireland
    “There was a lovely choice for breakfast and it was cooked and served to perfection. We even asked for the landladies bread recipe, which she was happy to give us. The views are stunning and you could just switch off from the world in this...”
  • Miriam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “a beautiful, immaculate house with lovely homey features. such a beautiful location! views overlooking the lake and wonderful landscaping.”
  • A
    Anonymous
    United States of America United States of America
    “The location was beautiful. The host was very gracious. The room was spacious. The breakfast was delicious.”
  • Puzaite
    Ireland Ireland
    “I had a very pleasant stay at the Arches Country House. The owner was lovely and the atmosphere of the place is really welcoming. The breakfast was delicious. The view is absolutely amazing and the gardens are very well kept. 100% worth every...”
  • Natasha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Absolutely amazing place to stay, staff are so friendly and go over and beyond to make your stay enjoyable. Plus breakfast was amazing!!”

Area info

Amenities of Arches Country House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Lake view
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Hiking
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Internet
Fast free Wifi 470 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Arches Country House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    FAQs about Arches Country House

    • Check-in at Arches Country House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room options at Arches Country House include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double

    • The prices at Arches Country House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Arches Country House is 4.3 miles from the center of Donegal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Arches Country House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking

    • Guests staying at Arches Country House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Buffet