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The Hidden Lodge, Ardara, Donegal. F94 X3C1

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Interior
Interior
Private kitchen
Books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Donegal, Donegal
  • St Connells Cultural and Heritage Museum
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Donegal Castle
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Dooey Beach
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Donegal (CFN)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

Glenties

At this lodge, you'll be 5 km (3.1 mi) from Bluestack Mountains and 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from Ardara Heritage Centre. Highlights at this lodge include a kitchen. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Glenties lodge include Tamur Lough and Ardara Fort.
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What's nearby

  • Glengesh Pass - 19 min drive - 14.4 km
  • St Connells Cultural and Heritage Museum - 21 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Hannah McGuinness - 21 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Donegal Castle - 34 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Dooey Beach - 41 min drive - 37.6 km

Getting around

  • Donegal (CFN) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nancy's Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Courthouse Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Corner House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Beehive - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kennedy's Bar - ‬17 min drive

About this property

The Hidden Lodge, Ardara, Donegal. F94 X3C1

Relax and unwind in the stunning purpose built lodge, just outside the heritage town of Ardara. Hidden in the Donegal countryside and overlooking a lake, the Hidden Lodge offers the ultimate 'get away from it all' experience.
This beautiful space is meticulously designed and comfortably accommodates up 4 people and has a fully equipped modern kitchen for self catering. The enclosed entrance porch with outdoor seating, allows guests uninterrupted views of the beautiful surrounding landscape.
The space
The lodge is warm and inviting, with electric heaters and a wood burning stove to gather around and enjoy. There are books and local guides available in the lodge and beautiful artefacts throughout, including fabrics designed by Charlotte who owns the lodge.

Apart from the adjacent cottage, which is also available, guests are left to enjoy the space and tranquillity on their own. There are great walks just on the doorstep and views of the Blue Stack Mountains in the distance.

Guest access
Guests are left to enjoy the entire space.
Other things to note
Ardara is the nearest town to the lodge, just 4 kilometers away. It's a vibrant and bustling town known for the many festivals held throughout the year. There are blue flag beaches, a golf course, superb pubs and restaurants all to be found within a few mins drive of the town, for more information, check out the towns website at ardara.ie.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Kitchen

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Please be aware there are sheep in the fields surrounding the cottage. Please do not enter the fields or disturb the animals.
Please ensure all gates that you open are closed behind you, on the track up to the cottage.
No climbing on any of the stone ruins that are on the grounds of the cottage or on dry stone wall boundaries.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Hidden Lodge, Ardara, Donegal. F94 X3C1?

The closest beach to The Hidden Lodge, Ardara, Donegal. F94 X3C1 is Tramore Beach (11.4 km).

Does The Hidden Lodge, Ardara, Donegal. F94 X3C1 have a pool?

No, this lodge doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Hidden Lodge, Ardara, Donegal. F94 X3C1?

No, The Hidden Lodge, Ardara, Donegal. F94 X3C1 does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Hidden Lodge, Ardara, Donegal. F94 X3C1?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Hidden Lodge, Ardara, Donegal. F94 X3C1?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

The Hidden Lodge, Ardara, Donegal. F94 X3C1 Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The view was spectacular, anyone wanting to really get away from the hustle and bustle of the world would find it the perfect spot . The lodge was beautiful inside , very cosy and clean . The decor was very tasteful and elegant. The amenities were mostly excellent apart from a few tiny issues ( we had to buy a pack of dish cloths as didnt always want to use dishwasher) and a bigger inside bin would be handy . The beds were very comfortable and linen pristinely clean . The one real negative I feel compelled to mention is the road up to the lodge . It’s probably a quarter of a mile of potholes , overgrown brambles and loose gravel . My brother drove and had just gotten a new car .. as you can imagine.. he was not best pleased having to traverse that everyday . It did put a bit of a dampener on our spirits … especially as he had drove 3 hours to get there . We understand that paving a road that length would be a very costly undertaking but even filing the bigger potholes and trimming the more aggressive brambles would’ve helped. It was a shame about the road as the lodge itself was lovely . Genuinely hope the owner reads this and takes it into consideration.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, cute place on a beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic getaway!

The property is beautifully designed. There is great attention to detail. It is also well equipped, homely and comfortable. We loved returning there after a day out. It was very special sitting on the balcony with the binoculars taking in the beautiful views. Thank you Charlotte for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Perfect Quiet Hideaway

We loved our time at the Hidden Lodge. It was a perfect place for us to tuck in for a couple days of a slow-down in the middle of our two week trip around Ireland. The quiet town of Ardara had anything we needed and even some sweet little shops to explore. (Definitely stop and visit with Eddie at his tweed shop and get a demonstration of his loom!) We are more scenery and wilderness seekers than city shoppers, though, and the area did not disappoint! Day trips to see waterfalls, mountains, and beaches were just what we were looking for. And even on one of our days when we needed to lay low, the lodge itself is THE most lovely haven.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cozy Cottage w/ Surreal Views

The Hidden Cottage is out of a magazine! Very clean, decorated beautifully, seems brand new and the views from every vantage point are breathtaking. We couldn’t believe how lucky we were to have found it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

A C., Svizzera

Liked: Cleanliness

Un cottage bellissimo

Il cottage è immerso nella campagna, e molto accogliente. La cucina è perfettamente equipaggiata. Tutto l'arredamento é curato e raffinato
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martine N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Découverte Donegal

Parfait
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ein wunderschönes und gemütliches Häuschen mit einer Atemberaubenden Aussicht. Sehr empfehlenswert.

Wir hatten eine sehr wundervolle Zeit und haben den Aufenthalt (auch an den wenigen regnerischen Tagen) sehr genossen. Es ist ein gemütlich eingerichtetes Haus mit einer wunderschönen Aussicht!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023