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Woodhill House

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Ardara with free breakfast and restaurant

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Exterior
Miscellaneous
Double Room (Walled Garden with Patio) | Miscellaneous
Bar (on property)
Point of interest

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$254
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec

Explore the area

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Wood Road, Ardara, County Donegal, F94 E102
  • Place, Ardara Heritage Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Donegal Castle
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Glenveagh National Park
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Donegal (CFN)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Apartment, Ensuite (Old Walled Garden)

Apartment, Ensuite (Old Walled Garden)

Apartment, Ensuite (Old Walled Garden)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Cottage Style Coach House)

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Cottage Style Coach House)

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Cottage Style Coach House)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Side Main House)

Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Side Main House)

Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Side Main House)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Old Walled Garden)

Double Room, Ensuite (Old Walled Garden)

Double Room, Ensuite (Old Walled Garden)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Cottage Style Coach House)

Double Room, Ensuite (Cottage Style Coach House)

Double Room, Ensuite (Cottage Style Coach House)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Front of Main house )

Double Room, Ensuite (Front of Main house )

Double Room, Ensuite (Front of Main house )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Walled Garden with patio)

Double Room, Ensuite (Walled Garden with patio)

Double Room, Ensuite (Walled Garden with patio)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Walled Garden with Patio)

Double Room (Walled Garden with Patio)

Double Room (Walled Garden with Patio)

Highlights

Fridge
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, Ensuite (Cottage Style Coach House)

Suite, Ensuite (Cottage Style Coach House)

Suite, Ensuite (Cottage Style Coach House)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Twin Room, Ensuite (Side Main House)

Economy Twin Room, Ensuite (Side Main House)

Economy Twin Room, Ensuite (Side Main House)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Ardara

At Woodhill House you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Ardara Heritage Centre and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Ardara Fort. Highlights at this guest house include free breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. .With a stay at this 3-property class Ardara guest house, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Owenea Bridge Standing Stone and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Stephen Bennett Studio Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Ardara Heritage Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Abbey of Donegal - 28 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Donegal Castle - 28 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Donegal Bay Waterbus - 28 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Glenveagh National Park - 43 min drive - 54.1 km

Getting around

  • Londonderry (LDY-City of Derry) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nancy's Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Courthouse Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Corner House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pirates of the Coffeebean - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kennedy's Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Woodhill House

Guesthouse in Ardara with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Woodhill House also features a terrace, a garden, and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Ardara guest house is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Woodhill House offers 13 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property is professionally cleaned
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Woodhill Ardara
Woodhill House
Woodhill House Ardara
Woodhill Hotel Ardara
Woodhill House Hotel Ardara
Woodhill House Guesthouse Ardara
Woodhill House Guesthouse
Woodhill House Ardara
Woodhill House Guesthouse
Woodhill House Guesthouse Ardara

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Woodhill House?

Yep, Woodhill House has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Woodhill House?

As of 11 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Woodhill House on 15 Dec 2025 start from AU$253.94, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Woodhill House?

The closest beach to Woodhill House is Dorlin Strand (7.8 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Woodhill House?

No, Woodhill House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Woodhill House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Woodhill House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 12:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Woodhill House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Woodhill House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 199 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a delightful stay in a well styled Manor. All the rooms are tastefully appointed & in keeping with the era which gives a warm homely feeling to your stay. Delightful staff eager to help, made our stay even more homely. The showers are difficult to use & perhaps a queen bed to replace the double size would be our only positive criticism. Despite these small criticisms the stay was just delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
An elegant old property suffering from deferred maintenance due to its’ age and complexity!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John was a great host and the room was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved our stay at the Woodhill house. The host was amazing. We enjoyed a late dinner, drink, and conversation in the cozy bar/lounge the night of our arrival. Breakfast the following morning was delicious and the staff was very attentive. The property is older and needs some TLC, but still charming and well worth the money and drive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place...Masterpiece in action...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic old home/inn. Quiet. Convenient walk into town for dining.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There wasn’t much we liked about it. The welcome was lukewarm. The pictures are not a bit accurate; sooo outdated and the “gardens” have not been looked after for decades it seems. The shower was a trickle of lukewarm water. The food was not great. The so-called bar was not a welcoming gathering area. We were excited to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donld

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
John and his staff are welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was great. Woodhill House is old world beautiful !!! We just loved it there. After a day of sightseeing it was nice to come back relax have a pint and good conversation with John. Will definitely be back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A country Irish home and garden

It was so beautiful and felt very welcoming. The gardens and buildings were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem in Ardara —peaceful, charming, and relaxing. I stayed with my family at Woodhill House in Ardara for one night during our recent trip to Ireland, and it was easily one of the most memorable stays of our holiday. The house is nestled in a secluded, bucolic setting surrounded by beautiful gardens, mature trees, and stone work that add to its peaceful charm. The atmosphere was incredibly serene, a true retreat from the hustle and bustle. The house itself felt more like a warm, welcoming home compared to any other place we stayed. It’s full of character, with personal touches, family photos, antiques, and heirlooms that give it a rich sense of history and comfort. The bar and dining areas are equally inviting. The dining room is elegant without being stuffy, and the bar/den is cozy and full of charm. John, the owner, was friendly and very accommodating, and all the staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome. They were kind, attentive, and genuinely interested in us and our trip, which made the experience feel even more special. The included traditional Irish breakfast was one of the best I had during my entire two-week trip. It was generous, absolutely delicious, and beautifully prepared. Ardara is truly a special place. I can't recommend "Triona - Donegal Tweed Visitor Centre" enough! I would highly recommend staying here, and I’d return in a heartbeat. A truly special place that feels like stepping into a peaceful, well-loved corner of Ireland.
Stunning Grounds
Dining Room at The Woodhill House
Beautiful tree out front. Cypress?
Cozy Den / Bar
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great but room was very dirty. We got there late so I didn’t bring it to the staffs attention. It was old and dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ardara visit

The host was very nice and accommodating. The bed was lovely and comfortable in a spacious room off the main house. It was within a 5 minute walk of the town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda, Folkston

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Property is dated but very quaint. Location was great for a day drive along the wild atlantic coast and Donegal. No self laundry options but same day laundry service is avaliable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed its slightly faded grandeur. Pity the restaurant is not functioning now, except for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry, Goodyear

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A true experience at a traditional bed and breakfast. The property was beautiful and really was enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a super cute bed and breakfast. We stayed in the outer building in a family room. It was absolutely beautiful with a little balcony overlooking the cutest little garden. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was excellent. My only complaints were the Wi-Fi did not work great in the outer building and there was zero pressure in the shower head but we just took a bath instead and that was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous stay. John is very keen and gave us useful details for our trip. His bar is beautiful and I recommend the goats tart with salad
Stayed 1 night in May 2025