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Cecil's Cottage, Ballynary, Buncrana by Wild Atlantic Wanderer

Ballynary, Buncrana, Co. Donegal, Buncrana, IE

9.3 guest rating· 19 reviews

About this hotel

Sustainable Luxury at Cecil's Cottage

Seaside Escape: Enjoy stunning sea views and a private terrace at this beachfront property in Buncrana.

Home Away From Home: With 4 bedrooms, a cozy fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen, this spacious holiday home is perfect for families or groups.

Convenient Amenities: Free WiFi, on-site parking, and barbecue facilities make your stay relaxing and hassle-free.

Experience the tranquility of Cecil's Cottage and create unforgettable memories by the sea. Book your stay now with Wild Atlantic Wanderer!

Rooms & rates

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Four-Bedroom House

Sleeps 14 · 203 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Shower
  • TV

This holiday home's special feature is the fireplace. This spacious holiday home includes 1 living room, 4 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and an oven in the kitchen. The holiday home also features a barbecue. Boasting a terrace with sea views, this holiday home also offers a washing machine and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 5 beds.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Golf course
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • BBQ facilities
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Fishing
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  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Terrace

Location

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Ballynary, Buncrana, Co. Donegal, Buncrana, IE

Check-in
from 04:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9.319 reviews

+ Welcoming hosts+ Beautiful location− Tired furniture− Maintenance needs attention
Cleanliness8.6
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality9.1
Amenities9.1
Value for Money9.5

Beautiful cottage in picturesque location with a warm welcome from Eileen and Samus

10.0

Great location, close to beach and Buncrana town. Great views from cottage of the Stragill beach. Rooms lovely and comfortable beds.

− A small thing WiFi intermittent

Deirdre · GB · 2026-06-08

Very comfortable stay, could not have asked for better.

10.0

A beautiful cottage in a beautiful area, outstanding views and lovely beach on your doorstep. The cottage is very clean and has all the amenities that you need, Eileen and Seamus are very welcoming and friendly and left lovely treats on our arrival which was much appreciated,Irish hospitality at it’s best.

− Everything was super😊

Caroline · GB · 2025-09-06

Superb view and accommodation. Hosts very friendly and helpful. Very safe for children and animals.

10.0

Scenery, hosts and house.

− N/A

Brennan · GB · 2025-07-20

A place to reset and find inner peace.

10.0

The hosts (warm and friendly); the location (scenic and tranquil); the fixtures and fittings (in character with the house). An authentic Donegal experience! SuperValu was convenient to get 1 Euro coins for Hot Water and Heating. Look forward to going back - we would in a heart beat.

− Some of the furniture and fittings looked a bit tired BUT added to the authenticity of the experience.

Sonya · GB · 2025-06-30

Superb

9.0
Osborne · GB · 2025-06-23

Great cottage to stay in for beach walks, and enjoying the views in a peaceful location.

9.0

What a gem of a cottage. We were met by Seamus cutting the grass who gave us a warm welcome, and had the stove lit. Eileen then came to show us the facilities. The cottage looks small from the front but there is loads of room, and the bonus of the attached annex was great. We were left a lovely welcome pack of milk, butter, crisps, fresh soda loaf and baps which was a welcome start to our stay. All rooms were a great size and the kitchen had everything we required. The cottage itself is starting to look a bit tired but that all doesn't matter because the location is amazing. The views from the cottage out the back is spectacular, and these can be enjoyed outside on the patio, or from the large sun room, which means it can be enjoyed all weathers. Short walk down the field and you are at a beautiful beach. There is no traffic about so it really is a getaway from busy life. Our hosts were so kind (they left a card and small gift for a birthday we were celebrating) and checked that we didn't need anything. We had 2 dogs with us, and it is the perfect place for them, with a garden at the back that they can run about in. We also had daily visits from Buddy the dog, who came to check on his new friends everyday.

− There is some areas within the cottage that could do with a bit of work (some door handles loose, and doors unable to lock), but these really didn't matter as the cottage was clean, great size and the location is perfect.

Suzanne · GB · 2025-06-19

Good to know

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A deposit may be required at the property.