Must-see hotels in Southwestern Donegal

Overlooking the ruins of the 15th-century McSwyne’s Castle, Castle Murray is not a castle, but a boutique hotel in a sprawling modern beach house. Most of…

Carnaween House glows with brilliant white bedrooms in a luxury beach-house style – indeed, the sands on the adjoining beach are almost as white. The…

The name might be ironic and this isn't Piccadilly, but this superbly run guesthouse in the town centre has ritzy facilities, including an enormous…

Ireland's last commercial whaling family once lived in this grand manor house, parts of which date from the 17th century. It has a well-stocked bar and…

Perched high on a hill, Dooey Hostel is entered via a corridor carved out of a plant-strewn rock face. Facilities are rustic, but clean and comfortable,…

This rustic, well-run IHH hostel is set on a hilly, windy and dramatic site on a working farm. It has 32 beds in 10 comfortable rooms with private…

This large place in peaceful Malinmore is a good choice, with a large variety of rooms from small but serviceable singles to larger doubles, twins and…

Accommodating hosts with plenty of local knowledge make this small B&B a great find. The cosy rooms are tastefully decorated in neutral colours and the…

Flung out on a remote stretch of coast near Silver Strand beach, the Malinbeg Hostel is the place for simplicity and total seclusion (and no wi-fi or…

Just 800m north of town and overlooking the bay, this purpose-built B&B has spacious rooms with pretty floral bedspreads, spotless bathrooms and great…

The fine mountain views and large but cosy and colourful rooms make this a real home away from home, and the breakfast includes preserves made from…

This modern hotel across from and overlooking the harbour has 32 comfortable, simple rooms, a decent bar and a small gym with spa bath, sauna and steam…

About 5km east of Kilcar, this modern B&B run by Ethna has large, comfortable rooms, a varied breakfast menu and supreme sea views. The mood matches the…