Frank the Shipping Container

We designed and built Frank and placed him on a rock on the edge of his own small coastal lake overlooking Traighenna Bay on Donegal's Wild Atlantic Way.

We named him after Frank Lloyd Wright, an architect hero of ours who was interested (among other things) in testing structural cantilevers to their limit. That's exactly what we've done with Frank - cantilevering him out over the pool of wateras far as engineering allows - our little piece of modernism on the Atlantic coast.

Stay here to explore some of the best and cleanest beaches in Europe (a choice of sandy beaches within a 5-minute drive), to explore the famous 'Wild Atlantic Way' route along the 1100km of Donegal coast, and to visit charming small towns, the nearby Glenveagh National Park, and the many inhabited islands off the shore.

If you've got a larger group our Traighenna Bay cottage is within walking distance, though everyone gets at least an acre of private ground.

Features

Accessibility

Ground floor bedroom
Ground floor bathroom

Family Friendly

High chair
Travel cot

Location

Farm or rural location

Media & Technology

Television
Wifi broadband internet

Star Rating

3 Star: ★★★

Bed Layout

Double bed

In Detail

Use of the property, its decking and grounds is at your own risk for you and your pet/s. Please note there is water immediately adjacent.

This property is only available to adults for insurance reasons. Please do not book for children or babies of any age, as there are obvious risks (drops into water from the decking) that we cannot cover.

Frank is insulated, double glazed and suitable for year-round use. He has Wi-Fi and electric heating, as any apartment would.

Double bedroom: great mattress, 32-inch TV with Netflix (access provided, no terrestrial channels)
Shower room: double shower, heated towel rail, toilet
Kitchen: fridge-freezer, microwave, fan oven, toaster, kettle
Sitting and dining area: fantastic water views

Outside: decking, hammock (use with caution), picnic table
Parking: two cars
Dogs: the grounds are not enclosed, but you're at least 200 metres from any public highway and there's an electric gate at that entrance.

Good to know

Check in at : 16:00
Check out by: 10:00
Up to 2
7 nights from £667 (based on 2 staying)
Pets - Welcome (maximum: 2 dogs)
Location
Overlooking Traighenna Bay in West Donegal, NW Ireland.
Nearby
You're right on one of the most beautiful shorelines in the world. Most people spend their days disc... Read more
Infants - Welcome + Cot & high chair available
Children - Not allowed
Use of the property, its decking and grounds is at own risk for you and your pet/s - note there is water immediately around the property. This property is only available to adults for insurance reasons - please do not book if you have children of any age with you (sorry, but no babies, no infants, no children permitted by insurers).

Bed Layout

Double bed

You're right on one of the most beautiful shorelines in the world. Most people spend their days discovering the many beaches (there are hundreds), the great local food and welcome in the pubs and walking across 'wilderness' landscapes.

Dooey Beach - 5km of sandy beach (also walking distance) - known for surfing (5-minute drive).
Lettermacaward - 2 km or less than 5-minute drive - your village with 2 shops, petrol, hairdresser, 3x pubs (trad. music every Friday).
Dungloe town - a 12-minute drive - 'Capital of the Rosses' with supermarkets (Lidl, Aldi, Supervalu, The Cope), pubs (10)
Maghery Beach - horse-riding on the beach - 20 mins. drive
Portnoo - amazing beach, walk over to the island at low tide - 15 mins. drive
Sliabh Liag - Europe's highest sea cliffs (amazing) - 45 mins. drive
Horse Riding at Dunlewey - 40 mins. - also, kids play park and mini zoo there.
Glenveagh National Park / National Park - 45 mins
Belfast city - 2hr 35 mins.
Ardara 'Heritage Town' (cafes, pubs, tweed/weaving) - 20 mins.
Donegal County & Events Guide
Local angling, boat trips & local walking
Glencolmcille Folk Village & beach & pubs - 55 mins.
Ulster Folk Park - one of the best open-air museums in Europe - 1hr 20 mins.
Derry ('Londonderry') - fascinating UK City of Culture 2013 - 1 hr. 20 mins.
Giant's Causeway - 2 hr 10 mins - or also see Derry on the way

Reviews

Janis S,

2026

What an idyllic place to stay, if you like peace and quiet. Frank has everything you need for a comfortable stay and is in an ideal location for exploring the Wild Atlantic Way. There's fantastic scenery, mountains, loughs and beaches. And some great places to eat within a reasonable drive - we loved the Lobster Pot in Burtonport.

Jennifer F,

2025

Frank is in a fantastic wild location and has all the comforts needed for a lovely stay. We have had an incredibly peaceful 3 days with the only noise being from the local birds. Highly recommend.

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