An Teach Dearg (The Red House) is a contemporary home that echoes the Donegal vernacular traditions through a modernist interpretation of the cottage form. It sits just 6 minutes drive from one of the most celebrated beaches in Ireland (Narin/ Portnoo) and has direct private shore access onto Lough Fad where you may swim or use the very simple rustic sauna that comes with the house. The house has a minimalist, almost Nordic feeling sparse interior with three well-sized bedrooms and two genuinely luxurious bathrooms. Days out will include the many pristine beaches that the area is famous for, Glenveagh National Park and Slieve League sea cliffs. You can walk to the pub, and there's a choice of food and drink down in the village (6 minutes, 2 miles).
Features
Accessibility
- Ground floor bedroom
- Ground floor bathroom
Bathroom Features
- Bath
Family Friendly
- Young children welcome
General
- Washing machine
Heating
- Open fire / woodburner
Location
- Farm or rural location
- Coastal location - within 5 miles of the sea
- Pub nearby (walkable)
Media & Technology
- Television
- Wifi broadband internet
- Smart TV
Bed Layout
- Double bed
- Double bed
- Twin single bedroom
In Detail
All accommodation is on the ground floor and is relatively accessible. Central heating and WIFI
Living Room:
- Woodburner
- Kitchen - kettle, toaster, microwave, airfryer, oven, induction hob, French press for coffee and mocha pot, dishwasher
- Utility area with iron. Hairdryer. Washing machine
Twin bedroom - single beds can be (on request) pushed together to make a Superking Outside:
- Parking for four cars
- Note there is no enclosed area for dogs, but the road to the front isn't busy or a main road.
- Access over 3 acres including direct shore access
Good to know
- Check in at : 15:00
- Check out by: 11:00
- Up to 6
- 7 nights from £960 (based on 2 staying)
- Pets - Welcome (contact us if more than 3)
- Location
- near Narin/ Portnoo beaches in West Donegal, Republic of Ireland
- Nearby
- Narin beach and Portnoo (2 miles, 6 minutes) - walk to Inishkeel island at low tide (take care) f... Read more
- Infants - Welcome. However, no cot or high chair available
- Children - Welcome
- Note that use of the sauna and lakeshore is entirely unsupervised and entirely at own risk - both areas should only be used with responsible adult supervision. There is no phone signal in the house but WIFI is provided.
Bed Layout
- Double bed
- Double bed
- Twin single bedroom
- Narin beach and Portnoo (2 miles, 6 minutes) - walk to Inishkeel island at low tide (take care) for the monastic remains. Narin has pubs, cafes and food.
- Narin & Portnoo Golf links
- Dooey beach
- Rosbeg beach and peninsula
- Glenveagh Castle, gardens and National Park
- Ardara (weaving town)
- Donegal town (castle, waterfront)
- Slieve League (some of the most dramatic sea cliffs in Europe, boat trips)
Reviews
Gillian K,
2026
Absolutely lovely few days at The Red House. Very spacious, bright and airy cottage. Well appointed for all our needs, including the baby. Will definitely return.
Ambrose L,
2025
An Teach Dearg is a lovely property, tucked away on a very quiet rural road. The beaches in the area are truly special. While Donegal is blighted by many ugly one-off houses, this property is an exception and blends in beautifully to the vernacular architecture of a rural farm.
Tracey G,
2025
Absolutely fantastic stay at the Red House for a family trip to Donegal. The house is beautiful and comes with everything you need for a few days of cozy luxury. We will definitely be back!
Fiona F,
2025
Wonderful cottage, beautifully renovated, brilliantly appointed and well situated - great combination of peaceful location and easy accessibility to local places to explore. 5*, would recommend
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