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Donegal B&Bs
B&Bs in Donegal for the cliffs, beaches and Gaeltacht
Donegal sits furthest from Dublin of any county on this list, which keeps its coastline quieter than better-known stretches of the Wild Atlantic Way. Slieve League's sea cliffs, Dunfanaghy's beaches and Bundoran's surf scene draw different kinds of visitor across a county that rewards driving time with genuine solitude.
Slieve League and Glencolmcille
Teelin and Carrick are the closest villages to Slieve League's sea cliffs, among the highest in Europe, while Glencolmcille further along the coast sits deep in the Donegal Gaeltacht with a strong folk tradition of its own.
Dunfanaghy and the north coast
Dunfanaghy, near Horn Head and Tramore Strand, is a common base for the north Donegal coastline, while Letterkenny, the county's largest town, offers more everyday amenities and easy road access across the rest of the county.
B&Bs in Bundoran and south Donegal
Bundoran is Donegal's surf town, with beginner-friendly breaks alongside more serious waves further along the coast, and it sits close to Donegal Town for anyone splitting a trip between the two. It also works as a natural stopover coming from Sligo further south.
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Not sure where to base yourself?Donegal B&Bs for Inishowen, Fanad and Arranmore
The far north of Donegal is where the county empties out entirely, and it holds some of the most dramatic ground on the whole Wild Atlantic Way for anyone willing to keep driving past the better-known stops.
Inishowen and Malin Head
The Inishowen peninsula runs up to Malin Head, Ireland's most northerly point, taking in Grianán of Aileach's hilltop ring fort on the way. Ballyshannon and the villages around Letterkenny make workable staging posts before committing to the peninsula loop.
Arranmore and the west
Arranmore Island, reached by a short ferry from Burtonport, offers a genuine island stay with cliff walks and sea angling, while Ardara on the mainland is the traditional home of Donegal tweed and a good base for the Glengesh Pass.
Plan the trip
B&B guides for planning a Donegal stay
Slieve League cliffs
Sea cliffs far higher than Moher and a fraction of the crowd, with walks and Donegal bases.
Surfing in Ireland
Bundoran, Lahinch and the quieter breaks, and the B&B bases that suit wet gear and early tides.
How to choose a B&B in Ireland
Location, ratings, amenities and the questions worth asking the owner before you book.
How much a B&B costs in Ireland
What drives the price of a night, and how booking direct keeps fees out of it.
Frequently asked
B&Bs in Donegal, common questions
Is Slieve League worth the drive from Dublin?
It's a longer drive than better-known Wild Atlantic Way stops, which is exactly why the cliffs stay quieter, most visitors treat it as a multi-day trip rather than a day out.
Where's best for a surf trip in Donegal?
Bundoran is Donegal's established surf town with schools and hire for beginners, while more experienced surfers head further along the coast toward Rossnowlagh and beyond.
Can I stay on an island in Donegal?
Yes, Arranmore Island off Burtonport has B&B accommodation and a regular ferry crossing, giving you cliff walks and a proper island evening without a complicated journey.
Do I need a car for Donegal?
Realistically yes. Bus routes connect Letterkenny, Donegal Town and the larger villages, but the coastline, Slieve League and Inishowen all reward having your own wheels.
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