Gormley Residence in Cottian provides adults-only accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. This homestay provides free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free Wifi. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, full-day security, and luggage storage for guests. At the homestay, the units include a desk and a flat-screen TV. The homestay features certain units with mountain views, and every unit is equipped with a kettle. At the homestay, all units have bed linen and towels. A full English/Irish breakfast is available daily at the homestay. Guests at Gormley Residence will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cottian, like hiking. The homestay has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Donegal County Museum is 6.9 miles from the accommodation, while Glenveagh National Park and Castle is 8.8 miles away. The nearest airport is Donegal Airport, 32 miles from Gormley Residence.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.3
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  • Sean
    Ireland Ireland
    Great spot , friendly helpful staff , lovely room , clean and comfortable throughout and a fantastic breakfast. Great location rural feel but only 3 minutes drive to nearest village and 10 minutes to Letterkenny ,
  • Gillian
    United States of America United States of America
    This is a lovely B&B, close to Letterkenney and well located for much of the nature, parks, coastal road, etc. I was there two days while I explored and it was fantastic.
  • Scott
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was amazing and location was beautiful. The host were delightful and accommodating.

Hosted by John Gormley

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

John Gormley
Hi. I am John. I have been a resident of the Republic of Ireland for 40 years, we decided to open the doors of our large home in 2015. We are located in a very quiet place, just a 10/12 minutes (10 km) drive to Letterkenny town. There is a cozy atmosphere where you can enjoy rural scenery watching the sheep on the pastures. Kilmacrennan is a beautiful town and has everything you need and more. The sea is located about 20 20-minute drive from our guest house, although Lough Swilly runs from the sea up into Letterkenny. There are many hiking and biking trails and the scenery is magnificent. Glenveagh National Park and Mount Eriagel are approx. 12/15 k from the guest house The top floor of our house has two bedrooms and a shared bathroom. There are 5 bedrooms and guests have a shared living area equipped with a functional kitchen where you can enjoy fresh free-range eggs for your breakfast. There is a hob, microwave, coffee-making gadget, toaster, and fridge available for the guests. Guests can watch TV in the living area if they wish. There is plenty of parking and a strong free WiFi signal.
I welcome all our guests here to Gormley Residents in Kilmacrennan, we give the best advice to all our guests at all times, helping to plan their daily trips, the best restaurants and bars to eat and drink in, and what to do in the evenings. Gormley Resident’s Welcome to Gormley Resident’s Guest House Legnahoorey Kilmacrannan Co Donegal (Eire Code F92H7DA) Ireland. Please take time to familiarize yourself with your bedroom Toilet and shower room. Use of the kitchen to include Microwave and delph between 7.30 and 9.00 pm in the evenings always check with the host to avoid overcrowding Remember: Clean as You Go Our local village Kilmacrannan (3 kilometres from here on the N56) offers very good breakfasts coffee shops take-a ways and Pubs. On the N56 9.1 kilometers (10 min from here) towards Letterkenny Mr. Chippy restaurant and across the road Centra/restaurant shop & Circle K complex offer top class full Irish breakfasts from 8 am all day. Letterkenny 12 kilometres from here offers any amount of Restaurants Take a ways Chinese Indian and other Asian Offering’s (Google for the best offering). Yellow Pepper Restaurant highly rated, Lower Main Street Letterkenny. Gormley Residents. We Kindly ask you to please abide by some common courtesy rules. This is our home not a hotel so please respect it by simply keeping it tidy, No Parties or gatherings. Please consider our neighbors by keeping noise to a minimum after 10.30 pm. Please lock your room before going outdoors. No Smoking inside the house or cigarette buts in the garden areas. I sincerely hope you will enjoy your stay here at Gormley Residents feel free to ask us for advice on what your interests are and we can advise on advice where best places for you to visit. We do supply maps of Donegal on request. Please complete visitors/guest book as this is Local Government short-term accommodation Hosts. We value your comments and recommended improvements. Wi-Fi Network: Gormley Resident’s Password Legnahoory
Gormley Residence Is situated off Letterkenny to Dunfanaghy Rd. approx. 12 km from Letterkenny . We are approx. 15 min drive from the beautiful must-see Glenveagh National Park and Castle and its beautiful gardens. Another short 20-minute drive from our Guest house is 'Marble Hill' Beach which is overlooked by the Award Winning Shandon Hotel & Spa Hotel, and Rathmullan Beach over overlooked by the very famous Rathmullan House Hotel. In the local village of Kilmacrenan enjoy live music at the weekends in the lovely old-style pub ' Nora's' where a free taxi service will deliver you home, Mary Mac's is another great local with food and drinks We even have our own beautifully restored thatched cottage ' Coffee Time ' serving the best coffee in the West! The food is all homemade and is open at weekends but will be open full time from Easter. Worth a visit. We have loads of beautiful walks and sights to see. Surely worth a visit to this part of Donegal.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Gormley Residence
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Internet
Fast free Wifi 98 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/Photocopying
    • 24-hour front desk
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Adults only
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Gormley Residence takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Gormley Residence of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    FAQs about Gormley Residence

    • Gormley Residence is 1,800 feet from the center of Cottian. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Gormley Residence is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The prices at Gormley Residence may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at Gormley Residence can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish

    • Gormley Residence offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking