We returned to this restaurant years after our first dinner here. We live in the US so we can't…read morejust pop in for a meal when we wish. As in the first dinner this one was excellent as well. We started with a bottle of 3 Wooly Sheep New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wine that was excellent. Next was the special of the day seafood casserole. After dinner, I enjoyed an Irish whiskey and my wife had an Irish coffee. We could tell the seafood casserole was professionally prepared. It had shrimp, salmon and a white fish like haddock in a white sauce. All of is was covered with a layer of mashed potatoes. On the side was broccoli, carrots, rutabaga and Brussel sprouts. There was a lot of food and it tasted great. We will return to this restaurant again when we are back in the area.

Disappointing customer service and culinary experience, staff were very helpfully initially saying…read morecahnges could be made with courses etc until we ordered 2 different set menus then approx.10 minutes later told us it wasnt possible said chef wouldn't accommodate after being told we could both order off separate menus. Attitude from restaurant manager was quite standoffish and that was the standard. Probably should state on menu or train staff so they know to tell customers in advance of ordering. Then staff kept a wide birth from us for rest of meal unless bringing dishes. To top it off the wrong main course was brought and I couldn't get anyone's attention to confirm so to be honest just ate it as didnt want to have any more interactions with manager. Room was nice with 2 exceptions exposed electrical wires in bathrooms and wallpaper coming of wall under the window. Easy fixes to my mind that should have been taken care off.

We arrived here yesterday to a very warm welcome from the staff,checked in to a lovely room.We…read morethen had the most amazing four/ five course meal,the food and its presentation was truly fantastic! All their staff were great so professional and friendly. Great nights sleep,then more Great food for breakfast! Nearly forgot we also used the spa which was fabulous,so relaxing. Can't wait for the next time!!

The room had a patio but the door lock was impossible to open then lock back (spent 10-15 min…read moretrying to lock it back -need easier locks). They have heaters in rooms but they need to be marked on/off because the numbers are rubbed off. The room is spacious with lots of light. Overall fancy hotel & bar but were asked to leave dinner and go sit at the bar when we were done which seemed rude. The pool closed at 7:15 pm and then at 5:45 pm on our second night. The beds were comfortable. Amenities included wash clothes, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, fan, full-length mirror, large TV, and bottled water. The shower pressure sucked but the water gets hot. Our toilet seat was broken which should have been caught by housekeeping. Overall nice place & we would stay here again.

Comfortable,charming and about 15 minute walk to city center.Very quiet,slept soundly.We enjoyed…read moredrinks,dinner and breakfast (breakfast was free). Highly recommend! We almost stayed right downtown at Abbey,Center Hotel.It was crazy busy so glad we didn't!

We are regular customers to The Highlands Hotel, Glenties, Co Donegal…read more On our most recent visit; we cannot praise this hotel enough. We love the new refurbished look Everything from cleanliness, food, comfort etc -you name it this hotel has it all. The staff are exceptionally helpful in every way possible. We would highly recommend this hotel. E & P Carr.

We had a great two nights here, using it as a base touring around this area. It was our second…read morebargain two night hotel break in Donegal, having travelled to here from Annagry and having spent three weeks in France shortly before we made it to Donegal. The hotel has limited wifi, which worked well around reception but we couldn't get it to work in the restaurant or breakfast rooms. It didn't work in our room. There are a number of brochures available in the reception promoting various attractions including the nearby Finntown railway, which runs along the edge of a huge brown trout lake in the shadow of a mountain and was fascinating. This entire county has to be one of the friendliest places on earth. No matter where we went, shopped, ate, toured and wandered around everyone was just so warm, friendly and welcoming. This hotel was no different; open friendly hard working people. The hotel was comfortable with our room a decent size, good decor, a double & single bed and a large bathroom. There was a flat screen tv on the wall. The food we had (haddock & chips €10) and prawn cocktail (€8) and night two we both had steak special) was all very good, fairly priced, the stout was excellent and the white wine served icily crisp. It was hectically busy in the restaurant especially on the Thursday night of our stay, mainly due to their sirloin steak special, €15 for a ten ounce steak, French fried onions, chips, peas and a pepper sauce. A few musicians also perform on Thursday nights. I'm sure the hard working staff are exhausted at the end of the night. We were tired just watching them. Parking is very limited at the front of the hotel and while there's a car park at the rear of the hotel there's no access from the car park. Breakfast was fine, the porridge superb followed by an Irish brekky fry of fried egg, pork sausage, bacon, black & white pudding and tomato. But we do restrict our intake of this sort of food. It's not just this hotel it's common in hotels to find cheap meats; cheap eggs, plastic skinned, fatty, salty sausage, fatty, salty, white pudding, cheap bacon and awful powdered coffee in hotels from one to five star. I'd prefer if hotels would use their buying power to purchase natural skinned meats, and better quality ingredients with a bit less fat and a bit less salt. I'd like to see the days of powdered coffee coming to a close - real coffee is so much better. We would return here.

The Green Gate made me want to move to Ireland. I stopped here 6 months ago and never wanted to…read moreleave. The drive up the lane teleports you into a Secret Garden and once reach the hilltop, the view overlooking the town and mountains stops your heart. The cabins themselves are white stone and super cozy. Breakfast is served anytime at the main house where the fireplace sets a lovely ambience. With those memories in the back of my mind, I packed up all my belongings and high-tailed it over here a month ago. The place is just as amazing as I remembered. The views are unbeatable, and property is well-maintained, the decor is rustic yet classy. There's love and care in every nook and cranny. Finally, Paula and Bobbi are both ... gems!

What a wonderful stay we had at the Green Gate! After an eventful trip to Ardara we were greeted…read morewith warm hospitality and plenty of offers of help from Paula at the B and B. The room was welcoming and cozy. Breakfast was great and we ended up spending a lovely few hours telling stories with the other guests and Paula. Her puppers Bobbi was also a hit and enjoyed some head scratches while we shared a pancake!

This is a 5 start plus hotel. The staff is outstanding. Everyone I interacted with was friendly,…read morehelpful and knowledgeable. The rooms are huge and have all the amenities. The spa and workout building is tremendous. The bar area is very nice and the outdoor patio has a great view of the garden. The food was top shelf both at dinner and breakfast. The breakfast buffet is a do not miss.

From check in To the unbelievable experience it is our best yet . The views the rooms the cuisine…read moreunmatched and perfected in this gem . We look forward to a great walk in the morning in the beautiful forest . I was amazed with the spa and general features here I am still stunned . This needs to be a two day stay to fully experience the whole thing

As an earlier reviewer noted, this is really a three star hotel that should not be selling itself…read moreas a four star. While generally okay, it was mostly just a bit underwhelming and very average. We had got a deal off one of the voucher pages which included a spa treatment and brekkie both mornings. Firstly, my spa treatment was a back, neck and shoulder massage and while not the worst that I've had, was far from the best. The relaxation suite was quite nice but the jacuzzi was tiny and overcrowded when we were there. The breakfast was overall poorish enough in my opinion. I ordered the baked egg but it was so runny as to be practically inedible (for me anyway) The selection of breads, fruits etc was again just not four star. I didn't actually bother with coming down for breakfast the following day to be honest but my partner did pick up a few croissants for me to nibble with my coffee in the room. I did have a club sandwich later that night in the Middleton Bar and that was delicious in fairness. Plus their cocktails are pretty amazing too!!

I am rather undecided about rating this hotel and feel a little mean giving it only 2 stars as we…read moregot such a good deal at €99 per room for a night including breakfast with either a spa treatment or golf which had to be booked in advance. Castle Dargan Hotel is not a castle, but a modern built hotel. It is situated in a lovely country setting with wonderful mature trees and views of the surrounding hills and the golf course. It is supposed to be a four star Hotel but it is more deserving of 3 stars. Our accommodation was in an apartment which is in a separate block - very industrial looking - away from the main hotel, as all the hotel rooms were fully booked. While the bedroom was cosy and warm, the bathroom was very small but most alarming for a Hotel of this caliber was the dirty state of the shower! The reception area of the hotel is very austere and cold, badly lacking a fireplace for the winter months, and the main bar which looks out over the first tee of the golf course, was uninviting and freezing cold - but could be due to the floor to ceiling windows and the rainy weather at the time we were there - however, it lacked complete atmosphere. We had dinner in the adjoining restaurant at the reasonable price of approx. €27 for 3 courses and this was really delicious with lovely, friendly waiting staff and a very good choice. Breakfast the next morning was also very good too with a reasonable choice on offer. However, my biggest gripe was with the spa treatment..yes I know it was included in the price for the overnight stay...but it was such a disappointment. I had opted for the balneotherapy and boy was I sorry! Having been given a nice cosy warm dressinggown and slippers, and guided to the supposedly relaxation area to wait for my therapist - this area was crowded with women who sat around chatting out loud, the room was far too bright and certainly not relaxing! Eventually the therapist came and took my to the room for the balneotherapy bath and she explained that it would take 20 minutes and then promptly left the room. The temperature of the bath was just barely tepid and utterly disappointing as a result. When I complained afterwards, with my goose-pimpled body, I was told that there was a problem with the water in this area and the Therapist apologised profusely. Luckily, I was able to go the steam room immediately to heat up! I passed on my complaint to the main receptionist later and she immediately called the Spa Manager to relay my concerns and once again, apolgised profusely. I have no quibble really with the staff who were all very attentive and friendly, but the place seems to seriously lack a good management structure, particularly in the Spa area. Incidentally, my friend who had booked a massage, also complained of the cold, the long wait for her massage, despite booking in advance, and the fact that the therapist yawned constantly while massaging, which was very offputting and ineffective for my friend. Perhaps, I will try the golf next time as I understand the course is very good!

An exceptional experience from start to finish! Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, was perfect…read more Check in was a breeze..we just went up to the gentleman at the desk, gave him our name, and he handed us the key to our room. It took, maybe, three minutes. He also confirmed our dinner reservations for the evening. In the lobby (which was more like a grand hall), they had a lovely array of complimentary coffee, teas, and pastries...all served with beautiful bone china. The castle is absolutely stunning both inside and out. The interiors are grand, and the grounds are just beautiful. We spent several hours walking around the park-like setting, and had drinks on the terrace overlooking the garden. Fantastic. We also walked through every inch of the interior's public rooms...don't miss the church! The entrance to our room was tucked away under a staircase. When I first saw it I thought, "Oh no, this room is going to be the size of a closet". When we went in we were taken aback. It was massive, with a very comfortable bed, sitting area, bathroom and a huge jetted tub. And it was clean as a pin, too. Dinner in the castle's opulent Dining Room was exemplary. Service was friendly and good-humored, and the food was very, very good. My wife had the salmon and I had the beef; both were perfect. We did the 3 course meal for 65 euros each, and feel it was worth every penny. Breakfast the next morning was just as good. It was also in the Dining Room, and was included in the rate we paid. Hot food was ordered off the menu, and cool food (cereals, fruit, cold meats, etc.) were offered buffet style. One last thing: as opulent, grand, and over-the-top as Markree Castle is, the one thing it wasn't was pretentious. You don't have to break out your tux, or sequined cocktail dress; as long as you don't look like you just rolled out of bed, you should be fine. At dinner I wore a white dress shirt and a nice pair of green jeans; I felt perfectly comfortable. Out of the 12 nights we spent in Ireland, this was our favorite we stayed. It's more than just a bed to put your head on; it's an experience, and an amazing one at that.

The drive into Markree Castle is a bit Agatha Christie, especially in torrential rain. You can't…read morehelp but think of Belgian detectives and drawing room accusations as you wind through the estate until you reach the castle. Once you're there though, it's the perfect place to disappear to for a few days of relaxation. We stayed at the apartments on the estate, in a converted stables. They were really nicely set up, very comfortable. These are pet-friendly too, so our dog was able to join us for the trip. It was great to just be able to take her for a walk around the estate. Location wise, there's a lot to do for outdoorsy types. A couple of loughs and bogs are good for hikers, and a few nice pubs in nearby Coolooney.

Food is amazing , service is great atmosphere homely & friendly . Prices average to high. Will…read moredefinitely be back soon.

My review is based on my dining experience here. I know the hotel itself has cozy dwellings that…read morecover all the basic needs in a great location of Annagry Donegal so if needed it can be an appropriate overnight too. The food, atmosphere and the Craic are why I'm here to suggest you pop in. Our friends live in the area and recommended it due to the ownership being quite well aquatinted with them and most importantly to us, the fresh fish coming in daily from Jack the local fisherman (family to owner too I believe). I had an amazing seafood gratin that was overflowing with mussels, salmon, prawns, calamari...with crustini breads for garnish and dipping. For my side, I ordered a lovely fresh salad and the greens were so crisp! White wine Sauvignon Blanc (I'm a NZ fan) went perfect with it all. I highly recommend coming in for a meal at least. The menu is fabulous and offers something for everyone. Call ahead for a table too. It's the proper thing to do and the place is bound to be packed for lunch and dinner.

Very nice, classy hotel in the center of Derry…read more I came on a tour and was offered a class of Prosecco from the check in clerk ( which was an unexpected treat). Our room was air conditioned ( not all in Ireland are) and we were served well by the bartender in the evening and for breakfast. They had a nice selection of breakfast options including salmon and scrambled eggs. Good coffee, fine linens, overall a place I would return to.

We loved the accommodations at Shipquay during our stay there in Derry. Given its location within…read morethe City Walls, the Shipquay is ideal for enjoying your time in Derry. The Shipquay is located in a gorgeous Italianate-style-listed heritage building that comprises a wealth of magnificent boutique hotel rooms. Our Superior Double Room had a beautiful and comfortable king-sized bed that was stylish and sophisticated. We enjoyed the amenities, such as the walk-in shower and the castiron tub that my wife and I loved immensely. They had complimentary WiFi and robes and slippers for us to wear in the morning and at night that was quite comfortable. The restaurant on the lobby floor provided us with delicious eats for breakfast and dinner, with refreshing and tasty cocktails, all in a stylish and contemporary interior that was our speed. The hotel is close to everything for site seeing and visiting attractions. There are tons of restaurants and bars within walking distance to enjoy. And if you want to stay indoors for the night, you have the restaurant and bar or speakeasy that's on-site. There are shopping centers everywhere, including one next store if you need to pick up some clothes, souvenirs, or just want to take a gander through. Overall, this is the place to stay when in Derry, and we will do so again upon our next one.