Downings Bay Hotel

“Very friendly hotel very near a sandy cove” - AA Inspector
LETTERKENNY, COUNTY DONEGAL

Our Inspector's View
This long-established, friendly, family-run hotel is situated on Sheephaven Bay in the picturesque village of Downings. There is a cosy lobby lounge; J.C.'s is a traditional-style bar where an extensive menu is available all day, and The Haven Restaurant which opens for dinner at peak times. The accommodation is spacious and all rooms are comfortable and well appointed. A popular location for families and within easy reach of a number of golf courses, this property hosts regular musical events, and there is a nightclub open at weekends. Guests have complimentary use of the local leisure centre, just a five-minute drive away.
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Facilities – at a glance
Family rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Wi-Fi
Lift
Gym
Features
- En-suite rooms: 40
- Family rooms: 8
- Smoking rooms: 4
- Broadband available
- WiFi available
- Children welcome
- Babysitting service
- Children's play area
- Laundry facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Cots provided
- High chairs
- Children's portions or menu
- Indoor Pool
- Gym available
- Weekly Entertainment
- New Year entertainment programme
- Lift available
- Night porter available
- Fully air conditioned
- Outdoor parking spaces: 40
- Accessible bedrooms: 1
- Walk-in showers
- Single room, minimum price: £60
- Double room, minimum price: £90
- Maximum number of guests: 120
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About The area
Discover County Donegal
Even though it’s not part of Northern Ireland, Donegal is Ireland’s northernmost county. Likewise, although it’s part of the Republic of Ireland, it is also part of the Province of Ulster. The same political position applies to County Cavan and County Monaghan.
Like most Irish counties, Donegal is overwhelmingly rural, and most towns are small. Much of the coastline is cliffs and rocks, although there are some spectacular beaches, mainly in the Gweedore region, which also has a reputation as a centre for Irish traditional music. Clannad and Enya, both internationally-famous musical acts, are from Gweedore.
County Donegal has the largest Irish-speaking community (Gaeltacht) in Ireland, as you’ll notice from the road signs. The town of Donegal isn’t actually the county town, as that title has been awarded to Lifford, its administrative centre. Donegal is good for shopping, and seeking out the area’s most famous export – Donegal tweed.
Letterkenny is the largest town in the county, and is the only one with a Cathedral, the Catholic Cathedral of St. Eunan and St Columba – built in the late 19th century.
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