Secluded Glenbeg Tower in stunning private estate.

Letterkenny, Donegal
$279 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 4

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Bath 1

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Sleep 8

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Glenbeg Tower, Timeless Woodland Hideaway

Nested in the midst of the 300 acre privately-owned Glenalla woodland
estate, Glenbeg Tower is a quirky octagonal dower house, perhaps eighteenth century in origin (though no one is quite sure), surrounded by native woodland, and with views to Lough Swilly in the distance. Perfect for a country week or weekend escape for family or friends. Exclusive access to extensive walking in surrounding woodlands and heather moors to climb for panoramic views across the Swilly, all without crossing a road.  Glenbeg Tower has an octagonal double bedroom with a splendid outlook from the tower, and, on the middle floor, two twin-bedded rooms, a bathroom and an octagonal sitting room. The ground floor comprises an octagonal dining room, a spacious well-equipped kitchen and an additional sitting room, which has a TV and two new single beds in it. There is also a shower room on the ground floor. To reach the shower room from the downstairs sitting/bed room, one walks through the kitchen. Internet is good but not 100% reliable, and mobile phones work well.The sitting room opens onto a covered terrace overlooking the grounds.

There is a tennis court on the estate, shared with the family when they are resident in the main house (which is out of sight, 150 metres down the hill).

Ideally situated for a brief getaway or a much longer stay, available for short or longer term let – books, poems, and theses have been penned in the peaceful surrounds. Curl up for a read in front of the open fires (dining room and in the two sitting rooms), after exploring Donegal’s Wild Atlantic Way with its beautiful local beaches, walking, horse riding, surfing, swimming, or trekking up Donegal’s mountains and tasting local artisan food and ale.

There are stunning walks in the private estate from the front door of the property. You can walk for 40 minutes and still be on the property. And the gardens are beautiful. The nearest shops are a 10 minute drive away (Lidl in Milford and general stores in Rathmelton and Rathmullan) and the nearest beaches, which are all beautifully sandy, are a 10 minute drive away. If you venture a bit further you can reach beaches within 25 minutes which are listed as some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. There are good local restaurants (booking essential in the holiday season) and also pubs all within 10-15 minute drives (Rathmelton and Rathmullan). Letterkenny is a larger town and has lots of shops (Tesco etc.) and that is 25 minutes from the house by car.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    4 Total Pets Pet Friendly
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • THINGS TO DO

    Golf Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Chef Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Richard B.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    The house, the environment, ease of access, all were excellent.

  • Mary T.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    Beautiful location , beautiful old dwelling and with great heating system

  • Oliver G.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    Marvellous garden with viewpoint and waterfall inviting for scenic walks.Real Vintage Object within silent coutryside.Restaurant Waters Edge direct at the bay shore is 1st class.Kind host immetiately cared about any item.

  • Claire B.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Glenbeg is set in the beautiful Glenalla Estate. The house itself is surrounded by trees and is very private. It’s certainly the perfect place for a peaceful and relaxing break and a great location for touring Donegal. We loved walking around the estate with our dogs and it was great to have use of the tennis court. Glenbeg Tower has everything you could want, lovely comfy bed right up in the tower, living room on the first floor with views of the trees. Good sized kitchen with all amenities. We loved sitting out on the terrace in the evening. Overall we had a great time at Glenbeg.

  • Olive G.

    Submitted Dec 26, 2024

    Stayed Dec 22, 2024

    The perfect location for some R&R. Spent Christmas hete with my family and all agreed it was the perfect retreat. Woodland, lakes, meadows and also boasts a waterfall a short distance from house. Magical

  • Deborah W.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2024

    Stayed Oct 20, 2024

    We had such a lovely stay at the tower house. Everything you would need and the estate is beautiful with lots of lovely walks . The view from the swilly viewpoint should not be missed. Surrounded by beautiful beaches too. Cant wait to return.

  • Patrick S.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2024

    Stayed Jun 11, 2024

    Glenbeg is a semi-secluded wonderfully peaceful location. The house and surrounding grounds are a natural wonder onto itself worthy of exploration. The houses' location, centered the county Donegal, is ideal for day trips along the Wild Atlantic Way from the Fanad Head lighthouse, to Horn Head Lookout, and Portsalon. The many picturesque towns like Ramelton (visit the Blue Goat store), Rathmullan, Dunfanaghy are worthwhile to visit. Lastly the hike up Errigal was a challenge, but the view makes the trek worth the climb. We will visit again for sure.

  • Paul S.

    Submitted May 24, 2024

    Stayed May 18, 2024

    Arrived with no problem finding the property as party of 5 adults and 2 dogs. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed plenty of walks exploring the beautiful grounds.The property was perfect and the kitchen had everything you would need and the bedrooms were spotless with plenty of towels for everyone. Fergus was a great contact and brought us the tennis racquets after my daughter contacted the host that day. We would highly recommend this property for a family etc with pets for a relaxed break from their busy lives and spend quality.time together in a quiet location.

  • Judith C.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2023

    Stayed Sep 9, 2023

    Very peaceful location and gorgeous grounds

  • Monica P.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2023

    Stayed Sep 1, 2023

    Walks in the woods from your doorstep; quiet and beautiful. House comfortable and spacious. Host attentive and very helpful.

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$279+
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