Woodhill House

We loved our stay at the Woodhill house. The host was amazing. We enjoyed a late dinner, drink, and conversation in the cozy bar/lounge the night of our arrival. Breakfast the following morning was delicious and the staff was very attentive. The property is older and needs some TLC, but still charming and well worth the money and drive.

Enjoyed its slightly faded grandeur. Pity the restaurant is not functioning now, except for breakfast.

It was so beautiful and felt very welcoming. The gardens and buildings were lovely.

Staff very welcoming. Nice breakfast. Limited evening menu. The building needs some tlc

Gorgeous stay. John is very keen and gave us useful details for our trip. His bar is beautiful and I recommend the goats tart with salad

Great friendly family owned business . Michael and his staff take the time to chat with you even at the little bar after dinner ! Food was delicious fresh and we even got a phone call the next morning to see if we wanted breakfast before they finished up! Quiet and peaceful location yet you can walk to town easily. We loved it all, Highly recommend to stay here .

There wasn’t much we liked about it. The welcome was lukewarm. The pictures are not a bit accurate; sooo outdated and the “gardens” have not been looked after for decades it seems. The shower was a trickle of lukewarm water. The food was not great. The so-called bar was not a welcoming gathering area. We were excited to leave.

The pub in the main house was delightful. Small meals were offered. John is a marvelous host. The staff were wonderful.

A hidden gem in Ardara —peaceful, charming, and relaxing. I stayed with my family at Woodhill House in Ardara for one night during our recent trip to Ireland, and it was easily one of the most memorable stays of our holiday. The house is nestled in a secluded, bucolic setting surrounded by beautiful gardens, mature trees, and stone work that add to its peaceful charm. The atmosphere was incredibly serene, a true retreat from the hustle and bustle. The house itself felt more like a warm, welcoming home compared to any other place we stayed. It’s full of character, with personal touches, family photos, antiques, and heirlooms that give it a rich sense of history and comfort. The bar and dining areas are equally inviting. The dining room is elegant without being stuffy, and the bar/den is cozy and full of charm. John, the owner, was friendly and very accommodating, and all the staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome. They were kind, attentive, and genuinely interested in us and our trip, which made the experience feel even more special. The included traditional Irish breakfast was one of the best I had during my entire two-week trip. It was generous, absolutely delicious, and beautifully prepared. Ardara is truly a special place. I can't recommend "Triona - Donegal Tweed Visitor Centre" enough! I would highly recommend staying here, and I’d return in a heartbeat. A truly special place that feels like stepping into a peaceful, well-loved corner of Ireland.

We had a lovely stay at Woodhill House. The room was spacious and we selected the room with the garden which was lovely to sit in and walkabout. We had dinner at the restaurant both nights and the food was delicious, definitely recommend dinning here if you are in Ardara. We really enjoyed having a drink after dinner at the adorable bar too. Thanks James for servicing us many Guinness pints. Excellent service!

We loved our stay at the Woodhill house. The host was amazing. We enjoyed a late dinner, drink, and conversation in the cozy bar/lounge the night of our arrival. Breakfast the following morning was delicious and the staff was very attentive. The property is older and needs some TLC, but still charming and well worth the money and drive.

John and his staff were excellent. We got just a wee bit of the story of how he’d been the owner for the past four decades. The place is charming to the hilt. Breakfast was wonderful and the staff fun and engaging as well. The area out front of the manor house is gorgeous. You are in the heart of the Irish countryside with sheep bleating in the distance. The drive from the road up to the house is charming too. A few cobwebs here and there and some big spiders are natural in a place that was built as long ago, and the gardens- while beautiful- are being seen about a bit slowly. That said, we absolutely loved our stay and greatly appreciated the hospitality. I don’t think it could be beat, and I’d highly recommend staying here. Great for couples and small families.

Feels like this used to be a very nice establishment but it has somehow had the stuffing knocked out of it. Felt a bit sad there, really. Property probably very nice in years gone by but badly faded. Decor old style, with no updating. Everything very tired. Check in quite odd - sort of a hello, shown to room, that was about it. Cleanliness underwhelming. Staff undertrained or just not that good. Atmosphere - none really, including in bar. Breakfast very good although service completely haphazard and amusing in a sad sort of way. Shower good and powerful (room 1)

Beautiful location with a lovely main building that had a dining room and bar. Staff were very friendly and attentive. The building where our room was is somewhat rundown and there was an odd smell when we entered. Our room had a patio overlooking a walled garden that was once lovely but needs to be tended to. There is a pedestrian pathway nearby that goes all the way into town, which was a nice surprise. The breakfast was very good!

An elegant old property suffering from deferred maintenance due to its’ age and complexity!

This is a beautiful hotel. The rooms were clean and smelled fresh, the beds and pillows were comfortable, there's a mini fridge, the bathroom was clean and large, nice shower. The breakfast was a delicious cook-to-order menu. The service was so helpful and kind.

Sauberkeit war mittelmäßig. Unterkunft war recht schön. Sie hatten eine Cabin. Frühstück eine Frechheit. 30 Minuten auf die Bestellung gewartet. Man durfte ein Gericht vom Menü bestellen. Nach ewigem warten kam dann das Essen. Gegessen hat man in 2 Minuten, da es ein Ei war und etwas Speck oder 30g Müsli… Von allen 4 Portionen wäre einer satt geworden… Wir sind danach in ein Restaurant gegangen und haben nochmals frühstücken müssen. Doppelt bezahlt…

Staff was great but room was very dirty. We got there late so I didn’t bring it to the staffs attention. It was old and dirty.

Very clean and very nice dinner and breakfast.

We had a wonderful stay. The property is beautiful. The rooms are clean and comfortable. John and his staff are very warm and accommodating. The daily breakfast was delicious. We would definitely stay here again.

Lovely old fashioned house. Great staff, comfortable room with garden and superb food. Highly recommended.

This is a beautiful hotel. The rooms were clean and smelled fresh, the beds and pillows were comfortable, there's a mini fridge, the bathroom was clean and large, nice shower. The breakfast was a delicious cook-to-order menu. The service was so helpful and kind.

The host was very nice and accommodating. The bed was lovely and comfortable in a spacious room off the main house. It was within a 5 minute walk of the town.

What a beautiful location and amazing host. This place is historic. Our kids, ages 10 and 7 loved exploring around the grounds. Breakfast was great. Our room was spacious. What a treat. Close to town.

There wasn’t much we liked about it. The welcome was lukewarm. The pictures are not a bit accurate; sooo outdated and the “gardens” have not been looked after for decades it seems. The shower was a trickle of lukewarm water. The food was not great. The so-called bar was not a welcoming gathering area. We were excited to leave.

Nice area, rooms just ok!

Quirky little property! Rooms are huge. Clean. Out in the country- a little tricky to find. Owners are very nice

We loved this little place. Beautiful setting just a short walk/drive to Ardara and a great starting point for exploring Donegal. Breakfast was great and the rooms were huge. We wouldnt hesitate to stay again!

This is a super cute bed and breakfast. We stayed in the outer building in a family room. It was absolutely beautiful with a little balcony overlooking the cutest little garden. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was excellent. My only complaints were the Wi-Fi did not work great in the outer building and there was zero pressure in the shower head but we just took a bath instead and that was great.

What a delightful stay in a well styled Manor. All the rooms are tastefully appointed & in keeping with the era which gives a warm homely feeling to your stay. Delightful staff eager to help, made our stay even more homely. The showers are difficult to use & perhaps a queen bed to replace the double size would be our only positive criticism. Despite these small criticisms the stay was just delightful.

We loved our stay at the Woodhill house. The host was amazing. We enjoyed a late dinner, drink, and conversation in the cozy bar/lounge the night of our arrival. Breakfast the following morning was delicious and the staff was very attentive. The property is older and needs some TLC, but still charming and well worth the money and drive.

Great, friendly staff and atmosphere. His trip, suggestions and help with finding all the picturesque sites on the map made our day!

Feels like this used to be a very nice establishment but it has somehow had the stuffing knocked out of it. Felt a bit sad there, really. Property probably very nice in years gone by but badly faded. Decor old style, with no updating. Everything very tired. Check in quite odd - sort of a hello, shown to room, that was about it. Cleanliness underwhelming. Staff undertrained or just not that good. Atmosphere - none really, including in bar. Breakfast very good although service completely haphazard and amusing in a sad sort of way. Shower good and powerful (room 1)

We stayed in the coach house room built in 1600’s, so quaint and so much character. The gardens are stunning, even though it was raining, took a quick walk to appreciate them. Lots of breakfast choices cooked to your liking. John (the owner) was lovely and took the time to explain the property to us.

The owner John was welcoming and helpful- the staff were friendly and accommodating. A beautiful setting with a convenient walk into town.

A beautiful property, wonderful hospitality. Delicious breakfast. We absolutely loved our stay at the Woodhill House.

There wasn’t much we liked about it. The welcome was lukewarm. The pictures are not a bit accurate; sooo outdated and the “gardens” have not been looked after for decades it seems. The shower was a trickle of lukewarm water. The food was not great. The so-called bar was not a welcoming gathering area. We were excited to leave.

John and his staff are welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was great. Woodhill House is old world beautiful !!! We just loved it there. After a day of sightseeing it was nice to come back relax have a pint and good conversation with John. Will definitely be back!!!!

A hidden gem in Ardara —peaceful, charming, and relaxing. I stayed with my family at Woodhill House in Ardara for one night during our recent trip to Ireland, and it was easily one of the most memorable stays of our holiday. The house is nestled in a secluded, bucolic setting surrounded by beautiful gardens, mature trees, and stone work that add to its peaceful charm. The atmosphere was incredibly serene, a true retreat from the hustle and bustle. The house itself felt more like a warm, welcoming home compared to any other place we stayed. It’s full of character, with personal touches, family photos, antiques, and heirlooms that give it a rich sense of history and comfort. The bar and dining areas are equally inviting. The dining room is elegant without being stuffy, and the bar/den is cozy and full of charm. John, the owner, was friendly and very accommodating, and all the staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome. They were kind, attentive, and genuinely interested in us and our trip, which made the experience feel even more special. The included traditional Irish breakfast was one of the best I had during my entire two-week trip. It was generous, absolutely delicious, and beautifully prepared. Ardara is truly a special place. I can't recommend "Triona - Donegal Tweed Visitor Centre" enough! I would highly recommend staying here, and I’d return in a heartbeat. A truly special place that feels like stepping into a peaceful, well-loved corner of Ireland.

Absolutely wonderful stay off the beaten path and in a beautiful setting - wish we could have stayed more than one evening. It's an excellent area from which to explore the cliffs, Malin Beg, etc. We particularly enjoyed spending time in the evening with John, our host, and other guests in the bar.

Property is dated but very quaint. Location was great for a day drive along the wild atlantic coast and Donegal. No self laundry options but same day laundry service is avaliable.

Charming stay on beautiful grounds, in one of the beautiful areas of Ireland

Lovely historic old home/inn. Quiet. Convenient walk into town for dining.

Propriétaire très gentil. Endroit très pittoresque. Situé à l'extérieur du centre. Difficile de trouver l'endroit.

The host was very nice and accommodating. The bed was lovely and comfortable in a spacious room off the main house. It was within a 5 minute walk of the town.

The owner John was welcoming and helpful- the staff were friendly and accommodating. A beautiful setting with a convenient walk into town.

Quirky little property! Rooms are huge. Clean. Out in the country- a little tricky to find. Owners are very nice

We loved this little place. Beautiful setting just a short walk/drive to Ardara and a great starting point for exploring Donegal. Breakfast was great and the rooms were huge. We wouldnt hesitate to stay again!

Location is beautiful

Very very cool spot with great views right from your room. Or just taking a walk around to really feel the nature. The staff are very helpful and deserve the best. Great food for breakfast as well. They have turf burning by the bar to keep guests warm (remember, this is a super old building so be nice about that. This is their only heat source for the main lobby and bar area.) The room is very comfortable and gives you everything you'd want as a traveler. The one down side is if youre not driving and carrying luggage. It's about a 10 minute walk from the bus stop but a bit uphill. And it becomes very low light at night which is a bit spooky. But very safe area so nothing to fear!

wonderful house, great room and breakfast.

Great place with great breakfast

Enjoyed its slightly faded grandeur. Pity the restaurant is not functioning now, except for breakfast.

Staff very welcoming. Nice breakfast. Limited evening menu. The building needs some tlc

Sauberkeit war mittelmäßig. Unterkunft war recht schön. Sie hatten eine Cabin. Frühstück eine Frechheit. 30 Minuten auf die Bestellung gewartet. Man durfte ein Gericht vom Menü bestellen. Nach ewigem warten kam dann das Essen. Gegessen hat man in 2 Minuten, da es ein Ei war und etwas Speck oder 30g Müsli… Von allen 4 Portionen wäre einer satt geworden… Wir sind danach in ein Restaurant gegangen und haben nochmals frühstücken müssen. Doppelt bezahlt…

A beautiful property, wonderful hospitality. Delicious breakfast. We absolutely loved our stay at the Woodhill House.

John and his staff are welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was great. Woodhill House is old world beautiful !!! We just loved it there. After a day of sightseeing it was nice to come back relax have a pint and good conversation with John. Will definitely be back!!!!

Very clean and very nice dinner and breakfast.

A hidden gem in Ardara —peaceful, charming, and relaxing. I stayed with my family at Woodhill House in Ardara for one night during our recent trip to Ireland, and it was easily one of the most memorable stays of our holiday. The house is nestled in a secluded, bucolic setting surrounded by beautiful gardens, mature trees, and stone work that add to its peaceful charm. The atmosphere was incredibly serene, a true retreat from the hustle and bustle. The house itself felt more like a warm, welcoming home compared to any other place we stayed. It’s full of character, with personal touches, family photos, antiques, and heirlooms that give it a rich sense of history and comfort. The bar and dining areas are equally inviting. The dining room is elegant without being stuffy, and the bar/den is cozy and full of charm. John, the owner, was friendly and very accommodating, and all the staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome. They were kind, attentive, and genuinely interested in us and our trip, which made the experience feel even more special. The included traditional Irish breakfast was one of the best I had during my entire two-week trip. It was generous, absolutely delicious, and beautifully prepared. Ardara is truly a special place. I can't recommend "Triona - Donegal Tweed Visitor Centre" enough! I would highly recommend staying here, and I’d return in a heartbeat. A truly special place that feels like stepping into a peaceful, well-loved corner of Ireland.

We had a lovely stay at Woodhill House. The room was spacious and we selected the room with the garden which was lovely to sit in and walkabout. We had dinner at the restaurant both nights and the food was delicious, definitely recommend dinning here if you are in Ardara. We really enjoyed having a drink after dinner at the adorable bar too. Thanks James for servicing us many Guinness pints. Excellent service!