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Woodhill House

County Donegal · Ireland

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9.0/10Excellent257 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition8.4/108.4
Location8.8/108.8
Neighborhood9.4/109.4
Amenities8.2/108.2
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About Woodhill House

Those wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of daily routine will find peace and tranquillity at this establishment. Visitors may take advantage of the Wi-Fi connection on public areas at Woodhill House. The reception does not work around the clock. Woodhill House may charge a fee for some services.

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Located in Ardara, Woodhill House is within a 5-minute drive of Ardara Heritage Centre and Ardara Fort. This guesthouse is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Owenea Bridge Standing Stone and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Stephen Bennett Studio Gallery. Make yourself at home in one of the 13 guestrooms.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 10:30 PM
Check-out until 12:00 PM

Hotel policies

No elevators Car recommended Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Property uses a professional cleaning service

Important information

  • You need to know
    • A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
    • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • This property is professionally cleaned
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Ardara Heritage Centre 1 km / 0.6 mi
Ardara Fort 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Owenea Bridge Standing Stone 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Stephen Bennett Studio Gallery 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Bluestack Mountains 4 km / 2.5 mi
Sandfield Pitch and Putt Course 4.8 km / 3 mi
Lough Free 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Lough Nacarta 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Lough Astackan 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Glengesh Pass 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
Assaranca Falls 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Dorlin Strand 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Tamur Lough 9.4 km / 5.8 mi
St Connells Cultural and Heritage Museum 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
Narin Beach 10.7 km / 6.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 13
  • hotel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Bellboy service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
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  • Luggage room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Banana boatingExtra charge
  • DivingExtra charge
  • WindsurfingExtra charge
  • CanoeingExtra charge
  • Horse ridingExtra charge
  • Mini golfExtra charge
  • Golf practice facilityExtra charge
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  • DOUBLE WITH BALCONYDOUBLE • WITH BALCONYDBL.BL

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  • DOUBLE MOUNTAIN VIEWDOUBLE • MOUNTAIN VIEWDBL.VN

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  • DOUBLE WITH TERRACEDOUBLE • WITH TERRACEDBL.TR

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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  • TWIN WITH BALCONYTWIN • WITH BALCONYTWN.BL

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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  • HOUSE ECONOMYHOUSE • ECONOMYCTG.EY

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  • HOUSE WITH DOUBLE BEDHOUSE • WITH DOUBLE BEDCTG.DB

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  • Double or Twin GARDEN VIEW WITH BALCONYDouble or Twin • GARDEN VIEW WITH BALCONYDBT.BL-GV

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  • HOUSE THREE BEDSHOUSE • THREE BEDSCTG.3B

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  • HOUSE STANDARDHOUSE • STANDARDCTG.ST

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  • DOUBLE BASICDOUBLE • BASICDBL.Z1

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  • SUITE GARDEN VIEW WITH BALCONYSUITE • GARDEN VIEW WITH BALCONYSUI.BL-GV

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    Room code: SUI.BL-GV

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  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • AccessibleDBL.H6

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  • HOUSE TWO BEDSHOUSE • TWO BEDSCTG.2B

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    HOUSE TWO BEDS

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  • APARTMENT TWO DOUBLE BEDSAPARTMENT • TWO DOUBLE BEDSAPT.2D

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    APARTMENT TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Woodhill House

9.0
Excellent
257 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Location
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.4 /10
Amenities
8.2 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2026
Jason
Very nice old fashioned place with plenty of character. John is very welcoming.
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2026
Ralf
The Staff was very good.
8/10
Excellent
22 Jul 2026
Todd
Our room was clean with ensuite bathroom. The breakfast was delicious and the serving staff was quick and responsive to our needs. Ardara is a bit outside Donegal town, but it is quiet. The surrounding rolling hills are beautiful.
2/10
Poor
16 Jul 2026
Marissa
This was a bizarre, somewhat sad stay. This property has so much potential and I'm sure it was lovely in its heyday but that has long since passed. The gardens are completely overgrown, with grass a foot tall and gone to seed on about half the property. It resembles an abandoned home. It seems that it is simply too much for the current owners to keep up with. There is no longer a restaurant, though we've seen several advertisements saying there is. There is no A/C or even oscillating fans available, we had to sleep with the door open to escape the impressive (notably, abnormally oppressive) heat. This was despite there not being any screens so lots of bugs got in while we slept. The owner was nice but the other employees were odd. There were maybe two other guests while we were there so it was somewhat unsettling and a bit creepy. The views are beautiful, and the rooms were large. The bathrooms resemble a 1980's sanitarium and water pressure is awful. We had mold on our bathroom ceiling. Sadly, unless there is a significant investment I would not at all recommend this hotel.
Family
2/10
Poor
09 Jul 2026
MICHELLE
I hate to leave negative reviews on small business owners but think it would be terrible not to warn people about Woodhill.
We used to go there years ago and I was excited to bring my adult kids there.
Unfortunately the place has become extremely run down. The rooms are dirty, beds did not look too bad, but very old and small.
My daughter found toothpaste and hair in her sink and the pipes nearly came of the wall when my husband tried to take a shower.
Our son went to use the bathroom only to find it still had leftovers from previous guest.
I think this says it all, we actually decided not to stay and lost 50% of our money due to late cancellation but ultimately found that preferable to staying there.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Lisa
Had a great time in the lounge bar. Left my husband there until midnight drinking and telling stories with owner John. The walled garden is beautiful and the views just amazing. Our room was large and comfy with amazing views. Great hospitality.
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2026
Christy
Our stay at Woodhill House was very pleasant to experience an old manor house. It is good that houses like this one have found a modern use that enables them to be preserved for future generations.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2026
Carlos
What an enchanting place with so much charm, heart and history. Walking the walled garden, sitting in the drawing room while having a couple of drinks from the bar and chatting with the owner, were our favourite things. A delicious breakfast before we left in the morning topped off a great experience.

This is the type of charm you don’t find in big corporate hotels.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
Tim
Beautiful old manor house and gardens; peaceful and quiet but only minutes from the village center
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Jun 2026
Jim
All round lovely property, great host John. This property used to have a very good restaurant but not and that’s the only thing missing otherwise pretty good and relaxing.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
Rachel
Elegant and authentic place with a magical garden. We enjoyed the short walk into town and the classic country house feel. Thank you!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Jun 2026
alison
Woodhill was a charming and comfortable place to stay despite being dated and in need of a bit of a makeover. The hotel breakfast was great and the location was fantastic with stunning views from our room. It was a pleasant 7 minute walk into the centre of Ardara where we had a great meal in Nancy's bar.
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2026
Peter
It an 11 minute walk in to the town.
Very friendly and enjoyable stay.
One thing to note there's no restaurant available at this present time.
Partner
4/10
Poor
25 May 2026
Pauline
One of the worst we have ever stayed in room was dated and uncomfortable, breakfast poor quality, advertised as having on site restaurant this did not exist. Avoid do not give them business
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2026
CAMERON
Very interesting 17th century villa. Lots of nice bars and restaurants a short 10min walk into town. Try Nancy's for dinner.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2026
Anne
The breakfast menu was amazing and the bar offered a great selection of drinks. Our room was lovely. Very comfortable. There is a walled garden and historic out buildings. The property is very historic and it has a lot of charm. It has a great atmosphere. It was nice to talk to John at the bar and other guests. So friendly.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2026
Emma
Super welcoming staff and beautiful surroundings. 7 min walk into Ardara, super comfortable bed, breakfast is menu and table service based and cooked to order and absolutely delicious. The place also has a fantastic bar. Highly recommended stay, thank you
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 May 2026
Stephen
This was in a quiet location about 1 mile out of Ardara. A secluded and peaceful place. The main house was old and interesting. Our room was comfortable and clean but had quite a smell which wasn’t unpleasant so much as unusual. However, we both enjoyed a good night’s sleep in a comfortable bed. The breakfast was good and the staff very pleasant. Although it was okay, I felt that it was overpriced by some margin. We paid £127 for two people b&b for one night which was probably about £40- £50 too much.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2026
Laura
Room was large and had 2 beds, so perfect. The area surrounding was beautiful, nice to walk thru. The host, John was a sweetheart and his son was lovely to visit with. The staff for breakfast was attentive and the meal was great.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2026
Joanne
Lovely setting and beautiful rooms . Great breakfast.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2026
Carolyn
Woodhill House is a charming old manor house in a lovely little town. The room was spacious and clean and the area was very quiet. Breakfast was delicious, though they only start serving at 8:30am so plan accordingly. John was a very welcoming host and made sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend Woodhill House if you are in the Ardara area.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2026
Lindsey
John was wonderful
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2026
Bonnie
The highlight of our entire trip to Ireland. We needed a place to stop for the night during our travel from
Northern into Southern Ireland. We wished we would have stayed longer here. This bnb is an absolute delight! John, the host and Karen were incredibly welcoming and hospitable. We stayed in the carriage house with beautiful garden view, great to stroll through. The views surrounding the property were beautiful. The rooms were clean and the bed was comfy. The breakfast Karen made was delicious…our first try at black and white pudding which were yummy. Thanks to John and Karen, they provided us with recommendations for other sites to see along our trip. We will always remember this stay!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2025
Kaitlyn
Great, friendly staff and atmosphere. His trip, suggestions and help with finding all the picturesque sites on the map made our day!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Oct 2025
Rose

Quaint

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.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 Sep 2025
Richard
Nice area, rooms just ok!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Sep 2025
james
wonderful house, great room and breakfast.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2025
kevin
Great place with great breakfast
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2025
Julie
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.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Aug 2025
Kevin
An elegant old property suffering from deferred maintenance due to its’ age and complexity!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2025
Kathy
John was a great host and the room was fantastic!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2025
Tara
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.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2025
Maureen
Great place...Masterpiece in action...
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2025
Mary
Lovely historic old home/inn. Quiet. Convenient walk into town for dining.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
28 Jul 2025
Timothy
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2025
Donld
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!!!!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2025
Kristine

A country Irish home and garden

It was so beautiful and felt very welcoming. The gardens and buildings were lovely.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2025
Devon
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.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jul 2025
Melissa
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2025
Tyler
Location is beautiful
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2025
Yvonne

Ardara visit

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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Jun 2025
Rhonda
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.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2025
Graham
Enjoyed its slightly faded grandeur. Pity the restaurant is not functioning now, except for breakfast.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2025
Garry
A true experience at a traditional bed and breakfast. The property was beautiful and really was enjoyable.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2025
Misty
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2025
Elisabeth
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
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2025
David
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2025
james
Great staff great facility very quiet
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2025
Brian
Woodhill House is a truly lu unique experience! This period property is full of charm, with a warm, homey feeling. John and his staff are excellent hosts - warm, friendly and helpful.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2024
todd
What a wonderful property. Very serene and a great place. John the owner was very welcoming.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2024
Oliver

Fantastic place!

Lovely atmospheric place to stay. The staff were all super friendly and really helpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2024
Nancy
A wonderful stay at a historic country house. It was appropriately decorated for it's period. Very attentive and welcoming staff, from it's owner, John, to the bartender and waitstaff at breakfast.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2024
Karen
Great time at Woodhill. Loved staying somewhere with genuine charm and not a bkand corporate hotel.
6/10
Pleasant
13 Sep 2024
Verified traveler

Pros & cons

Overall everything was acceptable except for the so called restaurant Choice of menu was limited & the prices were much too high: small chicken pie, lettuce leaves & 3 slices of tomato 22 euro: 4 small pieces of wheaten bread,3.50 euro & worst of all a cup of hot water 3.50 euro!
Breakfast was good & the staff were lovely
The decor was rather dated but probably in keeping with the age of the property
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Sep 2024
Jan
Hosts are fantastic!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2024
james
John was a great host!!
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2024
Daniel
Classic quaint country hotel. Great owners make you feel vey much at home.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2024
Ashleigh
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!
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
26 Aug 2024
Johnny
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)
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2024
Danielle
What a great place! We had the best time and the staff were lovely!
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2024
James
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2024
Marie
Great environement (in the nature).
Very large and comfortable room for our family (2 adults and 2 teenagers)
Warm welcome
Food was delicious!

Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2024
Verified traveler

Quaint getaway

This charming B&B was an overnight stay but I wished I could have stayed longer. Everyone was extremely nice and it was very quiet tucked back in the trees.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2024
Jakob
A beautiful property, wonderful hospitality. Delicious breakfast. We absolutely loved our stay at the Woodhill House.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2024
Joe

Would recommend

Buildings are rustic, rooms very comfortable. Real old world charm. Staff very friendly and accommodating. Would stay again.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2024
Geoffrey

Wonderful stay

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.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2024
eileen
The owner John was welcoming and helpful- the staff were friendly and accommodating. A beautiful setting with a convenient walk into town.
8/10
Excellent
20 Apr 2024
Jean
Quirky little property! Rooms are huge. Clean. Out in the country- a little tricky to find. Owners are very nice
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2024
Robert
The owner John was great and very informative. We had a pleasant stay and would consider stay there again. Wonderful view from our room. Had a great time just hanging out with John at his bar talking and having a pint of Guinness by the fireplace, before heading off to bed.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2024
Melissa
Wonderful nights stay in a charming old farm house. John and his staff were excellent hosts and full of information on sight seeing.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2023
Ruairi
I stayed here with my daughter ,and her mother in August 2023 The staff could not do enough for us.
This is a truly beautiful hotel
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
12 Oct 2023
Shanna

Quaint

Lovely welcome, and very homey place. Easy and beautiful walk to town.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2023
Dennis

Lovely hotel, definitely one of the best in town

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!
Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Sep 2023
Corrine
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!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Sep 2023
Kenneth
The pub in the main house was delightful. Small meals were offered. John is a marvelous host. The staff were wonderful.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
15 Sep 2023
susan
Staff very welcoming. Nice breakfast. Limited evening menu. The building needs some tlc
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2023
jody
Charming stay on beautiful grounds, in one of the beautiful areas of Ireland
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Aug 2023
Dan
Charming but old and fading property, well past its prime.
Would stay here again,
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2023
Pamela
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 .
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2023
Daniel
Very clean and very nice dinner and breakfast.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2023
Gerald
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.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2023
Pamela
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.
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2023
Verified traveler
The pictures of the property on Expedia appear to be older pictures as the property was not as in good condition as appears in the photos. The room was clean. Sitting in the garden was lovely. Staff was helpful. Breakfast was served between 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. However, they didn't start preparing the breakfast until 8:00 a.m. So, if you are like us and had an excursion booked you will need to let the staff know that you are on a timetable.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2023
Elisabeth
I loved my stay at Woodhill house . The food was excellent , the staff was friendly, the rooms were clean and I loved the old school slightly rough around the edges look of the place, a true classic guest house . The view is outstanding, and our room was super quiet.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2023
KEVIN

So nice

The staff was super nice and the room and surrounding property was beautiful. Our one night stay here was the highlight of our trip.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2023
Caitlin

Perfect Spot in Ardara

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!
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
22 May 2023
Crissie

Cozy and quaint

Husband and I stayed her for 3 nights. We were pretty busy so we did not get a chance to try breakfast but we did have dinner and it was tasty. Home is very traditional, felt like a warm B&B.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2023
Verified traveler

Beautiful, comfortable, delicious stay.

Had a lovely stay in the secluded hotel. Beautiful location tucked in the woods with amazing views. Room was very large and comfortable. The restaurant in the hotel served delicious food and they even have Guinness on tap in the cozy bar. Would def stay again!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2023
Marjory
Lovely old fashioned house. Great staff, comfortable room with garden and superb food.
Highly recommended.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2023
TOM

A favourite

We love this place. All the staff and managers are so friendly and welcoming. The food is excellent. Both times we have stayed have been in the rooms adjacent to the main building. These all have a small balcony or direct access to the walled garden. The hotel is a lovely 10 minute walk from Ardara. Perfect 👍
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2023
Bridgette
I am so glad I found this place! Not only was the staff absolutely phenomenal, but they truly went above and beyond to make my stay as comfortable and easy as possible! Such a cute b&b with friendly and outgoing staff as well as food that is truly out of this world!!!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2023
Verified traveler

Family Run

Old style Accommodation clean with helpful staff.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Mar 2023
Graham
Very friendly owner and staff. Lovely large comfortable room looking onto the garden.
Unfortunately it being very early in the season the restaurant only opened on the last night of my stay which was a shame as my meal was excellent and I would have eaten in every night if it had been possible.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2022
Judi
We had a great stay. The “hotel” has so much character, the owner is awesome - I loved the property, it’s a beautiful distinctive “ home” with lots of history . We had a front room with wonderful views of the countryside . I loved the “ bar” area , beautiful place to relax in after a day of sightseeing .
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2022
NATHAN
The atmosphere is what makes this place great. The owner John was great to talk with and is what makes it worth the stay.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2022
Christopher

Stay here!

Absolutely awesome place! John was an amazing host and bartender! We really wish we could have stayed longer!!
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
24 Aug 2022
Michelle

Update please

Place needs an overhaul everything is so old. Faded, you can keep the antiques but get the rugs and Upholstry updated. Wasn’t sure the last time the place had the carpets or furniture professionally cleaned. Charming in many ways, great location, mattress sunk in the middle. The bathrooms were ok. Everything is just ok.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2022
Gayle
Sweet place to stay! Beds were comfortable and staff was very nice. Food was good. This little place is tucked in a quiet area. We enjoyed our stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2022
NEVILLE

A1

First class stay great staff and Helpful.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
31 Jul 2022
Jennifer
Beautiful countryside and friendly staff. This is a quaint place to stay and near a lovely town. The food was delicious and our room was clean and comfortable. We will definately return.
Leisure Family

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Woodhill House
Wood Road, Ardara, Ireland

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