The Rusty Mackerel
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About this property
Historic Setting: The Rusty Mackerel in Carrick Teelin, County Donegal, is housed in a historic building. The property is pet-friendly and offers free WiFi throughout. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and nightclub. Additional amenities include an outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and family rooms. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Irish, seafood, local, and European cuisines. Menus cater to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Prime Location: Located 44 mi from Donegal Airport and 1.2 mi from Slieve League, the lodge is near Glencolumbkille Folk Village (6.8 mi) and Narin & Portnoo Golf Club (22 mi).
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Roger
Canada“The property is in a great location near the Slieve League Cliffs in Donegal. We were drawn to the charm of the old facility in the advertisement as well as the great reviews on the food! We loved the old pub, the fireplace with the burning...”
Dustin
Germany“Music, food, beer, breakfast, being in the heart of the remote landscapes.”
Nikola
Switzerland“Oh wow, the Rusty Mackerel is the most amazing place and in a beautiful location. The rooms are very nice and comfortable, but the pub is simply put amazing, with great live music and authentic food/drinks. Staff was also super friendly!”
Kari
Canada“Location, pub music, friendly staff, comfortable accommodation, great breakfast”
Abby
United States“Very close to excellent hiking, great food, great staff”
Lori
United States“Loved the location after climbing Slieve League... Amazing food for dinner and breakfast. Breakfast was included in the room. It was nice to not have to drive anywhere after a long day. We would have liked to listen to the live music but we...”
Cynthia
United States“Fantastic breakfast. Ryan and all of the staff were awesome. The location was very close to the cliffs and local sightseeing.”
Jeanice
United States“Love the establishment. The restaurant, bar and rooms. People were incredibly nice and helpful. I would definitely go again.”
Anne
United States“Wonderful, friendly staff. Welcoming atmosphere. Delicious dinner and breakfast. Great location for visiting Slieve Liag.”
James
United Kingdom“The food was fantastic! The Guinness was superb. The staff was so friendly! And the Atmosphere was very warm and welcoming.”
Area info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
- CuisineIrish • Seafood • Local • European
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
The Rusty Mackerel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
