The Rusty Mackerel
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 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
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.” - Becky United States“This is such a unique and special place. It’s more of an experience where memories are made.”
- Patrick United States“The rooms are adjacent to the pub and are very modern. The pub itself is very quaint, like you would expect from a historic Irish pub. The breakfast was awesome! It is a great location for visiting Slieve League and Donegal.”
- Debra Canada“This place has it all! Lots of fun and so close to see the Cliffs! Staff was exceptional!! Dylan and Paulina went above and beyond for us. As did everyone else!! Thanks so much!”
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.
