Glenties 2 miles. Enjoying breath-taking countryside views In Kilraine Upper, near Glenties, County Donegal, is The Ring Fort Lodge, a delightful, single-story retreat. Stylishly furnished with art deco-inspired features and contemporary fixtures, The Ring Fort Lodge offers an exclusive feel for two guests looking to enjoy a romantic break in the Irish countryside. Park up, unload your belongings, and take in your new abode, complete with a spacious patio, to enjoy an alfresco affair throughout your stay. Be welcomed by a fabulous, open-plan living space, complete with antique furniture, a plush velvet sofa, a handy breakfast bar, and a fully equipped kitchen, all oozing a sleek feel, where you can prepare meals, dine, and unwind. If the weather allows, throw open the patio doors and pour yourself a refreshing glass of wine before catching some rest and climbing into the sumptuous king-size bed. Complete your morning routine in the contemporary wet room, carrying through the home’s chic ambience, before heading into Glenties for your nearest hub of amenities. While in the area, brush up on your local knowledge at St. Connell's Museum and Heritage Centre, or don your walking boots for a hike through the Sheskinmore Nature Reserve Park. Travel to Donegal to fill your itinerary with a tour of Donegal Castle, a trip along the River Eske upon the Donegal Bay Waterbus, or the chance to explore the countryside upon the Donegal Railway Heritage Museum, before reaching Letterkenny to visit St. Eunan's Cathedral, the Donegal County Museum, and Tropical World. Glenveagh National Park can also be reached by car, a haven for avid walkers and explorers before returning home in time for sundowners. Make wonderful memories at The Ring Fort Lodge.

The picturesque town of Glenties meaning ‘The Glens’ is located in the heart of the Donegal Highlands, at the meeting point of the two glens of the Owenea and Stranaglough rivers on the northwest edge of the Bluestack Mountains. The two rivers, particularly the Owenea are well known for their salmon fishing. Although a small town, Glenties offers seven pubs, four general and grocery shops and three takeaways in its busy main street. Glenties is a five times winner of Ireland’s tidiest town and has won the Entente Florale Europe Competition. The area offers visitors many opportunities to hill-walk in the Bluestack Mountains and enjoy the scenery of the Bluestack Way, as well as the chance to explore the many other glens, mountains, dozens of lakes, and the rugged Atlantic coast with its sweeping bays and wide clean beaches. Other attractions include several archaeological remains, such as an ancient ring fort on an island in nearby Lough Doon, tremendous views everywhere you look, and the Finntown narrow gauge scenic railway, which runs alongside the two mile long Lough Finn. There are frequent local festivals and events in Glenties, and nearby towns, such as an annual Harvest Fair, plus live music can be enjoyed in pubs most nights, and golfers will appreciate the challenging links course at nearby Portnoo. The Glenties area is perfect for hill-walkers, hikers, bikers and tourists who wish to explore this varied, wild and rugged part of North West Ireland.

Accommodation