DOONREAGAN is an historic country retreat situated in Cashel: an area of outstanding natural beauty right in the heart of Connemara on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. With spectacular views at the foot of Cashel Hill, overlooking a sheltered bay of the Atlantic Ocean, DOONREAGAN is a secluded property, yet within easy reach of popular resorts…
Detailed Descriptions
Of our three properties, Doon Cottage is a cosy traditional cottage, recently refurbished, standing in its own two-acre grounds with a magnificent outlook over Cashel Bay and the beautiful rugged coastline. There is a sheltered terrace with garden furniture. Inside, there is a spacious sitting/dining-room with a solid-fuel stove and smart television, a separate kitchen…
History, Location and Directions
The history of DOONREAGAN goes all the way back to pre-historic times. The land, stretching from the sea shore to the top of Cashel Hill 300m above sea level, hasn’t changed much in the past two thousand years: it has ruins of houses pre-dating any known records. The main Doon House was built in the…
Games and Reading Room
The Doonreagan Library: For holiday reading, choose among more than four thousand books available to visitors in the Doonreagan Reading Room, which also doubles as a games room with a pool table, table tennis, chess, backgammon and other board games, as well as a puppet theatre. Click here for Contact & Directions Click here to…
Attractions
Connemara Adventures: Scroll down and browse the extensive holiday attractions that makes Connemara so special. Video Gallery: Click Here to view a local regatta with Galway hookers. WALKS The area has good walks, on many roads and tracks free of traffic, through an unspoilt landscape that has changed little over the years. A number of…
Reviews & Testimonials
Doon Cottage: Extraordinary Connemara experience. I would return to this cottage in a heartbeat. The experience of staying there is even better than you would guess from the photos and description. Not only were wonderful Connemara experiences within easy driving distance, but you can do so much exploring right from the cottage that you don’t…
In-house caterer
Rather than cook or go out to a restaurant, you can have a reasonably priced meal served at your door by Maria Zemskova, our in-house certified caterer. Please visit www.food-by-Maria.com to see her extensive menu.
Facilities
The Doonreagan facilities range from walks across unspoilt scenery, through a leafy arboretum or to a foreshore offering sea swimming, sauna and sea pool. Spectacular views can be enjoyed over sea and mountain, and on rainy days, there is the games and reading room with over 4000 books to choose from. The land Our…