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Island View House: Traveller Reviews

Ballyshannon Road Donegal | Tullaghcullion, Donegal Town, Ireland
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Ranked #24 of 35 Donegal Town B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
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Gainesville, Florida
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“quoted price changed when checking out”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2010
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The Dowd's have a lovely home. Clean and well located. Upon arrival we asked what the rate was and was quoted a price. We repeated the price to ensure we heard correctly and Mrs. Dowd assured us that was the price. We agreed and stayed three nights. Upon checking out Mrs. Dowd demanded 16 euro's more each night for a total increase of 52 euro's. Not a great sum, but not what we had agreed upon. Upon reflection we wonder if the lower price was a "bait and switch" tactic. Not sure, but for the remainder of our month long trip we paid the agreed upon price up front, not waiting until the end to pay at all other B&B's. Unfortunately, we cannot recommend this B&B.

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Portstewart, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“not really "outside" the town”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2010
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we tried to find a b&b in donegal town on the day.
went to see a few houses in the town and much disappointed
by the quality, price and owners.
find this b&b in a book, looked like its outside the town but
you could easily walk to and from the town centre ,its near the craft village.
much cheaper then the b&bs in the town and better view.
our room was big enough for a family with 2 children.
breakfast was fine and plenty.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Menifee, CA
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Just Lovely”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2009
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people found this review helpful

My husband and I had such a wonderful stay at the Island View B&B- The room was nicely furnished and spacious and most of all clean. The view was incredible and we did have light rain but it didn't hamper the view of the lake with the island. The shower was hot with good pressure. Breakfast was also delightful. Donegal, as a whole was my most favorite place in all of Ireland. I can't wait to go back.

Laurie Stuart
Sun City, CA

  • Stayed May 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ontario
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
“A safe bet”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2008
1
person found this review helpful

This four-room guesthouse just outside of Donegal Town is set above the road, and reached by a long sloping driveway. The weather while we visited didn't let us enjoy its advertised views.
The owners were helpful with restaurant recommendations and driving directions. The full Irish breakfast was served to order and quite delicious. While our hosts were a bit reserved, they were friendly.
This quiet and inviting place provided en suite baths, and a restful overnight stay. The room itself was a bit on the small side, but clean. The rate of 34 euros (off-season) was good value.

  • Stayed January 2008
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Messina, Italy
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Buon alloggio”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
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