Rathmullan House has been an institution in Donegal tourism for half a century . We had been fairly regular visitors at an earlier time, but had not stayed there for quite a few years. We were interested to see how it measured up to its past reputation, especially now that it has grown significantly bigger with two new wings and a larger dining room.

Some things have not changed. The location is one of the best in ireland, with easy access through excellent grounds to a long sweeping beach with views across Lough Swilly. The hotel is very well kept and very comfortable, with open fires and interesting decor. We had a "standard" double room, and it was spacious and comfortable: some hotels would have passed it off as a junior suite. The food was always a highlight; it is now good rather than outstanding. The menu is less varied than before, and seems to change less from day to day; the dessert menu was especially restricted. But breakfast was excellent.

Rathmullan was always a special experience, and still is. If you have no tbeen there before, then do go: you will not regret it. If, like us, you have memories of what it used to be like then you will probably be a bit disappointed, but I think you will still enjoy it.

It takes much further than you'd think to get to this hotel, tucked away on teh shores of Lough Swilly in Donegal. The food is excellent, with a large emphasis on locally grown produce and caught seafood. But I thought there was a funny smell in the bathroom.

We all enjoyed our stay at this country house hotel.
The setting is gorgeous what with the immaculate beach just a very short walk from the front of the house.
The food is top class, and there's lots to choose from, from local game to seafood, it has to be one of the best restaurants I have been to, very memorable!
This is definitely a place I would love to return to.

We treated ourselves to this excellent hotel . The place is like being in another world . guests are cared for and cosseted. Attention to detail superb.