Whispering Willows - The Thatch, Carndonagh

Booked cottage for our honeymoon..the bathroom was one of the reasons why we booked.. Sadly we couldn't use it.. To much condensation floor very slippery /dangerous and very cold.underfloor heating should have been installed. Forever putting money in gas meter. Carpets although Lovley very impractical especially with fire..No welcome pack. And never met our host. Having said that the cottage was beautiful,bed very comfy although bedroom was a bit musty.Cottage was clean and had everything needed.. Great location and town had plenty of shops and bars.. Beautiful scenery and beaches a short drive away. Would definitely recommend but maybe in spring / summer.. To avoid extra costs I would book this cottage again..

Good quality furniture/carpets. Very minimalistic in décor. No welcome feel. Heating had mind of it's own. Radiators [ I not working at all] only seemed to be effective when fire lit. Gobbled up the euros and cost of heating for 6 day stay was in excess of 40€. On at least 3 days fire not lit until late afternoon or early evening. Bathroom - very smart but prone to condensation. Floor very slippery after shower used and there was No toilet brush or cleaning materials for the sanitary ware. No stand for wash bags, only place was the bath to ensure did not get wet on base. Kitchen - again very smart - there was a breadboard but no bread bin or knife. No separate plastic/glass boards for preparation of meat/veg. Distinct lack of cleaning agents/duster etc. Cottage is located adjacent to a road - very busy in the mornings especially so not much chance of a peaceful lie in. Bedroom needs a chair so can do hair and makeup in comfort not standing up. Lamps very decorative but not good to read by. Information supplied on local area etc was excellent and the property is in good location for visiting the local area which is very beautiful. Nice touch was basket of breakfast goodies. tea/coffee etc, also bathroom toiletries. Carndonagh has good selection of shops/pubs etc. Simpsons - good meal, warm welcome. We had booked this cottage as a romantic break for our wedding anniversary and have to say it did not live up to our expectations. I have run holiday lets and also a B/B in the past with a very high tourist board grading therefore my comments are done with 'insider view' and as a paying guest. I hope that both the booking agents and the owners will accept our comments as being our genuine feelings and also based on numerous previous bookings for cottages in Ireland.

This is a brilliant little cottage, just right for two people. The kitchen is well fitted and the bathroom is so spacious. Wonderful roll top bath and large walk in shower cubicle. Very comfortable sofa's and the bed is really comfy too, mattress a little too soft for us but that is merely personal preference as we normally have a fairly hard mattress at home - didn't stop us sleeping extremely well though!

Whispering Willows - The Thatch is in a lovely peaceful place within a few minutes drive of spectacular scenery and the most beautiful beaches. We watched seals and dolphins near Malin Head and explored amazing rock formations. The cottage is deceptively spacious and beautifully decorated and furnished.

The cottage is in a lovely location and furnished and finished to a very high standard. I would definitely return if we are back in the area. It's a wonderful romantic getaway.