Guidebook for Rathmullan

Alistair & Jill
Alistair & Jill
Guidebook for Rathmullan

Sightseeing

One of the most beautiful beaches you'll see and less than 10 miles from the house
22 locals recommend
Ballymastocker Beach
R268
22 locals recommend
One of the most beautiful beaches you'll see and less than 10 miles from the house
Well worth a drive if you like your scenery a bit wild and your waves even wilder!
55 locals recommend
Fanad Head Lighthouse
55 locals recommend
Well worth a drive if you like your scenery a bit wild and your waves even wilder!

Getting Around

11 locals recommend
City of Derry Airport
Airport Roundabout
11 locals recommend
Buses from all over Ireland come through here, not least an bi-hourly bus from Dublin
8 locals recommend
Bus Eireann station
8 locals recommend
Buses from all over Ireland come through here, not least an bi-hourly bus from Dublin

Entertainment & Activities

Sometimes the kids just need to let off steam and this has a decent soft play area, bowling, pool tables, arcade games etc., perfect for a rainy day and quite reasonable
21 locals recommend
Arena 7 Entertainment Complex
4 Iona Rd
21 locals recommend
Sometimes the kids just need to let off steam and this has a decent soft play area, bowling, pool tables, arcade games etc., perfect for a rainy day and quite reasonable
A fantastic links course that can be VERY tough if the wind is blowing, great views though
12 locals recommend
Portsalon Golf Club
7 Fanad Way
12 locals recommend
A fantastic links course that can be VERY tough if the wind is blowing, great views though
A lovely little 9 hole course just over a mile from the Lodge. Stunning views, ridiculously cheap and a real test once you've worked out where you are playing.
Otway Golf Club
A lovely little 9 hole course just over a mile from the Lodge. Stunning views, ridiculously cheap and a real test once you've worked out where you are playing.

Shopping

Letterkenny is 20-25 mins drive away and has everything you could want inc. a Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, M&S, Dunnes, Homebase, Halfords, Argos, etc.
45 locals recommend
Letterkenny
45 locals recommend
Letterkenny is 20-25 mins drive away and has everything you could want inc. a Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, M&S, Dunnes, Homebase, Halfords, Argos, etc.
There is a superb supermarket in Ramelton called Whorskeys which has almost anything you would need as it includes a diner, deli, bakery, ATM etc. Also try the butchers and barbers, both very good
10 locals recommend
Ramelton
10 locals recommend
There is a superb supermarket in Ramelton called Whorskeys which has almost anything you would need as it includes a diner, deli, bakery, ATM etc. Also try the butchers and barbers, both very good

Parks & Nature

An amazing spot about 45 mins drive from the Lodge. There are spectacular beaches, forest walks, children's playground, picnic areas, etc. and is a brilliant place to spend a day as it is outstanding!
72 locals recommend
Ards Forest Park
72 locals recommend
An amazing spot about 45 mins drive from the Lodge. There are spectacular beaches, forest walks, children's playground, picnic areas, etc. and is a brilliant place to spend a day as it is outstanding!

Drinks & Nightlife

A lively local pub down by the pier in the centre of Rathmullan
White Harte
7 Coastguard Station
A lively local pub down by the pier in the centre of Rathmullan
A really lively spot with plenty of live music and late nights, well worth a visit
7 locals recommend
Beachcomber Bar
11 Kerrs Bay
7 locals recommend
A really lively spot with plenty of live music and late nights, well worth a visit

Food Scene

Belle's Kitchen in Rathmullan is a real treat for the family and we highly recommend the scampi and the panckaes, firm family favourites! A couple of doors down is An Bonnan Bui which is a cafe & bistro which is also well thought of and a good reputation, our pick would always be Belles though. In the main Rathmullan car park is the 'Country Diner' which is a chip van/takeaway which splits opinion in our house but is a good option for fast food or late fish and chip supper, it's open 5pm til late.
21 locals recommend
Rathmullan
21 locals recommend
Belle's Kitchen in Rathmullan is a real treat for the family and we highly recommend the scampi and the panckaes, firm family favourites! A couple of doors down is An Bonnan Bui which is a cafe & bistro which is also well thought of and a good reputation, our pick would always be Belles though. In the main Rathmullan car park is the 'Country Diner' which is a chip van/takeaway which splits opinion in our house but is a good option for fast food or late fish and chip supper, it's open 5pm til late.
The tap house at the hotel does some excellent pizzas with beer from the local Kinnegar brewery. Not cheap and a tad pretentious for some people's taste but no doubting how tasty the pizzas are! The main hotel restaurant offers a far more formal dining experience and is priced accordingly. It is also popular with visitors though you don't see too many locals are there.....
20 locals recommend
Rathmullan House Hotel
Rathmullan Terrace
20 locals recommend
The tap house at the hotel does some excellent pizzas with beer from the local Kinnegar brewery. Not cheap and a tad pretentious for some people's taste but no doubting how tasty the pizzas are! The main hotel restaurant offers a far more formal dining experience and is priced accordingly. It is also popular with visitors though you don't see too many locals are there.....
Sarah's on the beach front is a great spot and also serves some good food, very family friendly and nice lunch spot
20 locals recommend
Portsalon
20 locals recommend
Sarah's on the beach front is a great spot and also serves some good food, very family friendly and nice lunch spot