About this property
Historic Setting: The Rusty Mackerel in Carrick Teelin, County Donegal, is housed in a historic building. The property is pet-friendly and offers free WiFi throughout. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and nightclub. Additional amenities include an outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and family rooms. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Irish, seafood, local, and European cuisines. Menus cater to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Prime Location: Located 71 km from Donegal Airport and 2 km from Slieve League, the lodge is near Glencolumbkille Folk Village (11 km) and Narin & Portnoo Golf Club (35 km).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
Categories:
Select topics to read reviews:
Guests who stayed here loved
- Michelle
United Kingdom“My husband and I arrived at The Rusty Mackerel and were greeted by a friendly girl. We stayed in one of the pods. It was a little small, but, it had everything you needed and was spotless. We ate and couldn't fault the food. The music and...” - Nuala United Kingdom“Great location with a fun lively bar and a great atmosphere. Good food and great value for money”
- Gallagher
Ireland“Location perfect . Close to Slieve League where we were visiting Great bar and restaurant Food delish” - Breda Ireland“Lovely suite ,great atmosphere x friendly staff. Lovely breakfast”
- David United Kingdom“Great characterful place which was very busy with great atmosphere. Food was good if service a little disorganised. Modern rooms with good fittings.”
- Mark United Kingdom“Been here before and hopefully will be back staff and food couldn’t have been better😃”
Patricia
Switzerland“Great breakfast. Fabulous chowder. Perfect pint of Guinness. Utterly sublime location, so romantic. Lovely to arrive to a blazing turf fire on a chilly,damp August afternoon. Full of very happy people, both customers & staff. And relaxed...”
Michael Ireland“Loved the location. The staff were very efficient and friendly.”- Eric United Kingdom“This is a truly cracking pub and provided a great evenings entertainment. Everything suited: the beer, the food, the welcoming staff, the music, the ambiance. And then the accessibility to Slieve League - the highest sea cliffs in Ireland. Great...”
- Diane
Australia“The room was comfortable but small with no window, except for a skylight. The pub itself was warm and inviting. It was very convenient for walking the Slieve League cliffs.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineIrish • Seafood • Local • European
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
