Welcome to Aras Bnb
A home away from home in the heart of Glencolumbkille, Donegal.
Nestled between the wild Atlantic Ocean and rugged Donegal mountains, Aras BnB is a family-run bed and breakfast, providing your gateway to some of Ireland’s most breathtaking landscapes. We offer warm hospitality, comfortable rooms, and an included continental breakfast.
We believe a stay is more than just a room—it’s about your experience. That’s why we take the time to connect with you, sharing our local knowledge, the history of the area, and pointing you to some of our local hidden gems.
Whether you’re looking for hiking trails, historic sites, or the best places to eat, we’re here to make sure you don’t just visit Glencolumbkille: you experience it.
With 20 comfortable rooms, from cozy singles to spacious family rooms, we provide affordable, welcoming accommodation in a truly unique setting.
Wake up to a continental breakfast, selection of cereals, and coffee—before setting off on your adventures along the ‘Wild Atlantic Way‘, or enjoying the scenic mountains and ancient landscapes that surround us.
If you’re looking for a down-to-earth, friendly place to stay while exploring one of Ireland’s most remote and stunning locations, we’d love to welcome you.
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Local knowledge
Need some help making the most of your stay? Just ask us for one of our area guides, showing local attractions and the best routes to get there. These are available in reception, or contact us asking for one in advance
Arriving without a car?
We will happily help you get here. Just get the bus to Cashel in Glencolumbkille and we can pick you up. Please let us know a day before, if possible. We can drop you there when you need to leave too. Shuttle times are displayed in reception, just ring the bell.
Breakfast / self-catering
We provide an included continental breakfast, selection of cereals, and coffee. Or, if you prefer, you can self-cater using our large kitchen area, outfitted with fridges, hobs, and utensils.
Free Wi-Fi
We provide high-speed Wi-Fi over super fast fibre. Stay in touch, or disconnect. The choice is yours.
Accessibility
Need an accessible room? We have 4 ground floor rooms with easy wheelchair access. One of these rooms also has a large, wheelchair accessible shower. Please contact us first to make sure we can reserve this room. The kitchen and dining areas are also wheelchair accessible.
Not sure where to eat?
To help you out, we keep some frozen meals in stock for those nights where you perhaps don’t want to cook, or don’t feel like going out. We keep a selection of pizzas, lasagne and other meals for your convenience.
Bicycles / E-bike rentals
We provide free bicycles (first come first served), or contact us to arrange e-bike rentals.
Are pets allowed?
While we’re huge animal lovers ourselves, we regrettably no longer allow pets.
Our family
Leon
Customer Relations
I’ll be the one welcoming you on arrival. I’ll give you advice on the local area, and help you to make the most of your time with us. If you have any queries, I’m here for you.
Gill
Operations
I keep things flowing, managing our cleaning staff and overseeing breakfasts. I ensure that you have a lovely clean room, and make sure everything runs seamlessly.
Chris
Strategy & Finance
I help my parents with our strategy and make sure we continually move forward to deliver the best experience for guests. I also advise on our finances.
Nick
Web & Marketing
I help guests just like you discover us and I manage our website, photography, and videos (Check out our youtube). I also help with new ways to make our message stronger and improve your experience.
Minky
Welcoming committee
Clearly the most important role in our business, Minky has the duty of welcoming guests with a huge amount of enthusiasm. What she lacks in size, she makes up for in charm.
Our story
It started as a holiday with our sons and their families: one of those spontaneous getaways where you expect nothing more than a bit of fresh air, a few good pints, and maybe a nice view or two. We had no idea that Glencolumbkille and Donegal were about to steal our hearts and change our lives forever.
Back in 2016, we found ourselves staying at a charming little bed and breakfast tucked between the mountains and the wild Atlantic coast. The landscapes were rugged and untamed, with a beauty that stopped us in our tracks. We hiked the sea cliffs, wandered ancient stone paths, and sat in the pubs swapping tales with new friends. By the end of the trip, we knew we’d found our next chapter.
As luck would have it, while talking to the host of the B&B one night, he mentioned that he was considering selling the place.
At first, we laughed at the idea because we had a whole life back in London with jobs, pets, routines, and the hustle of the city. But as many of our guests since have discovered, there’s a charm to the place that big cities just don’t have. So, we took the plunge, sold up, and moved our lives out here to pursue something different—something more real, something that connected us with new people and brought us happiness.
Since then, we’ve poured our hearts into making this B&B a home, not just for ourselves but for every guest who walks through our doors. We upgraded the rooms, swapped out the beds, gave the website a facelift, and made sure the building was in top shape. We even put up soccer posts in the front yard for guests and the neighbouring kids to enjoy.
We threw ourselves into the local community and even joined a group dedicated to preserving Donegal’s ancient stone monuments. Our adventures led us to hidden gems like the secret waterfall. We got involved with local bike rental services, boat tour providers, restaurants, and even diving clubs to create a network of businesses that help each other flourish—and in doing so provides you with more options for your stay.
Running Aras BnB isn’t just a job for us, it’s a shared experience of getting to know our guests, and explaining the magic and history of Donegal. So, whether you’re looking for an adventure, a quiet escape, or just a hearty breakfast with a view, we’re here to make sure you experience Donegal the way it’s meant to be: with open arms, a bit of craic, and plenty of tea.