Old Phil’s Barn is an absolute treat for the senses. Sitting above a sheltered harbour, the wide water views, framed by ancient hills, dotted with sheep and cattle, are a balm to your soul. This wild place is truly remarkable. We arrived at night to Ann and Ger’s beautifully renovated old stone barn and we’re soon asleep to the sound of waves and wind. We woke to find ourselves facing a bay encircled by slim fingers of land. On one side we looked towards the Gap of Momore, a fold between huge hills topped with a long, thick roll of cloud. On the other side, the land rises quickly to another, closer hilltop, crisscrossed by tumbled walls and occupied by cows and horses. Although remote seeming, the Barn is only a few kilometres from the sweet little town of Clonmany. Ballyliffin is only a short step from there, as is Buncrana and Derry is an easy drive south. There’s so much to see and do in County Donegal but the biggest treat each day was coming home to Phil’s Barn. I couldn’t recommend the place more highly. One of the best weeks I’ve ever spent anywhere.