Even before we arrived I fell in love.
Easy to find following google maps, en route if you're road tripping along the coast but inland enough to make you feel like you’re going on an adventure in itself getting there. Close enough to shops and towns to not be inconvenient but far enough away to feel in the middle of nowhere.
PERFECT
Following the road into a picturesque home tucked away beneath the alders and other foliage the property is almost hidden within the landscape, until you dip in the road and turn into a drive greeted by two excited spaniels and a lovely fluffy kitty on the porch. The house itself is stunning and having been made by Rudy himself it adds to the character and energy. I’ve stayed a lot of places all over the world and never have I fallen so in love with a house. A farmhouse charm that feels so welcoming you won’t want to leave.
Rudy himself makes you feel so welcome and at home which adds to the stay immensely. With a large open plan living dining area and veranda we felt so comfortable and at home sitting playing cards and having a quiet drink after coming back from our fish and chips sunset dinner on the pier of dungloe (a short drive away). A real home from home feel that would add to any trip in Donegal with beautiful beaches near by and the ferry to aranmore a short drive away at Burtonport whether your based in one spot for a few days or on the move day by day, our stop off in Rudy’s for the night was one of the highlights of my trip. Rudy is also full of local tips on places to see that are lesser known and off the tourist trail to make the most out of your visit. And we had a gorgeous home cooked breakfast laid out for us with all the extras which I hadn’t expected.
I cannot recommend Under the Alders enough and already can’t wait to come back.
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