Where do I start?
This is a family ran business that caters to the devil in the detail! When we arrived Francis was there to greet us, show us how the heating works and explain the sleeping situation. He straight away created an atmosphere of welcome when we arrived. There is a thoughtful booklet provided on arrival that gives you ideas for different local beaches, eateries, taxi numbers, and close bars in different nearby towns. A wonderful and personal touch. (We travelled to Portnoo beach during our stay - very close and so beautiful!)
Moonrise Lodge is one of four beautifully thought out safe havens. Each cabin has it's own colour, name and style. Our Cabin was a aesthetically pleasing warm cream and honeycomb colour. There are seats that sit out the front of the Cabin, and Francis was more than happy to provide to further ones so all four of us guests had somewhere to drink wine under the stars. Although there are four cabins on site, they are not placed close together at all. A sense of freedom and space is something I particularly value when I stay in an Airbnb, and I was grateful to have ample space and privacy.
The Hot Tub was such a fabulous touch! With two wood burning hot tubs on site you are definitely in for an amazing experience. Although we are in early February which boasted a cold night and light rain, the hot tub warmed us right up and we could look up at the stars! Who doesn't love drinking bubbles whilst in bubbles?
As if all that wasn't enough...there is a BBQ hut. For those lovers of BBQ meat (or BBQ Halloumi for the veggies) you will be in heaven. It is covered so you are completely toasty, you can have a drink whilst roasting marshmallows. It was a definite highlight for me. Hearing the rain outside whilst you're inside, toasty and roasty with your marshmallows. Bliss!
We travelled into Donegal Town one day as it's only 20 minutes away by car. Here you can find beautiful bars and restaurants. I highly recommend you go to blás for food, their savoury meals and their desserts were to die for. Also recommend their hazelnut oat milk latte, just wow.
Francis and Kate were both amazing when it came to communication. They were there on hand for anything we needed support or answers to. Two absolute Gems!
I will definitely be going back to Owenea River Rest Cabins. Would be ideal for larger groups so you could book out all four Cabins...at least that's what I plan on doing when I return with my family next time!
Couldn't recommend Owenea River Rest more. Rain or shine it's such a gorgeous get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Thanks to the River Rest team for making it so special.