The Rusty Mackerel

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Free WiFi

9.6

About this property

Historic Setting: The Rusty Mackerel in Carrick Teelin, Ireland, 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 a coffee shop, outdoor seating area, picnic area, and family rooms. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and soundproofing. Free on-site parking is available. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Irish, seafood, local, and European cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, full English/Irish, and vegetarian. Nearby Attractions: Slieve League is 2 km away, Glencolumbkille Folk Village 11 km, and Narin & Portnoo Golf Club 35 km. Donegal Airport is 71 km from the property.

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
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Daniel
Ireland Ireland
“The food was amazing and the staff and atmosphere were excellent”
Patricia
Ireland Ireland
“It was very dog friendly ,and in the same breath so clean .the staff are unbelievable soo great”
Patricia
Ireland Ireland
“I liked that there was no television in the property or in the sleeping cabins. Cabins were very small but fit for purpose, could have done with a chair in the room. It had WiFi but no coverage away from it. Staff extremely friendly and nothing...”
Eileen
Ireland Ireland
“Excellent rooms located right behind The Rusty Mackerel. Very comfortable and clean. Staff were more than helpful to us all & made our stay unique. We would highly recommend.”
Jane
Ireland Ireland
“Travelled to see Slieve League by boat. Fabulous staff, friendly locals and wonderful atmosphere!”
Margaret
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The friendliness of staff, the all round atmosphere of the place and the food”
Michelle
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom
“Great location with a fun lively bar and a great atmosphere. Good food and great value for money”
Gallagher
Ireland Ireland
“Location perfect . Close to Slieve League where we were visiting Great bar and restaurant Food delish”
Breda
Ireland Ireland
“Lovely suite ,great atmosphere x friendly staff. Lovely breakfast”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Irish • Seafood • Local • European
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Rusty Mackerel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 08:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.