Brachan & Friary Brae Holiday Cottages are new luxurious 4*, four bed roomed (all en-suite) self-catering cottages, nestled in the foothills of the Bluestack Mountains, overlooking the majestic Lough Eske, approximately four miles from historic Donegal Town in south Co. Donegal, Ireland. Both houses sleep eight but Brachan Brae can sleep ten by arrangement with the owners.

Situated on the 47km Bluestack Way (a way-marked walking route), The Bluestack Drive and Lough Eske Drive Scenic Routes, they are ideal locations for touring the North West of Ireland. Ideal starting point to visit the Yeats Country and Benbulben in County Sligo, Glencar Waterfall and Lake in County Leitrim, Slieve League and the rugged coast of West Donegal, the sheer splendour of Glenveagh National Park, Errigal and Muckish Mountains and the North Coast of Northern Ireland including the World Heritage Site of the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Reade Rope Bridge and Bushmills Distillery not forgetting the ancient City of Derry.


And only being a stone’s throw from either the four star Harvey’s Point Country Hotel or the five star Lough Eske Castle Hotel, these cottages are the ideal location for attending weddings and functions in either of these renowned establishments. An ideal centre for Walking, Golfing, Angling, Bird Watching (Golden Eagles), Deep Sea Fishing, Surfing, Cycling, Horse Riding, Touring, Exploring Nature and Wildlife, Close to Blue Flag Beaches, Adjacent to the Historic Town of Donegal and Lough Eske with their ancient Abbeys, Castles and unspoilt beauty.