About this property
Historic Setting: The Rusty Mackerel in Carrick Teelin, County Donegal, 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 an outdoor seating area, picnic spots, and family rooms. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Irish, seafood, local, and European cuisines. Menus cater to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Prime Location: Located 44 mi from Donegal Airport and 1.2 mi from Slieve League, the lodge is near Glencolumbkille Folk Village (6.8 mi) and Narin & Portnoo Golf Club (22 mi).
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lori
United States“Loved the location after climbing Slieve League... Amazing food for dinner and breakfast. Breakfast was included in the room. It was nice to not have to drive anywhere after a long day. We would have liked to listen to the live music but we...” - Cynthia United States“Fantastic breakfast. Ryan and all of the staff were awesome. The location was very close to the cliffs and local sightseeing.”
- Jeanice United States“Love the establishment. The restaurant, bar and rooms. People were incredibly nice and helpful. I would definitely go again.”
- Anne United States“Wonderful, friendly staff. Welcoming atmosphere. Delicious dinner and breakfast. Great location for visiting Slieve Liag.”
- James
United Kingdom“The food was fantastic! The Guinness was superb. The staff was so friendly! And the Atmosphere was very warm and welcoming.” - Becky United States“This is such a unique and special place. It’s more of an experience where memories are made.”
- Patrick United States“The rooms are adjacent to the pub and are very modern. The pub itself is very quaint, like you would expect from a historic Irish pub. The breakfast was awesome! It is a great location for visiting Slieve League and Donegal.”
- Debra
Canada“This place has it all! Lots of fun and so close to see the Cliffs! Staff was exceptional!! Dylan and Paulina went above and beyond for us. As did everyone else!! Thanks so much!” - David United States“Staff were kind. Great location near Sliabh Liag and super cool pub.”
- Kathleen United States“The ideal accommodation for a visit to the cliffs in Teelin, especially for tourists who want to experience the 100+ yr pub with nightly live music but still have comfortable clean newly done rooms with excellent showers.”
Area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant
- CuisineIrish • Seafood • Local • European
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of The Rusty Mackerel
Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- High chair
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
PetsPets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Live music/Performance
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Evening entertainment
- Nightclub/DJ
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Fruit
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
Services
- Packed lunches
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
General
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproof
- Private entrance
- Soundproof rooms
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Accessibility
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
- English
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to 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 minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
