Davey John's Forge - Cottage and Cabins

An Old Irish Cottage and two Log Cabins all with their own Private Hot Tubs situated opposite Mulroy Bay in North Donegal just minutes from Carrigart, Downings and some of Ireland’s best beaches.

4.9 Stars - Based on more than 379 Guest Reviews

Two Luxury Log Cabins with Private Hot Tubs

We have two log cabins on site. Furnished to a very high standard with private hot tubs.

4.9 Stars - Based on more than 379 Guest Reviews

Traditional Irish Cottage

Our beautiful cottage sits opposite the wonderfully picturesque Mulroy bay. Perfectly located close to some of Ireland’s best beaches our cottage is family holidaying at its best.

4.9 Stars - Based on more than 379 Guest Reviews

Pets Welcome

We’re true dog lovers at Davejohn’s Forge. Guests are encouraged to bring their four legged family members and enjoy the freedom of the local beaches together.

4.9 Stars - Based on more than 379 Guest Reviews

About Us

Luxury Pet Friendly Self Catering Accommodation In the Heart of North Donegal

Just minutes from the famous beaches of Tramore and Downings and across the bay from the world renowned Fanad Lighthouse you’ll find the quiet townland of Devlinmore. It’s here nestled into the hillside that my Grandfather (Davey John) had his local forge. In its day the forge was a busy enterprise where all manner of  metal fabrication and much needed repairs were carried out.

As children we used to spend two weeks every year enjoying the seaside and watching ‘DJ’ solve problems of all kinds for local fishermen, farmers, shopkeepers and trades people.

Now we take pride in sharing his legacy and this beautiful part of the country with visitors from all over the world.

Davey John’s is a labour of love for my extended family and I and we enjoy spending time here with each other whenever we can.

Shane Teskey

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Cottage & Cabins

In total, Davey John’s can accommodate 11 guests. Each cabin sleeps 2 (King Size Bed) and the Cottage caters for 7 (1 King, 1 Super King, 2 Bunk Beds and 1 Single). They can be booked together for family getaway’s or separately as a couple’s retreat.

Guests

Hot Tubs

Bedrooms

Bunk Beds

Bathrooms

Parking Spaces

The Cottage

Our Old Irish Cottage with Private Hot Tub

A wonderful mix of the traditional Irish cottage with modern touches the cottage provides the perfect backdrop to any family holiday. The wonderfully thick stone walls will wrap you in a comfortable sense of history and belonging that makes you feel right at home from the moment you cross the threshold.

 

  • Sea View and Access to the Bay
  • Private garden with Hot Tub, Table, Chairs and Cushions
  • Outside Chiminea, Perfect for sitting next to on a clear night and marvelling at the night sky.
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen with Gas Hob, Electric Oven, Air Fryer, Fridge, Kettle, Toaster, Microwave, Washer Dryer, Dishwasher and all the Cutlery, Crockery and Saucepans you’ll need.
  • Three bedrooms sleeping 6 comfortably (2 Double Beds and 1 set of Bunk Beds)
  • Family Bathroom Suite with Power Shower, Toilet and Vanity Basin
  • Dedicated Work Area with WiFi
  • Private Parking just in front of the Cottage
  • Huge cinema screen with access to Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime, Spotify and hundreds of TV channels
  • Bluetooth Speaker for enjoying the TV or Music throughout the cottage or outside on the Veranda
Cabin 2 Front

Luxury Log Cabins with Private Hot Tubs

Nestled into the hill above the Cottage with a view directly over Mulroy bay are our Log Cabins. Made from Scandinavian Pine and built to the highest possible standards, no expense has been spared in making this cabin the perfect couples getaway.

  • Total luxury in our award winning Hot Tub
  • Sea View and Access to the Bay
  • Private Veranda with Table, Chairs and Cushions
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen with Gas Hob, Electric Oven, Air Fryer, Fridge, Kettle, Toaster and Cutlery, Crockery, Saucepans etc.
  • King Size Bed with McNutt Tweed Headboard and Bed Runner
  • Private Bathroom Suite with Power Shower, Toilet and Vanity Basin
  • Dedicated Work Area with Super Fast WiFi
  • Private Parking just in front of the cabin
  • 43″ Flat screen TV with access to Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime, Spotify and hundreds of TV  channels.
  • Bluetooth Speaker for enjoying the TV or Music throughout the cabin or outside on the Veranda.
Food & Drink

What’s for Dinner?

Eating Out

Treat yourself to one of Donegal’s best seafood experiences at Fisk or tuck in to a mouth watering thin crust pizza at the Goose and Gander. Our local guide to eating out has some of our favourite restaurants.  .

Eating In

Fancy a take away or going the whole hog with a home cooked extravaganza?  Our guide to eating in lists the local take aways, shops, butchers and fishmongers you’ll need to the perfect meal at home.

Words cannot even describe how much of an amazing time we had here. The log cabins are absolutely beautiful and I used the opportunity for myself and my best friend from London to have a girls trip. Shane was an absolute legend of a host and could not have been more welcoming. Mulroy bay is absolutely gorgeous and we had some great fun in the local pubs. Would go as far as to say it was the best trip of my entire life. X

Judi

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Amenities

Free WiFi

With Fibre to the home we have some of the fastest internet speeds in Ireland. Last time I checked it was 465 mbps!

Free Parking

There’s plenty of parking at Davey John’s. Cabin users can park at the top of drive with Cottage guests outside the door.

Bedroom Comforts

We have King Size beds in both the Cabin and the Cottage and the mattress’s are ‘Hotel Quality’.

Dishwasher

There’s a bosch dishwasher in the Cottage but Cabin dwellers have to go old school with a bottle of Fairy Liquid and a sponge.

Washer & Dryer

The Cottage has a washer dryer and whilst there is another dryer in the garage we recommend a local laundrette for Cabin dwellers.

Pets Welcome

As Dog lovers ourselves, pets are very welcome to both the Cottage and the Cabins.

Computer Station

iI you need somewhere to work there’s a dedicated work station in both the Cottage and the Cabins. All have plenty of power and internet access.

Cycling, Golf and Water Sports

Bike storage on site along with a set of Golf clubs and a Kayak if you’re feeling adventurous. 

Horse Riding

We’e spoiled with two excellent riding schools within a 10 minute drive of Davey John’s. Carrigart Riding School and Ashfield Riding School are both great!

House Rules
  • Check In: After 15:00
  • Check Out: 10:00
  • No smoking
  • No parties or events
  • Pets are allowed
Cancellation Policy

Full refund for cancellations up to 30 days before check-in. If booked fewer than 30 days before check-in, full refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking and at least 14 days before check-in. After that, 50% refund up to 7 days before check-in. No refund after that.

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Location & Nearby Attractions

Davey John’s Forge is in Devlinmore, a quiet townland in North Donegal perfectly situated just 4 km’s from Carrigart and 11 km’s from Milford.

Restaurants

There are many restaurants within a 10 minute drive of Davey John’s. Logues of Cranford is closest (just 5 mins away), Carrigart has the One 8 and we like to visit Fisk, The Goose and Gander, The Singing Pub and Glen Bar too. Check out our local Restuarant guide on AirBnB here.

Sight Seeing

When it comes to sight seeing, you’re truly spoiled for choice in North Donegal. There are so many beauty spots it’s hard to list them all. To set the scene I always take visitors around the Atlantic drive (12 km’s) and across the Harry Blaney bridge to visit Fanad Lighthouse. Check out this guide for other places to see during your stay.

Adventure

Take a hike up Errigal Mountain, visit Tory Island, explore the gardens at Glenveigh Castle, tour the local beaches, take Kayaking lessons, play Golf at the Rosapenna, go Horse Riding or take in the heavenly views at Wood Quarter. If it’s adventure you want, you’ve come to the right place! 

Local Pubs

Casey’s in Downings (also known as The Harbour Bar) is a great place to visit for a lovely view of the bay and a friendly pint. If you’re lucky there will be some live music to enjoy too. Stroll down the town and you have the Downings Bay and Beach Hotels or the Cocktail bar in the Goose and Gander is always worth a visit. Grab a taxi and head over to the Glen Bar where you’ll find one of the best pints of Guinness around or if you’re after a local pint be sure to stop in Logues of Cranford.

TV & Entertainment

If you’re staying in the cottage you have the use of our HD projector and HUGE screen which offers the entire Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney Plus catalogues. Cabin dwellers aren’t forgetten about though with a 43″ Flatscreen but if you’re craving that ‘Big Screen’ experience the cinema in Letterkenny is only 30 mins away.

Reviews

Guest Reviews for Davey John's

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 425 customer reviews

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Chloe
We had an amazing stay in cabin 1. Beautiful cabin with a lovely view - very warm and clean, the hot tub was really relaxing. Overall it had a really cozy feel and was nice location to enjoy a quiet weekend. Shane is a great host, very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend!
29/09/24
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Nicola Theresa
I recently stayed at Davey John's Forge cottage and cabins and I have to say this place is amazing 😍 the place to go for absolute serenity. Quiet location with a great view of Mulroy Bay. Sitting out in the hot tub with the little fairy lights just as dark starts to fall 🍁 absolute bliss!! The cabin is set up to a tee! Has everything you need at hand! The bed, best nights sleep I've had in a long time!! Location is great with a short drive to Downings and Letterkenny.. I cannot recommend this place enough.. also Shane the host is very helpful and professional. Explains everything you need to know before arriving.. so if you want a getaway for total relaxation this is the place for you.. you won't regret it, I know I don't!!
29/09/24
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Bekkie Cunningham
We absolutely love Davey Johns Forge. We usually stay in Cabin 2, we have been 4 times now and every time is fab! Shane is so attentive and is there to answer any questions. The place is always lovely and clean and the hot tub too. We had asked for a later checkout and they moved things around in order to accommodate us. We will be coming here for a long, long time! Big fans.
23/09/24
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Laura
Beautiful location and stunning views. Shane is a brilliant, friendly host and is full of recommendations. Everything you need is readily available. One of our guests has mobility issues and we were nervous about the stay but need not have been. Can not wait to book our next stay
22/09/24
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Raymond
Great stay hot tub 10/10
15/09/24
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Michaela
Super cosy. Hot tub and stove were a lovely addition.
15/09/24
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Ciaran
Had a great stay here. The place looked exactly the same as the photos and was very cosy. Would definitely go again. Shane was very clear with instructions and very friendly also, great stay .
15/09/24
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Karina
Great location,
Spacious and lovely scenic views.
Shane was an excellent host and gave loads of information before the stay to ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit.
14/09/24
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Susan
An amazing place to stay.
10/09/24
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Rosemary
Lovely cottage beds very comfy and lots of hot water
Not sure if you could have hot water without putting heating on we didn’t quite figure that one out

if I had one comment would be to make more obvious where the complimentary tea and coffee is maybe a small carton of milk in fridge. Plenty of plates and utensils
Matching set of mugs would be icing on the cake but that’s being very picky sorry Shane
You cottage was lovely we had a great weekend and have recommended to friends
Hot tub was great and the cinema/TV was brilliant 👍🏻👍🏻
08/09/24
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Manuella
Lovely, comfortable and homely. Really good location, a lot of beautiful beaches and view close. Highly recommended
08/09/24
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Gary
Loved my stay. Beautiful cabin with lovely surroundings and amenities. The sky at night was beautiful then the sound of the rain on the roof set the mood perfect as I sat on the sofa beside the top of the range hot tub. Will definitely be somewhere I'd like to return to again in the future. Very clear instructions on everything and how it works and then any other questions was answered instantly via message. Very comfy bed, plenty of room, lovely bathroom with a great shower with good power. It was the perfect little get away to disconnect and chill out
04/09/24
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John
The cottage was great. Great location. Aould recommend.
03/09/24
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jonathan Magee
Beautiful location, lots to do within a short distance. House was clean and had excellent amenities. Loved the hot tub with a view. Hosts very quick to respond and super helpful
02/09/24
Jonathan Avatar
Jonathan
great stay, lovely area with lots to do within a short distance. Shane was quick to respond and helpful. place was clean and we really enjoyed our stay! will be back!
01/09/24
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Triona Scully
Fantastic stay at Davey John's Forge. Gorgeous cottage, really cosy and some lovely unique features, it was easy to tell that the place was renovated by people who really cared about the end result.. Shane was super responsive as a host, sent really clear instructions for everything and was a massive help when we left a bag behind!! Would definitely recommend to friends and family and we will hopefully stay again next time we're in Donegal.
31/08/24
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Dee
I thought the locstion was good but didnt match my expectations wifi did not work the cups had chips in them needs attention. Shower curtain was moulded needs attention. Not enough pillows on the bed in the downstairs bedroom. Hottub water needed changing. Sorry for the picky review but its disappointing to find these issues after we have paid good money
30/08/24
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Imogen
The cabin was wonderful. Very comfortable and a great place to come back to after a day exploring beautiful Donegal. Shane was great at communicating and everything worked like clockwork. Would definitely recommend!
30/08/24
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Triona
We had a fantastic stay in the cottage and would definitely stay again. The cottage is cosy, clean, warm and has really cute and unique details everywhere! the hot tub and the cinema screen were a great addition too. Shane was super responsive and helpful before, during and after our stay!
27/08/24
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Nicholas
Awesome little get away and everything was clean and new!
22/08/24

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