Whins

County Donegal


About 750m east of the town centre opposite the golf course, the colourful, individually decorated rooms at the Whins have patchwork quilts and a real sense of character. A wide choice of breakfasts is served upstairs in a room with a view towards Horn Head. Cash only.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby County Donegal attractions

1. Killahoey Beach

0.17 MILES

Wide, sandy and empty Killahoey strand – a Blue Flag beach – leads right into the heart of Dunfanaghy village.

2. Dunfanaghy Workhouse

0.41 MILES

This prominent stone building on the western edge of town was once the local workhouse, built to keep and employ the destitute. Conditions were horrible…

3. Tramore Beach

1.91 MILES

Reaching Dunfanaghy's loveliest beach, Tramore, requires hiking through the grassy dunes to the west of the village for about 2km. It's not safe to swim…

4. Marble Hill Strand

2.81 MILES

Marble Hill Strand, about 5km east of town beyond Port-na-Blagh, is backed by static caravans and is often crammed in summer.

5. Horn Head

3.01 MILES

The towering headland of Horn Head has some of the Wild Atlantic Way's most spectacular scenery, with dramatic quartzite cliffs, topped with bog and…

6. Ards Forest Park

4.05 MILES

Anyone looking to stretch their legs will love this forested park, criss-crossed by marked nature trails varying in length from 2km to 13km. Covering 480…

7. Doe Castle

5.3 MILES

The best way to appreciate the charm of early-16th-century Doe Castle is to wander the peaceful grounds, admiring its slender tower and crenellated…

8. Muckish Mountain

5.46 MILES

The grey bulk of Muckish Mountain (670m) dominates the view between Gortahork and Dunfanaghy. The easiest route to the top begins southeast of Falcarragh…