The warm welcome and homemade scones on arrival at Ardeen House make you feel like you're coming home. Overlooking the river, it has five pleasingly decorated bedrooms, and the breakfasts are copious and tasty. It's on the east edge of town, on the south side of the river, just beyond the town hall.
Ardeen House
County Donegal
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