Trá na Rosann Hostel

County Donegal


Knockout views envelop this heritage-listed 24-bed former hunting lodge, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. It's an atmospheric spot with a colourful history, just a short walk from lovely Trá na Rosann beach. The trade-off for the tranquil setting is that it's 8km north of Downings and there's no public transport.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby County Donegal attractions

1. Trá na Rossan

0.44 MILES

This splendid beach on the Rosguill Peninsula is a joy, full in the face of the mighty Atlantic. It's generally OK for swimming, but don't enter the water…

2. Marble Hill Strand

5.3 MILES

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

3. Ards Forest Park

5.86 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…

4. Doe Castle

6.94 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…

5. Horn Head

7.06 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. Killahoey Beach

7.09 MILES

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

7. Ballymastocker Beach

7.33 MILES

Once named the second-most beautiful beach in the world by British newspaper the Observer, this tawny-coloured Blue Flag beach is a supremely fine place…

8. Dunfanaghy Workhouse

7.66 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…