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Fort Royal Hotel

Three Star

Rathmullan, Donegal Show on a map

Welcome to Fort Royal Hotel, a charming hotel located on the outskirts of Rathmullan Village and on the shores of Lough Swilly in beautiful County Donegal. The 15-bedroom country house hotel is owned and operated by the same family since opening its doors in 1948.
This wonderful country house hotel have has numerous improvements and renovations since opening but still retains the friendly and welcoming atmosphere and old world charm. It’s no surprise that visitors from all over the globe return year after year since the property is situated on 18 acres of mature gardens and walkways, one of which directly leads down to the beach.

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Directions

From Donegal
Travel forward onto The Diamond, R267 and take a right sign posted Sligo N15. Keep to the left on the R267, sign posted Lifford, Letterkenny N15.When you come to the roundabout take the road sign posted Lifford on the N15. Drive on until you enter Stranorlar. Take a left hand turn onto Meeting House Street, signposted for Letterkenny – N13. At roundabout, continue to follow the signposts for Letterkenny, N14.
Once in Letterkenny, take the third exit off the roundabout in the direction of Ramelton. Continue on the R245 until you get to Ramelton. Once you get to a T-junction, take a left onto the R245 then take a right sign posted for Rathmullan. Keep to your left until you reach Rathmullan.
Fort Royal Hotel is approximately a quarter of a mile from Rathmullan.

Within Walking Distance

Throughout your time in the beautiful village of Rathmullan, you are within easy access to a variety of challenging golf courses. Otway Golf Club is only 5 minutes from the hotel while Portsalon GC and Letterkenny GC are within a 30 minutes drive from your accommodation.
Enjoy a journey on horseback along one of Europe’s cleanest beaches. Dip your toes into the cool waters of the Atlantic or hop on your surfboard and enjoy the wild and boisterous waves. For a more laid back approach, sit back, chill out and enjoy the cloudless skies and warm rays with a family picnic on the beach. The sea and Lough Swilly are brimming with fresh fish and is a paradise for any fisherman to the area.

Within 10kms

Take a trip a little further north to County Antrim where you can marvel at Mother Natures’ as you feast you eyes upon the unique Giants Causeway. On the other hand if you want to stay more local, then a scenic drive to Glenveagh National Park is a must!
The history and culture of Donegal is very much part of life herein the North West and this is apparent as you visit Glebe House and Gallery as well as Newmills. Sample the delightful cuisine at a lot of great restaurants and quaint cafes scattered throughout the region. While you stay at Fort Royal Hotel, why not catch one of the wild brown trout and get your hosts to cook it for you. You can’t get any fresher than that!

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Description


Stay at Fort Royal Hotel – it has become renowned for its wonderful cuisine, memorable and friendly staff as well as a genuine hospitality. Whether you want a base from which to explore the delights of Donegal or a peaceful countryside paradise then a visit to Fort Royal Hotel will not disappoint!

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The guestrooms in the hotel are spacious and tastefully decorated. Each of the bedrooms has full en-suite facilities and because of the position of the property, most of them have fantastic sea views.
Facilities in the room consist of TV, telephone and hair dryer. Three of the rooms are classed as superior rooms as they are slightly more spacious than the standard guestrooms.

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Restaurant
Dining is a pleasure at the RAC award wining restaurant in the Fort Royal Hotel. The menu is changed on a daily basis depending on the availability of local and fresh ingredients. Needless to say, fish is a speciality and if it’s simply cooked can be the main focus of the menu.

Childrens Facilities

  • Babysitting Service on Request
  • Cot Available on request
  • Family Friendly
  • High Chair Available

Credit Cards

  • Access Mastercard
  • Diners Club
  • Visa

Facilities

  • Car Parking - Free on site
  • Central Heating
  • Garden For Guest Use
  • Internet Access - Free WiFi Public Areas
  • No Smoking On Premises
  • Pets Welcome Outside
  • Restaurant

In Room Facilities

  • Hair Dryer
  • Telephone
  • Television

Meals And Drinks

  • Licensed To Sell Alcohol
  • Table d Hote Menu(s)

Nearby Leisure

  • Angling.
  • Bicycle Hire.
  • Golf Course.
  • Hill Walking.
  • Horse Riding.

On Site Leisure

  • Golf Course
  • Sandy Beach
  • Squash Court
  • Tennis Court

Premises Location

  • Parkland
  • Rural
  • Scenic
  • Seaside

Recommendations

  • AA Recommended
  • Frommers
  • Good Hotel Guide Recommended
  • Michelin Recommended

Self Catering

  • Television.