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The Rusty Mackerel

Property class: 3

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a radiator.
A pub named 'The Rusty Mackerel' with a traditional facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating.
A bar area with a stone fireplace, wooden bar counter, and multiple stools.
A rustic signboard with amenities listed: Accommodation, Food, Music.
A restaurant interior with wooden flooring, booths, and tables.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is $132
$116 nightly
$132 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21

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The Rusty Mackerel, Teelin, Carrick, Donegal, F94 VP99
  • Place, International Applachian Trail
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ardara Heritage Centre
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Donegal Castle
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Donegal (CFN)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window, a wall-mounted TV, and a radiator.

Comfort Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a radiator.

Comfort Triple Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Carrick

Located in Carrick, The Rusty Mackerel is in the mountains, a 2-minute drive from International Applachian Trail and 10 minutes from Glen Gallery Art by Conal. .This hotel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Muckross Head and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Oideas Gael.

What's nearby

  • International Applachian Trail - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Glencolmcille Folk Village - 15 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Ardara Heritage Centre - 29 min drive - 19.8 miles
  • Donegal Castle - 55 min drive - 37.0 miles
  • Donegal Bay Waterbus - 56 min drive - 37.2 miles

Getting around

  • Donegal (CFN) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rusty Mackerel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kilcar House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Evelyn’s Central Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tí Linn Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Roarty's Bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Rusty Mackerel

The Rusty Mackerel offers 12 accommodations. Rooms open to furnished patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Rusty Mackerel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property class

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

The Rusty Mackerel Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms out back are small but clean and updated - The charm of the bar with fireplace and live music with friendly staff and patrons made us feel welcome - breakfast in rustic but charming room with amazing service and food ( thank you Skye) and then just minutes to hiking on Slieve League Cliffs - could not ask for more Delightful stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a historic pub full of history and culture. The people are lovely! The bnb portion is a newer construction of little row cottages in the back. Very clean and comfortable. I highly recommend this place for good food, fun times, and a great place to stay! Right beside the access to Sliabh liag as well!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026