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Rockhill House

Rockhill
Rated 8.9 in 509 reviews

Rockhill House is a charming and distinguished destination set in the serene town of Letterkenny, Ireland. This boutique hotel is elegantly nestled amidst 100 acres of picturesque woodland and gardens, offering guests a tranquil escape from the bustle of everyday life. The grandeur of Rockhill House is immediately evident upon arrival, with its stunning 19th-century architecture that seamlessly blends with the natural beauty surrounding it.

Guests are welcomed into a world of refined luxury, where period furnishings and original features are complemented by modern comforts. Each room is thoughtfully designed to ensure maximum relaxation, with delightful views that enhance the sense of peace. The interiors reflect an artful blend of classic and contemporary styles, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Rockhill House prides itself on its bespoke service, catering to the individual needs of each guest with genuine Irish hospitality. The dining experience is equally impressive, showcasing locally sourced ingredients that highlight the flavors of the region. Guests can indulge in a diverse menu that encompasses both traditional Irish cuisine and international dishes, all prepared with meticulous attention to detail.

For those seeking leisure and recreational activities, Rockhill House offers an array of options, including scenic walking trails, cycling routes, and nearby golf courses, providing ample opportunities to connect with the rich natural environment. The hotel also serves as an ideal venue for intimate events and celebrations, with beautifully appointed spaces that reflect the elegance and charm of this historic location.

Climate and Weather

January
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February
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November
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Michelin Restaurants in Letterkenny and near Rockhill House

Ballymacool House
Country house in County Donegal, Ireland
1.7km / 1.1mi
Cathedral of St. Eunan and St. Columba
Cathedral of St. Eunan and St. Columba
Church in Co. Donegal, Ireland
2.9km / 1.8mi
Donegal County Museum
Donegal County Museum
County museum in County Donegal, Ireland
3.4km / 2.1mi
Newmills Corn and Flax Mills
Newmills Corn and Flax Mills
Watermill in County Donegal, Ireland
2.3km / 1.4mi
Conwal Parish Church
Conwal Parish Church
Church building in County Donegal, Republic of Ireland
3km / 1.9mi
Trinity Hall
Church hall in Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland
3km / 1.9mi
Old Leck Church
Church in Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland
3.1km / 2mi
Pluck Standing Stone
Standing stone in County Donegal, Ireland
8.8km / 5.5mi
Glebe Gallery
Glebe Gallery
Gallery with gardens in County Donegal, Ireland
11.4km / 7.1mi
Oakfield Demesne
Oakfield Demesne
Townland in Raphoe, County Donegal, Ireland
13.9km / 8.7mi
Beltany stone circle
Beltany stone circle
Bronze Age stone circle
14.2km / 8.8mi
Saint Mary's
Church in Stranorlar, County Donegal, Ireland
14.6km / 9.1mi
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Church in Stranorlar, County Donegal, Ireland
14.3km / 8.9mi
Stranorlar Presbyterian Church
Church in County Donegal, Ireland
14km / 8.7mi
Stranorlar Church of Ireland
Church in Stranorlar, County Donegal, Ireland
14.2km / 8.8mi
Saint Patricks
Church in Crossroads, County Donegal, Ireland
17.2km / 10.7mi
Glenveagh Castle
Glenveagh Castle
Castle in County Donegal, Ireland
17km / 10.5mi
Burt Castle
Burt Castle
Ruined castle in County Donegal, Ireland
19.9km / 12.3mi
Church of All Saints
Church in Newtowncunningham, County Donegal, Ireland
18.6km / 11.6mi
Church of All Saints
Church in Newtowncunningham, County Donegal, Ireland
18.3km / 11.4mi
Londonderry and Enniskillen Railway
Former railway company in what is now the Republic of Ireland
20.2km / 12.6mi
Inch Castle
Inch Castle
Ruined castle in County Donegal, Ireland
21.9km / 13.6mi
Urney Christ Church
Urney Christ Church
Church building in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
21.6km / 13.4mi
St Lugadius, Clonleigh Church of Ireland
St Lugadius, Clonleigh Church of Ireland
Church in Lifford, County Donegal, Ireland
21.9km / 13.6mi
Doe Castle
Doe Castle
Historic site in Sheephaven Bay, Co. Donegal
23.2km / 14.4mi
Inch Fort
Inch Fort
Fortification in County Donegal, Ireland
23.5km / 14.6mi
Christ Church
Christ Church
Church building in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
23.3km / 14.5mi
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Church building in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
23.5km / 14.6mi
Saint Patricks
Church building in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
23.8km / 14.8mi
Gray's Stationery Shop (and Printing Presses)
Gray's Stationery Shop (and Printing Presses)
Retail building in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
23.2km / 14.4mi
Battle of Knockavoe
23.5km / 14.6mi
Inch Presbyterian Church
Church in Inch Island, County Donegal, Ireland
23.3km / 14.5mi
Grianan of Aileach
Grianan of Aileach
Fort in County Donegal, Ireland
24.3km / 15.1mi
St Aengus’s Church
St Aengus’s Church
Church in Burt, County Donegal, Ireland
25km / 15.5mi
Church of the Good Shepherd
Church of the Good Shepherd
Church building in Sion Mills, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
25.5km / 15.9mi
St Theresa's
St Theresa's
Church building in Sion Mills, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
25.2km / 15.6mi
Church of Ireland
Church in Inch Island, County Donegal, Ireland
24.3km / 15.1mi
Burt Presbyterian Church
Church in Speenoge, County Donegal, Ireland
25.2km / 15.6mi
Derg Castle
Irish Castle
27.6km / 17.1mi
St Mura's
St Mura's
Church in Fahan, County Donegal, Ireland
26.1km / 16.2mi
Pilkington Martello Tower
Pilkington Martello Tower
Martello Tower at Macamish Point, Co. Donegal
27.9km / 17.4mi
St. Eugene's Cathedral
St. Eugene's Cathedral
Church building in Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
29.4km / 18.3mi
St Columb's Cathedral
St Columb's Cathedral
Church building in Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
29.6km / 18.4mi
St Columba's Church
St Columba's Church
Church building in Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
29.2km / 18.2mi
Tower Museum
Tower Museum
Local history museum in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
29.8km / 18.6mi

What to do in Letterkenny and near Rockhill House

Ballymacool House
Country house in County Donegal, Ireland
1.7km / 1.1mi
Cathedral of St. Eunan and St. Columba
Cathedral of St. Eunan and St. Columba
Church in Co. Donegal, Ireland
2.9km / 1.8mi
Donegal County Museum
Donegal County Museum
County museum in County Donegal, Ireland
3.4km / 2.1mi
Newmills Corn and Flax Mills
Newmills Corn and Flax Mills
Watermill in County Donegal, Ireland
2.3km / 1.4mi
Conwal Parish Church
Conwal Parish Church
Church building in County Donegal, Republic of Ireland
3km / 1.9mi
Trinity Hall
Church hall in Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland
3km / 1.9mi
Old Leck Church
Church in Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland
3.1km / 2mi
Pluck Standing Stone
Standing stone in County Donegal, Ireland
8.8km / 5.5mi
Glebe Gallery
Glebe Gallery
Gallery with gardens in County Donegal, Ireland
11.4km / 7.1mi
Oakfield Demesne
Oakfield Demesne
Townland in Raphoe, County Donegal, Ireland
13.9km / 8.7mi
Beltany stone circle
Beltany stone circle
Bronze Age stone circle
14.2km / 8.8mi
Saint Mary's
Church in Stranorlar, County Donegal, Ireland
14.6km / 9.1mi
Reformed Presbyterian Church
Church in Stranorlar, County Donegal, Ireland
14.3km / 8.9mi
Stranorlar Presbyterian Church
Church in County Donegal, Ireland
14km / 8.7mi
Stranorlar Church of Ireland
Church in Stranorlar, County Donegal, Ireland
14.2km / 8.8mi
Saint Patricks
Church in Crossroads, County Donegal, Ireland
17.2km / 10.7mi
Glenveagh Castle
Glenveagh Castle
Castle in County Donegal, Ireland
17km / 10.5mi
Burt Castle
Burt Castle
Ruined castle in County Donegal, Ireland
19.9km / 12.3mi
Church of All Saints
Church in Newtowncunningham, County Donegal, Ireland
18.6km / 11.6mi
Church of All Saints
Church in Newtowncunningham, County Donegal, Ireland
18.3km / 11.4mi
Londonderry and Enniskillen Railway
Former railway company in what is now the Republic of Ireland
20.2km / 12.6mi
Inch Castle
Inch Castle
Ruined castle in County Donegal, Ireland
21.9km / 13.6mi
Urney Christ Church
Urney Christ Church
Church building in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
21.6km / 13.4mi
St Lugadius, Clonleigh Church of Ireland
St Lugadius, Clonleigh Church of Ireland
Church in Lifford, County Donegal, Ireland
21.9km / 13.6mi
Doe Castle
Doe Castle
Historic site in Sheephaven Bay, Co. Donegal
23.2km / 14.4mi
Inch Fort
Inch Fort
Fortification in County Donegal, Ireland
23.5km / 14.6mi
Christ Church
Christ Church
Church building in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
23.3km / 14.5mi
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Church building in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
23.5km / 14.6mi
Saint Patricks
Church building in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
23.8km / 14.8mi
Gray's Stationery Shop (and Printing Presses)
Gray's Stationery Shop (and Printing Presses)
Retail building in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
23.2km / 14.4mi

About Letterkenny

Letterkenny, located in County Donegal, offers a range of activities and attractions that reflect its cultural and natural heritage. Explore the Town Centre to experience local shops, cafes, and restaurants that showcase Irish hospitality. The Letterkenny Cathedral, with its striking architecture, provides a peaceful setting for reflection and appreciation of local history.

For those interested in the arts, the An Grianan Theatre hosts various performances, including music and drama, contributing to the town's vibrant cultural scene. The Donegal County Museum is another worthwhile visit, as it offers insights into the region's history and heritage through its exhibits.

If you enjoy the outdoors, the Gartan Outdoor Education Centre presents opportunities for water sports, hiking, and other recreational activities. Nearby, Gartan Lake is a scenic spot ideal for a leisurely walk or a picnic, surrounded by the natural beauty of the area.

Additionally, Visit the Wild Atlantic Way, which is easily accessible from Letterkenny, allows for stunning coastal views and exploration of the rugged landscape. Engaging with local events, particularly during festivals, can also provide a deeper understanding of the community's spirit and traditions. Overall, Letterkenny serves as a gateway to both cultural experiences and natural exploration in County Donegal.




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