ABOUT ROCKHILL HOUSE ESTATE
Letterkenny, County Donegal
A Spirit of Place
Rockhill House Estate sits in 100 acres of ancient woodland in the hills above Letterkenny, County Donegal. It is a 17th-century country house, sensitively restored and genuinely alive — a place that is faithful to its Georgian past and thoroughly engaged with the present.
This is not a hotel that happens to be in a historic building. It is a historic family home that has been opened to the world by a family and team who care — and that distinction is felt from the moment you turn up the long beech-lined drive to the door.
The Estate
The House & Its Grounds
17th century, faithfully restored, entirely yours
As you wind your way up the long beech-lined avenue, something shifts. You are not arriving at a venue or a hotel. You are arriving at a house — one that has gathered people together across three centuries, and that carries the kind of character no amount of renovation can manufacture.
The great halls and galleries are filled with light. The original cornices, ceiling roses, spiraling staircase, ironwork, and fireplaces have been restored and, where time had taken them, carefully replicated. The formal gardens, the fountain, the walled kitchen garden, the ancient woodland — all of it maintained to the same standard as the house itself.
Rockhill House is available as a hotel, bookable by individual guests or booked exclusively for private use — for weddings, corporate events, and family gatherings where the whole estate is yours alone.
Getting Here
Closer Than You Think
Rockhill House is on the edge of Letterkenny, yet a world away from it. It is also considerably more accessible than its setting suggests.
City of Derry Airport
30 min
by car
Donegal Airport
45 min
by car
Belfast International
90 min
by car
Dublin Airport
3 hrs
by car
Private Helicopter
Helipad
on the estate
For those arriving by private helicopter, the estate helipad offers an arrival like no other — and there is no better introduction to Donegal than from the air.
Heading South & West
Donegal & the Wild Atlantic Way
The world’s longest defined coastal touring route
Rockhill House is an ideal base for exploring County Donegal and the Wild Atlantic Way — 2,500 km of Atlantic coastline spanning the western seaboard of Ireland, and named by National Geographic Traveller as one of the coolest places on the planet.
From Rockhill, Slieve League Cliffs — among the highest sea cliffs in Europe — are within reach. Glenveagh National Park is 20 minutes away. The Atlantic coast, the coastal islands, the sea fishing, the food culture, the music and dance traditions, and some of Ireland’s finest links golf courses are all within easy range of the estate.
Our team are always on hand to help you plan what you want to see and arrange whatever the day requires.
Heading North & East
The Causeway Coastal Route
Derry, the Antrim Coast & Belfast
What makes Rockhill House unusual among Donegal estates is its position at the gateway to two of Ireland’s great touring routes. Heading north, the Causeway Coastal Route begins just over half an hour away at the historic walled city of Derry — and from there takes you along one of the most dramatic coastlines in Europe.
The 154-mile route runs from Derry via the Mussenden Temple at Downhill, the ruined Dunluce Castle, the filming locations used in Game of Thrones, and the epic Giant’s Causeway — all the way into Belfast, Northern Ireland’s capital city.
Few bases in the North West give you access to both routes. Rockhill House does.
The Family Behind the House
The Molloy Family
Rockhill House is owned and run by the Molloy family (spanning 3 generations - though the youngest is still learning their ABCs and exploring the Estate), who took the keys in 2014 and spent three years restoring the house from near-ruin to what it is today. It is a historic family home that happens to be open to guests — not a corporate property managed at a distance, but a place that is personally cared for and personally run.
Every enquiry is answered by the family or one of the team who care for this special place with just as much passion. Every detail of the estate reflects a decision the family made to ensure the future of this place and to reflect the Spirit of Place you feel at every turn. The warmth of the welcome at Rockhill is not a standard — it is a disposition.
Come and See for Yourself
Make Yourself at Home
Whether you are planning a stay, a wedding, a corporate event, or simply want to know more — we would be glad to hear from you.
