The Hideaway - Shore House | House in Muff
3 Bedroom House in Muff
Down a quiet country lane on the Inishowen Peninsula, the gates open and you arrive at The Hideaway. The Shore House is a restored 1895 period home set into the gardens, with its sunroom looking out across Lough Foyle and the rest of the site spread around it. Three bedrooms sleeping up to eight, a living room and a sunroom with views of the water, a Stanley range at the heart of the kitchen, and the kind of original character a hundred and thirty years of a house gives a place. Fifteen minutes from Derry city. Five minutes from The Muff Liquor Company. A few steps from the covered hot tub, the Shebeen, and the fairy gardens.
The Shore House is the house at the heart of The Hideaway. The pods are tucked into the gardens, characterful and quiet in their own way; the Shore House is the gathering place — the kitchen-as-heart-of-the-home, the long table for the slow Saturday breakfast, the sunroom where someone's always going to settle in with a book and end up watching the light change over Lough Foyle. The Stanley range warms the kitchen and the radiators take care of the rest of the house. Heated, comfortable, properly lived-in.
A note on screens. There's no TV in the Shore House — that's a deliberate choice. The Shebeen across the gardens has a smart TV, a Bluetooth speaker, a karaoke machine and a wood-burning stove if you fancy a screen-and-music night, but the Shore House itself is the quieter part of the offer. Conversation, board games, the kitchen, the sunroom, the gardens, books, a long meal that nobody's rushing. It's the slow part of the weekend.
It works best for couples on a longer break, two couples weekending together, a best-friends reunion, anniversaries, milestone birthdays where six or eight close adults gather. Small families are warmly welcome too — there's space for kids to roam between the gardens, the fairy path and the house itself, and the wider site is gated and private once you're through the entrance.
Sleeping arrangements: three bedrooms, sleeping up to eight. Two doubles upstairs. A third double bedroom downstairs, with both a double bed and a double sofa bed in the room — so the downstairs room sleeps up to four, ideal for a couple plus children, or two close friends. The main bathroom is upstairs with a full bath, shower and toilet, and there's a second toilet downstairs. Small non-shedding dogs are welcome — bring them along, just mention them on enquiry.
You'll share the wider Hideaway with our other guests in the pods: the seven-berth covered hot tub with Bluetooth speaker, the Shebeen (our BYOB social hut with pool table, dart board, karaoke and wood-burning stove), the Wee Ceili House outdoor area with open fire and pizza oven, the BBQ, and the enchanting gardens with the fairy path, hawthorn tree, healing well and wildlife pond. Parking is shared with the wider site — plenty of space.
The Shore House is the only house of its kind on the site — four pods sleeping twelve in total, and one period home sleeping eight. It's the slow-mornings, big-dinners, long-talks part of The Hideaway. Minimum stay is two nights, year-round.
Booking with a group? The Shore House can be booked alongside all four pods for full-site exclusive hire — sleeps 20, perfect for hen weekends, family gatherings, corporate retreats and wellness retreats. The whole site closed to other guests, the whole place yours. See our group bookings page for full-site exclusive hire from €1,150 per night.
Frequently asked questions
How many people does Shore House sleep?
Up to eight. Two double bedrooms upstairs, plus a downstairs bedroom with a double bed and a double sofa bed in the same room.
How are the bathrooms arranged?
The main bathroom is upstairs with a full bath, shower and toilet. There's a second toilet downstairs.
Is there a TV at Shore House?
No — and that's deliberate. The Shore House is set up as the quieter, screen-free part of The Hideaway, for proper conversation, slow mornings and long meals. If you want a screen night, the Shebeen across the gardens has a smart TV, karaoke and a wood-burning stove.
Are children welcome at Shore House?
Yes — families are welcome on standalone Shore House bookings. The site is gated and private once you're through the entrance, with plenty of space for kids in the gardens. Just bear in mind you'll be sharing the wider site (hot tub, Shebeen, gardens) with guests staying in the pods, who are mostly couples and small adult groups.
Is there a kitchen we can cook in?
Yes — the Shore House has its own fully equipped kitchen with the Stanley range, gas hob, oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer and everything you'd need for full self-catering. The communal kitchen by the pods is for pod guests; the Shore House kitchen is yours alone.
What's the heating like in winter?
The Stanley range keeps the kitchen warm and the rest of the house is heated by radiators throughout. The Shore House is fully heated year-round and works as a winter break as much as a summer one — the sunroom catches whatever light a short Donegal day gives you.
What's the minimum stay at Shore House?
Two nights — same year-round, whether you're booking midweek, weekends or peak season.
Can we book the whole site exclusively?
Yes — the Shore House plus all four pods can be booked as a full-site buyout, sleeping up to twenty. Popular for hen weekends, family milestones, corporate retreats and wellness gatherings. Full-site rates start at €1,150 per night.
Are dogs welcome at Shore House?
Yes — small non-shedding dogs are welcome on both standalone Shore House bookings and full-site stays. €25 per dog per stay, maximum two dogs per booking. Owners look after clean-up around the gardens, and dogs stay off beds and furniture. The gardens, fairy path and grounds are made for a wander.
The Hideaway - Shore House is located in Muff. The Hideaway - Shore House provides accommodation, featuring Hot Tub, Internet, Pet Friendly, among other amenities. This House features Pet Friendly, View and Ocean View to make your stay a comfortable one.
The Hideaway - Shore House has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Muff has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Muff, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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1+ bathrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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3 bedrooms
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Living room
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Fireplace
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Dining room
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Toaster
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Coffee/tea maker
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Oven
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Stovetop
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Microwave
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Refrigerator
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Washing machine
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Laundry facilities
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Service animals exempt from fees
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Welcoming cats and dogs only
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Pet friendly
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1 total (up to 218 lbs per pet)
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Smoke-free property
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Pool or billiards table
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Property does not allow children
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English
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Near the sea
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In a rural location
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WiFi available
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Garden
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Barbecue grill
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No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Fire extinguisher
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First aid kit
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Hot tub
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Reviews
FAQ's
Is this Muff house pet-friendly for guests?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.
Does the Muff house have a swimming pool?
No, this Muff house does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.
How much does it cost per night to stay in Muff house?
Best-rates for the Muff house starts from $462 per night with includes Hot Tub, Internet, Pet Friendly, View, Ocean View, Kitchen, Laundry, Balcony/Terrace, Oceanfront, Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.
Is Muff house a family-friendly place to stay?
Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is not considered to be a family-friendly property. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has not specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.
Is the Muff house wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?
Based on the information received from our partner, the Muff house has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.
What is the minimum night stay policy for the Muff house?
Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Muff house indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.
What cancellation policy is in place for Muff house?
Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.
