Breac House, a boutique B&B located on Horn Head near Dunfanaghy, has nearly sold out for 2023. Featured in the travel section of a highly influential news publication, the B&B is receiving praise for its focus on local food, design, and craftsmanship. Rather than relying on external professionals and trendy offerings, the owners, Cathrine Burke and Niall Campbell, have chosen to stay true to the essence of Donegal. The heart of their success lies in their collaboration with local artisans, chefs, farmers, designers, weavers, potters, and soap-makers.
Burke and Campbell expressed their excitement and gratitude for the response received since the article’s publication. They emphasized the significance of such coverage for a small business like theirs, as it not only promotes Breac House but also shines a spotlight on Donegal as a whole. Numerous local artisans have already received substantial inquiries in the wake of the article.
Having opened in 2017 and featured on the Irish Independent’s Fab 50 list of the best places to stay in Ireland the following year, Breac House has gained recognition for its exceptional design by MacGabhann Architects. The B&B’s four rooms offer breathtaking views of the sea from their terraces and are almost fully booked for the remainder of the season. However, there is a possibility of cancellations opening up availability. Furthermore, the B&B is already heavily booked for 2024, with significant interest in other accommodations in Donegal and even inquiries about 2025.
Breac House offers bed and breakfast accommodations starting at €355 per night with a minimum two-night stay. The rate includes breakfast, a rejuvenating seaweed bath, a wood-fired sauna, a convenient picnic backpack, delightful in-room treats, and pre-dinner drinks. The New York Times focused extensively on the culinary delights, captivating design, and local craftsmanship found at Breac House. From Muck ‘n’ Muffins pottery to Eddie Doherty’s finely handcrafted tweed and Bean & Goose chocolate, visitors can experience a living showcase of local food, craft, and design. The article also highlights other local businesses like the Donegal Natural Soap Company, Donegal Design Makers in Ardara, Fisk Seafood Bar in Downings, and the Olde Glen Bar in Carraigart.
Burke revealed that the article originated from a conversation with a guest in 2019, emphasizing the vital role of local artisans, producers, and food advocates in creating the unique Breac House experience. This guest, as it turned out, was a journalist who returned to stay with them later that year and again earlier this year. Therefore, the article truly captures the essence and shared ethos of Breac House and the numerous local small businesses they are proud to collaborate with.
The New York Times has an impressive readership, boasting over 10 million paid print and digital subscribers and an average of 123 million monthly readers. Donegal, often referred to as Ireland’s “forgotten county,” has finally found recognition through the enchanting offerings of Horn Head and Breac House—a place worth remembering.
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