Situated midway on the western shore of Lough Swilly, Rathmullan is a good base for exploring this beautiful area. There are pleasant walks and drives in the area including Kinnegar and Rathmullan Woods.
There are a also a number of beautiful and idyllic beaches within easy reach of the cottage. There is excellent fishing for wild brown trout and salmon in the area, and, for the more adventurous, deep-sea fishing is available.
The arrival of the Summer ferry has also made the hidden treasures of Northern Donegal easily accessible from Rathmullan. There are four high-quality golf courses nearby. The village also owns two first-class sea fishing boats available for hire through Rathmullan Charters for fishing (with some excellent mackerel fishing in the lough this is a remarkable day out) or simply sightseeing on the lough. Rathmullan Festival runs over the first weekend in August and caters to the whole family.