Hill House, Rossnowlagh

Hill House is one of few historic buildings in Rossnowlagh, Co. Donegal. It was built by James Jennings as a family home around the year 1814. In later years it was converted into the first guesthouse in the Rossnowlagh area. The building was constructed in two phases, extended c. 1860 and 1900, and was probably in use as a hotel or guest house. It was formed into four apartments in the early 1950’s to accommodate the growing number of summer visitors to the resort. It fell into disrepair at the turn of the century and was recently purchased by a couple who have experience of restoring historic buildings and are, “as a labour of love”, restoring the building back to its original state with a close eye on conservation principles.