The Burren
This hidden Clare gem is housed in a grand 18th-century manor, 5km south of Ballyvaughan at the aptly named, twisting Corkscrew Hill. The 21 rooms and…
Must-see hotels in County Clare
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County Clare
Opposite the beach at Spanish Point, this beautifully appointed inn has luxurious rooms overlooking the ocean or adjacent golf course. Although the…
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The Burren
The Wild Atlantic Lodge overflows with comfort and charm, from the soft woollen blankets in the warm-hued rooms to the huge Burren photographs covering…
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Loop Head Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage
County Clare
Staying at the former Loop Head Lighthouse keeper's home gives you a real feel for what life was once like out here. Managed by the Irish Landmark Trust,…
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County Clare
Entered through a lobby of polished floorboards, cornice-work, antiques and open fires, this prestigious landmark dates back to the 1800s. The 83 rooms…
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The Burren
Stately 18th-century country house Sheedy's has 11 beautifully furnished rooms with checked fabrics and sage-coloured walls. The long front porch has…
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County Clare
Facing Main St out front and the rushing waters of the town's Cascades out back, this historic guesthouse has one of Ennistimon's most colourful facades,…
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The Burren
The 30 beds in this IHH hostel built from rough-hewn grey Burren stone sit in spacious, squeaky-clean rooms with commanding views over the waters of…
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County Clare
Balconies overlooking the swift-flowing River Fergus; bright, airy dorms; and doubles with Egyptian linen add to the appeal at this town-centre hostel. It…
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County Clare
Set on a hill in the heart of Killaloe, this neat-as-a-pin townhouse was once a pub/general store. Many original features have been retained, while…
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County Clare
Although 6km southeast of the cliffs' visitor centre, this spiffing hotel is handily sited at the southern end of the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk. Its 23…
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County Clare
Built on the ruins of an O'Brien castle on the western edge of town, the vast, Georgian Falls Hotel was once the family home of Caitlín MacNamara, who…
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County Clare
At Cahergal you can wake up to the gentle clucking of chickens on a working farm. With bucolic views, floral drapes and framed Irish landscape prints,…
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The Burren
At Cappabhaile House you sink into serenity. Set in 5 hectares of gorgeous Burren countryside 3km south of Ballyvaughan, it's surrounded by the sounds of…
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County Clare
The soaring cathedral-ceilinged lobby at this epicentral 70-room hotel was once part of the 19th-century Sisters of Mercy convent. Upper-floor rooms …
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County Clare
Stylish Morrissey's is a coastal haven, a riverside pub with six elegant rooms featuring king-size beds and large soaking tubs. Its restaurant (6pm to 9pm…
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County Clare
With sweeping views across the water to the arched bridge and Killaloe Cathedral, this gentrified hotel is surrounded by flowering gardens. The 43 rooms…
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The Burren
The rooms in this modern, friendly hostel set in a former hotel range from six-bed dorms to family rooms that sleep up to five people. Facilities include…
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County Clare
Due to re-open in 2020, Moher Lodge boasts bewitching views of fields and sea, and huge windows to help you drink them in. The bedrooms are bright and…
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County Clare
Follow the red tartan carpet to 20 contemporary rooms in an old cherry-coloured building in Kilkee's heart. Local producers, including the butcher run by…
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The Burren
In an 1840s roadside mansion, Wild Honey has 14 stylish rooms, some opening onto private terraces overlooking the gardens. Its acclaimed restaurant (three…
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County Clare
The Strand is aptly named: it's directly across from the beach with superb views of the sand. The six bedrooms are simply decorated, but cheerful and well…
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Katie O'Connor's Holiday Hostel
County Clare
Dating from the 18th century, this tall townhouse once belonged to the powerful Vandeleur family. Today it's a well-equipped IHH-affiliated hostel with…
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The Burren
All four spotless, contemporary rooms come with sea views at this traditional-style stone cottage set on a working farm 1km south of Fanore. The owners…
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County Clare
In the bedrooms at the grand old Atlantic you’re likely to find mini-chandeliers and leather-topped desks that’d be right at home in a well-established…
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County Clare
The welcome at this tidy, family-friendly country cottage has a genuine warmth.The three clean rooms with private bathrooms have comfy beds warmed by…
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The Burren
Little touches make a big difference at Ballyvaughan Lodge: fragrant lilies, freshly ground coffee and breakfasts that include poached eggs and locally…
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The Burren
Gardens surround this bungalow with four comfy rooms on the southern edge of the village. Conveniently situated for Burren hikes, it also provides a…
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County Clare
The setting alone might draw you here: sitting amid rural hills just north of Mountshannon, you can see Lough Derg and the Arra Mountains from the terrace…
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County Clare
It's luxury all the way at this boutique campsite tucked in among the Loop Head fields. To spacious pitches, furnished canvas bell tents and four-person…
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County Clare
A bit of a rarity: a smart B&B with its own boathouse and deck beside Lough Derg. Comfy bedrooms look out onto almost a hectare of gardens, while Room 3 …
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County Clare
A vine-covered country house dating from 1750, elegant Newpark House sits 3km northeast of the centre off the R352 on 20-hectare woodland grounds. Its six…
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County Clare
Drop a line into the River Fergus or just watch the sunset from the rear deck of this B&B around 3km north of the centre, off the R458. Pluses include an…
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The Burren
At the heart of the coastal Burren, this charming farmhouse has a guest lounge, four bright, airy, TV-free rooms and views out to the Aran Islands…
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The Burren
Campsites out the back have nice open spaces, and inside there are 30 beds at this friendly hostel right in the village centre. It has a cosy open fire in…
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The Burren
The River Fergus flows right past this 19th-century former teacher's residence, which has six rooms and breakfasts that use organic produce, including…
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County Clare
There's a country-cottage feel to the rooms at this primrose-yellow B&B set in farmland 5km north of Liscannor. Floral prints grace sea-view bedrooms,…
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The Burren
You're right at the heart of village life at the Cottage, a traditional, stone-built, five-person terraced home with TV, kitchen, washing machine and…
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County Clare
Behind a traditional shopfront, the guest rooms here have hardwood floors, floral bedspreads and matching curtains. It's a quiet place, despite the town…
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County Clare
On a very quiet and secluded cul-de-sac some 2.4km northwest of Bunratty, this traditionally styled house with a conifer-filled front garden has five…
