The Burren Ireland

This plateau of North-West Clare is internationally famous because of its beautiful limestone landscapes and the remarkable flora of the region as well as its rich archaeological heritage. The area also hosts 70 wedge-tombs (the most famous of them being Poulnabrone), ring forts, caves (most notable Aillwee Cave) and castles (Leamenagh Castle).
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Ballyvaughan & Fanore

The picturesque seaside villages overlook Galway Bay with the Connemara mountains in the background and have the stunning Burren limestone plateau to the rear. Sign posted walking and cycling loops
Services: Shops, Pubs; a variety of Restaurants; Pharmacy; Post Office; Farmers Market on Saturdays. Next ATM in Kinvara, 10 mins. drive from Ballyvaughan.

Corofin

The Clare Heritage Centre in this typical Irish village portrays the traumatic Irish years between 1800-1860. Lake Inchiquin is closeby the village in a romantic setting with two ruined castles on the lake margin. The lake provides excellent fishing (boat hire is available from Michael Cleary on 065/6837675)
Services: Shops, Pubs, Restaurants, Post Office, Burren Visitor Centre

Ennistymon

the colorful shop fronts and the falls invite for walks through town
Services: Shops, Pubs, Restaurants, Pharmacy, Post Office
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Kilfenora

is a small charming village on the southwest edge of the Burren region and is well known as a visitor gateway to the area. The interpretative centre in the village unfolds the mysteries and delights of the area in an entertaining and informative way. A 12th century cathedral and numerous well preserved high crosses can be found in the centre of the village.

Lisdoonvarna

Irland's only Spa town. Worldwide famous Matchmaking Festival in September
Services: Pubs, Shops, Restaurant, Post Office, Pharmacy, Spa Baths

what to see and to do

The Burren National Park, The Cliffs of Moher, Lahinch Seaworld, Aillwee Cave, Caherconnell Stone Fort, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Burren Centre Kilfenora, Clare Heritage Centre Corofin, Dysert O'Dea, Dunguaire Castle, Leamaneh Castle, Corcomroe Abbey, Gleninsheen Wedge Tomb, Noughaval, Kilfenora High Crosses

The Essential Burren Experience

Heritage, nature and spiritual walks in the Burren National Park [more...]

Burren Farm Experience tours & events

Experience the Burren like never before with fifth generation farmers on their 500 acre farm nestled between Lough Bunny lake and the Burren Mountains. [more...]

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Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel
This country house hotel has a quiet location, looking out over the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands and Galway Bay. It has free parking, luxury rooms and an award-winning restaurant. The Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel is on the West Coast of Ireland, 6.4 km from the spa town of Lisdoonvarna and 4.8 km from the village of Doolin. The house was built in 1840 and is now a family-run hotel. It mixes original charm with modern comforts. The large en suite rooms are traditionally decorated. Some have an ocean view, antique furnishings, four-poster beds, baths and real fires. There is a small bar and the restaurant specialises in local seafood. It offers a full cooked Irish breakfast every day and is open each evening (except Tuesdays).

Ennistymon

Grovemount House B&B Ennistymon
family-run guest accommodation on the outskirts of Ennistymon on your way to the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare. Our quiet location on a hill assures a quiet sleep in comfortable bedrooms, most with views on surrounding countryside. Grovemount House is in walking distance from excellent restaurants and the famous traditional pubs of the town. Lahinch with its famous surfing and bathing beach and two renowned golf links courses is just 2 km away. All our rooms with hair dryer, flat screen TV, complimentary mineral water, tea/coffee making facility!
Phone: 065 707 1431 | website

Ballyvaughan

Drumcreehy Country House B&B Ballyvaughan Burren
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Galway Bay and the Burren countryside, Drumcreehy Country House B&B is located less than 2 km from Ballyvaughan. Drumcreehy House has a varied breakfast menu, rooms with satellite TVs and free WiFi and free parking. Bishop's Quarter Beach is just 200 metres away. The beautiful rooms in this country-style house are individually designed. They feature fans, bathrobes and radios. Rooms have either sea or countryside views. Traditional cooked and continental breakfasts are served daily. In the Honesty Bar relax by a real fire with free tea or coffee, homemade cakes and wine. Just 1 and a half km away, Ballyvaughan is a fishing village and has several excellent sea-food restaurants. There is also a selection of craft shops and pubs renowned for their traditional Irish music. There is a range of activities on offer in the area including horse-riding and surfing. Dolphin watching boat trips run regularly from Kinvarra, which is just 20 km away.

Hazelwood Lodge B&B Ballyvaughan Burren
Set in Ballyvaughan and only 27 km from Cliffs of Moher, Hazelwood Lodge offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is located 49 km from Galway Greyhound Stadium and features luggage storage space. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with a outdoor furniture, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast provides certain units with garden views, and the units have a coffee machine. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

B&Bs in Co. Clare
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