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
County Clare
Opposite the beach at Spanish Point, this beautifully appointed inn has luxurious rooms overlooking the ocean or adjacent golf course. Although the…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Doolin
In a great Fisherstreet location, this friendly, family-run property is split between two neighbouring buildings. On the hill, the main building houses…
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,…
O'Connors Guesthouse & Riverside Camping
Doolin
On a bend in the River Aille, this working farm has an L-shaped barn-style guesthouse with 10 spick-and-span rooms, two of which are equipped for visitors…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Doolin
The supremely comfortable, streamlined rooms at this contemporary hotel have elegant dark-wood furniture and Voya Irish seaweed toiletries. On the ground…
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…
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,…
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…
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 …
Doolin
Owned by well-known fiddle-playing James Cullinan, this mustard-coloured inn on the River Aille has eight spotless, comfortable, pine-furnished rooms. A…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Burren
Little touches make a big difference at Ballyvaughan Lodge: fragrant lilies, freshly ground coffee and breakfasts that include poached eggs and locally…
Doolin
Let the nearby pounding surf lull you to sleep at this grassy expanse 100m from the pier. The spaces for caravans, campervans and tents are open to the…
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…
Doolin
Sweeping views extend from higher-priced rooms at this aptly named house on high ground above Fisherstreet village, and from the timber deck. Rooms have…
Doolin
The rural views and soothing feel at this simple but smart B&B belie the fact that it's just a few minutes' walk from Fisherstreet's huddle of shops and…
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…
Doolin
Set back from the bustle of Doolin's main thoroughfare, this excellent B&B looks out onto green fields laced with stone walls. The six large, comfy rooms…
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…
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 …
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…
