there's a bar, and a riverside restaurant specializing in seafood. upgraded rooms and suites add minifridges and river views. housed in an 18th-century mansion, this warm country hotel beside the inagh river is 5 minutes' walk from ennistimon and 4 km from lahinch golf club. the hotel has a spa, an indoor pool and a fitness centre. there are also 9 self-catering apartments with kitchens, and a cottage with a private garden. cosy rooms, some with contemporary decor, offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm Shannon Airport 49 min
O'Brien's Tower (20 min) Stone observation tower built in 1835 on a clifftop overlooking the ocean & the Aran Islands. Doolin Cliff Walks (17 min) Rugged hikes with a local guide along trails to the steep, dramatic Cliffs of Moher. Cliffs of Moher - Visitor Centre (20 min) Interpretive center built into a hillside with exhibits themed around the ocean, rock, nature & man. Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations (24 min) Ruins of a medieval stone ring fort featuring a visitor center, a cafe & sheepdog demonstrations. Doolin Ferry (20 min) Seasonal ferry service (Mar–Oct) from Doolin to the Aran Islands, plus Cliffs of Moher tours. Doonagore Castle (17 min) 16th-century hilltop castle known for its sweeping sea views. Closed to the public. Aillwee Cave (33 min) Atmospheric cave and passage network with guided tours, plus farm and craft shops and birds of prey. Galway Bay (25 min) Stone Age tomb marking a mass grave and built with huge rocks in a table formation. Lahinch Golf Club (8 min) Renowned golf club established in 1892 with 2 18-hole links courses & sweeping Atlantic views. Burren National Park (26 min) Lunar-like landscape of rock and cliffs with 7 walking trails, woodland, otters, mink and lizards. Burren Centre (11 min) Quaint place offering visitor information & local history exhibits, plus a craft shop & tea rooms. Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark UNESCO Global Geopark (20 min) Nature preserve with many unique geological formations, including caves & a massive stalactite. Lahinch Beach (8 min) Cliffs of Moher (20 min) Dramatic seaside cliffs featuring an 18-km. hiking path, O'Brien's Tower and a visitor centre. Doolin Cave (18 min) Tours of conserved limestone caves housing a record-breaking 7.3 metre long stalactite. |