| 3 km from ballyvaughan, and 5. some have 4-poster beds, sofas and private courtyards. all have garden, bay or mountain views, along with free wi-fi. 6 km from aillwee cave. room service is offered. suites add private sitting rooms, sound systems and stone fireplaces. country-chic, tv-free rooms are furnished with original artwork, antiques and armchairs. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. tea and coffeemaking amenities are available on request. set in an 18th-century manor house on landscaped gardens, this elegant hotel is 5. amenities include a stylish restaurant serving gourmet meals, and a traditional fireside pub with a lunch menu
Shannon Airport 1 hr 6
Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark UNESCO Global Geopark (29 min)
Nature preserve with many unique geological formations, including caves & a massive stalactite. Fanore Beach (26 min) Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations (17 min)
Ruins of a medieval stone ring fort featuring a visitor center, a cafe & sheepdog demonstrations. Aillwee Cave (8 min)
Atmospheric cave and passage network with guided tours, plus farm and craft shops and birds of prey. The Burren Perfumery (30 min)
Rustic headquarters of a family perfume company, with a tea room, herb garden & a blending area. Burren Birds of Prey Centre (11 min)
Cave and nature Dunguaire Castle (29 min)
Immaculately restored, 16th-century bay-side fortress with a literary history and evening banquets. Lahinch Golf Club (31 min)
Renowned golf club established in 1892 with 2 18-hole links courses & sweeping Atlantic views. Doolin Cave (20 min)
Tours of conserved limestone caves housing a record-breaking 7.3 metre long stalactite. Burren Centre (17 min)
Quaint place offering visitor information & local history exhibits, plus a craft shop & tea rooms. Corcomroe Abbey (18 min)
Stone ruins of a stately 13th-century Cistercian monastery in the countryside with a cemetery. Newtown Castle (6 min)
Castle, history, and architecture Galway Bay (15 min)
Stone Age tomb marking a mass grave and built with huge rocks in a table formation. Burren National Park (32 min)
Lunar-like landscape of rock and cliffs with 7 walking trails, woodland, otters, mink and lizards. | 
