the hotel's original ballroom is restored, complete with dance floor. 8 km from the limestone monuments of the burren. among the colourful buildings of the village centre, this storied stone hotel dates to 1832. . there's a cafe for casual meals and pizzas, with take-out available, while an evening menu of comfort meals is served in a rustic bar. it's on the n67, 12 km from the cliffs of moher and 22. free cooked and continental breakfast is served in a quaint dining room. family rooms add extra beds. straightforward rooms feature free wifi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities Shannon Airport 58 min
Lahinch Golf Club (17 min) Renowned golf club established in 1892 with 2 18-hole links courses & sweeping Atlantic views. Corcomroe Abbey (29 min) Stone ruins of a stately 13th-century Cistercian monastery in the countryside with a cemetery. Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations (22 min) Ruins of a medieval stone ring fort featuring a visitor center, a cafe & sheepdog demonstrations. Galway Bay (23 min) Stone Age tomb marking a mass grave and built with huge rocks in a table formation. Doolin Ferry (13 min) Seasonal ferry service (Mar–Oct) from Doolin to the Aran Islands, plus Cliffs of Moher tours. Doolin Cave (7 min) Tours of conserved limestone caves housing a record-breaking 7.3 metre long stalactite. O'Brien's Tower (15 min) Stone observation tower built in 1835 on a clifftop overlooking the ocean & the Aran Islands. Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark UNESCO Global Geopark (15 min) Nature preserve with many unique geological formations, including caves & a massive stalactite. The Burren Perfumery (28 min) Rustic headquarters of a family perfume company, with a tea room, herb garden & a blending area. Burren Centre (9 min) Quaint place offering visitor information & local history exhibits, plus a craft shop & tea rooms. Inisheer (2 hr 51) This quaint island is known for its fertile landscape & sweeping views of the Cliffs of Moher. Burren National Park (24 min) Lunar-like landscape of rock and cliffs with 7 walking trails, woodland, otters, mink and lizards. Aillwee Cave (19 min) Atmospheric cave and passage network with guided tours, plus farm and craft shops and birds of prey. Cliffs of Moher (15 min) Dramatic seaside cliffs featuring an 18-km. hiking path, O'Brien's Tower and a visitor centre. |