Must-see hotels in The Burren

  • Gregan's Castle Hotel

    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…

  • Wild Atlantic Lodge

    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…

  • Sheedy's Hotel & Restaurant

    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…

  • Clare's Rock Hostel

    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…

  • Cappabhaile House

    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…

  • Sleepzone Burren Hostel

    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…

  • Wild Honey Inn

    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…

  • Orchid House

    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…

  • Ballyvaughan Lodge

    The Burren

    Little touches make a big difference at Ballyvaughan Lodge: fragrant lilies, freshly ground coffee and breakfasts that include poached eggs and locally…

  • Lakefield Lodge

    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…

  • Rocky View Farmhouse

    The Burren

    At the heart of the coastal Burren, this charming farmhouse has a guest lounge, four bright, airy, TV-free rooms and views out to the Aran Islands…

  • Corofin Hostel & Camping Park

    The Burren

    Campsites out the back have nice open spaces, and inside there are 30 beds at this friendly hostel right in the village centre. It has a cosy open fire in…

  • Fergus View

    The Burren

    The River Fergus flows right past this 19th-century former teacher's residence, which has six rooms and breakfasts that use organic produce, including…

  • The Cottage

    The Burren

    You're right at the heart of village life at the Cottage, a traditional, stone-built, five-person terraced home with TV, kitchen, washing machine and…

  • Oceanville House B&B

    The Burren

    With a setting just metres from Ballyvaughan quay, modern, light-filled Oceanville House has views across Galway Bay from the dormer windows in its front…

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