Situated in Newtown, 5 minutes’ drive from Ballyvaughan and Galway Bay, The Waters Country House boasts over 40 acres of farmland at the foot of the Burren Hills.
Christine
United States
A magical place - lovely, quiet, charming, views in every direction. Wish we could have stayed longer. Wolfgang and Maria are wonderful hosts. Fresh spring water, breakfast was a variety of fresh and cooked to order items, the whole visit had an enchanting old world vibe. Could easily stay a week.
Monks Ballyvaughan, a property with a bar and a shared lounge, is located in Ballyvaughan, 28 km from Cliffs of Moher, 48 km from Galway Greyhound Stadium, as well as 49 km from Eyre Square.
Robert
Ireland
I recently had the pleasure of staying at this amazing hotel, and let me tell you, it was an absolute 5-star experience! 🌟 The location was perfect, offering stunning views of Galway Bay and the local pier. The room itself was simply breathtaking, finished to an incredibly high standard. I loved the attention to detail, especially the beautiful Voya products in the bathroom. It even had a smart TV in the room, which was a great bonus. Shauna at the front desk was an absolute delight, making us feel incredibly welcome throughout our stay. The breakfast was a true highlight, with the most amazing pancakes you can imagine, all enjoyed with a view of the bay. The menu was well-priced and offered a great variety of options. The hotel had such a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere, making it the perfect place to unwind. Plus, they had parking available, and even electric chargers, which was super convenient. The flexible check-in process was a nice touch as well. I highly recommend this place, and I can say with certainty that I will be returning in the future. It's an absolute gem! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Offering a shared lounge and garden view, Barrymor Twin, Family and Double Room is located in Ballyvaughan, 30 km from Cliffs of Moher and 48 km from Galway Greyhound Stadium.
Damir
Ireland
The host was welcoming, and the room was cosy and quiet. Less than 10 minutes drive from Ailwee cave and 35 minutes from the Cliffs.
We had 2 rooms, both had bathrooms and everything was nice and clean.
In beautiful North Clare, with views of the Burren Hills, Cappabhaile House offers spacious bedrooms and traditional Irish breakfasts. There is also free parking and free Wi-Fi.
Anne Marie
Ireland
Excellent breakfast - Excellent service and really lovely friendly warm people
Burren Rock Farmhouse B&B, a property with a garden, is located in Turlough, 41 km from Cliffs of Moher, 43 km from Galway Greyhound Stadium, as well as 43 km from Dromoland Golf Course.
Bob
Canada
Great hosts. Fabulous farm and mountain scenery. A fox among the sheep. Excellent “Irish breakfast.”
Located in Fanore and only 25 km from Cliffs of Moher, *Spacious Irish Cottage* provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Featuring mountain views, Glynn's Charming cottage in the Burren provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 28 km from Cliffs of Moher.
diana
Ireland
It was fantastic experience very quite absolutely relaxing!
If you love the burren there is no better place to stay! There is a walk path just behind the house going straight to the hill where you walk around and see a breathtaking view of the landscape!
Even a little cat come to say hello to me in the evening and I felt at home!
Very little choice of places to eat or have a coffee.
Very little choice of places to eat or have a coffee. Tea rooms not open at 11am on Thursday as suggested. Had a fab dinner at Monks and on a return visit next morning at 1130am had great tea n scones in front of blazing stove. Superb.
Anne
Ireland
10
Scored 10
The hosts were very friendly right from greeting us upon...
The hosts were very friendly right from greeting us upon arrival and giving us tips to serving us breakfast before we left. The full Irish breakfast was very good. We had dinner before arriving in Ballyvaughan, and only stayed for one night. We had a car, so it was easy for us to drive into the town centre from there. We would stay there again. We were given tips of sites to see when we left, and one we were glad not to miss was the Poulnabrone Portal tomb.
Carol
Canada
10
Scored 10
We only were able to stay one night.
We only were able to stay one night. It was a great launch pad for visiting the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher. The people were friendly, the food was great and the pub was fun with local, live music!
We recommend it!
Michelle
United States
10
Scored 10
The Clare Way is a nice way for walkers.
The Clare Way is a nice way for walkers. There are at least two good places to eat out.
Some side roads are in a poor state of repair. Clare County Council need to fill the pot holes and try and keep the roads in decent repair. This includes some access routes to this property.
Loughlin
Ireland
10
Scored 10
A beautiful traditional Irish village with all you need for...
A beautiful traditional Irish village with all you need for a comfortable varied stay in Ireland. Situated between the stunning Burren and the cliffs off the Atlantic Ocean, and nestled on the south side of Galway Bay, Ballyvaughan is ideally located. There are a lot of places to visit in the area. You can swim in the bay or on the nearby Bishop's Quarter beach. In Summer or Winter there are lovely places to visit and in Ballyvaughan alone, the fabulous Monk's seafood restaurant is a great spot with super friendly staff, a warm welcome and really fabulous food. I cannot wait to go back to Ballyvaughan!
rachael
Netherlands
10
Scored 10
there was a Match-making Festival happening in September in...
there was a Match-making Festival happening in September in nearby villages of west of ireland, named biggest party for singles in the world. this was the best accommodation in terms of crowd-avoidance and distance from local attractions. we could have stayed little longer...
Location of the hotel and friendliness of reception staff. Availability of meals and an excellent breakfast. Great live music every evening. The hotel coped admirably with a major power failure caused by a dangerous thunderstorm mid afternoon and then a second failure late the same evening. Reception staff member Zoe went above and beyond her duty in helping with a car breakdown problem. She made calls and allowed me to use the hotel phone. Thanks so much, Zoe.
Very friendly reception. The landlady is cordial and willing to provide information. The rooms were spacious, clean and in a quiet location on the Cliffs of Moher.
The house is almost in the center of the village. Sea, restaurants and harbor are within very short walking distance. A grocery store for shopping is only 50 meters away.
Breakfast was extensive and very good.
We would try again to book this accommodation on a renewed trip to this place.
Location was ok, it is perfect on the main road if that is what you are looking for and great for The Burren, I did not realise that Ballyvaughan wasn't much of a town but one street with very few shops, restaurants, etc. Also, the main road is loud for my understanding.
The hosts are really nice, the breakfast is amazing, really amazing, the decoration all over the place is perfect.
Very comfortable and spacious accommodation within 10 minutes walk of Ballyvaughan. Breakfast was very good with an extensive selection of fruit, cold meats and cheeses to compliment the hot food selection. The room was spacious, comfortable and very clean. An excellent location to explore West Clare and the Burren. Hosts are friendly and helpful. I would recommend staying here.
Cappabhaile was in a beautiful location near to town with some nice restaurant choices. We were giving a very friendly welcome and treated to the BEST breakfast in two weeks in Ireland! We had to skip lunch! The room had a lovely view of the hills to enjoy a cup of tea. The beds were comfy and the room had a lot of space to relax. Overall it was a wonderful stay!
I would definitely recommend this B&B. Room was twice the size of the more expensive hotels we stayed in. Very comfortable with sofa, coffee table and chairs, overlooking fields with view to the hills. Comfortable lounge and breakfast room with view. Excellent breakfast. Good value and a pleasure to be in. Far better than the 4 more expensive B&Bs we stayed in.
This was our second stay at The Waters Country House. It is an amazing place, with rustic rooms, an atmospheric vibe and friendly proprietors. The location couldn't be better, close to the village of Ballyvaughan, the Burren, the Wild Atlantic Way and the Cliffs of Moher. We would return without hesitation on our next visit to the area.
I like the fact that parking was available on the back of property. It may be different during peak season.
Since I recently twisted my ankle and not so mobile, I was grateful the lodge had a lift. Room 10 is right next to the lift and comfortable. Plus the lodge had a bar and restaurant.
Pauline and Gerry welcomed us as old friends in their home, the hospitality was really beyond expectations. The house was super clean and I think I have never tried such good breakfasts. If you want to taste west Ireland staying in a super lovely place, this is the choice
Burren Court holiday homes are just up the hill from the beautiful Ballyvaughan , they are ideal for family holiday get together or small breaks away . comfy beds great walks nearby staff are very helpful can’t recommend enough .
Bridget was really nice. She tried to help us with whatever information she could share about Restaurants, parking etc. She asked for breakfast choices well in advance. Premises and rooms are kept clean.
The hotel was well appointed, very clean and quiet. The guest receptionist was kind and thoughtful. I fell ill while there, and she called me room to check on my, brought me soup at lunchtime.
Central location for touring Clare/ quiet/ very comfortable beds/ good shower/ good food/ friendly staff/ comfortable outside space to have a drink. / friendly bar staff and restaurant staff.
The rooms! I always go for hotel over bnb type places and I was afraid that this was going to be like that, but it’s definitely a hotel! And still has a nice Irish lodge touch 😊
This place was mood and vibes! Wolfgang was a wonderful host. This was our favorite stay in Ireland. We hunkered down in the Granny Flat during a storm. It was the best.
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