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.
Claire
France
We couldn't have asked for a warmer welcome or à nicer place to stay. Thank you to Wolfgang and Maria.
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! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Barrymor Twin, Family and Double Room features garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Ballyvaughan, 30 km from Cliffs of Moher.
jeanne
United States
Our room was self-catered. We had plenty of amenities to make coffee/tea or heat our rolls in the microwave, but we went into the nearby town to people watch while we ate breakfast. Barrymor's location is perfect--down the end of a lane just a stone's through from the town center. Being at the end of the lane, we were immersed in nature . . . I heard the cuckoo in the morning! Quiet, quiet . . . pretty . . . and our hostess Helen seemed like family right off. So much so that we went back the following night even though we didn't have reservations!
Located 30 km from Cliffs of Moher, Barrybeag 1 bedroom Apartments provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This apartment features a garden.
Gunnar
Switzerland
Everything was excellent! Very nice, helpful and interesting host!
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.
Bruce
Canada
Excellent hosts provided a great breakfast with very generous servings. Conor is extremely knowledgeable about local history and is a very engaging conversationalist. The decor is old world traditional which we found interesting.
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.
Murph
Ireland
Wonderful ,relaxed family run B&B, quiet location but close enough to the Burrenb
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.
Jason
Ireland
Host had some food available from the pantry , cereals, coffee, pasta , water filter, washing supplies, plenty of towels.
Washing, dryer machine was a great service to have for the family to clean clothes before we left.
The fire stove was a very nice touch and kept the cottage super cozy.
The house board Games of chess and checkers was fun, kids enjoyed.
WiFi signal held up for being in a rural location.
2 Walk in wardrobes and plenty of storage was excellent.
We hiked in the Burren National Park (which is free), and...
We hiked in the Burren National Park (which is free), and that was lovely. It's very rocky, so I'd recommend bringing hiking boots or really durable shoes if you're planning on going on some of the more difficult trails. We ate at Leanne's Lobster Bar and Monk's Seafood - both were great, though their menus do overlap quite a bit (but we enjoyed something different both nights).
Megan
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
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!
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.
Wolfgang and Maria have created an oasis on the Burren. They meticulously and was great effort created an amazing hotel. The accommodations were more than comfortable as well as the library, dining room and games room/bar. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful. Amazing friendly staff. Hope to be back someday. Built on three natural springs with the cleanest tasting water I have tasted.
The location in Ballyvaughan was superb! The entire hotel staff was very responsive and provided helpful information nearly as soon as requested. Alice in housekeeping was excellent and Shauna the restaurant manager was exceptional. The entire restaurant staff was very warm and welcoming - we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Monk's and look forward to returning in the future.
Wow! Wow! Wow! The Monks Ballyvaughan far exceeded my expectations! Just a gorgeous property just across from the pier. Our room was do comfortable with every amenity you could think of. Very clean and updated bathroom. We had dinner in the attached restaurant and the included breakfast was lovely. The staff were exceptional. Highly recommend!
Great house in a great location. The house was spacious, comfortable and very well equipped. It was like (an improved version) of home from home. It was also a perfect launch point to visit all the attractions that Clare has to offer. Being within very short walking distance of shops and restaurants made evenings easy. Highly recommended!
Fairly big B&B in the Burren area. Wonderfully quiet, very nice room with everything one could want. Great view out onto pastures. The owners are super nice and welcoming. Choice of breakfast is hard as everything is freshly cooked and very tasty. :-) Ballyvaughan is small yet there are a number of great restaurants in the area.
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
Perfect stay with excellent value! The most welcoming host, Karen accommodated our late check in and gave us good information for our road trip. Breakfast was fantastic! It was our favorite accomodation on a 5 day trip in Ireland. Would definitely go back!
Wolfgang and Maria are wonderful hosts. Their hospitality made this our favorite stop on our two week trip through Ireland. The house and the well are magical and peaceful. We loved the breakfast, views and atmosphere. Highly recommend!
Great location for our stay in Ballyvaughan, short walk to pubs and restaurants, and also the pier for sea kayaking. Lovely clean room. Plenty of parking on the drive. Felt safe to leave motorbikes there. Great breakfast. Friendly host.
The hotel was beautiful with polite owners and an amazing breakfast. The room was spacious with everything you need and the bed was huge. The hotel has its own parking space which was very convince. Every thing was great!
The staff were so helpful and kind. The food was great. But the way we were made feel, was so lovely. A perfect break in a perfect place. The whole village is lovely, but the Wild Atlantic Lodge was wonderful
Great place equidistant between Lisdoonvarna and Ballyvaughan which were both 8 km away - Well equipped apartment in rural setting in beautiful location. Eggs and wine on table on arrival - nice touch
The scrambled egg and salmon was excellent for breakfast .
Ballyvaughan lodge is located very close to some great pubs and restaurants, Fanore beach is a short drive away.
We really enjoyed our stay here - our hosts were so kind and friendly and made us feel very welcome. Excellent location close to Ballyvaughan. Highly recommend.
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