Our holiday home makes an excellent base for exploring the sights and sounds in Lisdoonvarna and Doolin, and the surrounding areas on The Wild Atlantic Way, and in The Burren. Explore the beautiful scenery by day, and venture into the local pubs for Traditional Music Sessions and excellent food by night.
A map of County Clare, adjacent to a map of Ireland, showing the proximity of local towns and attractions to Lisdoonvarna.
Lisdoonvarna (walk from cottage):
Roadside Tavern with food and traditional music
Smokehouse (smoked salmon)
Spa Wells
Playground by Lisdoonvarna car park
Walking trails, the yellow trail starts out front of Rooska Gatehouse, across main Rooska road, to right, through gate
Liscannor (15 min drive):
Cliffs of Moher
Moher Hill Open Farm
Saint Bridget's Well
John P Holland Centre (museum for submarine inventor)
Doolin (10 min):
Pubs with food and traditional music
Ferry to Aran Islands and/or drive by Cliffs of Moher; 2 operators; both are excellent with new fast boats, we like the Garrihys
Cliff walk
Doolin Cave
Pitch and Putt
Burren (Ballyvaughan - Kilfenora - Carron, 20 -- 30 min):
Aillwee Cave, Birds of Prey,
Vaughan's pub, KIlfenora
Burren Center, Kilfenora
Leamaneh Castle,
Caher Conor Ring Fort, Sheep dog demo
Poulnabrone Dolmen,
Burren Perfumery, Gardens.
Father Ted's House, tea room,
Lahinch (20 min):
Beach, Promenade
Surfing, Surf Schools
Lahinch Golf course
Sandfield Pitch & Putt
Guest Review: Amazing experience in this beautiful County Clare. Close to the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands and the Burren. The apartment was very clean and neat. The warm and welcoming hosts. Rita and Frank are lovely people. Thank you for your lovely touches. Flowers and scones to arrive. It would be a pleasure to return to your home. -- Lili Lilimie, France, August 2016