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.
Alice
United Kingdom
I liked the location and the idea, a place next to the water. At first sight it looked unique and exciting. I was happy that our room was a small cabin.
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.
Claire
Ireland
The place is immaculate, in a lovely area. Bed was very comfortable, room was spacious and spotless
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.
Kay
United Kingdom
Fabulous hilltop location with splendid views. Warm helpful hosts. Immaculate, spacious bedroom with beautiful furniture and linen. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast with many choices. Overall a wonderful experience and highly recommended.
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...
This hotel is on top of my list for our Ireland trip. While not convenient for a Galway visit, it's absolutely perfect to get away from it all. It's extremely charming, with views to die for and hosts that go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. The two "relaxation rooms" were always ready with a warm fire and it made for a perfect ending of a day spent sightseeing. I can't praise the hosts enough for their attentiveness and overall hospitality. The breakfast was excellent every morning. A true gem!
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.
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.
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.
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.
This place is a gem. Karen was so friendly and helpful in every way. Our room was spacious, spotless, and the bed was quite comfortable. The "Irish breakfast" was the best we had throughout our visit to Ireland. Our stay at the Creggs helped make Ballyvaughan the highlight of our holiday. We recommend this place highly and hope to return.
breakfast was ok but not included in price, 1 full breakfast ordered which was good, buffet selection good, i ordered poached eggs and toast, eggs came first a little wait for the toast, luckly plate was warm. Staff member on duty was very friendly. Our room was clean and tidy bathroom too. Bed very comfortable. Parking at back of hotel.
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.
Ballyvaughan Lodge is an exceptional bnb. The attention to detail was phenomenal, and our stay felt very special. Gerry and Pauline are wonderful hosts and had fantastic recommendations for the local area. The room was fabulous and the breakfast is delicious, really sets you up for the day!
Quality bed linens. Hotel Location on water. Excellent Food. Friendly staff. Bathroom towels. Extras in the bathroom like q tips and Kleenex box and slippers. Lounge room had quality furniture and was comfortable. Music on record player. Brown bread!! Irish porridge was yummy.
Great staff. Nice room. Elevator available which is rare for a 3 story hotel and certainly a big plus for the elderly or less-mobile. Bar and restaurant on-site with very nice food. Limited vegetarian selection but the veg special was excellent the evening we visited.
incredibly well set up for family stay, great garden with lovely light sun room on the back of the cottage. Local amenities all in walking distance. Perfect location for visiting all the best sites on the Wild Atlantic route. Highly recommend.
Lovely comfortable and cosy hotel - great location for west Clare and the staff were excellent. We ate there also and the food was lovely for a big group & very good value for money overall.
Would highly recommend!
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.
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.
This was our favorite B&B in Ireland! Mary is so charming! We loved her cooking and her house is clean and comfortable. I definitely recommend staying here.
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