This property sleeps: 6
with 1 Double, 2 Twin room(s)
This charming traditional style cottage complete with half door is set in the heart of the
Burren region, in
Bellharbour, mid way between
Ballyvaughan and
Kinvara. The cottage is cosy with open fire and traditional ambiance, set in a quiet rural setting overlooking an inlet of
Galway Bay.
Daly’s local pub and grocery is within 200 yards of the property and
Corcomroe Abbey, the 11
th century Cistercian monastery is approximately a 1 mile walk from the property along a peaceful ‘green road’. This is the perfect location for those who want to immerse themselves in the
Burren, by the
West Coast and enjoy the peace, quiet and starry nights of this magical region.
Near by Ballyvaughan offers traditional pubs (which often have Irish music sessions) and good restaurants serving excellent seafood for which the area is well known.
Belharbour is located in the heart of the beautiful Burren Region making it a great base for walkers, cyclists and wildlife enthusiasts. Home to over 70% of Ireland’s native flora, The Burren supports a wide variety of wildlife – from wild goats to pine martens and a wide variety of butterflies. It is also rich in archaeological features including over 500 ring forts and more than 80 Neolithic tombs. Beneath the surface is a labyrinthine cave network, disappearing streams and lakes.
With its rugged landscape, there is an abundance of outdoor activities on offer in this part of Clare is addition to walking and hiking in The Burren, there is diving at the Burren Adventures Dive Centre, rock climbing with Nigel Calendar, sea angling and horse riding. Dolphin and whale watching is available at Carrigaholt and the local Burren Birds of Prey Centre is definitely worth a visit.
This part of Co. Clare’s coast is famous for good surf and there are a number of good surf schools and equipment stores in the area including the Lahinch Surf School, and Aloha Surf School at Fanore, the nearby Blue Flag Beach.
This self catering accommodation in Ballyvaughan is ideally located for those wishing to visit Co. Clare’s main visitor attractions such as the Ailwee Caves, the famous Cliffs of Moher and Doolin Cave, with Co. Galway and Connemara also being within easy reach.
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