West Clare: Spectacular Coastline and Sandy Beaches

Doonbeg Cottages are located in rolling farmland in short distance to the spectacular coast line in the West Clare, Ireland.

The cottages are close to all the other important sights on the west coast of Clare - the Loop Head Peninsula, the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands and the Burren. The West of Clare web site has more information...

We are also just an hours drive from Shannon Airport, a three to four hours drive from Dublin Airport and two and a half hours from Kerry Airport, via the Shannon Car Ferry.

The popular seaside resort of Kilkee with golf course, swimming pool, beach, restaurants, pubs and shops is a 10 min drive away on the way to Loop Head Peninsula.

Doonbeg village with its prestigous golf course and surfing beach is only 5 mins from the house.

Kilrush with its modern marina, historic Scattery Island as well as major super markets (Tesco, Aldi) is just a 20 mins drive away.

West Clare is also well known for the many activities which are possible here - from angling and golfing to surfing, swimming and walking.
The next page will give you more information on the activities in the area.

Tourist Attractions

• Cliffs of Moher 30 mins
• Aillwee Caves Ballyvaughan - 1¼ hours
• Doolin caves and Ailwee Caves 1 hr - 1 hr 30 mins
• Burren Display Centre, Kilfenora - 1 hour
• Craggaunowen Project, Quin - 1 hour 15 mins
• Bunratty Castle and Folk Park - 1 hour
• Knappogue Castle, Quin - 1 hour
• Clare Heritage centre, Corofin - 1 hour
• Ballycasey Craft Workshop - 1 hour (near Shannon Airport)

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