Luxury Living with Breathtaking Water and Mountain Views Fanore, County Clare Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 110839

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Location: Fanore, County Clare, Ireland, Europe (1 hour from Shannon, in the heart of the Burren)

Accommodations:  Cottage, 1 Bedroom + Loft, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 4-5)

The finishing touches have been placed on two brand new luxury cottages on a high bluff in beautiful Fanore. The cottages are less than a mile from the famously scenic fanore beach and a short stroll to town, where one can enjoy a pint of guinness at the local pub or a gourmet meal at fanore's very own Italian restaurant.
The cottages are within a short drive of world class golf in Lahinch. The traditional music hub of Doolin is also close by. Each cottage has been built to maintain the old world charm of a traditional Irish cottage while supplying the customized experience that today's discerning traveler requires.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Wood Stove
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • CD Player
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
• View/Location
  • Oceanfront
  • Mountain View
• Suitability
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Swimming
  • Snorkeling/Diving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Spelunking

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Jun-Sep  ..  $1800/week
Oct-May  ..  $1400/week
Rates include water, heating & electricity.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 10/30/07
  Positive Rating
  Martin & Nathalie Driscoll , Highland Beach, Florida
  • We found a peaceful, enchanting, romantic getaway where we could breathe cool fresh air, and feel the wind blowing, and enjoy all that nature has to offer when we stayed at this blissful seaside stone cottage. Located in the Burren (ancient geologic & botanical wonder of the world left by the Ice Age- cracked, strange limestone for miles) &1 hr. from the Shannon Airport. This property has two identical newly built stone cottages next to each other on a hill facing Galway Bay. The cottage is lined with large windows with panoramic views in every direction. I spent most of our vacation knitting a baby sweater on an overstuffed couch in the masters sitting area next to a gas fireplace, gazing out at the bay and Aran Islands with my 7 mo old daughter. Hours spent watching my husband, 8, & 10 yr olds play soccer or walking down the hill through the meadows to the rocky shoreline, to the sandy Fanore Beach (surf school and rentals.) Even ate the kids’ Mackeral caught at Blackhead Point near lighthouse up the road! Gourmand ready kitchen! Professional gas stove/oven range. Oversized pedestal tub. The living room has another gas fireplace, satellite tv, board games, binoculars, tour guide books, maps...everything. Walk down tiny country road, admire the farm animals & unique flora on way to the village pub. Favorite was eating mussels & drinking a pint of Guinness out front, under blue, sunny skies, under a big umbrella overlooking the beautiful bay! Occasional car drives down coastal road. Across the street is a nice Trattoria (romantic dinner) and a tiny grocery store that gives great tide/fishing reports. Drive all the way up small road for surprise of a forest and views! Ennistymon (awesome fresh fish market) or Ballyvaughn (cute gift shop behind Sparks Supermarket)--10 min away. Closest is Doolin-world famous music & catch ferry to mystical Aran Islands (must see but confirm printed schedules!) Great seafood restaurant, The Lazy Lobster (small & cozy.) Small perfume shop/factory in the Burren. Personal walking tour to explain all the unique fauna and geology of the Burren-magical area so take time to enjoy. Rock climbing. Sunsets--golden and spectacular. Listened to IELyric, Ireland's national classic station most of the time. Night skies clear/crisp & Milky Way seen every night. Howling winds, but on quiet nights, ocean heard. We were lucky enough to have heard a news tip and saw the Space Shuttle fly over a few minutes after lift off near our home back in Florida! Best of all, we couldn't have asked for a nicer host & hostess. Mary & Gus (live in cottage nearby) were as sweet as they could be and so accommodating. Mary had a fully made crib ready for our daughter and even loaned us her niece's warm felt "joker's-style" hat. Plan to rent both cottages for a reunion someday soon.
• 09/13/07
  Positive Rating
  Larry Hunter ,
  • I spent a month in this cottage in July/August of 2007, working on writing a book. It was a perfect retreat: glorious views, easy walks to the shore or into the Burren, quiet and peaceful. The abundance of wildflowers and birds is remarkable. There are a few other cottages nearby, but mostly the neighbors are grazing horses and cows. Fanore itself is tiny, hardly more than a pub, but the nearby towns of Ballyvaughan and Enistymon had excellent shopping (great summer farmers' market on Saturdays in Ballyvaughan), and the cottage facilities, from the kitchen to bath were top notch. Mary was a wonderful hostess, happy to oblige any request as best she could. The cottage is quite large to be listed as a 1BR, with a second sleeping area in a loft. It's new construction of high quality, and stocked with everything you can imagine. Be aware that the weather on the coast of western Ireland is often rainy and cool, so bring warm clothes. While the nearby beach (walking distance from the cottage) is swimmable, the water is chilly even in summer -- the local surf school has wetsuits you can rent. Overall, a great choice for folks looking for comfort, beauty and quiet.
• 08/16/07
  Positive Rating
  David Wright ,
  • This is a beautiful home in a beautiful little village. The views are spectacular. The immediate vicinity is quiet, but there are plenty of activities within driving distance. The owners were helpful and friendly.
• 07/26/07
  Positive Rating
  Joni Morgan ,
  • OMG - what a beautiful house to stay in while visiting County Clare in Ireland. The owner was a delight to work with and offered many useful suggestions. It was hard to leave such a "five star" home to even venture out for daily activities. The gourmet kitchen was everyones favorite. Count on us for a definite return visit!!!!

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