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Beautiful Aisling Cottage, Dooneen, Burren, along the Wild Atlantic wa Co. Clare

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful Aisling Cottage, Dooneen, Burren, along the Wild Atlantic wa Co. Clare

This delightful 19th century limestone cottage nestled at the foot of the Burren Hills is situated on the coast road between Kinvara (12km) and Ballyvaughan (8km). Aisling cottage is ideally situated for exploring the local attractions, including historic sites, beautiful hiking trails, and charming local shops and restaurants. Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in history, enjoy outdoor adventures, or simply relax ours is the perfect home from home. The cottage is over 200 years old and was lovingly restored by my husband and myself. in 1988. The cottage garden is a big favourite with our guests.

Aisling cottage is over two hundred year old and the original family were stone masons which counts for the wonderful craftsmanship in its building.
Aisling it self means dream poem. We are never surprised by the creative people that our home attracts. We have many return guests who just fall in love with this little cottage

Earlier this year the cottage got a facelift and now has two separate spaces to let. This larger original apartment 'Aisling' sleeps 5. Two doubles and one single, there are two bathrooms. One on the ground floor and one on the first floor.
In the spacious living room one of the main features is the original fireplace which still stands and now hosts an excellent Baltic wood burning stove. We have WIFI TV with Netfleix (but you must use your own password log in)
We have a large s selection of books to browse.
The fully equipped kitchen the heart of the traditional cottage complete with antique dresser, oil burning stove providing central heating and gas cooker and microwave.
The utility room has a washer and dryer.

The delightful cottage garden will provide you with the perfect backdrop for a morning coffee or glass of whatever you are having yourself after a days hill walking. It is close to Corcomroe Abbey. There is also a wealth of Archeological sites to discover in this area. There are guided walking tours with the reknowned guide Mary O Dea Hidden Burren Walks. The famous Flaggy Shore with it's spectacular view of Galway Bay is just 3 miles away - here you will find Linnane’s Seafood Restaurant and Bar - traditional music still thrives in the Burren region and Pub sessions can be found most nights in both Kinvara and Ballyvaughan.
Aisling Cottage is ideally located to explore not just the Burren region, as it is just a 45-minute drive from Galway City and the Gateway to Connemara. Day trips from Doolin are available to the world famous Aran Islands.
Beautiful safe beaches within a mile or two of the cottage. Surfing is also hugely popular in Fanore, just a half an hour drive away.
Golfing at the world famous Lahinch Golf links. For those who wish to go underground then you are in the right place in the Burren which is dotted with caves including the famous Ailwee twenty minutes away and Doolin caves a further half hour and while there you can sample the world famous Doolin music.
We live just next door and are always available for advice and a chat to make you feel at home in this magical part of the world


Keywords: cottage, quaint, beautiful, quiet, near the sea, burren, cottage garden,
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Wash up and put away all kitchen utensils and dishes. Clean counter tops
Please leave the bathroom as you would like to find it in particular the toilets
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Should a booking be cancelled more than twice a non refundable deposit of € 200 Euros has been added to out T&C

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Ballyvaughan

Located in Ballyvaughan, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Fisheries Watchtower Museum and Galway City Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Burren Perfumery and Club Vitae Leisure Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Leisureland, or check out an event or a game at Pearse Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bureen, Clare

What's nearby

  • Corcomcoe Abbey - 10 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Dunguaire Castle - 17 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Newtown Castle - 17 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Aillwee Burren Experience - 19 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Poulnabrone Dolmen - 22 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

  • Craughwell Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hazel Mountain Chocolate - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Pier Head - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wild Atlantic Lodge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Larder - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Linnane's Lobster Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Aisling Cottage, Dooneen, Burren, along the Wild Atlantic wa Co. Clare pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Aisling Cottage, Dooneen, Burren, along the Wild Atlantic wa Co. Clare?

As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Aisling Cottage, Dooneen, Burren, along the Wild Atlantic wa Co. Clare on 26 Mar 2026 start from £184, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful Aisling Cottage, Dooneen, Burren, along the Wild Atlantic wa Co. Clare?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Aisling Cottage, Dooneen, Burren, along the Wild Atlantic wa Co. Clare?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Aisling Cottage, Dooneen, Burren, along the Wild Atlantic wa Co. Clare?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Aisling Cottage, Dooneen, Burren, along the Wild Atlantic wa Co. Clare located?

This family-friendly Ballyvaughan cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Galway Bay and Corcomcoe Abbey. Burren Perfumery and Newtown Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Connie was such a sweet heart and the location of the property was incredible to explore Ireland’s gorgeous west coast!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint stay

Loved our stay here , clean , stunning garden setting, convenient location to many sites! Would stay again !!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cottage in the country - just as described and Connie was great. So easy to deal with. We all had a blast...
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage!

We were cozy and comfortable in this Irish cottage in the Burren. The house had everything we needed and we enjoyed the space and the back patio. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the best choice for a stay in Co. Clare imaginable! The cottage is adorable and the surrounding property is gorgeous and peaceful. We loved every minute of our stay and wished we could have stayed longer. I would highly recommend! Connie was an excellent host who provided great recommendations for the local area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donncha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Myself and my family had a wonderful week's stay at Aisling Cottage in the Burren. The house was stylish, well-appointed and comfortable with a marvelous atmosphere and the gardens were large and beautiful, perfect for two energetic young children to run around in! Check-in was well-managed with the owner living close by and she even went so far as to bake us welcome brownies on our arrival - a very classy touch. A great base to explore the beautiful Burren and farther afield. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent cottage with bags of character

Great vacation spot for a get away from it all holiday, with an excellent host - would definitely book again if we're back this way.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

debby r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Spot!

Our family had an amazing stay at Connie’s cottage! She is so wonderful. The cottage is literally right on the Wild Atlantic Way. We used it as our home base in the west of Ireland and drove up and down the coast to see so many different parts of the country. The cottage is so charming and very clean. Connie was happy to answer questions and give us suggest of places to go and things to do. We would 100% go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

Great place to stay to explore the coast.

Beautiful country setting, quiet and peaceful place to relax after each busy day of exploring Ireland. Amazing views on local walks and great food close by! Connie was a wonderful hostess.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A delightful, colourful and warm stay.

The Burren is such an exceptional landscape, and at the end of the lane was an estuary with curlew and other wonderful birds. The cottage itself was delightful, very colourful and warm - and excellent hosts on hand next door.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful cottage

We had the most wonderful time at Connie’s cottage. The hospitality was amazing & Connie was a fantastic host. It’s a stones throw to some of the most beautiful villages, coastline and restaurants in Ireland. I will be again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

DONNA A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

The cottage itself were lovely and very clean. The listing itself was disappointing in that there are only 3 bedrooms and not 4 as listed in the description. The host was very helpful in places to visit and things to do in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SOCHAK P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Our Week at Aisling Cottage

Our stay at Aisling Cottage was one of the highlights of our trip to Ireland. It was close to all the places we wanted to visit in the Burren. The cottage was comfortable and had all the necessary conveniences covered for our family. The garden was lovely. Connie was a gracious host. Tea and delicious sweets were available when we arrived. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cami P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful Cottage

The first thing I have to note is how good the tap water tastes! I was pleasantly surprised how crisp it tasted. The cottage and Connie were so wonderful, left my family feeling like we were in a fairytale. The bright colors inside and full garden in the back made our visit so beautiful and happy. I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful landscape

The cottage is even more pretty be cozy than it looks in the pictures. Connie was a wonderful host. We will surely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wildflowers in May

We had a wonderful time visiting the Burren, first time in Ireland for all three of us. The cottage was pretty and comfortable, with windows onto the gardens. Connie gave us suggestions of where to go for music and food nearby. She also suggested a garden for us to visit, which hadn't been in our guidebooks. She welcomed us with brownies, and cakes partway through the week. We needed Connie to explain to us how the hot water worked, so we had some glitches until we understood. We pointed out to her that the upstairs shower needed a new fixture, and she planned to get that fixed soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Colourful cottage

Just off the road to The Cliffs of Moher but tucked away. Very little road noise (especially in evening and at night). Very comfortable indoors and lovely garden outside- shared with second let. Lovely cakes on arrival - thank you! Kitchen was OK though matches needed for lighting stove.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosie T.

Excellent

We had a lovely stay in The Burren on the Wild Atlantic Way at Connie and Sean’s cottage. The house was sweet and comfortable with a beautiful garden. Connie is an authority on the area suggesting restaurants and places to visit. The best place was The Parmfumery. A lovely place tucked into the Irish countryside. A great place to visit while exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

gwenevere d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous purple cottage

The purple cottage is the perfect base for a west Ireland stay. Connie is a wonderful host and the property could not be more charming. Walk from your driveway down to the water in the evening after a day of discovering all that the Burren, Galway, and Doolin have to offer. A truly lovely experience. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Burren is absolutely stunning!

We loved our too short stay at this cute cottage. Lots of space, beautiful decor inside and a garden oasis outside. One night we sat in the backyard and watched the crescent moon slip beneath the mountains. Our kids loved the friendly cat and seeing the cows next door. Connie was so helpful with advice about places to visit. We chose the location for its proximity to Galway but we never made it. Hope to return to the Burren someday and hike the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

Exploring the Burren

We have waited until the children had grown for our self indulgent trip botanising on the The Burren. We were utterly delighted with our visit. We enjoyed a great welcome from Connie and Sean. The cottage was good both as a very mellow place to hang out but also as a base for exploring and walking. Beautifully equipped with the things you might need and those you didn't know you did!

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

We stayed here for 5 days with 2 young children. The hosts were fabulous to us during our stay. When any issues or queries were raised it was apparent they really cared. The house itself is in an excellent location in West Ireland, is spacious throughout and the pictures are a true reflection of the accommodation. It really felt like home during our stay and I left feeling like we could have easily stayed a couple of extra days. Thank you Connie and Sean
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dylan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing retreat

Words cannot describe the peace and positivity that surrounds this cottage and the Burren. The cottage was even nicer than the pictures and Connie and Sean were incredibly kind and helpful. The “fairies” even brought us delicious baked treats twice during our stay bringing an extra touch of magic to the trip in our daughters’ eyes. We also found the location to be perfect for exploring the region. I recommend taking a walk with Mary and anything else Connie recommends. We took her up on most of her suggestions and were always happy we did. Thank you Connie and Sean for an amazing holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charles D J.

The cottage of Sean and Connie Tyrrell is truly Aisling

We immediately felt at home at the cottage. It was perfect for two couples in that it provided three good common rooms, and bedrooms that allowed a retreat from the group. The charm of the cottage, surrounding area as well as our hosts have motivated us to plan another trip to this area of Ireland again...soon! Connie and Sean were such gracious hosts and introduced us to new friends who shared our love of traditional Irish music. Rustic, charming and of true value. The lovely garden is inviting and the interesting collection of books, textiles, personal objects appeal to all our senses. Very comfortable and a wonderful place to be quiet and creative.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by Connie Tyrrell

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This area of the Burren was so special to us for its music, beautiful walks, stunning coastline and warm friends and neighbours We would love to have you join us on your next holiday to Ireland.

Why they chose this property

My late husband and I both fell in love with the area before we met each other and by the time I met Sean, he had found and bought all two walls, a chimney and a half acre of wilderness. He had left it sit for a few years until I came along. Then together with help from good friends we slowly renovated the cottage. To be honest the whole place has been a labour of love. We were always planning and scheming about what needs doing next. Sean passed away in 2021 but I continue to live and love Aisling for all the wonderful memories it has provided and the good times to come.

What makes this property unique

One of the first thing that seems to appeal to our guests time and time again is the warm peaceful energy that the cottage and garden holds. The cottage has always been a home for creative people it is a place that feeds and inspires the imagination.
Amongst the top five things that visitors like to do while visiting the Burren is a guided walk with Mary O Dea Hidden Burren Walks
These guided walks are lead by a women who can trace her Burren roots back eight generations. Her knowledge of the traditional methods of Farming and protecting this special area makes a walk a wonderful experience and a must for anyone who wants to get the inside track on Burren life past and present.

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