Fanore Holiday Cottages, Traditional Farmhouse on the Wild Atlantic Way

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A white house with a red door, stone wall, and a clear sky.
A dining area with a stone fireplace, wooden chairs, a round table, and a vase with flowers.
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs and waves crashing against the shore.
A bedroom with two beds, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a radiator.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a tiled floor.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Fanore Beach

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Ballyvaughan, Clare
  • Place, Fanore Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Doolin Cave
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Cliffs of Moher
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Double room (upstairs)

1 Double Bed

Family room (upstairs)

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Kids bedroom (ground floor)

2 Single Bunk Beds

Single room - Ground floor

1 Single Bed

Twin room (upstairs)

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet

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About the area

Fanore

Fanore is home to this holiday home. Newtown Castle and Corcomcoe Abbey are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cliffs of Moher and Fanore Beach. Burren Stained Glass Art and Spiddal Craft Centre are also worth visiting.
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Map
Ballyvaughan, Clare

What's nearby

  • Fanore Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galway Bay - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Doolin Cave - 15 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Cliffs of Moher - 31 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Lahinch Golf Club - 36 min drive - 38.2 km

Getting around

  • Galway Station - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Óir House - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Monks Seafood Pub & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪O'Donohue's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hylands Burren Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪O'Loclainn's Irish Whiskey Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fanore Holiday Cottages, Traditional Farmhouse on the Wild Atlantic Way pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fanore Holiday Cottages, Traditional Farmhouse on the Wild Atlantic Way?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fanore Holiday Cottages, Traditional Farmhouse on the Wild Atlantic Way?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fanore Holiday Cottages, Traditional Farmhouse on the Wild Atlantic Way located?

Situated in Fanore, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Fanore Beach and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Galway Bay. Newtown Castle and Doolin Cave are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

Wonderful place. Our favourite places to stay during our whole trip. Beautiful cottage and the host was so sweet.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was comfortable and clean. The location had stunning views of the Burren with access to trails right from the driveway. The locals were amazing including our host Anne as well as Peter and Nina at Mountain View Horse Centre! O’Donohue’s pub has the best seabass supper with lovely folks serving us. We hope to return soon.
Inish Mór on pony and trap ride with Garry and Jessie. Jessie did the heavy work while Garry told us a bit of his life on the island, we wish them well!
Out for a swim at sunset
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wild Atlantic Way

Great views and friendly people
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2024
Thanks Chris - appreciate it. Anne
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay on the west coast

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The Burren is right out the door and the countryside is beautiful. House was well stocked and clean. We used this as our base of operations for a few days while exploring Galway and other places on the west coast of Ireland. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely!

Coming from a city, this house was a little piece of heaven with the ocean, green fields, and birdsong. Anne was incredibly kind and made sure we had anything we needed. I'm already dreaming about going back!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

O'Connor Clan

It was amazing and our host was so helpful! The pictures do not do the cottage justice!!! The pete fire was a HUGE highlight for us all!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our experience

Ann was such a wonderful host. She was so friendly and helpful. The cottage was comfortable and cozy. The cottage was beautifully and authentically designed. Everything that we wanted to see was within a 2-3 hour drive. The cottage was away from the business and noise of towns but within 10-15 kilometers of pubs,markets, sites to visit like Doolin Caves and Aiwee Caves, and stores.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was impeccable when we arrived. Check-in couldn’t have been easier, as it was entirely up to us when to arrive and check in. The host, Anne, was extremely welcoming and friendly, which seems to be characteristic of the Irish along the west coast. She responded immediately to inquiries, so we were never left wondering. The cottage has a little guest book with lots of great information on local pubs and restaurants, the sites, and the fascinating history of the area. The house itself is very charming, with all the modern comforts while still retaining the character of the local architecture. And finally, for anyone who appreciates the countryside, the wild coast along the Atlantic, and literary and historical traditions, this area is perfect for a relaxing and fascinating sojourn. We can only highly recommend the Fanore Cottages.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

We had a lovely stay at the cottage. The cottage feels very authentic and kind of old. The location was in the country near the coast. The area is beautiful!Ann was a wonderful host.The plumbing was a little wonky. There was an extra energy charge when we checked out which was unexpected. It was not a lot, but just unexpected.I would recommend this if you want to experience the Irish country and coast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage between The Burren and the Sea

A clean, roomy cottage with 5 bedrooms, large kitchen, dining room and living room. The host is wonderful and so knowledgeable of the area if you have any questions. The cottage is not located in a village so be sure to stock up on groceries in Ballyvaughan or Lisdoonvarna on your way. There is a pub with food located just a few kilometers away. It was a very enjoyable stay with so much to do in the area. Just not enough time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2024
Thank you Diana - it was an absolute pleasure to have you to stay and hopefully you will get back to see us again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxation in the country!

Nice Cottage in rural area! Loved the cows right at the back patio! The hot water took a minute to figure out would be nice if this info was included in the cottage info book! Beach was a bit further than expected but beautiful! Anne was very nice and responsive!! Wi-Fi should be included with cottage info as well, Delayed figuring out the hot water because we didn’t have service. Beautiful area, Irish music in Doolin Pubs was fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2024
Thanks Patricia - I have updated the information as you suggested so future guests will have this at their fingertips. Thanks for the feedback - appreciate it and hope you come back to see us again soon. Regards Anne
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Belle région magnifique où se situe la maison

Maison froide à l'arrivée pas de chauffage très déçu d'avoir du chauffage que 6h par jour un peu le matin un peu le soir le reste pas de chauffage sur 24 heures ne pas venir l'hiver
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2024
Unfortunately that is incorrect. The heating is controlled by the guests and they can have it on as long as they like. It is an oil fired burner which is easy to work. The cottage has a manual on the kitchen table with detailed guidelines on how everything works, however these guests did not understand any English and despite using Google translate I did feel at the time that they didn't understand. I meet all my guests on arrival and explain how everything works and refer to the manual but unfortunately there was a lack of understanding. My learning is to get my house manual translated into a few languages for ease of use. I am so sorry you didn't understand how to turn on the heat, I thought I had fully explained but it was lost in translation.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Idyllische Lage in The Burren

Gut
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wunderbar

Sehr gute Lage, gemütlich, sehr nette Gastgeberin - empfehlenswert!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fanore Cottage

The cottages of Fanore are a lovely traditional cottage located in a beautiful setting that will take your breath away. The cozy fireplace and the sea view from the master suite is absolutely stunning. It is located close to many amazing attractions both new and old from the cliffs of Moher the caves of Aillwee and the beautiful moonscape of the burren . I’d stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fanore

We changed our plans and elected to continue on our way There were no instructions in the house regarding heating, hot water, etc House in in need of TLC. The owner was courteous.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing cottage and surrounding area

We loved the cottage and the area. We were minutes from the beach, and in the Burren, two of my favorite places to be!!! Anne is a great host, she was responsive and made sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend this property!!! 🍀🇮🇪🌈💜
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming country home!

Anne is a very attentive host. Very helpful with which sites to see in the area! Home is spacious in a beautiful rural setting. Which sits between the ocean and barren. Definitely would stay again. Only drawback that we did not realize is the extra charge of electric and fuel usage at the end of the stay which is understandable since it is such a large house.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect. Amazing area, clean comfortable accommodations

We stayed in multiple areas of Ireland and this was by far our favorite. The views were amazing and the cottage was clean, comfortable, well appointed, and just perfect. There are not many houses in the area, it’s just natural and stunning. We took a trip to the Cliffs of Moher, but I think we all enjoyed exploring the beach, rocks and cliffs down the road just as much if not more. I will definitely be returning to Ireland and this will be my first choice for accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family break in Fanore

A wonderful opportunity to experience this wild part of County Clare in a beautiful spacious and comfortable house. Mary and Christy, the owners, were welcoming and very obliging.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fanore, ideal zum wandern, surfen, schwimmen!

Das Ferienhaus ist malerisch gelegen. Beim Essen schaut man auf den Atlantik, der Sandstrand ist ca 10 Min zu Fuß entfernt. Der nächste Wanderweg ist direkt gegenüber vom Haus, Wanderkarten liegen im Haus bereit. Die Vermieterin ist zu jeder Zeit freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Haus hat einen, für die Gegend üblichen Standart. Es ist sehr geräumig und zugleich gemütlich. Wir hatten mit 8 Personen mehr als ausreichend Platz. Die Cliffs of Moher sind nur ca 30 Minuten mit dem Auto entfernt. Es gibt eine Bushaltestelle direkt vor der Tür, dennoch empfiehlt sich ein Mietwagen um Einkäufe zu erledigen. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2026
Thanks Emerald appreciate the good review
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