Doolin — Hotels & Guesthouses
Photos: One of Doolin's hotels (center) is Aran View House Hotel,
flanked by two guesthouses - Doonmacfelim House (left) and Cullinan's. (See additional photo of new hotel below)
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€€ - 50 to 75
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€€€€ - 100 to 150
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Aran View House Hotel, Coast Road, Doolin, Co. Clare; tel.
065-707-4061; fax 065-707- 4540; e-mail: bookings@aranview.com.
Dating back to 1736, this Georgian house sits on a hillside, surrounded
by 100 acres of farmland, and overlooking Galway Bay and the Aran Islands,
on the northern edge of Doolin. For many generations, the building has been
in the hands of the Linnane family who have refurbished it in country house
style. There are 19 guestrooms, each with TV, phone, traditional furnishings,
and lovely views. The public areas, enhanced by open turf fireplaces, include
a restaurant and drawing-room-style bar. Best of all, it is an easy walk
into the heart of Doolin. Closed: Nov.- April. €
to €€€ Web site: www.aranview.com
Ballinalacken Castle Hotel, Coast Rd., Doolin,
Co. Clare, tel./fax 065-707-4025; e-mail: ballinalackencastle@eircom.net.
Although this small hotel is not a castle, it does sit on the grounds of
a 15th century castle originally owned by the O'Briens. Over 160 years ago,
it was acquired by the O'Callaghan family whose descendents now operate
it as a 3-star country inn hotel with restaurant and bar. It is situated
2 miles north of Doolin on the R. 477 coast road, so it enjoys lovely views
in a peaceful setting not far from the summer traffic of Doolin. The 12
guestrooms are outfitted with all the modern comforts such as TV, phone
and hairdryer, while the public areas reflect an earlier era with antiques,
heirlooms and open hearths including a Connemara marble fireplace. Guests
are permitted to climb the old castle tower steps for panoramic views of
the countryside and sea. Closed: November - early-April. €€
to €€€
Web site: www.ballinalackencastle.com
Cullinan's Guesthouse, Doolin, Co. Clare, tel.
065-707-4183; fax 065-707-4329; e-mail: cullinans@eircom.net.
Centrally located in the heart of Doolin beside the Aille River, Cullinan's
is not only a fine 3-star guesthouse but it is also an award-winning restaurant
which draws customers in its own right (closed: October-April). Owners Carol
and James Cullinan have 8 spacious rooms for guests, each with phone, hairdryer,
and coffee/tea-maker. Closed: 23 - 26 December. €
Web site: www.cullinansdoolin.com
Doonmacfelim House, Doolin, Co. Clare, tel. 065-707-4503;
fax 065-707-4129; email: doonmacfelim@iol.ie. Surrounded by a dairy farm, this modern 3-star guesthouse
sits within the village of Doolin, a few hundred feet from the famous Gus
O'Connor Pub. Proprietors Majella and Frank Moloney offer 8 guest rooms,
each with an in-room telephone and hairdryer. Guests also enjoy the use
of a hard tennis court, with rackets supplied. Closed: 22 - 28 December.
€
Web Site: www.doonmacfelim.com
Hotel Doolin, Main St., Doolin, Co. Clare, tel. 065-707-4111; email: info@hoteldoolin.ie. This is Doolin’s newest hotel (opened in late 2006), with an exterior like a village street, built in the format of various shops including a tourist office, and the upper level is devoted to guest rooms, all 17 of provide every modern amenity including flat screen TVs. The public areas are contemporary and spacious with a maritime theme including South Sound Restaurant, Café Sonas, and Fitzpatrick’s Bar, fast becoming known for its traditional music at night. Closed: 25 December. €€ Web site: www.hoteldoolin.ie
Tír Gan Éan House Hotel, Main St., Doolin, Co. Clare, tel. 065-707-5726; fax 065-707-5734; email: bkelly@tirganean.ie. One of the most significant developments of 2006 at Doolin (along with many new homes and rental cottages) is this new hotel, with 12 stylish rooms with queen size beds, flat screen TV and air-conditioning. Facilities include a trendy Art Deco restaurant and bar. It adds a bit of luxury to the Doolin lodging scene, right in the heart of town, by the crossroads sign. Closed: 31 October - 1 April. € to €€ Web Site: www.tirganean.ie.
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