Paulyne's Guidebook
Neighbourhood & Areas within easy access
Kilfenora - Hill House property is ideally located within easy access of areas of interest and natural beauty. On the door step of the Burren where you can spend endless hours if not days exploring its natural beauty. Visit the beaches of Lahinch, Fanore, or the rock pools at Clahane, Liscannor at low tide. You can sometimes happen across the wooden barrels at Clahane and avail of a sea weed bath - great for aches, pains, a laugh and over all well-being.
If your interest lies in traditional music, no where better than Kilfenora itself home of the Kilfenora Ceile Band, catch some musicians who have sessions at Vaughans Barn during the summer months and in the local bars at Nagles & Linnanes.
Doolin is within easy access and a session at O'Connors, McGanns or Mc Dermot's while having a bowl of mussels is worth mentioning.
Potholing and you have Ailwee & Doolin Caves to explore.
Surfing & water sports - Lahinch & Fanore Beaches.
Fancy a slower pace of life - why not rent a bicycle locally and discover your own hidden gems.
Check out the days catch at Liscannor Pier.
Call in to the Liscannor Rock Shop for a spot of retail therapy and a coffee to break the journey en-route to The Cliffs of Moher, (scones are so fresh and tasty, especially early mornings, opens from 10.00 am on a Sunday).
It's all there you can pick and choose to suit your time and interests. I have only touched the tip of the iceberg so to speak, there really is a huge variety of things to do in the area, so all I can add is ENJOY and do come back as its not possible to see all on one short trip.
Kilfenora - small rural North Clare village, Burren Centre, Gate way to the Burren National Park, famous for its high crosses, ceile music and in more recent times the very popular and hilarious Father Ted television program.
When visiting the area it is recommended to have or hire a car, bicycles are available to rent in the village for those who want to take a slower pace and are more athletic.
The village has pubs and restaurants, where there is live music, should check locally.
There are two convenience stores, and a coffee shop at the Burren Centre serving teas, treats and light lunch items daily during the summer months.
Refer to the Guest Information Pack at the property and the messages entitled Pubs & Restaurants, tel. numbers and website addresses, Shopping in the area - Grocery & Places of Interests you may like to visit.
Kilfenora
Kilfenora - small rural North Clare village, Burren Centre, Gate way to the Burren National Park, famous for its high crosses, ceile music and in more recent times the very popular and hilarious Father Ted television program.
When visiting the area it is recommended to have or hire a car, bicycles are available to rent in the village for those who want to take a slower pace and are more athletic.
The village has pubs and restaurants, where there is live music, should check locally.
There are two convenience stores, and a coffee shop at the Burren Centre serving teas, treats and light lunch items daily during the summer months.
Refer to the Guest Information Pack at the property and the messages entitled Pubs & Restaurants, tel. numbers and website addresses, Shopping in the area - Grocery & Places of Interests you may like to visit.
Visit the market town of Ennistymon, there you will find many cafes, The Falls Hotel with The Riverside Spa for a pampering session. Lots of local crafter exhibit their craft ie. weavers, art, some antique shops. Many pubs and restaurants, larger grocery store Supervalue, Aldi.
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Ennistimon
Visit the market town of Ennistymon, there you will find many cafes, The Falls Hotel with The Riverside Spa for a pampering session. Lots of local crafter exhibit their craft ie. weavers, art, some antique shops. Many pubs and restaurants, larger grocery store Supervalue, Aldi.
While in the area why not book a round of golf at one of the worlds top one hundred rated golf courses. Champion 18 hole, booking highly recommended.
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Lahinch Golf Club
While in the area why not book a round of golf at one of the worlds top one hundred rated golf courses. Champion 18 hole, booking highly recommended.
Doolin, for music - traditional, food with a wide variety of eateries - Doolin Cafe, Hotel Doolin, O'Connors, McDermott's, McGann's Pub, etc., all offering a variety of locally sourced food and local seafood dishes.
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Doolin
Doolin, for music - traditional, food with a wide variety of eateries - Doolin Cafe, Hotel Doolin, O'Connors, McDermott's, McGann's Pub, etc., all offering a variety of locally sourced food and local seafood dishes.
Food Scene
Ennistymon has a great selection of cafes and restaurants, love the Cheese Press and The Market Cafe at the top of the town by the Church.
Check out the Wild Honey Inn at Lisdoonvarna, Michelin Star, Blue book listed, seasonal local produce on the menu
Linnane's Lobster Bar - at New Quay for the sea food lovers
Burren Storehouse Pizza Restaurant, Lisdoonvarna, very friendly staff and tasty pizza
Vaughans Anchor Inn, Liscannor, seafood at its best, busy so booking recommended .
Ennistymon - many cafes and restaurants, Falls Hotel very popular wedding venue, Falls walk along the cascades, art gallery, traditional music sessions throughout the summer months.
Check out the likes of Pot Duggans's - beer garden, serving a variety of cuisine, and Sunday Sessions in the summer months.
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Ennistimon
Ennistymon - many cafes and restaurants, Falls Hotel very popular wedding venue, Falls walk along the cascades, art gallery, traditional music sessions throughout the summer months.
Check out the likes of Pot Duggans's - beer garden, serving a variety of cuisine, and Sunday Sessions in the summer months.
Wild Honey Inn - Michelin Star, Blue book listed, local seasonal food, well worth noting, booking in advance recommended
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Wild Honey Inn
Kincora RoadWild Honey Inn - Michelin Star, Blue book listed, local seasonal food, well worth noting, booking in advance recommended
Tasty Pizza, huge variety of toppings, family friendly, good value for money, eat in or take out available, ring and collect
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Burren Storehouse
Kincora RoadTasty Pizza, huge variety of toppings, family friendly, good value for money, eat in or take out available, ring and collect
Sightseeing
There is an abundance of areas of natural beauty within a short drive of the property, depending on your preference, beach, golf, cycling, walks - guided or otherwise, spa, restaurants & cafes, traditional music, potholing, etc. It up to you to choose what best suit your length of stay and circumstances, I have noted a few in this section to get you started and inspire you!!
Checkout the breathtaking views along the cliff walk from the cliffs to Doolin or alternatively take the trail that leads you to Liscannor. Pressed for time go to the interpretive center at the cliffs, see the short film giving a virtual experience of what its like to be a seagull soaring over the waves and cliff face.
A coffee or light lunch at the restaurant there. A spot of retail therapy to pick up some souvenirs, local crafts etc at one of the outlets on site .
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Cliffs of Moher
Checkout the breathtaking views along the cliff walk from the cliffs to Doolin or alternatively take the trail that leads you to Liscannor. Pressed for time go to the interpretive center at the cliffs, see the short film giving a virtual experience of what its like to be a seagull soaring over the waves and cliff face.
A coffee or light lunch at the restaurant there. A spot of retail therapy to pick up some souvenirs, local crafts etc at one of the outlets on site .
No visit to North Clare is complete without checking out Lahinch, its beach is amazing, expanse and for those who like water sports there are surf schools available for all levels from beginners, booking recommended to avoid disappointment.
Stroll on along the beach, tide permitting or take the walk along the trail that leads to the right from the bottom of the promenade that extends towards Liscannor.
Grab a coffee in any one of the cafes on the front, fish and chips at Spooney's on the front, breakfast at Joe's (caters for all - vegan, gluten free, vegetarian etc).
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Lahinch Strand
Ennistymon RoadNo visit to North Clare is complete without checking out Lahinch, its beach is amazing, expanse and for those who like water sports there are surf schools available for all levels from beginners, booking recommended to avoid disappointment.
Stroll on along the beach, tide permitting or take the walk along the trail that leads to the right from the bottom of the promenade that extends towards Liscannor.
Grab a coffee in any one of the cafes on the front, fish and chips at Spooney's on the front, breakfast at Joe's (caters for all - vegan, gluten free, vegetarian etc).
While staying at the property where better to begin your site seeing search but at the local Burren Center located in the village square.
You can pick up information material and maps to help you get the most out of your trip to the Burren - National Park.
Fancy a coffee in the local tea room while you plan your day.
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Burren Centre
Main StreetWhile staying at the property where better to begin your site seeing search but at the local Burren Center located in the village square.
You can pick up information material and maps to help you get the most out of your trip to the Burren - National Park.
Fancy a coffee in the local tea room while you plan your day.
Step back in time and explore the ruins of Kilfenora Cathedral, the famous high crosses in the cathedral grounds and on the way into the cathedral on the lane way
Kilfenora Cathedral
Step back in time and explore the ruins of Kilfenora Cathedral, the famous high crosses in the cathedral grounds and on the way into the cathedral on the lane way
The Burren- known worldwide for its landscape, shares much flora and fauna found only in arctic areas. Drive through taking in the many sites, the limestone pavements, hanging erratics (large bounders deposited by retreating glaciers million of years ago), the beautiful flowers in bloom from spring to fall.
Make it a day out by stopping off and taking a picnic, food in the open air tastes so much better (weather permitting).
Visit Mullaghmore and check out the many trails available there depending on your experience, time and fitness level, (always remember to have suitable clothing and footwear, sun protection, and mobile phone in the event of an emergency).
There are many organised walking tours that you can book to get the best experience and maximise your time in the area.
Visit the Burren Perfumery, sample there wonderful products and fragrances, have a coffee in the cafe and explore the gardens.
View the dolmens - ancient burial chambers of our forefathers - at Poulnabrone.
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Burren
The Burren- known worldwide for its landscape, shares much flora and fauna found only in arctic areas. Drive through taking in the many sites, the limestone pavements, hanging erratics (large bounders deposited by retreating glaciers million of years ago), the beautiful flowers in bloom from spring to fall.
Make it a day out by stopping off and taking a picnic, food in the open air tastes so much better (weather permitting).
Visit Mullaghmore and check out the many trails available there depending on your experience, time and fitness level, (always remember to have suitable clothing and footwear, sun protection, and mobile phone in the event of an emergency).
There are many organised walking tours that you can book to get the best experience and maximise your time in the area.
Visit the Burren Perfumery, sample there wonderful products and fragrances, have a coffee in the cafe and explore the gardens.
View the dolmens - ancient burial chambers of our forefathers - at Poulnabrone.
Highly recommend if you have time to take a trip to Ailwee Cave at Ballyvaughan - no in its 70th year since it discovery.
World noted stalactites / stalagmites and columns.
Birds of Prey Center, many species common to the area, feeding and aerial demonstrations throughout the day.
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Aillwee-grottan
Highly recommend if you have time to take a trip to Ailwee Cave at Ballyvaughan - no in its 70th year since it discovery.
World noted stalactites / stalagmites and columns.
Birds of Prey Center, many species common to the area, feeding and aerial demonstrations throughout the day.
Book a trip in advance, catch one of the daily sailings to the Aran Islands - transfers available inter island, through one of the tour/sailing operator at the pier. Booking is highly recommended as it get very busy high season and it is best in order to avoid disappointment.
Optional extra on some of the sailing is the cliff tour, if you have time take this option as the views of the cliffs from the sea are spectacular, well worth it!!!
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Doolin Pier Point
Book a trip in advance, catch one of the daily sailings to the Aran Islands - transfers available inter island, through one of the tour/sailing operator at the pier. Booking is highly recommended as it get very busy high season and it is best in order to avoid disappointment.
Optional extra on some of the sailing is the cliff tour, if you have time take this option as the views of the cliffs from the sea are spectacular, well worth it!!!
Doolin Cave, another cave system discovered in North Clare, take this opportunity if you can and go underground at Doolin Cave, unique experience.
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Doolin Cave
Doolin Cave, another cave system discovered in North Clare, take this opportunity if you can and go underground at Doolin Cave, unique experience.
Book a trip to the Aran Island with one of the tour operators sailings throughout the day to all of the Islands - transfers available-, booking in advance highly recommended at peak times to avoid disappointment.
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Inishmore
Book a trip to the Aran Island with one of the tour operators sailings throughout the day to all of the Islands - transfers available-, booking in advance highly recommended at peak times to avoid disappointment.
City/town information
Hill House is located an hours drive from the outskirts of Galway City to the North, travelling through the natural beauty of the Burren and towards Galway Bay at the top of the Corker Hill, there are some viewing points that you can stop on safely to take in the beauty of the Bay and surrounding area. Galway has many high street shops, beautiful craft shops along Shop Street, and many pubs and restaurants.
Alternatively choose to travel South to Ennis and on to Limerick via motorway and you may find yourself wanting to stop en-route checking out Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Cragganoun Village etc.,
Either way Limerick is an easy one hours distance, where all high street stores are available, either in city center or at Dooradoyle Shopping Center / Crescent on the South-side of the City
Galway city within an hours reach of property, great for shopping with many high street shop, traditional craft shops, restaurants & cafes. What makes this trip also worthwhile is the journey towards Galway, enroute you will encounter the beautiful vista that is Galway Bay should you decide to take the more scenic route, through the Burrren - towards Ballyvaughan.
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Galway
Galway city within an hours reach of property, great for shopping with many high street shop, traditional craft shops, restaurants & cafes. What makes this trip also worthwhile is the journey towards Galway, enroute you will encounter the beautiful vista that is Galway Bay should you decide to take the more scenic route, through the Burrren - towards Ballyvaughan.
Limerick City, an hour and a quarter from the property, again it has all the high street shops, many restaurants, cafes and areas of interest - St Johns Castle, the Hunt Museum
En-route you can stop off at Bunratty National Park or Craggaunowen Village again step back in time and explore how our ancestors lived in by gone times.
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Limerick
Limerick City, an hour and a quarter from the property, again it has all the high street shops, many restaurants, cafes and areas of interest - St Johns Castle, the Hunt Museum
En-route you can stop off at Bunratty National Park or Craggaunowen Village again step back in time and explore how our ancestors lived in by gone times.