THATCHED ROOF, ELEGANT COTTAGE, SPECTACULAR VIEWS, TRANQUIL

The cottage is perched high over the village of Doolin with a spectacular view of the aran island and the Atlantic. Wonderful condition, clean, fully appointed, thoroughly comfortable. A big bay window to relax and watch the weather roll in. Minutes from the Cliffs of Moher and the music in the pubs of Doolin. We took day trips to Galway, Connemara, Tipperary and points south. The coast road and various back roads over the Burren present breathtaking views, and of course the people are the friendliest in the world - it is the west of Ireland after all. Highest recommendation.

One changes from tourist to traveler when experiences evoke the character of a place. Our 4 days in this exquisite house changed the way we think of Ireland. The views are spectacular, and you WILL spend time watching the weather change from the conservatory, the Aran Islands appearing then disappearing in an ethereal mist several times in a day. The Cliffs of Moher are just up the seaside road, and the village of Doolin lies just below the castle that frames the home's view of the ocean, but it is what you FEEL while here that will stay with you forever. The house is a perfect design, centered around the conservatory, a fully appointed kitchen, and a charming living room with beamed ceilings and stone fireplace. Impeccably clean, with such warm touches as Irish lace curtains and sachets in every drawer, the owners have thoughtfully provided everything from sweaters & walking sticks to salad bowls and orange juicer. From the absolute comfort of a modern home, built to resemble an ancient Irish cottage (complete with thatched roof), you can look out to the Arans while reading a book from the well-stocked library about like on the Blaskets, just off the Dingle Peninsula, a day trip away. It was the story of the Blaskets that forever changed our view of Ireland, and the epiphany came while sitting in the conservatory of this beautiful home. There are beautiful seashores in other countries, though none prettier, but it is the resilience of a people who endured hardships without complaint, and their resolve to make craggy piles of wind-raked rock their homes, that we will forever remember. This home is perfectly situated to provide a view into Ireland's soul. Warm & charming, just like the people, perched high above a 14th century castle and the crashing waves of the sea, jutting like the jaws of the hearty souls who left the Blaskets in currach boats. So taken were we by the experience in this house that we are having a bronze relief of a currach boat shipped home where it will become the centerpiece of our own living room, beside our own stone fireplace, forever a reminder of four days in an Irish cottage that changed our lives.

Just returned from a wonderful week at this beautiful cottage. My husband and I enjoyed our anniversary here, and it made for a most romantic location (the sunsets from the conservatory are unbeatable). Would be suitable for a family or gathering of friends, too, as the bedrooms are private and ensuite. The cottage is very tastefully decorated - it feels like an authentic home and not simply a "holiday rental." Everything practical that you would need (laundry facilities, quality linens, extra blankets and towels, ample kitchen supplies) is provided, and the property is in excellent condition with comfortable and charming furnishings (as well as interesting books to read on Irish history, music, and other arts). The surrounding area is filled with attractions (natural and historic sites, walks, golf, good restaurants and music) but one can also simply spend the day at the cottage itself, soaking in the peace, quiet and stunning landscape. The actual views are even more beautiful in person than the photos on this website could portray. We have been renting houses in Ireland for some years now, and this cottage is now at the top of our list. A gem!