Description
Located just 3kms from Doonbeg village, Matthews Cottage is a traditional 3 bedroom home offering wonderful panoramic sea views over the mighty Atlantic Ocean from the spacious sun room.
Downstairs is the sitting room with cosy wood burning stove and TV. There is also a dining area in this room with a table to seat up to 6 people. Free wifi is available to our guests during their stay.
The kitchen is well equipped with all you should need during your stay. It comes with kettle, toaster, washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer and has all the crockery, cutlery, glassware and cooking utensils you need.
The sun room is a lovely feature of this home and you can see for miles across the sea from all sides of it.
There are two double bedrooms downstairs and they share access to the main bathroom which has both a bath and a separate shower.
The third bedroom is a twin bedroom with two single beds and is ensuite with shower. All bed linen and towels are provided but we ask that you bring along your own towels to use at the beach.
The closest beach is White Strand beach and it is 2.5kms away but the best beach locally for surfing would be Doughmore beach.
PLEASE NOTE
- This property is adjoining the owner's home. It has of course got a separate entrance and parking.
- A security deposit of €200 euro will be requested on arrival along with the energy charge of €10 per day. This must be paid in cash to the owner. Should your energy usage exceed a certain level (to be discussed with the owner directly), you will be charged accordingly.
Things to do and see in Clare all leaving from Doonbeg
For the Family from Doonbeg going back West
Attractions
Moher Hill Farm – have a look at all the different animals, it as a playground, an indoor sandpit and soft play area and small go kart area. They also serve some refreshments. It is 43 min
Aillwee Burren Experience, Ballyvaughan - are cave tours and bird of prey show and farm shop (one of the oldest caves in Ireland) - 1hr 12 min drive
Doolin Cave and Eco Trail - is an underground trails and thy host Eco trails on farmland and is a looped walk around the cave setting - 55 min
The Burren - Clare’s biggest attraction it spans a great distance. You can walk and drive through the Burren, when driving there are many different attracts such as ringforts and a lighthouse on the side of a cliff ( these can be hard to see). When walking there are hiking, walking trails and guided walks. They also have a perfumery. 1h
For the History Buffs
Poulnabrone Dolmen – Located in the Burren it is 1h 3min it is situated out on its own but it as a car park and has regular visitors.
Caherconnell Stone Fort & Sheepdog Demonstration - the Fort is over 1000 years old and is a well preserved, it is also located in The Burren 1 hour
Cliffs of Moher – experience the beauty of the cliff from land and sea, the cliffs have a visitor centre and small gift shops and a place to eat, while you explore it has path ways and walls around cliffs for safe walking and viewing. There is O’Brien’s tower in the centre. You can also visit from Hags head and here holds Moher Tower -45 min
From Sea there are regular tours leaving from Doolin that offer a view from Bellow - 52 mins
Doolin Ferries – you can enjoy a view off the cliffs and books trips out to the Aran Islands 52 min
Loop head light house - is on the loop head peninsula with 90 metre high views of the sea down to Kerry head and Dingle across to the Shannon and Clare coast and to the cliffs of Moher in the north, there is also a big Eire sign on the ground made out of stones. 39 min
Bridges of Ross are a land bridge breathtaking ocean-carved arches. Although only one 'bridge' has stood the test of time, it is still a favourite amongst visitors and is easily accessible from a footpath that connects with the Bridges of Ross car park - 33min
Ennistymon Cascades are a natural attraction overlooking the Inagh River best viewed from the fall hotel 40 min
Kilkee water world indoor pool, newly done up fun for all family (6km)
Kilkee Cliff Walks come look and the beauty of the sea and nature
Kilkee Playground fun for all ages up to 12 15 min
Dolphin Watch from Carrigaholt 20 min
The Flying alpaca an alpaca farm in Kilkee -15 min
Vandeleur Walled Gardens are walled gardens that you can explore with walking trails in the surrounding woods, there is a small café also. There are events that occur throughout the year with a festival in late June -15min
Kilrush Marina overlooking Kilrush harbour you can also book a floating glamping experience 15 min
Ferry to Kerry for Killimer to Tarbert daily
Cappa Playground overlooking the Sea fun for all ages up to 12
Lissycasey Cascades is a loop walk of the Abhain Sliabh cascades on the foothills of the Callen Mountain range - 20 min
Knappogue Castle experience medival Ireland with view of the castle and a medieval banquets - 58 min
Bathing & Swimming Beaches
White Strand, Doonbeg Popular 'Blue Flag' Beach - sign posted from Doonbeg village.
Seafield, Quilty Two long sandy beaches 16 min
Spanish Point South-West of Miltown Malbay: Sandy beach, safe swimming at the northern end close to the rocks. 20 min
White Strand Miltown Malbay, Sandy, protected beach, north of Spanish Point and west of Miltown
Lahinch popular long sandy beach, surfing 25 min
Kilkee Popular sheltered sandy beach; more swimming in the Pollock holes on the westend of town 15 min
Shannon Estuary Several small beaches along the shoreline of the Loop Head Peninsula 1h 40 min
Fanore beach 1h 10 min
Walks
Dromore woods in Ruan, Ballybeg woods in Ennis (known as the Rocky), many routes to take, it as a castle on the grounds and a foot bridge over the lake. fun for ages . it also as a visitor centre
Lees Road walks in Ennis park and sports pitch with walks 1 hr.
The White Strand Headlands, Miltown Malbay 30 min
East Clare Way is the real hidden Clare. Meet some real characters on this route
The Burren hills, especially Lough Avalla Farm walk
12 O’Clock Hills. An amazing walk for all the family. 1h 10 min
The Burren Experience Guided Walks
Archeological walks around Dysert O’Dea and the castle 51 min
Scattery Island tours Kilrush take a ferry out to the Island and enjoy the beauty. Daily sailings h
Fun things to Visit
Bunratty Folk Park as the most complete and authentic castle in Ireland. It as an old time village with animals, fairly trails and little shops and walled gardens. It is a fun day for all the family 56 min
Craggaunowen - The Living Past Experience, a 16th-century castle and an archaeological open-air museum. 1h 2 min
The Museum of Irish Rural Life in Kilrush 15 min
Spooneys Lahinch Ice cream shop and fast food 33 min
