Clare holiday cottages

The coastal county of Clare offers much more to explore from your Irish holiday cottage than the highest sea-cliffs in Europe…
Steeped in history and tradition dating back to its involvement in the 1706 Battle of Ramillies, this spectacular region typifies what you'll expect to see on your Irish cottage holiday - fascinating history, endless natural beauty and charming character.

Things to see and do in Clare

Step out of your luxury country cottage to explore the contrasting sights of Clare…

• The cliffs of Moher: Perch yourself on top of Europe's highest sea-cliffs for a truly awe-inspiring experience.
• Ennis:Discover the abundant character and culture of County Clare's lively, historic capital.
• Burren National Park: Nature enthusiasts cannot afford to miss a visit to one of Ireland's most magnificent, rocky parklands.
• Ailwee Cave:Also known as McGanns Cave, Ailwee Cave has over a kilometre of passages and features a river and waterfall. Marvel at the large stalactites and stalagmites.
• Lahinch Seaworld:Located on Lahinch promenade, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Lahinch Seaworld houses one of Ireland's largest indoor aquariums.

Tastes of Clare

• Clare Valley Riesling Trail: Trace the old railway track for the 27 kilometres between the towns of Auburn and Clare, sampling Riesling delights in wineries dotted along your journey.
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Don't miss...

• Bunratty Castle and Folk Park: Built in 1425, Bunratty Castle is one of the finest examples of an Irish tower house. Each night, a Medieval banquet gives guests an authentic flavour of the castle's atmosphere in its heyday, while the traditional farmhouses, shops and cottages of the neighbouring Folk Park recreate 19th-century rural Ireland.

Our regional team recommends

• The Craggaunowen Project: If you want to step back in time and discover what ancient sites really looked like, an old fortified castle and recreations of historic sites such as a crannog (a fortified island) and a ring fort illustrate a timeline of Ireland's past - from the Neolithic period, to the Middle Ages.

Did you know...?

The Clare hurling team has one of the best success records in the country, having won the Liam McCarthy Cup in 1995 and 1997 and as cup finalists in 2002. Hurling is a traditional Irish game played by two teams of 15 players that resembles hockey.

Cottages to rent in Ireland

• Clare
  Historic sites fringed with stunning seascapes
• Cork
  Ireland's largest county of contrasting landscapes
• Donegal
  A melodic northern coastal heartland
• East Coast and Midlands
  Cosmopolitan cities juxtaposed with serene scenery
• Galway
  A colourful coastal county rich with historic gems
• Kerry
  Escape to unrivalled natural beauty
• Mayo
  Wild, romantic landscapes offer spiritual refreshment
• North-West Ireland
  A vast wilderness entwined with enchanting sights
• Waterford
  Relax in this rural riverside retreat
• Wexford
  Bask in Ireland's sunniest county
• Wicklow
  Ancient sites nestle amongst mountainous coastal countryside

Travel Tip

Are you an avid Angler? Atlantic sea coast and the sheltered waters of the Shannon Estuary offer excellent on and offshore sea-