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Clare B&Bs
B&Bs in Clare for the Cliffs, the Burren and the coast
Clare's B&Bs cluster around two draws: the Cliffs of Moher and Doolin's traditional music scene on one side, and Lahinch's surf beach and golf links on the other, with the limestone expanse of the Burren stretching between them up toward Ballyvaughan.
Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher
Doolin is the closest base to the Cliffs of Moher and one of Ireland's best-known traditional music villages, with sessions most nights across its three pubs. It also sits at the northern tip of the Burren, making it a natural stop before or after exploring that landscape.
Lahinch and Ennis
Lahinch draws surfers and golfers to its beach and championship links, while Ennis, the county town, gives you a proper Irish market town with more everyday amenities and easy road access across the rest of Clare.
B&Bs in the Burren, around Ballyvaughan and Kilfenora
The Burren's karst landscape, along with the Poulnabrone dolmen and the Burren National Park, is best explored slowly, and a B&B in or near Ballyvaughan or Kilfenora puts you inside it rather than driving in for the day from Doolin or Ennis.
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Not sure where to base yourself?Clare B&Bs near Shannon Airport, Bunratty and Loop Head
Clare holds Shannon Airport within its own borders, which makes the county a natural first or last night in Ireland as well as a destination in itself.
Bunratty and the Shannon estuary
Bunratty sits minutes from Shannon Airport, with its castle and folk park beside a cluster of long-established guesthouses. A night here takes the pressure off an early departure or a late arrival, without settling for an airport hotel.
Kilkee and the Loop Head coast
Kilkee's horseshoe bay and cliff walk, and the lighthouse road out to Loop Head beyond it, give you Atlantic cliff scenery with a fraction of the Cliffs of Moher footfall. Quilty and Miltown Malbay along the coast road make quieter bases again, with Willie Clancy week filling Miltown every July.
Plan the trip
B&B guides for planning a Clare stay
Burren walks & the Cliffs of Moher
Limestone pavement, rare flowers and the coastal path that beats the main cliff entrance.
Surfing in Ireland
Bundoran, Lahinch and the quieter breaks, and the B&B bases that suit wet gear and early tides.
How to choose a B&B in Ireland
Location, ratings, amenities and the questions worth asking the owner before you book.
How much a B&B costs in Ireland
What drives the price of a night, and how booking direct keeps fees out of it.
Frequently asked
B&Bs in Clare, common questions
What's the best base for the Cliffs of Moher?
Doolin is the closest village to the Cliffs of Moher and gives you music sessions and Burren access in the same stay, making it the usual first choice for visitors.
Is Lahinch worth staying in over Doolin?
Lahinch suits surfers, golfers and anyone wanting a beach town with more restaurants and nightlife, while Doolin suits visitors prioritising the Cliffs and traditional music.
Where should I stay for an early flight from Shannon?
Bunratty is the handiest B&B base for Shannon Airport, a short drive from the terminal, and it gives you the castle, the folk park and a proper village evening rather than an airport hotel.
Can I see sea cliffs in Clare without the Cliffs of Moher crowds?
Yes. The Kilkee cliff walk and the drive out to Loop Head lighthouse offer serious Atlantic cliff scenery with far fewer visitors, especially outside July and August.
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