Dolphin Beach House, Clifden
The Dolphin Beach House is a delightful family-run guesthouse situated right on the coast, overlooking the sea, and just outside of Clifden in Connemara, Galway. Beautifully furnished, the interior of the Dolphin Beach House looks like something from a Country Living magazine but with original touches. The bedrooms are spacious with large comfortable beds, wooden floors (with underfloor heating), hand-carved wooden headboards, old suitcases and antique furniture. Some of them have patio doors leading out to a patio and the garden.
When we arrived it was rather wet so we were pleased to be offered a tray of tea and biscuits in the lounge area, with Bella, the dog, sitting at our feet keeping an eye on us. There is also a cosy lounge with an open fire and comfy sofas in which to relax. In the evening you can take a taxi into Clifden (about 10 minutes) and take your pick of the lively pubs and restaurants or if there are enough guests, dinner may be served at the Dolphin Beach House. Clifden is a lovely, small and typically Irish town at the heart of Connemara so definitely worth a visit.
Breakfast is served in the dining room of the Dolphin Beach House, from where you can admire the wonderful sea views over Mannin Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The buffet-style breakfast included an array of cereals, fruit, scones and bread, followed by a traditional Irish breakfast, kippers with lemon, pancakes with maple syrup or just eggs of your choice. We chose the traditional breakfast which was very tasty.
The Dolphin Guest House is ideal for couples looking for a romantic break, or anyone who fancies staying in a peaceful spot with fantastic sea views and with the attention to detail only found in a family-run guest house. It is perfectly situated for walkers or cyclists as there are walks and cycles from the door or in the nearby Connemara National Park and surrounding area.
For further information or bookings see:
www.dolphinbeachhouse.com
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