Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel and Restaurant

Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel and Restaurant stands on the west coast of Ireland in County Clare, a few miles from the village of Doolin and the spa town of Lisdoonvarna, close to Kilfenora and the wider Burren. From its elevated setting it looks out over Galway Bay and the Aran Islands, with the Cliffs of Moher nearby.

The property takes its name from the ruined 15th-century castle that sits above the hotel. The house itself dates from 1840 and is now run as a family-owned four-star country house hotel. It has twelve bedrooms, many with ocean views, including four-poster rooms and two suites, and rooms are furnished in a traditional style, some with antique pieces and open fires.

The restaurant offers a classic fine-dining menu that draws on local produce from the surrounding Burren landscape, and is open to non-residents as well as guests staying at the hotel. Breakfast and dinner are served daily, though it is advisable to book ahead, particularly for dinner. With its coastal position on the edge of the Burren, the hotel makes a comfortable base for exploring this part of County Clare.