We spent an enjoyable few days in Monica's cottage, which had everything we needed for our stay. The place is nicely laid out, spacious and very comfortable. The house is located in a quiet area about 1km (easily walkable) from a nice beach at Doughmore Bay (there is a public right of way across the golf course) and it is only a 6 minute drive away from Doonbeg town. It's an ideal base from which to explore the spectacular coastal parts of the county - to the north, you've got Spanish Point, Lahinch & the Cliffs of Moher, to the south, Kilkee, the Bridges of Ross and Loop Head - all well worth visiting. Local tip (confirmed by a friend who knows the area): the beach at Doughmore Bay is not the safest for swimming; we found the beaches at Spanish Point and Kilkee to be much more suitable - both have calmer waters and lifeguards in attendance. Monica is a very welcoming, helpful and hospitable host. We would recommend her cottage to anyone visiting west Clare.