Doonagore Farmhouse, ran by Mary Sweeney, is the perfect location to stay for a visit to the Cliffs of Moher. It is easily located five minutes north of the Cliffs of Moher Visitor’s Center on the coast. It was lovely to view the ocean while eating breakfast.
I arrived late and left early, so was unable to take the cliff walk with Mary’s husband Pat. I had chosen to stay here particularly for the cliff walk, but after finding it would take several hours I could not fit it into my schedule.
Mary fried the best rashers (bacon) I have eaten in Ireland since I arrived a week ago. She also served delicious French Press coffee. She offered a Full Irish breakfast, but I declined.
The bedrooms are located upstairs. In the common area upstairs there is a coffee/tea service, teapot, and mini fridge, as well as a basket with full-sized shampoos and body wash available for use.
I stayed in room #3. The bed and floor both creak when you move/walk. It has a nice view of the front yard and the hills across the road with a couple of donkeys and some cows. It was very clean. It has a double bed, desk with drawers, clothes closet, and small television. There were men’s clothing in some of the drawers as well as the closet. The bathroom had a very small shower with fixed shower head. A large person would not fit inside the shower. The water was hot and pressure was good. There were towels but no washcloths (I have yet to see washcloths in a B&B here).
This place would be great for families with children. There is an enclosed grassy play area with a play set in the front yard. There is a friendly dog who loves playing fetch. He was a joy.
From the back you can see Doonagore Castle, which is a two minute walk from the farmhouse.
I would definitely recommend Doonagore Farmhouse to my family and friends.