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Fanore · The Burren · County Clare

Sunset over a sandy Atlantic beach

Fanore · The Burren · County Clare

Stay where the Burren meets the Atlantic.

Three self-catering stays, sea views across Galway Bay and a welcome from someone who knows this coast.

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3 coastal stays Book direct with Sheila Fanore, Co. Clare

Your next coastal escape

A little time by the ocean.

Special offers & short breaks
Fireside living room at Seascape Cottage

Seascape Cottage & Sailor’s Cabin

October bank holiday by the Atlantic

Stay 23 Oct 2026 – 27 Oct 2026

Make Fanore your base for the Burren Winterage Weekend, 23–25 October 2026, and the October bank holiday on Monday 26 October. Return to a quiet coastal stay after a day exploring. Contact event organisers separately for their programme and tickets.

Book by 25 Oct 2026. Subject to availability. Search your dates for the current total and booking conditions.

Seascape Cottage

Seascape Cottage

Slow winter weekends at Seascape

Stay 1 Nov 2026 – 1 Mar 2027

Stone walls, a fireside living room and the Atlantic close by. Plan a peaceful break for two at Seascape Cottage, with time for beach walks, local food and unhurried evenings. Ask Sheila about the dates that suit you.

Book by 27 Feb 2027. Subject to availability. Search your dates for the current total and booking conditions.

Sailor’s Cabin

Sailor’s Cabin

A winter escape for two at Sailor’s Cabin

Stay 1 Nov 2026 – 1 Mar 2027

Watch the changing sea from a cosy coastal hideaway. Sailor’s Cabin is a place for quiet time together, winter walks and exploring the Burren at your own pace. Check dates or speak to Sheila about your weekend plans.

Book by 27 Feb 2027. Subject to availability. Search your dates for the current total and booking conditions.

Sunset Vacations Fanore beside Galway Bay
On the coastFanore, North Clare

A quieter side of the west

Three distinctive stays. One remarkable coast.

Set between the limestone hills of the Burren and Galway Bay, Sunset Vacations Fanore gives you a front-row seat to North Clare’s landscape.

Choose generous space at Dolphin House, the relaxed privacy of Sailor’s Cabin or the old-world character of Seascape Cottage.

Sea viewsacross Galway Bay
Self-cateringyour stay, your pace
Local welcomehelp from Sheila

Our accommodation

Find the stay that feels like yours.

Every property has its own character. All three put the coast, the Burren and North Clare within easy reach.

Dolphin House holiday accommodation in Fanore 4 guests

Space for four · Galway Bay views

Dolphin House

A generous two-bedroom coastal home for families, friends or couples who want room to settle in.

  • 4 guests
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 en-suite bathrooms
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Seascape Cottage holiday accommodation in Fanore 2 guests

1840s stone cottage · Sleeps two

Seascape Cottage

A carefully restored nineteenth-century cottage, full of character and approximately 20 metres from the Atlantic shore.

  • 2 guests
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
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Fanore Beach and the Atlantic coast

From your doorstep

The Atlantic on one side. The Burren on the other.

Walk the beach, follow a limestone trail, listen to music in Doolin or make a day of the Cliffs of Moher. Fanore is a natural base for all of it.

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01Fanore Beach 02The Burren 03Cliffs of Moher 04Doolin

A direct, personal welcome

Book with the person who knows the place.

When you book directly, you deal with Sheila—from your first question to the local advice that helps you get more from Fanore.

  • Current availability and direct rates
  • Help choosing the right property
  • Local recommendations before you arrive
Sea view from Sunset Vacations Fanore
Your host in FanoreSheila

Guest stories

The kind of stay you remember.

Real stays · real words
The Atlantic view from Seascape Cottage in Fanore
Seascape Cottage Right at the water’s edge
“The cottage is charming and beautiful with amazing views of the bay and sunsets.”
Michael Hughes Stay · Seascape Cottage Source · Google review
“It was such a cosy spot right on edge of the water.”
Jordie Russell Stay · Fanore cottage stay Source · Google review
“The views were spectacular. We woke up to dolphins on the Saturday morning.”
Alan O’Reilly Stay · Fanore stay Source · Google review
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The local edit

Make more of North Clare.

A short guide to the coast, landscape and places that give this corner of Ireland its character.

Fanore Beach near Fanore

Coast

Fanore Beach

A broad Atlantic beach and one of nine geosites in the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark.

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Sunset Vacations Fanore on the County Clare coast

Your place on the coast

Choose your dates. We’ll take care of the rest.

See live availability online or speak directly with Sheila.

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