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Aran View House Hotel

Just outside Doolin, and commanding dramatic sea views across to the islands, the heart of the Linnane's family-run hotel is an eighteenth century house. It makes a good base for a family holiday - it is only a mile to a good beach, there is sea-angling and golf nearby and, of course, there is the traditional music for which Doolin is world famous.

Public rooms include a comfortable bar for all weathers - it has a sea view and an open fire. Bedrooms vary considerably in size and outlook due to the age and nature of the building: rooms at the front are most desirable - several at the back have no view, but are otherwise pleasant, and all have been recently redecorated.

There are two extra large bedrooms and two singles; all have phones, tea/coffee trays and TV (local stations). Children are welcome - outdoor play area and children's menu provided.

The restaurant, which is open to non-residents daily, offers reasonably priced menus and a well-balanced selection of old favourites along with some more modern dishes.

Rooms 19 (1 suite, 9 shower only, 1 family, 7 ground floor, all no-smoking); B&B €60 pps, ss €20; children welcome (under 8s free in parents' room, cot available free of charge, baby sitting arranged). Dogs permitted to stay in bedroom. Garden Walking. Closed end Oct-1 May. Diners, MasterCard, Visa, Laser.

Directions:

N67 - exit off near Lisdoonvarna, to Doolin