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Location

The Lodge rests in the heart of the Burren Region and is beaautifully decorated in harmony with its surroundings to offer guests the complete "get away from it all" feeling together with the convenience of a luxury Walking Lodge.

The Burren Walking Lodge is located just outside the quaint Irish village of Ballyvaughan, County Clare.
The village of Ballyvaughan is located on the west coast of Clare south of Galway and along the N67 road and is located 39km north from the town of Ennis Co. Clare. Please note the Burren Walking Lodge is 1KM from the village centre and Car Hire is recommended for guests

Shannon International Airport, Galway Airport and Knock International Airport are the most convenient if flying directly into the West of Ireland.

To plan a road route to Ballyvaughan and the Burren Walking Lodge we recommend that you visit the route planner service on the AA routeplanner  website.

Ballyvaughan

Ballyvaughan is located along the N67 road 39km from Ennis Co. Clare.  This village is situated on a picturesque quay on the southern shores of Galway Bay and is a convenient centre for exploring the beautiful  surrounding countryside.

The village offers the visitor sea fishing, pubs, restaurants, craft workshops and is an ideal base for exploring the West of Ireland. From a medieval settlement in the 19th century Ballyvaughan grew round its harbour, built initially in 1829 for fishery purposes.  Local produce - grain, bacon and vegetables - were also exported from Ballyvaughan by sea while Steamers brought visitors from Galway, laying the foundation for a thriving tourism trade. Commercial use of the harbour has declined in recent years and it is now used for pleasure craft.

Starting or finishing point for the signposted Burren Way walking route through the Burren, nearby are Aillwee Cave, one of Ireland’s premier showcaves and the internationally accredited Burren College of Art based at the 17th century stone building on the former Newtown Castle estate.

West of Ireland

The West of Ireland is a special place where visitors can refresh their spirits away from the frenetic cities and towns of the world.

The West is famous for it's stunning landscapes, Atlantic seascapes, great sporting activity, entertainment, top shopping and visitor attractions, fun, music, uncrowded beaches, cliff-top and mountain walks, quiet country roads and everywhere the artefacts of Ireland’s ancient history.

Our Atlantic ocean, rivers and lush, green pastures provide the food ingredients that are used to create imaginative dishes presented in our pubs, hotels and ‘good food circle’ restaurants. And, the welcome is warm and legendary.

Witin 45 minutes drive of the Burren Walking Lodge is the nearby city of Galway which is just one of those special magical places that everyone wants to visit and that anyone lucky enough to live in, never, ever wants to leave.

The regionl airports that provide direct access to the West, Shannon & West of Ireland International Airports and Galway Airport. The relative proximity of The Burren Walking Lodge to all of these airports and its central location in Ballyvaughan, makes the Burren Walking Lodge the perfect base to stay when visiting the West of Ireland.   

Hylands Burren Hotel, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, tel +353 (0) 65 7077037, fax +353 (0) 65 7077131
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