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Reviews of Fanore Holiday Cottages

Fanore, Ballyvaughan, Ireland

#7 of 13 hotels in Ballyvaughan

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 31 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: August 30, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Five-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathrooms may need a little re decorating but this is only a minor thing and it didn't impact our stay at all.

    Beautiful location, the house had everything we needed and Ann is a fantastic host. Overall a great house for a family or group of friends. Spacious and comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Spotless and well located

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2025

    10
    Work stay but would highly recommend. Very attentive host
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Excellent property. Pristine

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2025

    10
    A lovely place to stay in a perfect setting on The Burren & The Wild Atlantic Way
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Five-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Not applicable.

    Our cottage had a yellow door which we liked - great first impression. It was spacious, clean and comfortable with all the appliances and utensils you need - so it felt like home from home. The location is uniquely stunning with the Burren mountains and landscape all around you, as well as views of the wild Atlantic. We heard a cuckoo calling as soon as we stepped out of the car, a sound we haven't heard for years in the UK - a magical moment - the first time my children, aged 14 & 16 had ever heard a cuckoo. The owners are wonderful - responsive, kind, friendly and helpful - and full of knowledge and information about the area. This is such a special place particularly if you love and care about the biodiversity of the natural world.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2024

    10
    Fabulous stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Warm, welcoming, comfortable. The location is amazing and the owners have created a lovely haven to explore Clare from.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location to relax. Anne checked in regularly, everything was really good!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Five-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The house is quite old, the furniture is old and creaky, the electronic appliances are very old, make funny sounds and don't work properly. I did not like that there were hidden costs - we were charged for using electricity and heating, lucky we noticed that 10eur/day were included, the host was not going to point this out. It;s not modern practice to have hidden costs/ charge for electricity - normally elecricity is included

    The location is beautiful - with a view of the sea and views of mountains and fields all around. The beautiful Fanore beach is only 2 min drive away (10 min walk on the road). The house is very spacious with large bedrooms and recreation rooms.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2024

    10
    A cottage to die for!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wifi was giving a little trouble but sorted by the landlady straight away

    A beautiful cosy and lovely cottage ever been. Will definitely recommend.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Five-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    a lovely, quiet and comfortable place

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2023

    8.0
    Great value- perfect for a big family gathering like ours by the sea!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Five-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Heat of the shower a bit more regulated

    Location for trips and lovely little towns near by.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely, quiet place with a stunning view over Burren and the Atlantic Ocean, Close to Fanore Beach. Enough space for everybody to relax and also spend time together. Very friendly landlords. I would Love to come back.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful spot!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Five-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cottage was perfect, between 30 minutes to one hour car ride from the main attractions (cliffs, Galway...). Scenery is beautiful around the cottage and the whole county!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful cottage and scenery, clean, quite large with many rooms and 2 showers, equipped kitchen, country side and nature. Nice host, gave us some good travel advice. Doolin isn't far, lovely viewpoints nearby.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2023

    8.0
    Peace and quiet guaranteed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really. A little update of the house manual would be great - the cooker is newer than the one described in the booklet.

    Anne the host was on hand for anything needed. We got a lovely bag of turf to light a fire. House has everything you could need.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Exactly as seen in the images. peaceful getaway for our family, Anne was a great host, will definitely be staying again, hopefully with less rain :) kids lived the fireplace, being from the city, it’s not something we see every day.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2022

    9.0
    Fanore cottage 2
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Upstairs en suite shower wasn't in good condition, electricity charge of €10 per day was unexpected.

    House was lovely.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Five-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Non-refundable booking but there was an extra charge for electricity and fuel oil that we weren’t told about until check-in. Very little toilet paper, no toiletries, paper towels or napkins, etc. - basically it’s a lovely place to stay but you’d better bring everything you’ll be needing. Also, the beautiful wooden staircase is dangerously slick if you’re wearing socks.

    Stunning location, quiet, very dark at night. Sitting room with fireplace made a wonderful family gathering spot in the evenings. Close to Doolin but more affordable than most accommodations in the area.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2024

    6.0
    Needs renovation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Five-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It feels like living in the 1970s. The bathrooms are very old and have never been renovated. The shower is very uncomfortable to use (small, no pressure, ancient apparatus). The living room has grandparents' sofas and carpets. The stove, dishwasher, and microwave in the kitchen are very old and have problems. The mattresses and chairs are very old and worn. Place still has single-pane drafty windows. If this were renovated, it could be a good house.

    Great location with views of the ocean Extremely spacious - can sleep 10 + people Fireplace, kitchen has a lot of utensils Charming from the outside with good parking Clean Friendly owner

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: October 24, 2023

    2.0
    Bleak
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Five-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Arrived during powercut....no electricity.(for almost 6 hours)...had to go and look for shop to buy candles...none in cottage, no torch. no fuel for fire. Host gave us one fuel log but never returned to check up on us. tatty old couch and 2 chairs only furniture.....very bleak and basic.........left early and went to stay else where....sea view not existent. We were then Expected to pay for electricity used.( not mentioned when booking.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: June 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Five-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

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