The 4 star and AA 5-Diamond graded guesthouse owned by Becky and John Flanagan is perfectly located for exploring the infamous Burren, the Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Islands and is close by to Lisdoonvarna, Lahinch and Miltown Malbay.

Activities in the area include horse riding, walking, fishing, golf, cycling, caving and diving.

Renovated in 2004 to the highest standards of comfort and style, some of the new features include:

Spacious double, triple and family rooms
All double beds queen size;
Some rooms with walk-out balcony;
All the rooms are equipped with TV/radio, tea/coffee facilities, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, modem access, alarm clock;
Every bath is either a spa or Jacuzzi; pressurized showers; heated towel rails;
2 luxury suites with king size mahogany sleigh beds, private lounge area;
2 family studio apartments with queensize bed with 1 double sofa bed and 1 single sofa bed;
Extensive breakfast menu to include full Irish breakfasts, smoked Atlantic salmon, omelettes, pancakes and fresh fruit
Room service breakfast an option.
Evening meals;

Our private courtyard garden, games room with pool table and resident's bar with wine & beer license are also open for residents to use and enjoy throughout their stay;
Children's activity centre;
Multi - purpose astro turf playing court - lined for soccer, basketball and tennis;
Resident donkeys and ponies that keep children and animal lovers entertained.

Once a charming 19th century farm cottage, Ballyvara House was a delightful Bed and Breakfast approved by the Irish Tourist Board and Town & Country Homes, which has been renovated once again and transformed into a stylish new Guesthouse. John Flanagan, the youngest of a family of six, inherited the cottage upon the death of his parents. John, a carpenter and builder by trade, used these skills and imaginative creativity to transform the cottage into Ballyvara House B&B in 1996, and re-opened the new establishment in May 2004 as the first rate accommodation it is today.

The stone and timber of the original cottage were reincorporated into the house to retain the charm and character of times passed. Surrounded by 20 acres of green countryside this is the ideal place to stay for a relaxing visit to the West of Ireland.

With Shannon Airport one hour away and Doolin village only half a mile down the road you couldn't stay at a more ideal place to explore and enjoy the region. The majestic Cliffs of Moher are but 5kms away and the 100 sq mile Burren National Park is only a 10-minute drive. But of course, no trip to Doolin would be complete without a stop at one of the three pubs - famed for their traditional Irish music, food and great Guinness. Also nearby you can enjoy horseback riding, fishing, pitch and putt, golf, scenic walks and the ferry to the Aran Islands. The local restaurants serve exquisite food, especially the seafood, and suggestions of where to go and reservations can gladly be arranged.

DIRECTIONS

We are one hour from Shannon Airport. Take the Northbound road to Ennis, then the N85 to Ennistymon. Go through the town and on towards Doolin and Lisdoonvarna. At the cross roads outside Lisdoonvarna, take a left towards Doolin. After approximately 3 miles, the road opens out to a cross roads with a small petrol pump, take a right here onto the R479 toward Doolin village. Ballyvara house is less than a mile on the right hand side.

If you are coming via the coast road, follow signs for Doolin that will take you into the first part of the village, passing McDermott's and McGann's pubs. After Cullinan's Restaurant (on right), you w