Mary and Patsy run a lovely B&B right down the road from the Cliffs of Moher. Mary was one of the kindest proprieters my husband and I met on our trip around Ireland. She is incredibly knowledgeable of the area and her breakfasts are delicious!
Our room was clean and comfortable. We had a room near the road, but the traffic was not noisy at all. It rained for two days, but the surfing beach in Lehinch and golf courses seemed to remain open.
We stayed at Moher Lodge for two nights as a base for touring co. Clare and for playing at some Irish traditional sessions (I am a musician). The Lodge is wonderful if you want to see the Cliffs, and Doolin, Lehinch, Liscannor, Ennistymon, or Miltown Malbay are just short drives away. There are two small pubs within walking distance, but they do not serve food. Lehinch (15 minute drive) and Miltown Malbay (30 minute drive) have some great restaurants. Note: Doolin is not a five minute drive as some people are saying: expect between 15-20 minutes to get there depending on traffic and weather conditions.
Although Doolin is advertised as the heart of Irish music, their pubs are full of tourists and the "traditional" sessions are often gigs. I would personally recommend Miltown Malbay (they hold the Willie Clancy school every summer) or Ennistymon for *actual* sessions. A pub in Lehinch has ballad sessions every Wednesday night as well.
As such, I loved staying here, but would probably choose a place nearer to Ennistymon or Miltown Malbay for music. If I was touring co. Clare in general, though, I would HIGHLY recommend it :)
- Moher Hotel Ennistymon

