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Dolphin Beach House: Traveller Reviews

Lower Sky Road, Clifden, Ireland
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Ranked #2 of 40 Clifden B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 67 Reviews
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AML1109
Toronto, Canada
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13 reviews
21 helpful votes
“Absolutely stunning place with excellent hosts”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2010
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Dolphin Beach House is basically paradise in Ireland. The house is extraordinary beautiful, and I was lucky to be given a choice between two rooms, both of which were gorgeous. My room was enormous, interestingly designed, and opened up onto its own little garden patio. The rest of the property also made for a lovely walk to see the lily pond, vegetable garden, cliffs and beach side. The house was only a 10 minute (and very exciting) drive to the main centre of Clifden, which also had the greatest selection of restaurants I have seen in comparable towns. Clodagh and Darragh were great hosts; the perfect mix of being lively and laid-back, and were extremely warm and welcoming. As an example of her exceptional hospitality, Clodagh went above and beyond by offering to let me take her personal kayak out into the bay and then insisting on putting my soaked clothes in her dryer before I left! Dolphin Beach House definitely exceeded my expectations. You will love it!

  • Stayed May 2010, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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flow75
Dublin, Ireland
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Wonderful setting, delicious breakfast, home from home feel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2010
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dolphin Beach House - what a fabulous place. We arrived at 23.30 on Friday night due to work commitments and they were very accommodating of this. We woke to an amazing morning - sun splitting the stones, breathtaking views and an exquisite breakfast. The hosts, Clodagh and Darragh, are so welcoming and provide fantastic tips and local knowledge on the best swimming spots, ideal walks, taxi services etc. I couldn't recommend the place highly enough and wanted to stay longer. Will definitely be back!

  • Stayed May 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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hchapinfan
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
17 helpful votes
“Loved it!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2010

My husband and I stayed for three nights and loved it. The house is beautiful, the rooms are lovely and more than ample space. The location is amazing, taking walks on the hillside cliffs with the sheep grazing a few feet away was so fun. Belle the dog was an added bonus and she took me down to the beach to play fetch with her, a real character. The breakfasts were so yummy and Clodagh was always smiling, helpful and sweet! The only drawback is the curvy, narrow road, which can be a bit scary to drive on! Thanks for adding to our wonderful holiday in Ireland.

  • Stayed May 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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chemics27
Horsham, United Kingdom
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7 reviews
“A most homely welcome in a dream location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2010

Dolphin Beach is no ordinary place. The welcome from Clodagh and the gorgeous rooms are to die for. We truly did not want to leave. We stayed in Bay View with a fantastic sleigh bed and view of the ocean. The room was spotless and quiet. The food was lovely and the lounge area complete with Belle the dog felt like home - except we don't have a view like it. We have never stayed in a more beautiful place.

  • Stayed April 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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strandedstarfish
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1 review
“Bliss of an Irish Spring”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2010

This is a wonderful place to unwind and relax which was exactly what I was looking for when I stayed in early April. Enhanced by the lovely weather, the peace and tranquility of this hidden gem made this the most memorable time. Tastefully decorated with a lovely comfortable bed, the Peacock Bedroom on the ground floor was just delightful. The patio doors gave out onto the broad pathway leading down to the sea and being able to step out into the fresh sunny spring days and walk down to the beach was bliss. The dining room with it's fabulous views across to the islands was a perfect setting for the delicious breakfasts I enjoyed. I will definitely return.

  • Stayed April 2010, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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