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Vaughan Lodge: Traveller Reviews

4.0 of 5
Ennistymon Road, Lahinch, Ireland
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Ranked #1 of 5 hotels in Lahinch
5.0 of 5 stars 107 Reviews
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doveWashington
washington, dc
Senior Contributor
28 reviews
161 helpful votes
“Really more for golfers”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2010
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This is a nice hotel but it really is a hotel that you could find in almost any city in the world. Unlike so many other Irish accommodations, it doesn't capture any of the charm or character of the country. There are some historical prints on the walls but little else.

This is the perfect hotel for the golfers who come to play the nearby courses; less so for leisure travelers.

While some reviewers mentioned the sea view, be aware that the view is minimal. You should not come to Vaughn's for the view. The hotel was almost empty the night we were there -- eerily so. In fact, we saw no other guests while we were there and we did not see anyone eating in the restaurant or in the bar. Breakfast in the morning was minimal. One scone and one roll left on the buffet.

It is near the Cliffs of Moher and the surfing areas of the town. Overall, it is an adequate place to stay but nothing more than that.

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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mavaughan, Owner at Vaughan Lodge, responded to this review
10 June 2010
We are very disappointedwith this review. As committed hoteliers we like to please out guests. If you are looking for a nice twee olde worlde hotel or Inn, Vaughan Lodge is definitely not in this genre. The hotel is only 5 years old and offers low key modern comfort. Many of our clients are golfers who rise early and are out and about that sometimes gives the impression of an empty house!!. The Breakfast we offer is substantial. For breakfast each morning we have a generous buffet with 7 Cereal choices, 5 Juices, Croissants, Danish, Brown Bread, Scones, Smoked Salmon, Smoked Trout, Ham, Salami, a local Cheese Plate, Prunes and Apricot, Fresh Yoghurt, a Fruit Bowl, and Banana Bread. Hot breakfast choices are Full Irish, Omlettes, Fish of the Day, Kippers and any choice of eggs you wish. The Hotel never claims to be a waterside hotel. We do not charge a premium for coast view rooms. Overall the tone of this review is disappointing and we can learn from some of the comments but we realise that our hotel may not be for everyone.
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RJRToronto
Toronto
1 review
“Fabulous sevice, friendly people”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2010

The location was perfect for our golf at Lahinch. The people were friendly, the sevice and food excellent. The room was very comfortable.Would not hesitate to back.

  • Stayed May 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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cathrionaa
Leitrim, Ireland
1 review
2 helpful votes
“I cannot wait to return”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2010
2
people found this review helpful

I am a 19 year old female and I went here for a weekend away with my family last July after my leaving cert. I absolutely adore Lahinch and this must have been the 5th or 6th time we had holidayed here. This, by far, was the best accommodation we had received in all the times we had visited the town. It was just wonderful. We enjoyed every minute of the stay from the moment we walked in. My family consists of a 15 year old boy right up to a 24 year old girl and my parents aswell, and all of us loved the holiday.The hotel is just fantastic, the attention to detail is amazing. I cannot wait to return this summer even just for the weekend again. It is right beside the time and there's a lovely down hill walk into the town from the hotel. The beds are very comfortable and the bathrooms are gorgeous. The big paintings in the bedrooms of Lahinch, which are amazing, add a lovely feature to the bedrooms. I have nothing bad to say about this hotel, I would recommend it to anyone. Great place to go to get away with your family, it would suit everyone. Thanks for a most enjoyable stay and I certainly will return!

  • Stayed July 2009, travelled with family
    • 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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IrishOwl
Ireland
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Excellent”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2010

Beautiful little hotel, lovely decor and very clean. We had a very large room on the first floor with a view of the sea. (its not on the seashore or anything, but nice to be able to see the sea from the room anyway.)

Dinner in the restaurant was excellent, and the staff have an excellent attention to detail. The hotel was very quiet when we were there, but that was just the way we wanted it. Nice little bar with a library-type vibe, so a very relaxing set-up.

Lahinch is a beautiful place and I would definitly stay at Vaughan Lodge again if I was there.

  • Stayed April 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
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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BIllHBernardsvilleNJ
Bernardsville NJ
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
“The BEST B&B in Lahinch and possibly all of Ireland!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2009
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i visit ireland every year and have stayed in many B&B's across the country. i was fortunate to find the Vaughan Lodge 3 years ago and have stayed every year since when in the Lahinch area. i have stayed with golf buddies (you can walk to Lahinch Golf Club) and i have taken my wife and each time Michael and Maria Vaughan have made for a perfect stay. The service is SUPERB, the restaurant is 5 stars, the rooms are large and modern and there are few places more enjoyable to relax than the first floor lounge/library. Many B&B's rest on their laurels - i have been disappointed often to find outdated and worn facilities - not the Vaughans! Always state of the art in service and facilities.

  • Stayed October 2009, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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