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4.5 46 reviews

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“lovely coffee shop”(4 reviews)

“stunning location”(3 reviews)

“spiritual”(5 reviews)

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Dzogchen Beara is a Meditation Retreat centre situated on the wild and beautiful Beara Peninsula in south-west Ireland. It sits high on cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with breathtaking views of sea and sky. Its beautiful natural environment...more

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Allihies Road | Beara Peninsula, Allihies, Ireland

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+353 27 73032

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maureen h

Derry, United Kingdom

41

Reviewed 9 July 2018 via mobile

Lovely visit

Great meditation area, beautiful view. Very calm space where time passes easily. Lovely coffee shop with great gluten free cake.

Thank maureen h

Hi Maureen, many thanks for the kind words. We're very happy you enjoyed your time with us. Hope to welcome you back again soon. Best wishes, Derek.

johntink55

Abercych, United Kingdom

168111

Reviewed 6 July 2018

Haven

This halfway visit in my holiday was much needed and we spent several hours here. I joined the afternoon meditation in that stunning room and felt so blessed to have spent time at this amazing place. Everything was perfect just chilled and doing my own...More

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Hi Johntink55, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We're happy you enjoyed your time here. There sure is a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes here so we very muich appreciate your comments. Hope to welcome you back again...More

Theresa G

Minneapolis

71

Reviewed 6 July 2018

Peaceful

Stopped by with my daughter and granddaughters. Had a lovely snack from their tea room and sat outside overlooking the water. We walked around the grounds and also sat I the meditation room. Very peaceful. Would be lovely to partake in a retreat there.

1 Thank Theresa G

Hi Theresa, we're delighted you dropped by and enjoyed the natural enviornment and a snack. Do come back again, maybe for a retreat next time. Best wishes, Derek.

dannii_b17

Perth, Australia

1710

Reviewed 23 March 2018 via mobile

Peaceful place

Lovely view from the meditation centre. Place clean, neat, friendly and calming. Lovely rural location. Went for a walk about here.

1 Thank dannii_b17

Hi Dannii_b17, Thanks for taking the time to review our centre. We're delighted you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to welcome you back again in the near future. Best wishes, Derek.

Dolores C

Brisbane, Australia

185

Reviewed 18 December 2017

Time to Rest & Recharge - Far from the Madding Crowd

Each time I visit Ireland, I go to Dzogchen Beara. Perched on the edge of the wild Atlantic way on the beautiful South West coast of Ireland - the Beara Penninsula, this amazing place allows you to step off the merry-go-round to rest awhile. The...More

Thank Dolores C

Hey Dolores, many thanks for this lovely review. We're delighted you enjoyed your visit. Hope to weclome you back again very soon. Best wishes, Derek.

2016Holly

Washington DC, District of Columbia

148

Reviewed 4 December 2017

Comfortable Cottage, Great Views, Spiritual Focus

We rented Cottage 4 for two nights and give the experience an Excellent rating. It is very spacious, with kitchen and bathroom especially modernized and well equipped. View of bay and cliffs is as advertised: pretty special. The best part is the futon-type couch facing...More

Thank 2016Holly

Dear 2016Holly, thank you so much for the kind words and the lovely review. We hope to welcome you back again sometime soon. Best wishes, Derek.

INFOF848

Ireland

407

Reviewed 21 August 2017

Sanctuary near the ocean

This is a Buddhist centre few miles from Castletownbere, for those who believe in the power of meditation. If you are skeptic, it is also a good place to visit, as it has a lovely coffee shop, stunning view to the Atlantic Ocean, and with...More

1 Thank INFOF848

Hi INFOF848, thanks for your kind words. We're delighted you enjoyed your visit here. As you mentioned, we welcome everyone to our centre, whether that is visiting our cafe, coming to a daily meditation, staying in our accommodation or even attending a retreat. We hope...More

TravelLife19

Englewood, Florida

380140

Reviewed 12 August 2017 via mobile

Sacred Space

The hostel was a good value. A very beautiful place. This is a beautiful spiritual center and has plenty of space for meditation and contemplation. Great place to decompress from the rigors of modern life; however, it is also something of a tourist attraction and...More

Thank TravelLife19

Hey TravelLife19, thanks for the great review and useful feedback. We hope you come back and see us again sometime. Best wishes, Derek

whittersDublin

dublin

330109

Reviewed 11 August 2017 via mobile

Lovely views and nice cafe

Great place to come for a drive and walk with stunning views of the cliffs and the Atlantic. The cafe is nice with a small selection of snacks and good coffee including matcha and chai lattes and prices were very reasonable. The meditation garden is...More

Thank whittersDublin

Hey WhittersDublin, thanks for taking the time to review our centre. We're glad you enjoyed your time here. See you again. Best wishes, Derek.

TravelbugP5

Ireland

5031

Reviewed 5 August 2017

Beautiful Hidden Gem

I was staying close by in the village of Allihies so I got to visit this beautiful place twice. It has stunning views and beautiful walks, its very open and welcoming and has a great sense of serenity about it. The meditation rooms are great...More

Thank TravelbugP5

Hey TravelbugP5, thanks for taking the time to review or centre. We're gald you enjoyed your visit and hope you can come back again in the near future. All the best, Derek.

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