Doolin Cave
Review
On Ireland’s wild west coast and a firm favourite in my Island of Ireland book, Doolin Cave delivers wonder in a single, breathtaking reveal: the Great Stalactite, unchanged for millions of years, suspended like time itself. Yet while the formation remains eternal, the experience around it keeps getting better. Since the 1990s, the Browne family have been exemplary custodians; Helen and John poured passion and care into every inch, shaping a visitor journey that needs no gimmicks. Today, their daughter Jennie runs the day-to-day with calm, assured hospitality, guiding guests from an airy, refreshed visitor centre into the cool, echoing depths below. Meanwhile, Caireann channels the cave’s textures into beautiful Doolin Cave Pottery, authentic mementos made on site. What was once a hidden gem now gleams among Clare’s brightest. If you’re plotting a Wild Atlantic Way itinerary, make space for Doolin Cave. you’ll leave humbled, thrilled, and glad you came.
- Top 100 Review
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Craggycorradan
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Doolin, Co. Clare
, V95 R299
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From the moment you step in, expect a high quality of service and to be welcomed by a very friendly team. This is a family-run hotel that prides itself on providing the best of experiences. *
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