We stayed at Slieve Elva on two seperate nights a week apart and missed the Cliff Richards background music. So I'm guessing this is not a regular feature. The donkeys are there full time, however, so if their braying will be a problem for you, staying in the countryside of west Clare might not be your best choice. But if... more

Great views and close to Lisdoonvarna. Hosts are friendly and one does not feel you are intruding. The breakfast is terrific and Gerry was happy to make me my special coffee-I alway bring my own to perk me up. Rooms good size and spotless. Can be a bit windy as near the Atlantic ocean but this has the advantage as... more

We have been going to Lisdoonvarna for over 20 years visiting relatives and have stayed in many hotels etc as their room is limited. Ever since Gerry and Aoife took over Slieve Elva we would not stay anywhere else. Stunning views, great facilities in their B+B. Best breakfast in the area. Gerry and Aoife are super hosts and nothing too... more

Lovely restored farm house. Internet access 1 E for 10 mins, printing .80, copying .50, land line phone 1E per miniuted, 3 course dinner for 24.50 E, great food, snacks for purchase at reasonable prices, library, welcome packet with loads of information about local sites, music, food, etc. TV in the lounge. No tea in the room. Very well organized.... more

To be perfectly honest, we got off to a bad start at Slieve Elva and our view of the rest of the experience is likely colored by that. We arrived at 9:15pm after about 5 hours of driving to find a note that said "we had to go out we'll be back at 10:15pm." Ordinarily this wouldn't be a big... more