My boyfriend and I stopped four times on the winding, three-hour drive from Dublin to Ireland’s west coast in County Clare: once for the valley view, once for the Barack Obama Plaza and service station, and twice to gawk at livestock. When we finally reached the 70-acre organic farm just outside of Corofin, though, sightseeing suddenly felt less urgent.
From the outside, the two-bedroom farmstay is an unassuming new build tucked into the Irish countryside, with plaster walls, stone accents, and a tiled roof that nod to its rural surroundings. Inside the home, cathedral-height ceilings and generous windows make the open-concept living area feel surprisingly airy and bright. Slipcovered furniture, painted paneling, woven accents, and a wood-burning fireplace give the interiors the lived-in warmth of a Nancy Meyers set—The Holiday, just with far less snow and a few more farm animals.
Its location is just as appealing. If your goal is to see as many of the country’s natural wonders as possible, the home puts several of the west coast’s greatest hits easily within reach. The Burren National Park is just 10 minutes from the farmstay, and the seaside Cliffs of Moher about 30; Corofin’s high street is even closer. By evening, we were back at the farm tending to the fire, playing cards around the dining table, and watching the horses outside.
The small but well-equipped kitchenette has all the amenities you need for a few days of easy meals, including a two-burner induction stove, mini fridge, and coffee maker. Upon arrival, we found a loaf of organic sourdough and eggs from the farm’s chickens waiting for us, which became breakfast the next morning. For more provisions, there’s a Centra (half service station, half grocery) five minutes down the road.
Another angle of the open-concept living area.
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The primary bedroom that overlooks the llama pasture.
