Ireland: a list of accommodation where you can hear the sea?

Dostoevsky · 02-07-2013 2:12pm #1

Could anybody assist in compiling a list of Irish accommodation right next to the sea?

I adore the sound of the sea. Every place I go on holiday I want that sound, be it the lapping of the water outside or the crashing of waves. I'm not talking about places with "sea views", many of which are comically located with the actual sea many kilometers away.

I'm looking for somewhere (a hotel, in this case) to head to across this island this weekend. It really doesn't matter where. I just want that sound.

Places I've found so far:

Hotels:

1. Bayview hotel, Ballycotton, east Cork. Magical. I could have sat outside forever.

2. Armada Hotel, Spanish Point, Co. Clare. Aesthetically displeasing, but you can hear the sea.

3. Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore, Co. Waterford. We can but dream.

4. Cushendun Hotel. This is currently closed, but it has a gorgeous location next to the sea in an extraordinary area (the Glens of Antrim) which is still devoid of quality accommodation.

Guesthouses/townhouses/cottages/B&B:

1. ?

Can people add to this list?

Chucken · 02-07-2013 2:18pm

Bayview Guesthouse B&B Kilkee Co. Clare.
At its best in the winter

http://www.bayviewkilkee.com/pub.htm

zagmund · 02-07-2013 2:27pm

Royal Marine in Dun Laoghaire. This *should* have sea views, although the new library building may get in the way.

Bottom left on this page - https://maps.google.com/maps?q=dun+laoghaire&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=53.293153,-6.130784&spn=0.002527,0.007494&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=54.22533,122.783203&t=h&hnear=D%C3%BAn+Laoghaire,+County+Dublin,+Ireland&z=18

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Dostoevsky · 02-07-2013 2:30pm

zagmund wrote: »

Royal Marine in Dun Laoghaire. This *should* have sea views, although the new library building may get in the way.

Bottom left on this page - https://maps.google.com/maps?q=dun+laoghaire&hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=53.293153,-6.130784&spn=0.002527,0.007494&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=54.22533,122.783203&t=h&hnear=D%C3%BAn+Laoghaire,+County+Dublin,+Ireland&z=18

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But you can't hear the sea from the Royal Marine, zagmund.

zagmund · 02-07-2013 2:30pm

The Kingston Hotel, also in DL has sea views - http://www.kingstonhotel.com/ & http://www.kingstonhotel.com/cmsGallery/imagerow/2222/resized/960x530/20080428_1588.jpg

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zagmund · 02-07-2013 2:32pm

Dostoevsky wrote: »

But you can't hear the sea from the Royal Marine, zagmund.

You can't hear the sea on most of the East cost. Unless there's a storm. And then the windows are closed, so you still can't hear it.

z

jjbrien · 02-07-2013 3:32pm

lots of places in tramore co. waterford theres apaprtments facing the beach there

Green&Red · 26-07-2013 2:11pm

Stella Maris in Ballycastle is one of the nicest places in the world, it couldnt be more relaxing

http://www.stellamarisireland.com/

HeidiHeidi · 26-07-2013 2:15pm

Would a river do you?

The Ice House in Ballina has the most amazing terrace overlooking the River Moy. Not sure how much noise the river makes, it's been a while since I was there, but it's a fantastic location.

I'll be keeping an eye on this, the sound of the sea is the most amazing thing to fall asleep to, great thread to start

Spook_ie · 26-07-2013 2:40pm

The Waterside Hotel in Donabate, Co Dublin

finbarrk · 30-07-2013 9:23am

Stay at Loop Head Lighthouse, Co. Clare. You will definatley hear the sea here.
http://www.irishlandmark.com/property-listings/loop-head-lightkeepers-house.aspx

Ireland: a list of accommodation where you can hear the sea?

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