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The Pink Elephant, Kilbrittain

Outstanding views on the Wild Atlantic Way      About the place: The Pink Elephant has been a restaurant and bar for over fifty-five years. The building itself is much older and is set on a spectacular site on the Wild

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Arundel’s by the Pier, Ahakista

Overlooking Dunmanus Bay on the Wild Atlantic Way     About the place: On the Sheep’s Head Peninsula, Arundel’s By The Pier’ was originally established in the 1890s by Henry Arundel and his original ledger – which dates back to 1899

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The Ferryboat Inn, Helford

Sixteenth Century Pub overlooking the Helford River     About the place: The Wright Brothers’ Ferry Boat Inn is on the opposite side of the lovely Helford river from the Shipwright Arms (also in Bird and Dine!) It dates back

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Beach House Restaurant, Oxwich

On the golden sands of Oxwich Bay     About the place: The Beach House Restaurant enjoys a stunning natural setting on the soft golden sands of Oxwich Bay with magnificent coastal views. Head Chef Hywel Griffith has extensive experience in

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Hayes’ Bar, Glandore

Splendid views over Glandore Harbour to Union Hall     About the place: Hayes’ Bar is set high on a hill with panoramic views of Glandore Harbour and across to the neighbouring village of Union Hall.  There is a good choice of outside tables

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The Glyde Inn, Anagassan, Louth

Fine views of Dundalk Bay and the Colley and Mourne mountains   About the place: The Glyde Inn was established in 1770, and has been run by the same people for forty years.  There is a bar serving seafood and Clogherhead

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Dunmore House, Clonakilty

In a stunning location overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.   About the place: The Dunmore House Hotel has been run by the same family for 3 generations.  It is perched on cliffs on the edge of Clonakilty Bay, which is a

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Beachcomber Bar, Rathmullan

Spectacular views across Loch Swilly in the North of Donegal   About the place: The Beachcomber Bar is a long-established pub located in the popular seaside resort of Rathmullan in North Donegal. The bar has a fabulous setting on the sea

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Cliff House, Ardmore

Spectacular views of Ardmore Bay with a Michelin Star restaurant   About the place: The Cliff House Hotel is a five-star luxury hotel in a clifftop location in County Waterford which boasts a Michelin Star restaurant with sea views. The

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Islander’s Rest, Sherkin Island, Cork

A stunning view of Baltimore Harbour     About the place: The Islander’s Rest is a hotel, restaurant and pub, situated on a hill above an old castle on tranquil Sherkin Island.  Sherkin is only a ten-minute ferry ride from Baltimore, but is

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