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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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Diamond Rocks Cafe, Kilkee

Overlooking Clare’s spectacular coastline     About the place: The Diamond Rocks Cafe is a family run business and is located on the cliff walk in Kilkee. The cliff walk (a three mile loop from outside the cafe’s door, around

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Gallie Craig Coffee House, Mull of Galloway

Clifftop Cafe next to RSPB reserve     About the place: In the Rhins of Galloway – the most southerly point in Scotland, Gallie Craig near Drummore is an isolated rocky promontory with superb views of Ireland, England, the Isle

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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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Coast Restaurant, Saundersfoot

Metres away from the sands of Coppet Hall Beach     About the place: The Coast Restaurant was the AA’s Welsh Restaurant of the Year in 2015-2016. It offers unrivalled views of sea and sky, and a splendid menu of locally

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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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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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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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Glandore Inn, Glandore

Panoramic views over Glandore Harbour     About the place: The Glandore Inn is set on a hill with commanding views of Glandore Harbour and across to the neighbouring village of Union Hall.  There are plenty of outside tables from

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Ferry Inn, Salcombe

Great views across the estuary     About the place: The Ferry Inn is located on the waterfront, right by the jetty for the Portlemouth and Kingsbridge ferries.  The lower level bar opens on to a sheltered waterside terrace with excellent

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