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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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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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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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O’Sullivan’s Bar, Crookhaven

A rugged harbour in the extreme South-West of Ireland     About the place: The multi-award-winning O’Sullivan’s Bar is at the heart of the picturesque West Cork port of Crookhaven and close to spectacular Mizen Head and the stunning beaches

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George III Hotel, Penmaenpool

Set on the magnificent Mawddach Estuary     About the place: The George III Hotel is set on the banks of the magnificent Mawddach Estuary on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park.  The historic building was constructed in 1650

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Pandora Inn, Restronguet

On the edge of a wooded creek in the beautiful Falmouth estuary   About the place: This spectacular setting on the edge of Restronguet Creek is timeless. Parts of the Inn date back to the 13th Century and, with its

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The Three Chimneys, Colbost

By the shore of Loch Dunvegan in Skye     About the place: A world-renowned Michelin-starred Scottish restaurant with 5-star accommodation, situated in awe-inspiring surroundings beside the sea on the Isle of Skye. This is a great spot from which

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Shieldaig Bar & Coastal Kitchen, Shieldaig

Surrounded by the hills and lochs of the West Coast of Scotland     About the place: An utterly stunning location beside Loch Shieldaig with exciting birds visible nearby. The food is great too! Ratings: Disagree with our ratings? Tell

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Stein Inn, Waternish

On the west coast of Skye with all round island views      About the place: The Stein Inn is in a superb location on the west coast of the Isle of Skye.  There are excellent views from the outside

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