Marino in Liscannor, Clare

The pre-stay communication was very good with handy reminders.. The telephone accessibility for on-the-day questions, especially regarding exact address and access, was very good, friendly, accessible. The owner was flexible with our (very) late arrival as we navigated Irish roads in the dark. Everything was lovely and we definitely recommend Marino to future guests.

This is a very lovely, modern cottage.. The views are great and it's just a few minute drive to the town of Liscannor. The town has some great bars, shops and restaurants with some really great food! Larger towns are an easy drive as well. The Cliffs of Moher are about a 10 minute drive as well. We would definitely stay here again!

Absolutely beautiful.. Felt like home the moment we walked in. Owner in B and B next door was very nice. Good welcome from Buster the dog everytime we returned home. Would highly recommend this accommodation.

The house is placed beautifully near to Moher Cliffs.. The owners were very helpful, without being intrusiv. In the house we found everything that is neccessary for a relaxing holiday. You really can calm down here! The cottage is furnished very tastefully. Really one of the best houses we ever visited.

Fantastic house, lovely dog! ! And very friendly owners. The accommodation was amazing, comfortable, clean, bright, great location........the whole holiday was super. We will definitely be back!

Lovely accommodation with the most amazing views.. Owners were friendly and made you feel very welcome. Beautiful area with a brilliant surfing beach just down the road.

We had a fantastic holiday.. Location was excellent and the house was superb. Couldnt fault it in anyway. Spacious, clean , fully equipped, amazing views and owners were very friendly and helpful. Perfect for anyone wanting to explore Clare

We have just returned from a fabulous two week stay at Marino.. Patrick, the owner, was there to greet us on our arrival and he and his wife were so friendly and kind. Another very important member of their family is Buster, their beautiful and very affectionate spaniel. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The view from the lounge patio doors was simply breathtaking over the bay and beach at Lahinch. A trip to Innis Orr is highly recommended for walking and stunning scenery- we went twice. We enjoyed many walks in this beautiful part of Ireland and the Cliffs of Moher are amazing. A great place to eat is the Stonecutters Kitchen near Doolin.

Enjoyed the peace and tranquility, and the hospitality of our charming hosts.. Very highly recommend. The value of this sort of holiday is that it allows us to absorb new areas rather than just visit them.

Lovely location outside small village, perched above bay with nothing to block the view through the ground floor wall of windows.. Upstairs was a cozy gem as pictured. Short walk into village with friendly pubs. We did use larger grocery stores in Ennistimon for provisions.

Very high quality accommodation kept spotlessly clean by hosts Pat & Eilis. Great as a touring centre for Clare and beyond - we visited Galway city twice during our week long stay over Easter. Great to have Netflix to fall back on during the occasional rain shower. WIFI was pretty good too.

Fantastic property.. We spent a week in Marino over Easter. Pat & Eilis were very welcoming hosts. Would strongly recommend.

We were greeted by the landlord, Patrick, on our arrival and immediately felt at home. There were scones and coffee waiting for us. As there were only two of us, we didn't use the upper floor of this rental. The bedroom on the main floor had a comfortable bed, two end tables a small schrank for our clothes, and a nice bathroom. Since we wanted to unpack, we had to use a chest of drawers in the living room for some of our clothes, as they didn't all fit in the schrank. The living room has a leather couch and a rattan loveseat where you can sit and enjoy the beautiful view of the bay. The dining area has two leather recliners and a tv, plus a table for 4. The kitchen is modern and basically furnished. While there is a toaster and coffee maker and kettle, there is no blender or mixer, and the number of dishes for serving is very limited. Also, the utensils for cooking are sparse and the pots and frying pan are of low quality, with teflon lining which has seen better days. As one who cooks, I was hampered by the lack of kitchen tools. (ie: There was no plastic spatula for the teflon frying pan and I couldn't use the metal one for fear of further scratching the pan). Since this cottage is not in a city, internet service appears to be a problem. That was a disappointment to us because though we moved in on Monday, we didn't have internet till Thursday late morning. So, because part of our reason for being here was to work, we needed access and had to go to the local town to find it. A BIG plus for this cottage is that it has a very nice washer and dryer. Also, Patrick wasn't concerned about the temperature, saying he understands Americans like a warm house, but we turned the heat down as we prefer it cool, particularly for sleeping. There is a nice little washroom off the kitchen with a sink and toilet, and it is adjacent to the laundry area. We enjoyed our stay here very much, and we found the landlords to be very helpful and friendly.

Just returned from a week staying in the most beautiful holiday home. Marino is exactly as described and the previous review says it all. Cannot recommend it highly enough. As a base to explore beautiful County Clare it cannot be faulted. Would love to go back again and again and again.

Wonderful house in a perfect setting and location.. Hosts extremely welcoming. If I could I would have stayed longer.

We just returned from a lovely week in Liscannor. With two smallies in tow a hotel room was inadequate so we settled upon the Marino. The location proved to be excellent value for money in comparison to the neighbouring town of Lehinch, which was only a 10 minute drive away. The pre-stay correspondence was professional as was the assistance for directions upon arrival. The Marino is specifically an extension to the hosts private home. It is truly spectacular and finished to a high spec. The main bedroom upstairs has a breathtaking view from its circular window, with a large ensuite bathroom. The wonderful walk in shower has a massive rain shower head that even assisted me in conquering my 3yr olds fear of showers. It was that fun for him. Ample storage space and drawers for even the biggest of families. Downstairs is the well stocked kitchen, breakfast area, separate toilet and utility cupboard (washer and dryer), comfortable living area and 2nd bedroom with ensuite bathroom and shower. Most importantly is the incredible vista from the patio doors. It is simply breathtaking. Waking up to that view every morning was sublime. The owners Pat & Alish were perfect hosts. Well established in the town, they were/are genuine and kind people who believe in and understand hospitality. They also have a fun and friendly spaniel called Buster, whom my eldest became best friends with. It was tough seeing them say goodbye to each other. Liscannor town does not have much going on to be fair, and our only outing to dinner there was a comedy of errors (see separate review). The Cliffs of Moher were only a 15 minute drive away and the nearest large store for supplies, were in Innestymon (20 mins drive). Other than that you would have to settle for the local garage in Liscannor or the Centra's in Lehinch. Both were very limited. Overall, despite the horrific weather we had a brilliant week. I would thoroughly recommend the Marino for a self catering base in the beautiful County Clare. Thank you to Pat, Alish, Buster & Diarmud for allowing us to be part of your family and sharing your home for a short time. We hope to see you all again in the future. Good luck and all the best! Scott, Anne, Hamish & Ruari x

That apartment is soooo grand.. .