Whether you’re landing at Dublin Airport or setting off from Dublin City, your professional chauffeur meets you at arrivals or your city location and takes care of everything from that moment. You just settle in, connect to the WiFi, and enjoy the journey west to Gregans Castle Hotel in County Clare.
All parking fees, taxes, and tolls are covered, so there are no surprises when you arrive. The same transfer works in reverse too - if you need a return journey to Dublin City or the airport, just let the operator know your pick-up location when you book.
This is a private transfer, available in English. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller. Public transport options are available nearby, though the whole point of this service is door-to-door comfort. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Gregans Castle Hotel sits on the edge of the Burren in Ballyvaughan, which is about as dramatic a landscape as you’ll find in Ireland. The limestone pavement, the rare flora, and the way the light falls across the hills in the late afternoon is something most guests aren’t prepared for - and that’s a good thing.
The drive from Dublin to Ballyvaughan takes around 3 to 4 hours depending on traffic and your route. Your chauffeur knows the roads well, and the last stretch through the Burren on the approach to Ballyvaughan is genuinely scenic. It’s worth staying awake for that part.
Gregans Castle has one of the more celebrated dining rooms in Clare, so if you’re planning dinner on the night you arrive, it’s worth booking your table in advance. The kitchen works closely with local Clare producers and the menu changes to reflect what’s in season - it’s not the kind of place where you can just walk in at 8pm and expect a table.
Ballyvaughan village itself is small but well worth a walk the morning after you arrive. There are a handful of good spots along the harbour and the surrounding roads are excellent for cycling if the hotel can arrange a bike for you.
If you want to explore the Burren properly during your stay, the Burren National Park covers a large area around Mullaghmore Mountain and there are well-marked walking trails throughout. Your hotel can point you toward the routes that suit your pace and fitness level.