Cliff Beach House Hotel

Ireland

Perched on a clifftop on Ireland’s rugged southeast coast (an hour from Cork), this architectural gem comes with breathtaking views of the wild Atlantic. While modernist, the sleek structure is designed to merge with its surrounds: think a wide, panoramic foundation with floor-to-ceiling windows that flood it with light and draw the landscape in. Glass stairs link two floors housing six en-suites – all ocean-green floors, velvet accents and mid-century wood – plus a steam room and cinema. After a bracing morning jaunt along Ardmore Bay, breakfasts are best taken on the slate counter gazing out to sea, while afternoon adventures might include whale watching or sea foraging. Opt for a fireside dinner at the long oak table, or pop next door to Michelin- starred restaurant The House, by the same owners.

From £2,252pn. 00 353 24 87800, cliffbeachhouse.ie

Words by Megan Dickson.

This review was taken from the January/February 2021 issue of Food and Travel.

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