We always advise securing an early reservation. This gives you time to settle in and observe the sun's last light reflecting on the ocean's surface. It sets the tone for your evening.
Stay the night.
At the Edge of the AtlanticNotebook No 38February 2025
Wildes at the Lodge in Doolin
Above the cliffs, the dining room facing the Atlantic.
Collected by Deborah. Read her editorial perspective
We recently revisited Wildes at the Lodge, positioned above Doolin village. Its dining room, oriented toward the cliff edge, offers an unbroken vista. The shifting Atlantic view remains the central feature.
Slieve League
The Ireland Edit Way
The essays that shape how we travel Ireland.
What I Tell Every American Friend Before Their First Trip
Cut the itinerary in half, then cut it again. The letter we send before every first visit.
Why We Never Stay One Night Anywhere In Ireland
Every hotel change costs you half a day. Luxury, in Ireland, is staying put.
The Irish Hotel Test We Use Before Booking
Six questions we apply before booking any room in Ireland. The November test, the dinner-twice test, the landscape-over-room test.
The Irish House Is The Centre Of Everything
To understand Ireland, stop looking at the castles and start looking at the kitchen table.
From the notebook
Editorial itineraries from Ireland.
Collected notes. A few times each season.