We stayed four nights at Fergus View as part of our eight-night anniversary trip. Mary and her husband Declan were exceedingly helpful and accommodating. They were invaluable resources about where to eat, what to see, and how to get there. Plus, they have tons of maps of County Clare to help you plan out your visit. Fergus View is pretty well centrally-located, but not in any city or town, which cuts down on traffic noise. The rooms aren't large, but are comfortable. Be forewarned, however, the showers are roughly the size of a phone booth. And not that Dr. Who-sized phone booth, either. The breakfasts were exquisite. And tea by the peat fire was just the right thing after getting soaked while hiking in the Burren. Be sure to spend some time looking at Declan's garden; he works very hard at it.

Since we were planning to sightsee in the Burren the day before flying from Shannon, we thought we would stay in/around Corofin for the night before our flight. Fergus View had excellent reviews and while the rate of 39 euros per night was rather more than we had paid for any other B&B on this trip, we decided to go ahead and book it.

We arrived there mid-afternoon and Mary greeted us with a nice pot of tea and some homemade cake/bread. We discussed a drive through the Burren National Park for the afternoon and she brought out Tim Robinson's map of the Burren and showed us a good route. There was a lot of travel information in the sitting room where we had our tea, so I'm sure Mary could answer any questions a guest might have about the area.

Our room was large, but had a really small bathroom. In fact, the sink was located outside the bathroom because it was so small. On a table, there was a plate with fresh apples, a bottle of water and a fresh rose, which was a nice touch. The bed was extremely comfortable and the lights over the bed were very bright which were great for reading. I did notice that there was no TV in the room.

We needed to get an early start in the morning, so Mary took our breakfast order the evening before so that it would be ready for us right at 8am. The breakfast menu is extensive with many choices for each course. We started out with a glass of freshly-squeezed orange juice, which was good, but I would have appreciated more than one glass even if it was bottled juice. I had the crepes with kiwi fruit which was good, and my husband had the Irish breakfast and said it was also good.

This was a very good B&B and Mary provided a lot of nice touches, but I'm not sure that these amenities were worth the extra cost to me. If you don't mind paying a little extra for a B&B, then you will definitely enjoy Fergus View.

We had high expectations for the warmth and character we would find here.
We arrived late after enjoying an excellent meal at the Roadford House restaurant in Doolin, which we would recommend highly. We were greeted warmly at the door by Mary and it was very much like arriving to a cosy, traditional Irish home with a very personal feel. Mary brought us tea, as well as hot chocolate for the children, along with slices of a delicious fruit cake, enjoyed by an open fire in the sitting-room.
We booked a family room which contained a double and two singles. In hindsight, this was probably a mistake by us as we have two teenage children and we were probably a little too squeezed. It didn’t detract however from our overall enjoyment and is probably something quite particular to us with two teenagers. We slept very well however.
The bathroom was small, as noted by another reviewer, but everything was fine and it has to be recognized that you will always be limited by the architecture of a house and its times.
Breakfast was a delight!
We had our breakfast on a beautifully laid table in the dining-room adjoining the kitchen. The sun was streaming in the windows and the setting quite delightful. Apple juice was freshly pressed from apples straight from the garden and was lovely. For more sophisticated palettes than mine, the yoghurt with fruit was apparently exceptional. More hot chocolate was prepared for the children, which again made them very happy. My wife also had a glass of water but with a mint leaf, which really made it delicious so I am told.
Pinhead Porridge was then taken by all, with individual jars of cream on the side, which made the porridge very luxurious.
A variety of savoury breakfasts were then on offer including home-made Goats Cheese, Pancakes with syrup and, of course, the Full Irish which was beautifully cooked and filling.
Homemade breads and jams were also provided, and tried, which were definitely exceptional.
All in all, breakfast was an absolute treat.
It is no surprise that Mary and her husband Declan continue to receive widespread recognition from a variety of review bodies for the warmth of their welcome and the quality of their food and lodging.
As we stayed in mid-October and arrived late we were not able to fully appreciate the surroundings of the house. I am in no doubt however that they would only enhance the appeal of Fergus View.
Was it finally what we hoped it would be – Absolutely!
To call Fergus View a B&B does not do it justice.
We would readily stay there again.
Thank you Mary.

Fergus View is a great base to explore the Burren. Mary and Declan are unobtrusive hosts. We were greeted with hot tea and refreshments. Later we had a delicious supper in the little town of Corofin . When we came back, Declan made a fire for us in the common room, which was nice even though it was August. There is a lovely old ruin of a church across the street that has a destroyed tower that is dented with one of Oliver Cromwell's cannonballs. We stayed in the family room, which had comfortable beds with lots of warm blankets. The bathroom is tiny, like most we saw in Ireland, but there was a good shower. I slept in the bed under the window, and it has been many years since I've seen so many stars. The area is very quiet, with lovely walks down country roads. Breakfast was delicious and satisfying, and Mary readily made french toast for my daughter even though it wasn't on the menu. Mary has put together a guide book for making the most of your stay in the Burren. Look for it in your room; it may have a homemade cover on it. Sadly, we didn't know there was so much to see and do, so only planned an overnight stay on our way to a place further north. If I had to do it all over again, I'd stay two nights at Fergus View and explore this interesting area more. There is wi-fi available for teenagers who can't live without contacting their friends!