Flat, white, tower-topped building (18th-century), converted 'with panache' by owner Antoin O'Looney. Managed by Brid O'Meara. 1 km S of town. Drawing room (honesty bar), library, dining room (Daniel O'Brien is chef; classical/contemporary background music). Popular with golfers (Lahinch has championship course). Children welcomed. 15-acre grounds; access to beach. Closed Dec--mid-Feb, except New Year. 9 bedrooms. B&B €92.50--€180 per person. Dinner €55