Arranmore Glamping

When you can rouse yourselves from your comfy abode, it’s time for a potter around the sleepy lanes of the island; the scenic journey to Arranmore Lighthouse (15 minutes’ drive, formerly a World War II outpost watching for U-boats) is cedrtainly worth it for its outstanding views of the soaring Arranmore Cliffs and Atlantic Ocean. If you’d like to explore on foot, follow the signposted hike along the headland from the lighthouse for even more spectacular Atlantic views. Alternatively, cut out all the hard work by renting e-bikes and power up the track to the remote Hill of the Eagle (10 minutes by bike) to dip a toe in two tiny lochans; carry on a little further and Donnelly’s Cabin (15 minutes) appears; it’s a snug spot for a picnic and views back to Arranmore Lighthouse. The birdwatchers among you should look out for fulmars and shags nesting on the sheer cliffs, and wildlife lovers can also book summer boat cruises out into the Atlantic to spot grey seals basking on coastal rocks.