DANGAN LODGE COTTAGE

The resort and its setting

Dangan Lodge Cottage is an independent, RCI-affiliated resort in County Clare, one of Ireland's best-loved landscapes of stone walls, green fields and Atlantic coastline. Rather than a conventional hotel-style complex, the property is built around cottage-style units designed to feel like a home away from home, with the simple comforts of traditional Irish countryside living. It suits couples, families and small groups who want a quiet rural base rather than a resort full of organised activities.

County Clare: what there is to do

County Clare is one of the classic touring bases on Ireland's west coast. The Cliffs of Moher, around 30 minutes away, are the single biggest draw in the region, and the limestone landscape of the Burren National Park is closer still, about 20 minutes from the cottage. History lovers can head to Bunratty Castle, roughly 45 minutes away, while the Wild Atlantic Way coastal route runs right through the county for anyone who wants to spend a day simply driving and stopping wherever looks good. Evenings are best spent in one of the area's traditional pubs, many of which still host live Irish music sessions, and the wider county has a growing reputation for whiskey distilleries and farm-to-table dining using local produce. Walkers, golfers and anglers all have plenty to keep them occupied, and the countryside around the cottage is popular with photographers and anyone who simply wants some peace and quiet.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own a week at Dangan Lodge Cottage and are thinking of moving it on, BidMyTimeshare.com lets you list it as a private resale or rental directly to other owners and travellers — there's no agency standing between you and the buyer. You set your own asking price, buyers and renters contact you through the platform, and we charge sellers a one-time listing fee rather than a commission on the sale, so you keep more of the proceeds than you would through a traditional resale agent.

As this is an independent resort, any resale here is handled through the resort's own owners' association or management rather than a large international brand's transfer department. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, it's worth confirming directly with the resort what the current transfer fee and annual maintenance fee are, since these figures aren't published and can change from year to year. Ask specifically what the buyer will receive on transfer — typically the week itself and the right to use the RCI exchange network as a resort member, since Dangan Lodge Cottage's RCI affiliation is confirmed — and get the resort's confirmation of the transfer timeline in writing before completing the sale.

Renters tend to be drawn to this kind of property for the rural Clare setting and easy access to the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, rather than for on-site facilities, so if you're listing a rental, it's worth being upfront about what the cottage offers and what guests will need to arrange themselves locally.

Practical notes

Shannon Airport is the natural gateway, roughly an hour's drive from County Clare, and is well served by flights from the UK and further afield. Late spring through early autumn brings the most reliable weather and coincides with many of the region's cultural festivals, so this is generally the busiest and most sought-after time to book. Whatever time of year you're travelling, it's worth securing your preferred dates well ahead of time through BidMyTimeshare.com, particularly if you want a specific week during the summer months.