Clifftop Yoga & Wellness Escape on Ireland's Wild Atlantic Coast

The retreat sits in Liscannor, County Clare, on Ireland's west coast, with the Atlantic directly in front of the property and rolling green fields and cliffs behind it. The drive from the lodge to the Cliffs of Moher visitor centre takes about ten minutes. The yoga studio is the centrepiece — a dedicated room with a full view of the coastline, used for daily yoga and meditation sessions.

The wellness area is more built-out than you'd expect for a lodge of this size: there's a steam room, a barrel sauna positioned to face the sea, a hot tub and ice baths. Guests on the yoga and hiking retreat specifically mention using all of these during their down time, and there's usually free time in the afternoons to do exactly that.

Which retreat you land on changes what the days look like. The Yoga & Hiking week combines daily classes with a guided hike along the southern Cliff Walk below the Cliffs of Moher — several reviews name this as the hardest and best part of the trip. The Wim Hof Method retreats focus on breathwork and cold exposure, with the ice baths on site as part of the practice. The Nervous System Reset and Rest Recover Reflect programmes lean more heavily on meditation, journaling and slower sessions, while the New Year's Eve retreat runs over the holiday itself.

Food is a recurring theme in guest feedback — multiple reviewers single out the quality of the meals as the highlight, alongside the warmth of the staff. Meals are cooked on site and built around nourishing, largely plant-forward cooking, with dietary requirements handled on request.

Who runs it matters here: Michelle is the named host across several reviews, described as extremely knowledgeable and helpful, and the retreat's own channels emphasise guided sessions in the ocean-view studio with a small team. Group sizes are kept small enough that the studio doesn't feel crowded, which is part of why beginners and experienced practitioners can share the same classes without either being bored or lost.

What's included

- Accommodation at the lodge in Liscannor, Co. Clare - Daily yoga and meditation sessions in the ocean-view studio - Guided breathwork sessions - Journaling and self-inquiry sessions - Guided hike along the southern Cliff Walk (on the Yoga & Hiking retreat) - Use of the wellness area: steam room, barrel sauna, hot tub and ice baths - Meals cooked on site and served communally - Guided sessions led by the retreat team

What's not included

- Travel to and from the retreat - Airport transfers (unless arranged separately) - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional treatments or add-ons - Alcohol and drinks outside of meals