By far the best B&B I've ever stayed in! Beautifully…read morerenovated old little house right next to the city center. Even got a little garden right at the river. The owner is a sweetheart and serves a basic but really good breakfast!

It's not the easiest place to find, but St. Martin's is absolutely worth it! Myself and my partner…read moredrove around for quite a while and began to feel we'd never find the place, but the locals are more than happy to give directions and getting a little bit lost is part of the fun of traveling. Once you do find it, St. Martin's is perfect. Mary is a wonderful hostess. She is so friendly and more than happy to give you advice on where to go and what to see. Her breakfast was fantastic. And her brown bread was the best we had in Ireland. I wish I could have some right now. The location is perfect for Galway, just a two minute walk over the bridge to the center of town. It has all the benefits of being right in the city, like walking to the pubs and shops and easy access to all the city's sights, but since it's just over the bridge, it's quiet too... and we were there on Friday and Saturday nights. Our room was very comfortable and the bathroom clean. We ate breakfast looking out on Mary's beautiful garden with Galway just beyond. It couldn't have been a better experience. I only hope we'll have a chance to stay their again.

I visited here last Friday for a family event and quality of steak and service for the price left a…read morelot to be desired. Safe go to say I won't be visiting again! Very disappointed

On a boat trip around Lough Ree my friend knew of this place and called ahead to see if we could…read morepull up for the night and also if we could put a tent on the shoreline too, which they gladly agreed to and at no cost! Sweet! This place is a restaurant/bar along with having multiple chalets for rent; whilst you can access it from the main road there is also a public jetty which you can use to pull up along side. To find the jetty from the lake you have to really know the area and what gem lies beneath... There's no signage, just a keen eye. Arriving on shore, there are a few chalets facing the shoreline, they look great! Tucked behind a few chalets, you have the restaurant! Asked for a table for 4, with a 30-45 minute wait, there is a small bar area which wasn't busy so we huddled up there and after a day on the lake, a well deserved drink was in order. Staff were very friendly and no sooner were we given a table :-) Everyone was raving about the half crispy duck so we surely ordered that, with me, I opted for the steak... The food was excellent, portioned to feed an army although after our active day, we made a sterling effort with everything. To start I had the French onion soup, was delicious. Next up was the steak, which I was not prepared for... The menu just says steak small or large, I said large thinking hey, 10oz maybe... Oh no, what felt like 100oz was served up with onions mushrooms along with garlic butter. Feast like I've never had before, protein sweats of the good kind ensued!

If I made a list of my favorite home-away-from-home comforts, Heron's Rest would cater to just…read moreabout every one. First, this charming boutique B&B is steps away from Quay Street--no need for a car or taxi. There are too many great restaurants and bars so close by that it's a shame I couldn't visit them all. It's also in walking distance to the bus stop that takes you to the Aran Island ferries. Sorcha Malloy, the owner and hostess has an eye for creating clean, cozy, minimalist spaces in the historic buildings that make up the Heron's Rest. Rooms are outfitted with down pillows, crisp sheets, and comfy white duvets with splashes of color from a vintage table cloth or Indian silk throw. Coffee and tea are provided, as is a rockin' crystal decanter of port for a pre-bedtime nip. The view from every room is gorgeous--swans, fishing boats, and the B&B's namesake (Arthur the Heron) float in the Galway Bay just a few feet away from your window. Rooms are stocked with robes, slippers, hair dryers, and a TV (I didn't watch the tube but noticed it was small--if TV is important to you when you travel, this place might not be for you). The bathrooms are stocked with natural bath products. Bathrooms have been renovated and are modern; showers have plenty of hot water. The two single rooms share a bath but Sorcha had plans to renovate that floor making one large room with private bath. All other rooms have their own bath. I saved the best for last--breakfast. Sorcha is a trained chef and the breakfasts were some of the best meals we had in Ireland. We started with a cheese tray featuring local cheeses, honey, and spreads. There were homemade savory scones and red currant & lemon muffins to die for. Each guest received a pot of freshly-made espresso (or tea) and a pitcher of steamed milk. Then Sorcha brought out freshly-squeezed OJ and an incredible fruit bowl with seasonal fruit (ours had kiwi, watermelon, blackberries, red currants, pomegranate seeds, strawberries--I could go on...). Local yogurt and flax were offered, too. And those were just our starters--next we chose between breakfast burritos with avocado and homemade salsa, local salmon-topped eggs Benedict, banana pancakes with creme fraiche, and a few other creatively inspired breakfast treats. Needless to say, breakfast carried us through each day until cocktail hour around 4:00. Prices were reasonable, especially given the gourmet food we were treated to. My friend and I paid $90 USD a night for private single rooms and we shared a bath. Our other friend splurged, wanting a double room with private bath, and paid around $180 (it would have been $100 a person for two people sharing). There was also free wireless throughout the inn. Finally, there are a few things I should note that didn't bother me but might bother some. Like I mentioned, don't expect high-def TV with cable; the inn is in the heart of Galway so some might find the streets a little loud (my white noise app blocked it all); and the rooms I saw were small based on what Americans are used to. Do yourself a favor and skip Galway chains like Jury's Inn or the Radisson and experience the charming Heron's Rest Inn!

A group of friends and I just returned from an advenure to Ireland. We stayed at The Heron's Nest…read morefor 3 nights and couldn't be more pleased. The house is in a wonderful location, as it overlooks the water for a peaceful retreat. However, it is just a short walk to shopping and anything else you could possibly want to experience. Sorcha was the perfect hostess and prepares the most incredible meals anyone could ever want. Her training as a chef was witnessed, as she prepared breakfast for us each morning, and we were never dissappointed. I tried a different breakfast each morning and they were each outstanding. You will not be dissappointed if you stay here. It was more that I imagined it would be. If I ever make it back to Ireland and Galway, I will definitely stay here again. Thank you Sorcha!

Great B&B located right next to the Shannon river. Very quiet, Elaine is the sweetest host and her…read moreIrish breakfast is gorgeous. Spacious room, nicely decorated, and a very affordable price. Ideal stay if you want to stop somewhere between Dublin and Galway. Will be back !

Excellent accommodation in LImerick. Rooms / Parking and…read moreespecially breakfast was fantastic. Close to all amenities...walking distance. Would recommend to anyone wishing to stay in limerick. Best Bed and Breakfast in Limerick.

Spent 2 weeks in Ireland and stayed in BNB'S on the trip. This was one of our favorites…read more Great breakfast and clean rooms. When we come back no need to look for a place to stay. We found it and will be back.

Well, after promising to come and see a good friend of mine for a long time, I finally got to visit…read moreGalway. I think I chose one of the BEST Bed and Breakfasts in Galway! When i arrived I was greeted by the owner of the BnB, Joan, who I have to say made my stay that much better. I couldn't help thinking that she has an uncanny resemblance to Meryl Streep, maybe it is Meryl incognito?? Joan told me all the best places to visit, the best times to go, the best ways to get there. She was very knowledgeable about the local area, it helped massively. The room was lovely, a good size, lovely and clean. The shower is amazingly powerful! On arrival you are asked to select what you would like for breakfast, the choice is great. From Full cooked, to poached eggs on toast, to smoked salmon and eggs which is delicious! Breakfast is served 7.45am - 9.30am, check out is 11am. Overall, I loved staying at the Periwinkle, it made my stay in Galway that bit more enjoyable, if that's possible! I thoroughly recommend it!

This is an idyllic location with a beautiful garden and views of the River Shannon with waterfall…read moreand swans and ducks. The location's beauty is matched by the generosity and graciousness of the hosts who provided a phenomenal Irish breakfast - no doubt one of our best bed and breakfast experiences!

What an absolutely lovely location. Our room was not even 30 feet from the river and a quiet…read morebabbling waterfall. Delightful hostess and great breakfast. I would highly recommend this if you want to get off the beaten path and if you want to just enjoy, relax, and spend a few minutes reflecting on the beauty around you.

This is not a review of the hotel but only the restaurant. Durrow is not exactly coming down with…read morebreakfast spots so we found ourselves here instead. Where to start? There were four of us looking for a quick bite en route to Cullohill. Two of us ordered toast with lattes, one asked for a scone with a cappuccino and the fourth opted for poached eggs with an Americano. After some time, the scone arrived but, alas, no jam was to be found in the place. After an interval, one of the lattes and the cappuccino arrived. The latte was unpleasantly bitter and the cappuccino, pet peeve, had spilt into the saucer but the server either hadn't noticed or couldn't be bothered. Some time later, the second latte, unaccountably better than the first, and the americano arrived. By now, this tapas approach to breakfast service was wearing thin. The eggs arrived although the omens were by now poor. Two tiny examples sitting sadly beside some mass produced brown bread were served. After another 10 or 15 minutes, toast arrived. Was it delicious sourdough served at a perfect temperature and golden colour and presented, perhaps, on a fashionable slate? No. It most certainly wasn't. Three slices of supermarket sliced pan, cut diagonally for reasons were plonked unceremoniously in front of us. As well as being anorexically thin, the toast was pale although clearly had been in some limited contact with a toaster in the previous 5 minutes or so. Cardboard would be offended by the comparison. We paid almost €22 for this abomination of a 'breakfast'. There is no excuse for such a shoddy product and simply bad service. We won't be back.

A nice one night stay here for a wedding in the nearby Castle Durrow…read more Check-in was quick and painless. Then a kind member of staff showed us to our room and carried up my bag. What a gent. The room was lovely and clean. The bathroom could do with a bit of modernising to be honest, but other than that it was fine. Breakfast was a bit of a let down. There was only one person working the whole floor and she was completely run off her feet. I started to get a bit narked when a group of three people who came in and ordered their food 30 minutes AFTER us got their food pretty much immediately. Not good when you have a hangover and needed a greasy fry up to make things better. It arrived eventually and filled a gap, it was nothing special. But fry ups that are not your own rarely impress, to be honest. Apart from the breakfast, it was a grand stay. And I would recommend it if you are looking for somewhere to stay in the village