County Limerick —
Guesthouses and B&Bs

Photos - The variety of Co. Limerick guesthouses and B&Bs - (center) the entrance to Glenstal Abbey; surrounded by (clockwise, from upper left) Berkeley Lodge, Adare; Old Quarter Lodge, Limerick City; Clonmacken House, Limerick City; and Coatesland House B&B, Adare.
County Limerick's guesthouses and B&Bs present visitors with great variety, from family-run homes to modern purpose-built lodgings as well as a well-known abbey. The places featured below offer all rooms with private bath/shower (en suite) unless otherwise noted. Here are some of my favorites:

PRICE KEY
B&B per person per night

€ - under 50

€€ - 50 to 75

€€€ - 75 to 100

€€€€ - 100 to 150

€€€€€ - over 150



Berkeley Lodge, Station Road, Adare, Co. Limerick, tel./fax 061-396857; e-mail: berlodge@iol.ie. Situated amid lovely gardens within easy walking distance of the main street and near the Heritage Centre, this modern brick-faced two-story B&B is maintained year-round as a non-smoking house. Hosts Bridie and Pat Donegan, who have won many commendations for their high standards, offer 6 guestrooms (5 en suite and 1 standard), each outfitted with TV and coffee/tea-maker. €    Web site:  www.adare.org

Carrigane House, Reinrow, Adare, Co. Limerick, tel. 061-396778; e-mail: carrigane.house@oceanfree.net. Located on the road between Adare and Croom near the Woodlands Hotel, this large and luxurious B&B home enjoys a quiet country setting. Hostess Maura Linnane offers 6 non-smoking guest rooms, each with contemporary amenities including TV and coffee/tea-maker. Closed: mid-Dec.-mid-Jan. €  Web site:  http://carrigane.adarevillage.com

Clifton House, Ennis Rd., Limerick, Co. Limerick, tel. 061-451166, fax 061-451224; e-mail: cliftonhouse@eircom.net. Set on one acre of landscaped gardens within a 15-minute walk of the city centre, this modern 3-star guesthouse is on the main Limerick-Shannon Road. Proprietors Michael and Mary Powell offer 16 guestrooms, each equipped with modern amenities such as TV, phone, garment presser and hair dryer. Guests can avail of complimentary tea/coffee in the lounge. Closed: mid-Dec.- 5 Jan. € Web site: www.cliftonhouse.ie

Coatesland House, Tralee/Killarney Rd., Adare, Co. Limerick, tel. 061-396372; fax 061-396833; e-mail: coatesfd@indigo.ie. Situated less than a mile south of the village on the main road, this modern B&B house sits amid well-tended gardens in a mostly residential area. Hosts Florence and Donal Hogan, who have won many awards for their hospitality and high standards, offer 6 guestrooms, each equipped with orthopedic beds, telephone, TV, hairdryer, and coffee/tea-maker. Guests also enjoy filtered water and internet access. Closed: last 3 weeks of December. €  Web site:  http://indigo.ie/~coatesfd

Glenstal Abbey Guesthouse, Murroe, Co. Limerick; tel. 061-386103, ext. 188; e-mail: guestmaster@glenstal.org. Not everyone seeks the peace and solitude of staying on the grounds of a religious site but here is an ideal place for those who do. Home of the Benedictine monks who are known for their Gregorian chant music (they have recorded several popular CDs) and also operate a boys school here, Glenstal offers a modern guesthouse with 12 guestrooms and all the modern comforts, designed for one or two occupants. Meals are also provided each day, as is spiritual guidance, if needed. Guests can roam the extensive secluded grounds or take part of regularly scheduled liturgies. The monks run the guesthouse on a donation basis to cover costs of maintenance and meals, but they say: "we do not want you to give more than you can afford." The abbey is 12 miles southeast of Limerick City. €  Web site:  www.glenstal.org

Old Quarter Lodge, Denmark St., Limerick, Co. Limerick; tel. 061-315320; fax 061-316995; e-mail: lodge@oldquarter.ie.  Looking for a good deal in the heart of Limerick City?   It's hard to beat this modern purpose-built 3-star guesthouse (previously known as Cruises House), situated a block from the junction of Patrick and O'Connell Sts., and two blocks from the tourist office and river. It's an ideal address if you want to get around on foot or public transport. Claiming to be Limerick's largest guesthouse, it offers 26 luxurious bedrooms and suites, each with phone, satellite TV, hairdryer, and coffee/tea-maker. The public areas include a guest lounge, bureau de change, and a popular pub/café (which can be a bit noisy at night). Closed: 24 Dec. – 2 Jan.   € to €€    Web site:   www.oldquarter.ie

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