Limerick, an old and growing city in eastern Ireland, is a favored tourist destination with its castles, churches and museums. Situated on the River Shannon, it is close to the airport and less than an hour drive from the nearby city of Galway. Limerick is the fifth-largest city in Ireland in terms of population and was announced as Ireland's first National City of Culture in 2014, with many diverse events and celebrations planned for the year.
Just five minutes from downtown Limerick, Avondoyle is close to the shops, sights, pubs and restaurants of the city, and at the same time offers a quiet country refuge. A three-star accommodation with Bed & Breakfast Ireland, it has single, double and triple rooms plus a hot-breakfast menu cooked to order. Guests can lounge in the sitting room and enjoy a fire, or read a book in the sunroom, with a wide view of the garden. Nearby sights and activities include the famous Cliffs of Moher and Cahir Castle or a round of golf at Limerick Golf Club.
Ashgrove House is tucked in the small village of Bunratty, just outside of Limerick and within a short drive to Shannon Airport. Guests are welcomed with hot tea, coffee and even perhaps "something stronger to warm the cockles of your heart." The B&B's three bright, airy suites are stocked with amenities such as tea and coffee service, TV and Wi-Fi. Other services include complimentary baby-sitting, and pets are welcome. Hammocks swing in the front yard for guests to enjoy, and the innkeepers readily offer options for day trips and activities, including fishing, horseback riding and sightseeing.
Despite its somewhat intimidating name, Armada Lodge is an informal and cheery family-run B&B in downtown Limerick. All the rooms have coffee and tea service, TV, Wi-Fi and en suite private bathrooms. A full breakfast is served each morning. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the lodge's rooms and grounds or explore the sights in Limerick. Some attractions in town include St. John's Castle, the Hunt Museum, King John's Castle on Shannon and the "Angela's Ashes" walking tour.
Large and expansive with a Tudor feel, Clifton House sits on an acre of lush gardens and grounds right in the heart of Limerick. The city's museums, attractions, bars and restaurants are just a few minutes walk from the front door. The 16 rooms come with TV, a trouser press and telephone, while guests can also relax in the main lounge, where tea and coffee are served daily.
