At the last minute, We chose to stay our last two nights in Bunratty instead of Dublin, and found Bunratty Meadows on my Blackberry through Trip Advisor. We were lucky that they had a room for two nights, and it was a perfect experience.

Dariena was such a gracious host and the fresh fruit option on the breakfast menu was a welcome (and delicious) option after a number of full Irish breakfasts elsewhere (you can still get traditional breakfast though). Oh, the scones were the best I have ever had!

Beautiful sunset views from our room and the patio where we cracked open a few Smithwick's at the end of a few long days.

Great amenaties in a quiet, rural setting. Perfect!

This is a lovely and scenic spot, quiet, but just a two-minute drive to Bunratty Castle. The hosts are very welcoming, and most importantly get my jokes. Breakfasts were delicious, and my children were delighted to see pancakes on the menu! Of course, Mr. Picky (age 11) detected that Quebec maple syrup wasn't served, but since we were in Ireland, he decided he was ok with that :-) Everything was sparkling clean, and guests could avail themselves to a computer, lounge and dining room. The room was a bit tight for 4 people with luggage, but even the extra cot was comfortable. I would definitely recommend a stay here!

Making the most of a wedding in Ireland, we found this delightful B & B to be the perfect spot to immerse ourselves in the countryside, whether upon arrival to / departure from Ireland, or just for those traveling through. The location is idyllic -- on acres/hectares of beautiful rolling land all the way to the Shannon River, and with a view of cows and sheep from our bedroom window as we awakened in the morning. The room was clean with comfortable beds, and nicely appointed. Dariena provided a delicious breakfast, including choices beyond other B&Bs like smoked salmon with scrambled eggs or boiled egg with fresh fruit. Besides all of the guidebooks' suggestions in the surrounding area, this lovely spot is so centrally located you can even visit the non-commercialized coastal roads for breathtaking views (west) or drive to Kinsale (south) with ease. Try not to miss this one!

Our hosts, Dariena and Barry, did a fantastic job of taking care of us during our stay. The food was good, the rooms were spotless and the location was great. We enjoyed the peaceful country views of fields and the river Shannon. Barry took extra time to make sure that we could log on to the internet to check our email, which was greatly appreciated.