We found a most splendid B&B just outside Sligo on the road to Rosses Point. You couldn't ask for a more comfortable accommodation. Mary Scanlon's inviting, spotless and lovely home is the perfect setting to explore Sligo Town and Yeats Country -- and she, herself, exudes a special warmth and friendliness. Charming, beautifully appointed rooms, delicious and bountiful Irish breakfasts -- a very good feeling all in all, and a true find. Philmar is topnotch!

My husband and I stayed at Philmar House in September upon the recommendation of our Irish friend. Mary was a gracious host and fixed us a lovely pot of tea and cakes upon our arrival. Our room was spacious, clean, newly updated, and the bathroom was fully equipped with a lovely hot shower. Mary recommended that we go out to Rosses Point since it was such a lovely evening. And she was so right. Rosses Point is a wonderful beach, great place to walk, and watch the sunset. All only 5 minutes down the road from Philmar House. Our breakfast the next morning was delicious and more than we could enjoy (though we tried!). Mary gave us some recommendations for parking in Sligo and places to visit. We enjoyed all of her recommendations, especially the one to visit Mullaghmore on our way to Donegal. I heartily recommend Philmar House and look forward to visiting Mary again on our next trip to Sligo.

The Information Centre in Sligo offered us Philmar House as our B&B accommodation. Mary was very welcoming and invited us in to view the room. It was perfect with our own ensuite, Tv and tea & coffee facilities. Breakfast in the morning was beautiful - enough to set us off for the day without having to think about eating all day! The house and garden are very well kept and the other guests were most interesting. Thank you for a lovely stay.

My family and I stayed here and it was perfect. It is close to Sligo Town which has beautiful restaurants and cafes, a cinema, numerous museums etc. It is close to Rosses Point which has a beautiful beach where you can sail/golf or simply go for lovely walks. There are so many attractions in this area and this B&B is in the heart of all of them. I would recommend it to anybody considering a trip to the land of hearts desire.