Clonmacnoise Shannonbridge Co Offaly, Clonmacnoise, Ireland
#1 of 2 hotels in Clonmacnoise
Guests' ChoiceBased on 81 B&B reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.6
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.5
Free Wifi
9.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: March 14, 2025
Mark
AustraliaReal traditional Irish B&B. Not fancy to look at sure but such hospitality! Nothing too much trouble for the hosts who's love of hosting is infectious. Big Irish breaky of course. Warm cosy rooms. Minutes from clonmacnoise monastery, 20 min into shannonbridge for dinner and music and a pint.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: November 30, 2024
Nataliia
UkraineWhen we arrived in complete darkness, the house was also dark and seemed uninhabited.
Comfortable, warm accommodation with a wonderful, professionally prepared breakfast
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 3, 2024
Dominique
FranceTo stay just only one night
Quiet place, delicious full Irish breakfast, and Jo a very kind person.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: November 1, 2024
Henrie
South Africa10km from nearest pub.
Beautiful. Recommendable.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 18, 2024
Ben
United StatesA quirky, friendly place in a delightful setting. It has the feeling of a hostel, but without the dingy furniture and obnoxious roommates.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: September 9, 2024
Josina
United StatesCoffee! Not good at all
Comfortable
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: September 1, 2024
Frauke
GermanyEverthing was fine.
Finest hospitality, warm welcome, very kind couple, absolutely great breakfast, you immediately feel the warmth of being cared for, wonderfully calm surroundings, perfect for visiting the monastery, Thanks so much to our hosts! We felt deeply well in this lovely, so very Irish location near Shannon River.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 28, 2024
Douglas
United StatesQuiet countryside and lovely bedroom
Joe was so welcoming we felt like we were home
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: July 17, 2024
François
FranceReal B&B, confy rooms close to the Heritage site
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: June 30, 2024
Michael
NetherlandsWonderful, homemade Irish breakfast. Joe was an incredible host and wonderful cook! We would go back and not think twice about it. He was GREAT! Sooooo quiet and very close to town.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 29, 2024
Bblb
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing
Just a lovely host we felt like a part of the family Nothing was to much trouble for Joe Lovely Irish breakfast along with other options
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 28, 2024
Deborah
United StatesNothing-perfect!
The comfortable beds, full Irish breakfast and the hospitality!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 25, 2024
Robert
GermanyThe hosts are very friendly, helpful and gave us a warm welcome. The rooms were very clean and had individual bathrooms. There was plenty of space, also for parking. The breakfast was complete and delicious. A very good location to explore the area. We also drove to the west coast around Galway and Connemara. Thank you for the nice stay!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: May 17, 2024
Andrew
AustraliaWe loved the privacy and spaciousness of our room, the friendliness of our host, and the simply huge incredible full Irish breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 11, 2024
Bernd
GermanyJackie and Joe are so lovely hosts, if everyone was as nice as you two, the world would be a better place... we had a great time in your cosy B&B 🥰
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: March 27, 2024
Jackee
United KingdomNothing.
Joe was SO Accommodating to us. He had somewhere to store our wet kit, he had cover for the bikes overnight, he worked around our schedule. The breakfasts were unbelievable, with every detail made to our liking. The rooms were very clean with fresh towels and toiletries. We could not have asked for more, but if we did I’m sure Joe would’ve done whatever he could have.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Dervila
IrelandAbsolutely nothing, everything was top class.
The hosts Joe and Jackie were exceptional, the friendliest people you will ever meet, the breakfast was fabulous 👌 would highly recommend Clonmacnoise B & B
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: October 28, 2023
Mark
AustraliaNothing was wrong with this property.
Very comfortable room and really good breakfast. Great host. Excellent location for access to monastery.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 24, 2023
Marc
GermanyExtremely nice B&B owners - so friendly and lovely. You feel like being part of their family And they do gluten free also!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 22, 2023
Alan
United KingdomWe really enjoyed our stay at Clonmacnouse B&B. Jackie and Joe were the best hosts and made us feel so welcome. Just like meeting old friends. Room was spacious and warm. The full Irish breakfast was delicious and a great start to the day. Definitely recommend and we'd love to return.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 15, 2023
Jill
AustraliaJoe is the quintessential Irish host who loves people and company. We loved staying with him.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 5, 2023
Mary
CanadaThe location is perfect for visiting Clonmacnoise and food in Shannon Bridge. The breakfast was delicious and Joe is a great host.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 28, 2023
Dave
CanadaWould have come more prepared with some snacks, drinks etc if we knew how far to services.
Beautiful, serene countryside setting. Nice room, comfy beds, large ensuite. Great television. The best Irish breakfast! Joe and Jackie wonderful. Shannonbridge a wee drive but good restaurant and very pretty
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 22, 2023
Alan
United KingdomThe rural road adjoining the property has no pavements, so although walkable to the monastic site, it is not recommended, as daytime traffic transporting site visitors could be problematic. However, road is very quiet after site visiting hours. The monastic site has ample parking.
A very warm welcome from our host with plenty of information about the local area and activities. Room large with equally roomy ensuite shower room and all facilities as described. The breakfast is excellent with full Irish or hot options freshly cooked by our host who was attentive but discrete throughout. Being in a rural area a car is essential for ease of getting about. The accommodation is very close to the Clonmacnoise monastic site which is very much worth visiting, as is the little town of Shannonbridge. There is seating on the rear patio which is a nice spot to chill out with a drink or to plan the next excursion.
Stayed in September 2023
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