Sheila is an outstanding hostess and runs a truly special B&B. She did everything possible to make our brief stay in Bunratty comfortable and memorable. My friend and I spent only one night at Ashgrove House before an early departure from Shannon Airport, but it ended up being the nicest B&B on our entire tour of Ireland.

The rooms were spacious, the linens luxurious, and the bathroom was immaculate. Our room had a t.v. with remote and lots of channels, a hair dryer, plenty of mirrors, good lighting, and all the rooms were on the ground floor as I recall. Oh, and the Irish coffee we were offered upon arrival was honestly the best I've ever had.

We didn't have a car, but Sheila noticed us in the village and gave us a lift (saving us the trouble of getting a taxi). But arranging a taxi (to and from the village or to the airport) was a piece of cake, and Sheila helped with that as well.

We didn't have an opportunity to enjoy a proper breakfast in the morning (because our flight was so early), but knowing that, Sheila packed us a picnic breakfast to enjoy at the airport. The scones were delicious!

It looks like there are a few nice B&Bs in the area, but if you are lucky enough to stay at Ashgrove House you will NOT be disappointed.

This was our second stay with the Ashgrove House (we also stayed there in Oct 2005). This was my review on their website for 2005: "The Ashgrove House has the best hospitality in Ireland! My husband Josh and I had such a wonderful time. We enjoyed having an Irish coffee with Sheila and chatting so much. The room was very comfortable and the breakfast was delicious! Sheila, Frank and Julie really went out of their way to make us feel at home and I will never forget it. The Tiernan family made it all the more difficult for us to leave such a beautiful country! I would highly recommend the Ashgrove House to anyone traveling to Ireland."

When we arrived at the Ashgrove House this time, Sheila greeted us with hugs and we had a long chat with her and Frank. They made us feel so welcome and at home!! They went out of their way to make us comfortable, and I really cannot thank them enough. Their rooms are very comfortable and clean, and include a tea service, lots of information on the area, reading materials, TV, and great conversation. The B&B has a great central location, and the Tiernan's are very helpful with suggestions on things to do and places to eat, too.

Breakfast was outstanding, and included Sheila's famous brown bread and scones, a delicious Irish full breakfast, and an assortment of delicious cereals, juices, tea and coffee. Sheila refilled our tea and gave us more goodies until we couldn't eat another bite. Delicious and truly like home.

We were so sad to leave Sheila and Frank again but know we will see them again as soon as possible! Many heartfelt thanks to our friends across the sea.

We had a great stay - even without Sheila and Frank - they were on holiday!! Julie, their daughter, was great she really cared about us and our stay. Excellent rooms with their own external door leading out onto a courtyard - internal door into the dining room. Very clean and Irish. Really enjoyed the stay. Julie booked us a dinner table at the Creamery in Bunratty - good meal reasonable prices. Recommend torch and reflective jacket if you walk back in the dark - stars are magnificent!!

Breakfast was excellent - yoghurts , cereals, full irish breakfast.

Recommend the castle and the folk park for a visit.

We have just been to Bunratty in Ireland and had a wonderful four days there staying with Sheila and Frank at Ashgrove House.
The welcome was warm, very warm actually as we had brought to our rooms Irish coffee on our arrival.
Throughout our stay nothing was too much trouble and we were made to feel most welcome.
The food was very good indeed with lots of variety especially for me as i'm not a cooked breakfast fan like the rest of my family.
The scones for breakfast was a new concept but very nice.
While you are visiting Ashgrove, if you decide to go you will find Brunratty full of the most charming and helpful happy people.
There was one bad thing about our stay with Sheila and Frank though and that was leaving and having to go home. Our trip this time was for a family wedding which was excellent but we hope to return to Ashgrove for an extended visit next time getting to see more of surrounding countryside and partaking of the Ashgrove friendly welcome.