"The breakfast was super and our hosts Mark and Linda were so helpful."
Paul from Ireland
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"Very comfortable sitting room for guests to relax in the evening."
poppysilke123 from United Kingdom
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Rooms & Amenities
Shannonside House offers pared-down rooms with en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi. Each room includes tea and coffee making equipment, USB universal chargers, and central heating. Family rooms are available. Guests can relax in a TV lounge or the large private gardens. Free parking is provided on-site.
Dining & Breakfast
Full Irish breakfasts are served daily, with options for special dietary requests upon advance notice. The guesthouse emphasizes home cooking in a family atmosphere.
Leisure & Activities
Athlone's location on the River Shannon provides access to boating, canoeing, and fishing. Nearby attractions include Athlone Castle, Moydrum Castle ruins, and Lough Ree. A 5km nature trail starts behind Athlone Castle, following the river and old canal.
Location & Transport
The guesthouse is a 10-minute walk from Athlone Castle, 1.4 km from Athlone Towncentre Shopping Centre, and 1.8 km from Athlone train station. It's centrally located in Ireland, with Dublin and Galway each about an hour away by motorway. GPS coordinates: N 53'25.303, W 7'57.140.
Services & Accessibility
Free WiFi and luggage storage are available. All guest rooms are on the first floor, accessible only by stairs. The property has a large car park and maintains well-kept gardens for guest use.
“This family-run B&B, steeped in over 30 years of hospitality, offers a genuinely warm welcome. I especially appreciate the home-cooked meals, which bring a true taste of local flavour. Set within sprawling gardens and a short walk from Athlone's heart, it's a particularly convenient base for exploring the region's history.”
Grace WhitmanContent & Editorial Director at Familyhotels
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