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Reviews of Bunratty Castle Gardens Home 3 stars

Castle Gardens, Co. Clare, Bunratty, Ireland

#15 of 15 hotels in Bunratty

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 71 hotel reviews

7.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    7.8

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a lovely location and clean on arrival

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness of property. Attention to detail required with the cleanliness of the property. The floors on arrival looked clean but were sticky to walk on. The communal areas (sitting room, dining area, bathrooms) were clean and dust free, however there was a lot of dust lying on and in furniture, wardrobes, drawers in bedrooms. The kitchen needs to be updated. One ring on hob did not work. The outside of the kitchen presses as well as handles on presses were greasy to the touch. The oven trays were not washed. Cleaning utensils under the sink were not fit for purpose. One teatowel for a five day stay. Dishwasher provided but no dishwasher tablets. No provision of cleaning products. On arrival the TV did not work, sash windows could not be opened. Heat of the day drew ants into the house via the patio back doors. Only one bin for all rubbish - consideration needs to be given to the provision of separate bins... general waste, recycling waste and compost waste. A couple of bedroom windows require attention relating to handles.

    Convenient location for the purpose of our stay. Easy access to Limerick city. Nice pubs and eateries near by. Lots of space in the house. Host was very helpful and resolved complaints that we had. Lots of hot water and central heating, when needed.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers bit grubby. TV better suited in corner. Too high up on wall. Being asked to strip beds before leaving, assist with cleaning although cleaning was included In price. Being told we could get charged more cleaning fee if not done. No brush to sweep floors but we left it very clean.

    Great location, nice and quiet. Right beside castle.perfect for families although avoid JP clarkes across road very rude on arrival we didn't stay. Host answered questions in very timely manner although I would have expected to meet them on arrival but we didn't. But Any problems we had she was very responsive and accommodating. A lovely place to stay

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2023

    7.0
    Great spacious property with just a few minor niggles
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the hot water system/pump was extremely noisy. We found the mattress far too soft and some of the furniture looked a bit tired.

    we found the property to be very spacious - the bedrooms in particular were very large. the facilities were good - we used the dishwasher and washing machine, both of which appeared to be nearly new. the bedroom carpets also appeared to be relatively new. the village of Bunratty is lovely an quiet with not too much traffic which gives it a relaxed feel. the location of the property was very convenient for us with several nice restaurants within a few minutes walk. it was also quick and easy to get back to the main N18. communication with the host was very good. i messaged with a query prior to our arrival and received a response within 10 minutes. on arrival the host was friendly and professional.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No clothes dryer. Only one towel per person was provided.

    Location and price were excellent.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only drawback was a very sticky front door handle which took 15 minutes of messing about to close it

    In the centre, very clean

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2022

    6.0
    Nothing fancy, but convenient location for exploring the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot water was inconsistent (and sometimes absent); kitchen had minimal dishes, glasses and cooking supplies; WiFi was not very reliable

    Convenient location for Limerick and County Clare. was nice to have a bathroom for each bedroom

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2022

    6.0
    great location but in need of updating
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    double bed was very old and extremely uncomfortable no hoover to keep house clean, brush covered in cobwebs whole house in need of updating

    location dog friendly

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2022

    8.0
    Family trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host sent 2 phone number: for problem and for chech in. We texted exact arriving time and nobody waiting for me. The reception was closed. Phones did not answered. We tried to call them for 1 hour!!!! We were very anxcious. Then 1 hour lated call me back and said the cottege number. It had been opened. Nobody presented the cottege and the surounding. We had no problem, but I am sure nobody helped us in this case.

    The location was great. Parking was free and close to the cottege. The facilities were good. The beds were very confotable. The cottege had extra places: small garden, living room, dinig place. It was great location to visit country.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2022

    7.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were old and uncomfortable, need to be upgraded, external of all properties need painting and general upgrade

    Convenient location, house nice

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No TV signal. All glasses were not clean, pan was not cleaned properly, cobwebs in the kitchen and lounge. Double bed sheet was marked. Room upstairs had very strong smell of dampness.

    Nice and spacious. Lovely area. P

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The peace and quiet....

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    perfect for family break

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2022

    7.0
    Lovely quiet location that is close to Limerick city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I stayed with my family, where one of my young family members has a fear of spiders. This is where the rooms had lost of spiders and webs in them. I really feel that this could have been prevented, if it were to be properly dusted and cleaned of same, prior to attendance.

    I liked the peaceful location of the property. I also liked the convenience of having access to all accessories which was just like home, so much so that l would definitely consider staying in this type of property again.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much actives for teenagers

    House was good.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2022

    6.0
    Not bad but needs maintenance
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is in an area near some derelict buildings which means it feels a little uncomfortable. Though it was quite clean, there the facilities are tired and need some maintenance (the boiler makes very loud noises whenever it is on, one of the showers is leaking through the ceiling, the fridge door sticks and it difficult to open etc). Overall, while the location is good, more than 500 euros for two nights isn’t good value for money given the condition of the property.

    Each bedroom has its own bathroom, which is great. The property is also walking distance from some nice pubs and cafes as well as Bunratty Castle. The member of staff who welcomed us was very friendly and had recently cleaned the property well.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2022

    8.0
    would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    clean ,three showers ,beads could do with an upgrade , wardrobe in twin room unstable when open. had a wonderful time touring county and a great day at Buratty Castle park

    great location quiet village

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2022

    6.0
    Superb location,
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When hot taps were on the sound was loud and woke people sleeping.ground floor bedroom was dark day and night.house estate grounds and house could be cleaner and tidier.

    Location is excellent t

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit stuffy smell

    Very cosy!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    1.0
    An accident waiting to happen- health and safety massively lacking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Mould and a very strong damp smell throughout the downstairs rooms. Dirty/sticky surfaces and stained carpets. Unusable cleaning products (used old sponges and 1 singular wet dishwasher tablet!). No hairdryer (stated there was). Ensuite shower rooms filthy. Full of spiders and webs. Very poor fire safety standards: downstairs bedroom windows wouldn't open due to multiple layers of old paint, fire extinguisher and blanket last serviced 5 years ago. No smoke alarm. On contacting the 'site manager', she was extremely rude and shouted down the phone at me. All reported to the management company.

    Stayed in House 21 (and House 19 for 1 week each consequently). Very unsatisfied stay (see reasons below)- contacted Booking.com (who were wonderful) and the management company for these holiday houses (who, to be fair, listened to my grievances, apologised and have offered me a 30% refund). Bunratty itself is brilliant - great pubs and restaurants, good links to Ennis and Limerick.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    9.0
    Great house in a great location, easy to walk for evening meals and central to tour Ireland
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights

    There was nothing really to dislike - however, I think it would be helpful for future guests to have instructions for the heating, washing machine etc left in the property. It was also strange not to have any tourist information or emergency contact numbers in the property

    lovely location, easy walk to the village and all its ammenities - there was a small garden space if you want to sit outside, it is not private, but more than adequate - the kitchen is fully equipped - the agents were extremely helpful when we encountered a couple of problems, that were our fault

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We shouldn't have to undo the beds for the price we paid.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    10
    A relaxing few days
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable, lots of space

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Flies were an ongoing problem, but, to be fair this was due to the local envirnoment and fly spray was provided.

    Warm welcome from Kiren and prompt check in/out. Kitchen and utilities were suitable for our needs. We were allowed to bring our 2 pets and local area was suitable for exercise. Location was very close to local amenities.

    Stayed in July 2023

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