Though we were told by friends about the warm Irish hospitality, we were blown away by our hosts at Montrose House! What a welcome to Ireland. Though Aubrey had juice, milk and butter ready in fridge for us, on our arrival she rushed to store for a loaf of bread — so we’d have something in case we were too jet lagged to get out to store. (We were grateful when we were starving in middle of night!)
Communication was superb with both Aaron and Aubrey before and during our visit. On arrival, we were given a thorough orientation to house and there’s also a nice helpful book with written instructions.
Aubrey gave us very useful tips on our sightseeings- which saved us money and helped us avoid the crowds! It’s like having a local friend giving you insider tips!
House, 15 min from Shannon airport-easy drive even for this newbie to left side driver- is situated in quiet place, with easy parking, yet only 10-15 min walk to a very charming downtown Ennis with shops, restaurants, pubs etc.. There’s convenience store within 3 minutes walk, even a pizza place across parking lot ( though we didn’t eat there).
Place was extremely clean, comfortable, spacious for five adults! There’s a toilet and sink on ground floor even. And goodness, they had a dryer as well as a washer for clothes!
We were so glad we decided to base in Ennis, at this Montrose House for our visit to Cliffs of Moher and Galway. It’s such an easier place, we felt, than other touristy crowded places with parking headaches.
The only negative thing is we wished we weren’t so jet lagged and slept too much ... and missed exploring around Ennis more.