We loved our stay in Sligo.
It’s a really lovely place full of great things to do - Sligo is a brilliant place in itself and an awesome starting point to visit all the wonderful places that surround it.
The little apartment at the Mews hosted by Patricia is a stones throw from the centre of Sligo and was absolutely perfect. Everything is exactly as stated.
There’s a local shop (the petrol station) which is seconds away for when you need to grab some essentials at short notice and even a lively local pub just a short walk away.
The place is impeccably clean and has everything you could possibly need available to you. Patricia leaves it well stocked with tea, coffee, noodles, condiments - you name it, it’s there in the kitchen cupboards. Not to mention shampoos, shower gels and everything else a well stocked bathroom needs.
Patricia was a lovely host, very communicative and understanding of our needs. When we arrived earlier than expected she gave us early access and made our initial moments in Sligo entirely stress free.
My partner and I will be heading back to Sligo to spend more time exploring the surrounding countryside - there was way to much to see in the short time we were there and when we go back we’ll definitely be staying back at the Mews as it was a perfect spot brilliantly hosted.
A few final notes about things you shouldn’t miss in Sligo:
1. Best Guinness is found at ‘Shoot the Crows’ and the ‘Thomas Connelly’ - no doubt that will be disputed by many locals but that’s what we thought.
2. Nicest place to enjoy a drink out was the Snug - just so friendly and reasonably priced.
3. Best local food (not talking restaurants but standard pub grub and takeaway fair) - grab a Seafood Chowder from the Swagman pub, honestly to die for and for a cheeky post night out snack you have to try ‘Cheesy Curry Coleslaw Chips’ from the Happy Eater - yes it is as good as it sounds!
There’s loads more; and as you can search out all the great walks and things too see yourself we just thought we’d add those little local things we thought to the review.
Just get there and search online what to do - make sure you go up to Strandhill (maybe grab a seaweed bath and a fried breakfast at Shells) and take a walk along the Atlantic beach. Visit Ross Point, Knocknarea and Benbulbin - all must things to see…
A truly awesome place!