Twin Room, Ensuite

Reviews of The Orchard

3 out of 5
The Orchard
Limerick Road, Newcastle West, Limerick

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 45 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner Eileen was a genuine caring host. Flexible with breakfast options and times. Left out coffee and sandwich etc for later/return. Service was above & beyond.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eileen was absolutely wonderful could not do enough for us, excellent cook and the soda bread was epic. Room was tidy and clean very homely friendly atmosphere would definitely recommend and we will stay again in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was allowed check in when it suited me which was handy. Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

mrs l neligan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little gem in the Emerald Isle
This place is a little Limerick gem and the proprietress, Eileen, couldn't do enough during our 5 night stay to give us a warm Irish welcome and leave us with an authentic experience of her homeland. The beautiful old country house is quaint and quirky, filled with ornaments, pictures and and array of memorabilia from Eileen's past and travels, sparking many interesting conversations. We enjoyed a joke and a giggle and Eileen has a wealth of information to share. Most of all, the breakfasts were delicious - a wide choice, nothing was too much trouble - locally sourced produce, freshly laid eggs, Griddle bread straight from the pan in minutes and jams made from fruit picked in Eileen's relative's garden - who could want more?! Our trip to Limerick was made all the better for staying at the Orchard - thank-you, Eileen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central location for everything we wanted to do and see.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
eileen was the perfect host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very hospitable host. She couldn't have been more helpful or thoughtful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our hostess was helpful and imaginative and made our stay interesting. A good base from which to explore this part of Co Limerick
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gracious hostess.....recommended local pub Foleys; good eats.....WiFi good..... tv in room.....bed firmer than soft, a good sleep.however.....all linens/towels good/soft..... breakfast yummy......easy to park.....drove past once to find it; missed it by just one house....... Musty smell in room, bedroom/bathroom need touch up: wall paper peeling at floorboard, paint cracking, shower needs caulking, low flow shower head. Evening shower warm to tepid; my husband did a sink bath as boiler not turned on.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Travels in Ireland
Great place to stay. I was in front so it was noisy from the road out front. I didn’t like that but other wise it was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place to stay.
A fantastic B & B, Eileen is the perfect hostess and the breakfast as as good as a 5 star hotel. Even choice of chicken or duck eggs as well as home made bread and 6 home made jams.. Offered cake and tea in the evening when we returned from dinner, at a place she recommended after asking the type of place we wanted. Room comfortable and offered everything and more than any hotel. Went on to a four star hotel for the rest of our stay and it was no better than the orchard.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Mrs Apples. on Sep 6, 2018
Dear Kevin, It was lovely having a person stay who appreciated all the hard work in making the different homemade breads and jams. Also, you appreciated what a Bed and Breakfast was about.... Old fashioned Hospitality. Thank you for your kind words. Best regards, Eileen

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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Wedding
We had a wedding in the hotel near by. When we arrived at the guest house the owner dropped us to the hotel which was fantastic as I was wearing high heels. She was extremely welcoming and we were well feed in the morning. Was a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Mrs Apples on Sep 6, 2018
Dear Laura, Thank you for your kind words. Yes. I always bring my guests to the Hotel as it is no problem for people to get a Taxi back. The fun at the table in the morning was wonderful. Thank you for staying. Regards, Eileen.

10/10 Excellent

Q, North Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eileen is the perfect hostess! She made us tea and we had fresh cake when we arrived. The room was clean and comfortable. Good internet. Eileen took our breakfast order and time we wanted to eat. We had made to order lovely omelettes with cheese and cherry tomatoes, toast, breads, fruits, yogurts, cereals, juice, and tea or coffee. Plenty to choose from. There were also 5 homemade jams - all delicious and made from local produce. Eileen made us very welcome and made sure we were well fed and well loooked after. She gave us directions and recommendations for dinner and relective vests to wear on the main road as we chose to walk into town (20 mins).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Leeds

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wonderful host
Thanks for a wonderful stay - and a breakfast made so special with delicious home baked Irish Bread
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from Mrs Apples. on Feb 1, 2018
Dear Jim, You are so welcome. I like to have freshly baked bread in the morning. It takes some effort, but it is worth it. Looking forward to having you stay in the future. Regards, Eileen.

10/10 Excellent

Maureen, Boston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy bed and breakfast.
The Orchard is a quaint bed and breakfast located within walking distance to Newcastle West. The town has wonderful shops and the people are all very friendly. It is a wonderful, relaxing place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Mrs Apples. on Jan 17, 2018
Thank you Maureen. I am glad that you like what I am doing. Yes I love baking and jam making, especially jam made from Vegetables!!!! Grown by us! Thank you for staying. Eileen.

10/10 Excellent

Liam, Washington DC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Touring Southwest Ireland
Eilene, the hostess was just wonderful. We arrived early in the afternoon after visiting a castle ruins in the pouring rain. We were soaking wet and she immediately offered to make us some warm tea and have some cake. Be sure to ask about her award winning Guinness cake! Everything about the stay was wonderful, the rooms were very clean and had everything we needed. Eilene, made a wonderful breakfast and was a wealth of knowledge on the local area. Showing her schoolteacher background she helped us in basic Gaelic and translated our names and other information so that we could better understand. She was a wonderful hostess and made you feel like you were at home or staying with good friends. All in all a delightful stay for the 3 of us. We will definitely stay again when we are back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michel, Montreal Canads

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our first night in Ireland. Eileen was extremely informative ! She gave us snacks for the road! I would highly recommend a stop at The Orchard. Our double room was clean, as was the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Tadhg, Pennsylvania, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traditional Irish Hospitality
The host, Ilene, was lovely and could not have been more welcoming and friendly. She offered anything I wanted for breakfast...which included fresh-made little "griddle breads"...along with a lesson on making them, as well as French-press coffee made on the spot, orange juice, fresh fruit, multiple breads, and home-made jams. Inn was a short distance from Newcastle West, right next to a cattle farm...I could even hear cows"mooing" as I pulled into my parking spot. Ilene offered advice on places to go and direction before I left. I hope I can stay here again someday.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ann, WV

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Orchard B&B in Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick
The Orchard's proprietress is a wonderful person who was quite helpful even before I arrived in Ireland. The breakfasts were delicious! She prepares anything from sliced fruit, porridge to a full Irish breakfast. She even made gluten free cakes/ sweet breads that were quite tasty!! The rooms were very clean with comfortable beds. It was surprisingly quiet even when there were other guests staying which made the experience even more pleasant Good location, clean and comfortable rooms, delicious breakfasts and an owner who is warm, friendly, extremely helpful and knowleable of the area. Eileen made my stay in Ireland an awesome one!! I'll be back :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Homely
Six different home made jams. Comfortable beds. Eileen showed my children how to make griddle bread One of the most friendly hostesses I have ever met.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, Cavan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay we were down at Feile and Eileen was fantastic she helped us out a lot with directions. Our breakfast was fresh and lovely from the home made bread and jam went down a real treat with our girls and as for the scones they were fab the hot bread Sunday morning was the nicest ever we may have over indulge,we will definitely call again if we are in the area Thanks Eileen
Thanks Catherine. It was such a pleasure taking care of you and I really enjoyed the girls. I hope that they will make some scones for you now. I am sure you will enjoy them. Thank you for staying. Regards, Eileen.

8/10 Good

JKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
B&B that is worth the visit
The owner is charming and knowledgeable. The area is stellar and the room was clean, quiet and well worth the price. Breakfast was good, nothing spectacular, but a very good start to the day.
Response from Eileen. on Jul 13, 2016
Dear JKO, Thank you for your lovely comments. Yes, a good breakfast is a great way to start the day. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Regards, Eileen.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The proprietor of this hotel is a lovely lady. She was very accommodating and cooked a wonderful breakfast. The hotel is very cute and comfortable. We stopped by on our way to the ring of Kerry and did not explore the area very much.
Dear Susan, Thank you for your lovely comments. You were on a mission to travel around the Ring of Kerry but maybe the next time, you will visit West Limerick and see what we have to offer. Thank you for staying. Regards, Eileen.

8/10 Good

Tim, Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Weekend stay
We came to visit family. Very friendly atmosphere with a good breakfast, and a very attentive host. Only thing I could criticise was no tea and coffee making facilities in the room (although to be fair, this was available in the lounge)
Dear Tim, Thank you for your comments. Glad you liked the breakfast and my attention to you. About the tea in the rooms, I often wondered about that? But I came to the conclusion that as this is my home, then a normal home would not have tea and coffee making facilities in the bedrooms. Anyone could come down stairs and make tea and perhaps join in conversation with others. But then if a person is a "Mighty" tea drinker, that wouldn't do at all. I must remember to get a spare kettle for people like yourself and let you indulge to your hearts content. Next time! Regards, Eileen.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Authentic Irish Hospitality
I had to stay over night. I arrived late , I was welcomed by Eimer and offered tea on my arrival. Eileen who is her mother , who was not there checked to see if I arrived safely. This is a proper Irish B&B , they are not trying to be 5* Hotel, but offer far more in terms of welcoming you into your home and looking after you. The accommodation is comfortable but they could not have been more thoughtful in checking that I was looked after. If you need a place to rest , you would struggle to find better.
Dear "Verified Traveler", What lovely comments. You truly understand what Bed and Breakfast is all about. The welcome and checking up to see if everyone is all right. I cannot be at home all of the time but my daughter or husband always step into the breach. As you say, a home and not a hotel. It is the care of the customer that makes us different from all others. Thank you for your comments. You will always be welcome in our home, late or early. Regards, Eileen.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Northville, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family Trip to Ireland
My family and I recently stayed 3 nights at The Orchard. My children, husband and I were treated like close friends or family. I can not speak highly enough of the kindness we received during our stay. The Orchard was a great starting point on our trips to the West coast and to the ring of Kerry. The town of New Castle was nice and we were close to Limerick. I recommend taking any unnamed roads your GPS might suggest for a great adventure! We stayed in the Family Suite, and the kids and parents enjoyed having our own beds! The breakfasts were delicious, come hungry.
Dear Amanda, Thank you for your comments. I really enjoyed having you stay. I would be afraid that someone might think that you had a suite of rooms up at the back, We call it The Secret Room as when we bought the house nearly 30 years ago, that room was sealed off!!!! Newcastle West is a central place to stay to visit Kerry and Clare. All just a short journey away. Now the story of the GPS is something else!! If you have time follow its instructions, but if you are in a hurry, use an old fashioned map. It still works! Yes I like baking and jam making and coming up with surprises. Thank you for staying. Regards, Eileen.

8/10 Good

Elizabeth , london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here for 3 nights, and had been driving such a lot. Kind landlady drive us into Newcastle West, 2 nights which was really kind of her and much appreciated. It was a 29 minute walk, which was acceptable if feeling energetic... Home baking was excellent
Response from Eileen. on Jul 12, 2016
Dear Elizabeth, Thank you for your comments. Yes, when I can, I drive people into town. They can get a taxi home or walk. Yes, I like home baking. Thank you for staying. Regards, Eileen.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The landlady, Eileen, couldn't do enough to help make stay successful. A really lovely lady.
Dear Lovely Guest, Thank you for your comments. I try my best to make people feel welcome and relax in my home. Thank you for staying. Regards, Eileen.

10/10 Excellent

Brendan, Orange County Ca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great BnB in newcastle west
Stayed 5 nights. Eileen was absolutely wonderful. Helped us with local knowledge. Was pleasant with every aspect of our stay. Arrival,meals,chatting,check out. Associate Josie was wonderful also. I have no negativity to say about our stay

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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Wonderful B&B
Had a great stay. The hostess was very welcoming and informative. Would definitely stay there again. Great breakfast too.

10/10 Excellent

adventurer, m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff
The value is clear, wonderful breakfast and friendly staff. Eileen was on holiday but Josie took great care of us.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming place with a delightful hostess.
Classic Irish B&B. Older home, but extremely well kept.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very disappointing
My first impression was not good- cobwebs on the doorbell. I didn't have a good feeling due to the shabbiness of the outside, but remained hopeful. The house was extremely dated and the decor was not tasteful at all. The carpet throughout was very dated and there was smell to it that really bothered me. The room itself was clean, just dated. The hostess was very nice, hospitable, and helpful. I can't say anything bad about her. But I was uncomfortable enough with the place that I told my husband I didn't want to stay. She told me we would be charged even if we didn't, and since that was not an option, we stayed reluctantly. What we paid was far too much for the value. Unless she does some major makeover she should lower the price significantly imho.

8/10 Good

Adrienne, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personal touch
booked on line night prior to arriving in Ireland only going on peoples reviews and never having stayed in a B&B before. As others said the warm welcome, cup of tea/coffee and homemade cake were there to greet me, also help in going somewhere to dine and sight seeing info, could only wish all B&B's were like this . The house is set back off the road, overlooks farm land and is quiet and quaint. Food was beautifully presented with home made preserves and bread, eggs (duck or hen), sausage, bacon along with porridge and a lot of the trimmings of a continental breakfast. I stayed two nights, slept well and enjoyed the company and being looked after, just wish it had been closer to Limerick but that was my fault for not checking. Still was pleased to have stayed even allowing for that as it felt like being at home rather than a hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Spain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
B&B Recomendable al 100%
Nada más llegar ya notamos el trato tan calido que ibamos a recibir. Eramos 4 y la habitación era estilo buhardilla pero muy comoda. Lo más destacable la atención de la dueña, nos preparo el desayuno a nuestro gusto , todo lleno de detalles y se había levantado pronto para hacer el pan y bollitos, los que nos sobraron nos los dió en una bolsita. El trato fue maravilloso. Gracias
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Response from Eileen on Aug 26, 2017
Thank you so very much for your kind remarks. It was so easy to take care of you. You were wonderful guests. I certainly like showing people how to make Griddle Bread, especially young people and you might as well take them away with you when you go!! I see you liked the flowers too!! Thank you for staying. Regards, Eileen.

10/10 Excellent

Claudia , München

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Herzliches B&B
Das Orchard ist für einen Roadtrip super gelegen. Daß Personal verströmt irische Gastlichkeit...man fühlt sich gleich wie daheim.:))

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful B&B with kind staff
Beautiful B&B with kind staff. Eileen was very friendly, explaint everything and shared details about her history and the village during breakfast. Clean room, nice and quite.

10/10 Excellent

Cécile, Nantes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Le tour de l île en 15 jours. Magnifique petite escale avec un accueil exceptionnel

6/10 Okay

eugenio, sorisole (BG)

Liked: Cleanliness
titolare simpatica
due doppie invece di una quadrupla. la signora che ci ha accolto sembra un personaggio di una commedia brillante. molto loquace e simpatica. quando l'abbiamo salutata con una stretta di mano ci ha detto che in Irlanda ci si saluta così solo ai matrimoni e ai funerali

10/10 Excellent

Lenka, Prague

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family hotel with a pleasant owner
I have just stayed in this hotel with my friend. The owner was a very nice person, the breakfast was very good, especially the egg omelet was just amazing, the room was cleaned, Tesco shop is close to this hotel and nature very nice. We liked this family hotel, I can recommend.

10/10 Excellent

jaume, catalunya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
trato excelente
La persona que nos atendió, suponemos que era la dueña de la casa nos ofrecio toda clase de atenciones e informacion, muy divertida y amable, nos ayudo en la operacion de reimprimir por correo nuestros billetes de vuelta, si regresamos a irlanda seguro que pasamos a saludar.