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Benown House: Traveller Reviews

Glasson, Athlone, Ireland
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Benown House
Ranked #11 of 19 Athlone B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
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Chicago, Illinois
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Cute Town, Clean B&B, but not a warm reception”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2011

We made reservations the night before, and specified what time we would be arriving the following day. When we arrived Teresa, our hostess, seemed a bit annoyed by our arrival. The house is clean and the bedrooms were nice. You have to ring a bell to speak with either host, and don't expect fresh tea or snacks. There is a nice backyard table if the weather is good. The front room is nice, but had many moths flying around. Our hostess did not really seem interested in talking with us other than to give us the three names of places in town to eat, and to ask us what time we would like breakfast. Breakfast was filling and there were choices including fresh fruit, yogurt, and cereals.
That being said, the town of Glasson is nice with beautiful roses throughout. We at at Grogan's which I highly recommend - delicious food at reasonable prices.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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London
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Lovely Accommodation in a quiet town, would have been nice to stay longer”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2011

Greeted with a friendly smile after pre-arranging an early check-in.
The family room was spotless and very comfortable. Every need semed to have been thought of, hooks where they were needed, hangers, tea making, TV, pristine towels, powerful shower. Teresa kindly arranged a local taxi for us and helped with arranging a return ride as well.
Breakfast was lovely and a good choice.
Thanks for a good rest after our big party!

Room Tip: Family room double+1twin bed faces front but quiet
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  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Northumberland
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Good location for a night or two to break the journey across to the west coast.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2011

My sister in law and I stayed for a couple of nights to break the journey between the west coast and Dublin.
Our room was spotless and spacious. Very comfortable beds.
Breakfast was superb. We were not sure where to eat the first night but Theresa recommended a couple of places and even rang and booked us a table.
I washed a few blouses out and hung them in the shower before going out on our first morning. When we came home later Theresa had hung them out to dry and put them on hangers in the wardrobe.
She was so kind. I would definitely go back again.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Berlin
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Enjoyable stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2009

I traveled with my parent. It was our first time staying in a Irish B&B. It will not be our last. The house was spotless and we were looking after very good. The breakfasts were freshly cooked and had a good choice. The area has some fine bars and restaurants and a golf course 2Km away. We stayed 2 nights and intent to return again.

  • Stayed July 2009
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dublin
1 review
“Not Welcome -- AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2009

The landlady insisted that I leave a family wedding dinner at 6pm to collect the keys. She would not let us collect the keys at 9pm as we had requested. Having paid €20 on a taxi to collect the keys I arrived and waited for 5 minutes for her to answer the door. When she arrived she was very gruff. I was not going to complain until the following day but her attitude prompted me to tell her that I did not think she was being very hospitable or accommodating refusing as she was to allow us to collect the key a little later. When I brought this up she said that I didn't have to stay and that in fact she didn't want me to stay. Then her husband appeared and shouted me out the door and even raised his hand to me. I was left to find a B&B at very short notice and luckily the Taxi driver took pity on my situation and arranged it for me. I have to say that these rude people ruined a family wedding that we had looked forward to for a long time.

  • Stayed June 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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