Really lovely older hotel in beautiful setting in small town of castle connell -quiet and idyllic. However, without a car, reliance on train was hard since limited service to/from limerick. There did appear to be a bus between limerick and castle connell, but hard to confirm times. Hotel also had adjoining fitness ctr with gym, pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi- really great with late/early hrs. Town had limited restaurants, but hotel had restaurant. There also was a grocery in town with beer and some prepared foods that didnt need refrigeration or microwaving (since my hotel room did not have frig not microwave). Still worth it to stay here instead of in limerick!