Saint Judes Guest House Reviews and Photos, Galway

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St. Judes Guesthouse B&B

April 1, 2006
Rated 5 of 5 by ladyanne47 from Stamford, New York

St. Judes Bed and Breakfast was so perfect in so many ways beginning with it's beautiful facade and lovely yard giving you ample off-street parking, which is a big plus in Galway city. It was our first night after our flight and so the extra comforts of St. Judes made it even more special. What a great place to just drop from sheer exhaustion.

Another great plus is that the bus stops right in front of the B&B so you can go into the City Center without any problems and then you don't have to use your car. On our first night there after we first recovered from our flight, we tried to walk to the center, but it was a bit too far for us. We did, however, stop into a local pub called O'Flannigans, which was quit near the B&B and the local folk were gathering to watch a "football" soccer game on the telly. It was a local team from Galway and they were in the finals, so the pub had a festive happy feeling to it. Further down the road a bit was the famous Wards Pub, one of the oldest in the area and it was as cheerful inside as it was outside.

I can't say enough about our experience at St. Judes. The most wonderful thing about it is the lovely Ita Johnstone, who is your hostess. She will make you feel so at home, and can't help you enough with information and directions. She has a formal approach, quiet but sweet and accommodating. Her breakfast table will delight you first with the crisp white-linen tablecloths on a padded surface, very elegant tableware, shining pots and dishes. A nice menu with fresh stewed fruits, and great soda bread.

The rooms are all beautiful and nicely decorated with good taste, all en suite, private, and clean. Our room was in the back overlooking part of the garden and back street. It had three beds all in a row with very expensive bed linens, creamy white, with a damask bed covering. The pillows were heavenly and everything gave you a feeling of sheer comfort. The bathrooms were very clean with hot water and a towel warmer.

She even had an extra heater in the room if you needed it. Many B&Bs can be cold in off season but we were warm and comfortable. Another thing is the downstairs lounge, it was private for just the guests and had a nice turf fire going. We enjoyed it so much, a place we could drink wine and enjoy our newly bought cheeses as we watched TV for the weather.

Ita and her hubby have two poodles who stay in the kitchen, but you can visit with them if you would like. I very highly recommend this B&B, it is rated very high by the travel guides and you will not be unhappy here. We spent 2 nights, and I wish we could have stayed longer.

From journal Memorable Galway Experience

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St. Jude's B&B Guest House

December 16, 2005
Rated 5 of 5 by ladyanne47 from Stamford, New York

St. Jude's B&B Guesthouse in Galway city was the best B&B I stayed in during my whole trip to Ireland. It sounds cliche but I wish I could have taken it along with us as we continued on our trip. I had noticed a posting on igougo.com that raved about St. Jude's after I had already made my reservations at another B&B in Galway city, however, I was able to cancel the previous reservation and booked two nights at St. Jude's and was so happy I did. St. Jude's proved to be everything and more than was expected. An excellent stay for a reasonable price. Other more expensive places did not come close to the quality rooms, central location, food and ambiance of this wonderful B&B.

St. Jude's is located in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance (20 to 25 minutes) of the center city (Quay Street and Eyre Square), or, you can take a city bus right outside the gate of the B&B. It has a wonderful old-world look to the exterior, with a private off-street gated area to park. Parking can be a problem in Galway so this was very helpful.

The interior is beautifully decorated, with a quaint charm, and the rooms are very quiet and private. There is a private lounge with a fireplace, and the rooms are clean, with the best display of linens, creamy white damask covers, softer than soft sheets, and great comfy pillows. Usually we were anxious to spend an evening in a pub, but on a cold winter night we enjoyed an evening with wine and cheese in the lounge. The shower is hot and has a lot of pressure with a towel warmer to boot. There are additional heaters provided and it was warm and cozy even in the winter month of November.

Yet even more memorable was the dining room and breakfast with thick padded white linen tablecloths, wonderful gleaming dishes, and shiny pots of tea and coffee. It had a menu from the traditional Irish breakfast of eggs, bacon (ham), sausage and breads to stewed fruits and porridge. Ita Johnstone was a very gracious hostess, quiet and very accommodating offering us any information we needed. We were warmly welcomed and enjoyed her two adorable poodle dogs that stay in the kitchen if you wanted to visit with them. In the warmer months there is a lovely patio garden to take refuge in surrounded in roses.

I can't say enough about St. Jude's. You will not be disappointed. One of the nicest things about it's location is that it can be easily found coming from County Clare or the coastal and mountain routes of Connemara.

From journal Ireland...Land of A Thousand Welcomes!

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St. Judes B&B

October 26, 2002
Rated 4 of 5 by Carmen from Fairfax, Virginia

St. Judes is by far the best B&B experience we had while in Ireland. It looked like a miniature castle on its own, and inside was just as beautiful as the outside.

Ita Johnstown is the owner, and she was full of hospitality. When she took us to our room, I momentarily thought she had made a mistake. The room was huge, and had three beds (two twin, one double). The bathroom was also large, equipped with a heated towel warmer. And joy! There was a portable heater in the room. I'd be warm for one night in Ireland!

She also had a nice sitting room, equipped with a television, and we managed to catch a very odd European game show with 49 players that we never figured out. She also had plenty of tourism books to help us plan our next adventure.

As with all B&Bs we stayed in, breakfast was included in the stay, and it was a fine breakfast at that.

St. Judes

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