2009 Award Winners B&B OF THE YEAR 2009

Heron's Rest B&B

The name of Sorcha Molloy’s delightful B&B is far from fanciful - when looking for it along the Longwalk, in the heart of Galway city, you may well find it signed by Arthur the visiting heron, sitting on a car roof at her door.

The location - just seaward of Spanish Arch - must be the best of anywhere you could stay in Galway. But there is much more to this charming place than its location – the hospitality is exceptional, and TLC is lavished on everything here, from the sweet waterside rooms right down to the choice of natural toiletries and environmentally-friendly cleaning and laundry products.

And, as well as deliciously sociable breakfasts, Sorcha will also make afternoon tea and gourmet picnic baskets for her lucky guests.

Irish hospitality at its best – and very hard to leave.