At the border of the gorgeously scenic Burren, near the Atlantic coat, and only 40 minutes to Shannon, this farmhouse B&B is our favorite when coming or going from Shannon. Mary Spelman is the very definition of Irish hospitality, making tea at the drop of a hat and helping with information about the locality if needed (once, arranging an early-morning car tyre repair when we woke to difficulties and an early flight!). Just down the lane is the ancient Garryland/Coole woodlands, where we appreciate walking the well established pathways. Its location, a bit off-the-beaten track, is actually one of the appealing aspects of Woodlands. It is quiet and lovely and homey. more