Hostess Berna's warmth pervades the entire Devondell home. From welcoming conversation, pots of tea at the right strength for the right person, to spotless room linens and the parlor lit with candles in the evening, Devondell is a delight. Breakfast is elegantly presented, the food ample and creative, and the company extremely pleasant. We left feeling as if we'd made a new friend in Berna. We had to catch an early flight to Shannon, and she even got up at 5:45 a.m. to make sure we had breakfast! A wonderful place to stay.

Recently stayed at Devondell, partially based on reviews on this site. Comments are accurate - Berna was a pleasure to stay with: very helpful, friendly and informative. Plus, the breakfast was fantastic! Perfect way to get the day started.

Read the reviews on this site and booked accordingly. This B&B is off the beaten path, but walking distance to everything. Small rooms, but very clean. Each room has its own bath. Proprietor, Berna, is a very nice older woman. She does live on the first floor and retires on the early side... so if you're not into 'tip-toeing and whispering' after about 9pm, this may not be the place for you. Berna whips up homemade breakfast for you each morning, which is outstanding. You'll have breakfast with other house guests in a small dining room - which can be hit or miss, depending on the guests. ;-) Quiet types, older couples and guests traveling solo are probably best suited for this location.

That's what you'll feel like calling to Berna on arriving at Devondell B&B before long. She runs the cleanest and most cheerful B&B in Galway, maybe all of Ireland. She cooks wonderful gourmet breakfasts and is so sweet and helpful that you will want to adopt her and take her with you. Only 5 or 6 rooms so book with her ASAP. 20 minute walk to downtown Galway, 10 minute walk to Salthill. When we return to Galway, we won't consider staying anywhere else, it's that good.