Villa St John is a spacious family run Bed & Breakfast located in Athlone in the centre of Ireland. Proprietors Maura & John Duggan offer a quality accommodation experience in this well established B&B. The house is located just 2km from Athlone town centre and the River Shannon on the main Roscommon road (N61).
A supermarket is situated next door with petrol pumps and an ATM machine. Private secure parking is offered at the rear of the house. Guests are within walking distance of two local pubs that provide live entertainment at the weekends. Its is an ideal B&B to stay in Athlone for business, golf, shopping and weekend breaks.The house is wi-fi throughout. High chair and travel cot available on request.
Athlone is renowned for its location on the banks of the Shannon which flows through the town centre. In the early thirteenth century the Anglo-Normans built a stone Castle to guard the strategic river crossing to the west of Ireland. Lough Ree just north of the town is one of the largest lakes on the Shannon and provides the perfect location for water activities such as angling, cruising, water skiing, wind surfing, sailing and regattas.
Athlone is an ideal spot as a base for touring the whole country or stopping off for a night or two to break the Journey. There are lots of amenities locally which include golfing, fishing, Athlone Castle visitors centre, Boat trips on the river shannon, shopping in athlone town with 2 large shopping centres. Indoor bowling and pet farm locally.
Clonmacnoise – ancient monastic site