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Reviews of The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge

4 out of 5
The Mustard Seed at Echo Lodge
Echo Lodge, Ballingarry, Limerick

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was timelessly superb and the attentive staff was even better. Would recommend and would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You should stay at this hotel largely to have dinner at the fantastic restaurant. The grounds are quite pretty and the rooms are very comfortable. Expedia users should be warned that the staff book reservations but hand on pieces of paper and they could not find my reservation even though I booked 8 months before. They luckily found me a room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Afolabi

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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

PTGERETY

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Special Three Day Break
This stay was just amazing with fantastic food, brilliant staff, comfort to die for. This is truly a switch-off, bring a good book, sit back and relax place. This was a special birthday break and it was made all the better by being at the Mustard Seed. Lots of places to go and visit if you so choose. A wonderful three days and nights and I haven't even mentioned John and his team. It wouldn't happen without them. Paul & Anne
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little Gem in the countryside
Our stay at The Mustard Seed was truly a wonderfully relaxing one…..,excellent food. The gardens around the house are beautiful. The staff are excellent and the host himself a pure gentleman.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marion

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John Joyce was so welcoming and to be totally honest it was truly a delightful stay. I should of stayed 2 nights and the fellow guests were so nice . EXCELLENT SERVICE THANK YOU XX
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is quite unique and just a lovely elegant old house , matched by John Edward’s easy charm and warmth.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with gorgeous food. Intimate setting perfect for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight
Accommodation, bathroom, staff and food were excellent. The pillows were a bit hard. Owner organised breakfast 30 minutes earlier than normal start time to facilitate my work day. and arranged payment the night before to avoid delay in morning. Breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious food in a beautiful setting. Small room & bathroom but had everything I needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel with charming hosts and superb food. My wife and I stayed for 3 nights, and used it as a base to explore the nearby towns and sights by car. We would drive all day and come back in the evening for dinner in the restaurant, or a cosy glass of wine in the library by the fire. Then we would head up to our room, with large windows overlooking the garden. It is an old building, with a creaky wooden staircase, rustic old furniture and general "old-world" feel to it, which is exactly what we were looking for. The hotel management knew the area very well. They took the time to understand the kind of stuff we wanted to see and do, and gave us wonderful recommendations. The hotel is within comfortable driving distance (1.5 hours) from Killarney National Park, the Cliffs of Moher, the quaint old town of Adare, and several other interesting places. Very highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Mustard Seed was fabulous! We were there in September during a rainy period (normal for this time of year). Our hosts lit a nice wood fire for us in the sitting room. The room was fantastic with a great view. Dinner was world class. We would later find out that the Mustard Seed started as a restaurant in a nearby town and was later transferred to the hotel. They have won numerous awards for their gastronomy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful stay in a charming property.....everything was as expected first class.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

BRAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dated Hotel with Great Seevice and Food
Very nice hotel with great staff. Hotel is dated and in need of updating and unfortunately is in the middle of nowhere. But the service and food were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing location, attention to detail, staff very well trained
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Moved too fast in answering survey. Checking was excellent as is every part of the experience here. A magical place with superb dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the casual efficiency if the staff and their willingness to be helpful. Good value
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique boutique hotel to stay. Dinner was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with a lot of character, period features. Room was large and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property, beautiful rooms, gardens, exquisite meals, welcoming thoughtful staff. A memorable place to be!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms- great food - very friendly staff and a great atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jakub, NYC

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful płace! We had a great time there. Food was heavenly and John and the entire staff were great. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A foodie's delight
This is an excellent property. The lodge is furnished with beautiful antiques, the staff is beyond kind and helpful, the Mustard Seed restaurant is award-winning and known throughout Ireland and beyond, and the grounds are beautiful and well cared for. It's a great place to relax and "chill out".
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff amazing. Food excellent. Quiet. No kids. A great spot to get away to.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oliver was outstanding when we checked in and John was an amazing host. The meals were splendid.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Staff was amazing. John,the owner could not have been more welcoming. Beautiful gardens and house. Numerous comfortable seating areas. Then there’s the food! Delicious dinner. Fantastuc
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely lovely hotel, warm staff- our favorite on our trip to Ireland!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pauline, belfast

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquil homely elegance
Beautiful elegance and style with tranquility and such friendly staff. We were welcomed with our cocker spaniel and upgraded to a garden room which was really a mini apartment. Dog bed , meal mat and water bowl awaiting us! Dinner in the dining room was superb with an excellent wine list. The gardens and surrounding fruit and vegetable gardens were lovingly maintained I would definitely recommend a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bobby, Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful relaxing hotel
Wonderful food and exceptionally friendly staff! Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and they were able to offer good advice about trips in the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfort and atmosphere
Great atmosphere and caring service. Food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel but completely over priced
Good food. Rooms are very basic and fairly small. Grounds of the hotel much smaller than expected (not much scope for walks etc). Place didn't feel that welcoming, very expensive for what you get.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location quite little village
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional grounds with welcoming staff. Will certainly return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing break
Staff very friendly. Excellent dinner ,comfortable beds and lovely setting
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Outstanding
The service, the staff and the food at the Mustard Seed Echo Lodge are simply outstanding. I highly recommend it and plan to stay here again on a future visit to Ireland.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Juniper, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful B&B in the middle of Ireland!
What an incredible B&B! We booked at the last minute as we were looking for something along our drive between Galway and Limerick. Just about an hour from Limerick and Shannon, about 15 minutes from Adare. Beautiful location away from any main drag. Beautiful gardens, pristine property that gives you an incredible view of Ireland's greenery and hills. It really was a hidden gem! The staff was super friendly and inviting. Rooms were clean and roomy. Quiet library for tea. They were able to seat us for dinner, which ended up being a 4 course meal! Breakfast was incredible too! Five star food, Five star B&B. If we are returning to Ireland this would be at the top of our list to stay. A great place for couples to spend a quiet weekend away. I would recommend this place to anyone. If you are young, looking for a hot spot of Pubs, shopping and people then this place would not be for you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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It's an experience not to be missed
I would like everyone who stays here not to be influenced by my experience but to be surprised and delighted without my words ringing in their ears
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kaylynn

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Great place
Great place to stay in limerick co. Great breakfast and a very warm and inviting atomosphere!!

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was comfortable and a welcome respite from driving in gale-force winds. The food was excellent. It was annoying not having wifi in my room.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Co Down

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent country house hotel with superb food And attentive friendly staff.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little difficult to find. Good Irish welcome and very good food.

8/10 Good

Alan, Sumpf Na Lúr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel itself was as good as it could be. Pity about the no WiFi in rooms, but thanks for the whiskey in the porridge.