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Charming townhouse accommodation in the historical and culinary left bank area of Athlone, the heart of Ireland.
Ambiance
The Midlands of Ireland is an area rich in natural beauty. It is a place of fast flowing waters, tranquil lakes, of ancient past and modern culture.
Athlone is know as the capital of the Irish Midlands and at its heart is the historical, bohemian and culinary Left Bank area. At the heart of that, is Bastion Street.
Brightly painted, on the corner of Bastion Street and dominating the vista as one approaches, is The Bastion Bed & Breakfast. This is a great place to stay in Athlone. With its stylish interior and remarkably relaxed atmosphere, this place is a travellers respite. Wooden floorboards, crisp white linen and freshly ground coffee await you. Generous continental breakfast is served in the comfortable guest lounge amidst luscious succulents and bright morning sun.
Brothers Vinny & Anthony have run this Athlone B&B for over decade. It's guest accommodation that people tell their friends about and has a wide and loyal following among the wise and the weary traveller alike!
Athlone is know as the capital of the Irish Midlands and at its heart is the historical, bohemian and culinary Left Bank area. At the heart of that, is Bastion Street.
Brightly painted, on the corner of Bastion Street and dominating the vista as one approaches, is The Bastion Bed & Breakfast. This is a great place to stay in Athlone. With its stylish interior and remarkably relaxed atmosphere, this place is a travellers respite. Wooden floorboards, crisp white linen and freshly ground coffee await you. Generous continental breakfast is served in the comfortable guest lounge amidst luscious succulents and bright morning sun.
Brothers Vinny & Anthony have run this Athlone B&B for over decade. It's guest accommodation that people tell their friends about and has a wide and loyal following among the wise and the weary traveller alike!
Location
There's so much to see and do here in Athlone and The Lakelands...
The Irish Midlands are arguably one of the last unexplored regions in Ireland. There's a fantastic array of things to see and do while you're here. We've put together a list of suggestions for you under a few convenient headings on our website here: http://www.thebastion.net/thearea.php
The Irish Midlands are arguably one of the last unexplored regions in Ireland. There's a fantastic array of things to see and do while you're here. We've put together a list of suggestions for you under a few convenient headings on our website here: http://www.thebastion.net/thearea.php
Surroundings and Attractions
There's a fantastic array of things to see and do while you're here.
Athlone and The Midlands are rich in cultural heritage as the main bridging-point of the majestic river Shannon, the longest river in the British Isles.
We've put together a list of suggestions for you under a few convenient headings on our website here: http://www.thebastion.net/thearea.php
Athlone and The Midlands are rich in cultural heritage as the main bridging-point of the majestic river Shannon, the longest river in the British Isles.
We've put together a list of suggestions for you under a few convenient headings on our website here: http://www.thebastion.net/thearea.php
Special Features
The Bastion is also the birthplace of BogBuddies(TM), Irish Gifts From Ireland 100% Organic, 100% fun.
They're a unique and totally authentic gift or souvenir of your visit.
See http://www.bogbuddies.com/ or visit the wonderful "Bastion Gallery" craft/gift shop next door to The Bastion.
They're a unique and totally authentic gift or souvenir of your visit.
See http://www.bogbuddies.com/ or visit the wonderful "Bastion Gallery" craft/gift shop next door to The Bastion.
Dining
Athlone is the culinary capital of The Midlands.
The central location of The Bastion in the Left Bank of this town where everything is just a walk away means you get all of the choice of a bigger city with none of the fuss or hassle.
We've put together a list of suggestions for you under a few convenient headings on our website here: http://www.thebastion.net/thearea.php
The central location of The Bastion in the Left Bank of this town where everything is just a walk away means you get all of the choice of a bigger city with none of the fuss or hassle.
We've put together a list of suggestions for you under a few convenient headings on our website here: http://www.thebastion.net/thearea.php
Recreation
We're ideally positioned at the geographic centre of Ireland – there's loads to do locally and more distant options are easily reached.
We're happy to tell you all you need to know during your stay at The Bastion.
In the meantime, we've put together a list of suggestions for you under a few convenient headings on our website here: http://www.thebastion.net/thearea.php
We're happy to tell you all you need to know during your stay at The Bastion.
In the meantime, we've put together a list of suggestions for you under a few convenient headings on our website here: http://www.thebastion.net/thearea.php
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