The Merchant's Store

Had a lovely stay.

Accommodation had all the amenities needed. Was comfortable and clean. Close to all shops and pubs in town. Short drives to the coast, Cliffs of Moher etc. Would stay again.

Beautiful, unique property.

We loved every minute of our stay there. Owner very kind and helpful. We will be back .

Ein uriges Retro Apartment.

Schlüsselübergabe war super easy. Der Eigentümer Paul war relativ gut zu erreichen. Und freundlich zugleich. Leider hatten die Vorgänger wohl vergessen die Spülmaschine anzumachen. Und im Bad ist ein modriger Geruch zu entnehmen, hier sollte mal dringend unten im Badschrank an der Wand und Boden nachgeschaut werden!

A relaxing,quirky place to stay.

Paul was very welcoming and we felt very much at home. Kilrush offers plenty to explore and enjoy.

Absolutely what we were expecting!

A quirky and well presented accommodation, we spent the best week here and apparently we also enjoyed the best sunny weather. Paul the owner has clearly put a lot of work into giving the customers a comfortable stay and Kilrush is a friendly place with plenty of place to eat and drink just mins away

Wonderful eclectic vacation rental.

It was spotless. The host was kind and very responsive. I would highly recommend this property as great for families and the location was within driving distance of other major attractions. We have some great memories to share with our friends.

Would recommend this accommodation.

You have everything you need. Great places to see, the owner is at hand to help.

Loved the property and all it offered - it was comfy, clean and provided all the facilities one might need in a home away from home.

It is a great example of building conservation creating a sustainable future for the historic fabric of our towns and villages. Kudos for the vision and execution! We loved our stay, the quirky nature of the property and welcoming host/owner and will definitely recommend to others.

A great apartment in a central location .

Everything was perfect thank you

What a wonderful stay and beautiful cosy home from home The Merchant’s Store is based in central Kilrush.

The accommodation was absolutely spotless and cleaned to an excellent standard. Overall, it was very well equipped and we were sorry to leave. Naomi, Jemma and Paul were excellent hosts and nothing was too much trouble. Your warmth and friendliness will stay with us. We would highly recommend and it is a wonderful base for exploring this area of Co. Clare. Thank you all and we look forward to returning. Angela and Derek

Attentive hosts and friendly people.

The spacious flat was above our expectations and we very much enjoyed our stay there, delighting in the history of the shop/pub! The vintage pieces about the property add atmosphere and interest. It is ideally placed in the lovely, little town of Kilrush.

This is a wonderful and unique accommodation.

Set up as it used to be and in a Victorian style. At the same time it has all the comforts one requires. The location is superb in the centre of town. The host,Paul, is friendly, informative and easy to get a hold of. We will remember this stay forever!

The Merchant’s Store was a perfect place to spend a week in Ireland.

From there we could easily drive to a number of other locations or just stay local as the urge dictated. Pubs and shops were within an easy walkable distance. Paul was very accommodating and easy to deal with - a charming gentleman indeed. If we’re lucky enough to get back to Ireland one day, we would definitely consider staying there again.

The merchant Store was everything and more .

..the location was fantastic the house itself was so BEAUTIFUL Was so comfortable clean and Jenna was amazing thanks for all the Information we had the best stay ever thank you Paul

Great property, very convenient location, very friendly owner.

I loved it!

The Merchant's Store is a genuinely great property providing ground floor access throughout, substantial rooms and a quiet location only 40 metres from the main Market Square and a superb 19th century pub - Crotty's - renowned for its friendly Irish atmosphere, cosy small rooms warmed by fires, rugby on TV, weekend live music, superb home-made food and very carefully looked after Guinness.

In addition the store is walking distance from local shops in Kilrush which is a beautiful West Clare small town on the stunning Shannon estuary and the Wild Atlantic Way drive or cycle route to see County Clare's impressive (very) high cliff-lined west coast. Inside the store we enjoyed the outstanding unique historic furniture and fixtures including paintings and signs and the carefully restored bar and shop features. As retired geography and history teachers we rated everything including the excellent value for money and scored the property unquestionably A+++ and ideal for a small group of up to 4 holiday makers.

Loved how quirky this property is, Paul has something really special!

Hope others do this in towns around the country. A fab way of bringing buildings back to life. Everything you need and very spacious, and clean, everything we needed was provided. Highly recommend this property.

Great family holiday and so nice to see the old pub conversion into such wonderful accommodation.

Great convenient location. Mary thanks to Paul and his Mum Mary for looking after everything.. All looking forward to coming back again.

This property was perfect, the old world and the new blended to perfection.

Right in town centre close to great pubs and food in pubs exceptional. The town is full of history famine workhouse, landlord's, Black and Tans. Other beauty spots in near driving range. So the house is perfectly situated. Paul is a great host.

We really enjoyed the character of the place and the location in Kilrush was great.

Parking was free and we were close to the square and the shops. It was really easy to pick up the keys from the owner's shop and they were really helpful. (We had a toaster that didn't work and when we popped into the shop around the corner, they replaced it immediately.

Had a Great Week at this Property, It’s a lovely Place to stay Located in the Square in Kilrush, Paul was Very Helpful, Will Definitely be Booking this Property Again,

Staying at the Store was a unique experience - loved the carefully curated style of the apartment, the close proximity to all amenities, eateries and activities on offer - I felt the bathroom let the Store down a little - suggest a Victorian style shower stall for less able bodied folk and a slipper bath might be easier for such a small tank - but in all - I had a wonderful stay .

Best ever holiday accommodation we have used.

This is a really special holiday rental.

Beautifully restored and also child friendly. It felt like a real adventure when we arrived. Couldn't recommend enough! Thanks

Lovely place to stay owner was so helpful and informative.

Suggested a more detailed list of amenities in the house as people traveling on the budget airlines have restricted luggage and may prefer to know what they do not need to take,( but the house was lacking nothing)

This was a truly amazing place to stay.

It was decorated and furnished in line with its era but still had all the comforts. The feel of the old bar was retained and this added to the experience. My 8 year old loved 'working' behind the bar taking orders for drinks and food. A great place to stay and so central to access all parts of county Clare.

The Merchants store was lovely,the situation was fantastic right in the centre of the delightful town of Kilrush, the owner Paul went the extra mile to make sure ww had a lovely stay

My sister and I really enjoyed our stay a the Merchant’s Store.

It is centrally located in downtown Kilrush and is quaintly furnished but has all the modern conviences. Dishwasher, washer/dryer, stove, oven, refrigerator, WiFi, and it’s own private little patio garden. We couldn’t have been more pleased with it and the owner Paul is a joy to visit with.

We have just returned from a wonderful week at The Merchant's Store, and we could have easily stayed for longer!

The building has been lovingly restored by the owner, Paul, in a way that is completely sympathetic to its history. The whole place has a real charm, with interesting things to look at at every turn. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, and it has been the perfect place from which to explore the beautiful County Clare. If you are looking for a place to stay that is within easy reach of the spectacular Wild Atlantic Way, look no further than The Merchant's Store.

The Merchants Store is fantastic, it’s like stepping back in time.

The total refursbment of this property is a credit to the owner who is a very helpful and nice person. The location is perfect and sitting in the snug brings back childhood memories. I can not recommend renting the Store highly enough, I will be returning. Shane

Loved the inspired renovation of this former shop.

It was very spacious and located right in the centre of the town. The owner was friendly and very helpful in assisting us with information on local facilities. He also shared mince pies from the nearby Trump golf course with us.

Property was terrific.

..location perfect for exploring southwest Clare...beautifully appointed furnishings. Host, Paul Gleeson, very helpful and accommodating. No issues..fabulous time.