This was our first trip to Ireland where we stayed near Dublin airport the night before our flight. We dropped off our rental car the afternoon before making the return experience less nerve wracking. Collinswood is very comfortable, clean and a good choice of accommodation. Jim was most hospitable and helpful, arranging for a morning taxi to the airport. We had to leave early before the cooked breakfast was served, so I regret not tasting that and assume it is delicious. Cold breakfast, coffee, and tea were available and I am grateful for that. Collinswood is right on a bus line, adding to the convenience of getting around.

Date of stay: September 2022

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Room Tip: We had a larger room facing the street. The insulation must be quite good as the room was quiet.

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Bruno Annie B wrote a review Aug 2022

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Dernière étape avant notre retour en France

Aucune critique négative sur ce Bed & Breakfast, bien au contraire tout était parfait et le propriétaire absolument charmant, très accueillant et de bons conseils mais aussi une excellente literie, propreté irréprochable, petite ville très agréable et très bien située pour un retour proche de l'aéroport . Merci beaucoup Richard.

Date of stay: June 2022

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Room Tip: Chambre face au jardin très calme et malgré tout devant aussi

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Erin_in_Texas wrote a review Jun 2022

Dallas, Texas32 contributions4 helpful votes

Good place to stay close to the airport

We stayed here the night before our departure at Dublin Airport. We had to turn our car in at 10AM and it was only a 15 min drive (and hardly any traffic). There is parking right in front of the house. Jim was very hospitable and the house was nice and clean. Our room and en-suite bath was tiny, but quiet and comfortable. We headed out for dinner with his recommendation and enjoyed walking around Sword. Breakfast was delicious! We would certainly stay again.

Date of stay: June 2022

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Room Tip: Rooms at the back of the house are off-street and quiet if you like to keep the windows open.

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Deirdre HUghes wrote a review Feb 2022

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Had a lovely stay for few days the hosts are amazing so warm and friendly rooms spotless breakfast was delicious and the décor so modern Jim and Katrina gave you a real Irish welcome🇮🇪 ☘️🇮🇪 bus stop outside front door ! Fantastic location to swords amazing pavilion shopping centre and historical castle to visit 👌

Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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Squicky89 wrote a review Sep 2019

Courbevoie, France36 contributions5 helpful votes

B&B bien

Bon B&B dans l’ensemble. Dommage qu’il n’y avait pas de bouteille d’eau ou une bouilloire dans la chambre :/ Le petit déjeuner était assez complet : céréales à volonté, confitures, yaourts, beurre, toasts, café, thé, lait, jus d’orange...

Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends

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Christa B wrote a review May 2019

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Gerne wieder!

Der Email-Kontakt im Voraus war sehr nett. Auch das Telefonat wegen unserer Verspätung war nett. Jim ist ein sehr freundlicher, hilfsbereiter Gastgeber mit guten Tipps für Essen und Aktivitäten. Da wir 2 Nächte gebucht hatten haben wir ein ruhiges Zimmer nach hinten bekommen. Die Zimmer und der Frühstücksraum sind einfach eingerichtet aber wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.

Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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jkm1912 wrote a review Oct 2017

24 contributions7 helpful votes

Freundlich, sauber, zentral!

Wir haben hier unsere letzte Irland-Nacht verbracht. Jim, der Hausherr war sehr Freundlich, hilfsbereit und bemüht. Das Zimmer war sauber, auch das Bad. Das Frühstück war sehr einfach, aber in Ordnung. In das Zentrum von Swords braucht man zu Fuß ca. 10 min. Einziges Manko und daher ein Punkt Abzug...haltet man das Fenster geschlossen, riecht es ziemlich modrig im Zimmer, für eine Nacht ok, länger eher nicht.

Date of stay: October 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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RuthfulOne wrote a review Mar 2017

Green Cove Springs, Florida5 contributions3 helpful votes

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My husband and I stayed at Collinswood three days. Jim is a very helpful host and guided us in what buses to take and reserved taxis for us when the buses weren't running. He also packed us sandwiches when we had to leave early in the morning. He was also helpful with sightseeing recommendations and information about the area. Tea and coffee are always available for self service in the dining room. Cold juice and yogurts are in the fridge for snacks. He made us a fantastic full Irish breakfast that will long be remembered. The room was comfortable and quiet. The bird's chorus of singing in the morning was beautiful.The bathroom is tiny and there are no washcloths so bring a scrubbie or something of your own. Water in the shower can be scalding hot so be careful with the setting before you step in. The lamps on the nightstands are fussy and difficult to turn on and off. Only one electrical outlet in the bedroom is easily accessible for charging phones. Using a hair appliance is frustrating as only electric shavers can be used over the sink so bring an extra mirror to use the outlet in the bedroom. The room does not come with a blow dryer so be sure to bring your own. There is no table for sitting at should you need to use a laptop or a place to set makeup on while you do your face. I just laid a towel in the sink and laid my makeup in there while I applied it. The price was very reasonable for the few inconveniences and I would definitely stay again but would bring an extra mirror, washcloths and blow dryer for myself. Very close to the airport and a nice walk into the town of Swords. A great bakery across from Swords castle. Try the lemon treacle cake! Amazing!…

Date of stay: March 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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BoardingPass637283 wrote a review Jul 2016

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Sehr nett

Top! Gastgeber Jim war sehr sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Die Unterkunft war der schön und sauber! Ein Riesen Vorteil war die Bushaltestelle direkt vor der Tür für den Bus nach Dublin ! Top Empfehlung ! Frühstück war sehr reichhaltig. Einzig der Straßenlärm war etwas unschön.

Date of stay: July 2016Trip type: Travelled with friends

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Norman H wrote a review Dec 2015

Grimsby, United Kingdom79 contributions20 helpful votes

Very unhelpful

Stranded in Ireland after storm Desmond. Absolute chaos at the airport finally Ryan air got us somewhere to stay after spending 5 hours queuing in Dublin airport. We got a taxi to Swords to this bed and breakfast, to be greeted at the door by the owner saying that we never had a room as several minutes after booking the room, he said it was cancelled, and he had given the room to some Spanish tourist. Why we would get a €17 taxi to his guest house if it had been cancelled God only knows. But it was a mystery why it was cancelled . The thing that annoyed me was this guy never even invited us in out of the cold and wind and rain. We explained that we had no charge on our phones. He never even offered to phone around to find an alternative accommodation. He said there is a travel lodge, but he wouldn't ring it because it was a premium rate number. So we walk around in a town we didn't know, with no phone for an hour and a half, and finally ended up in Portmarnock. So I would just like to thank you for nothing Mr unhelpful bed & breakfast proprietor.…

Date of stay: December 2015Trip type: Travelled as a couple

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