Meet Bernadette
Outgoing, Listener, Friendly
I take a great interest in making sure my guests get a good taste of Irish culture. I am very enthusiastic when it comes to correcting and helping them speak better English.
On a typical day...
I’m a clean person and keep a clean house.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Swimming, Gardening, Flower arranging
Hosting guests since
1995
Response Rate
50%
Response Time
Within one hour
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Modern beautifully maintained house located beside the famous Leopardstown Racecourse. Dundrum boasts one of the largest Shopping Centres in Europe and is within a 15 minute tram ride from Leopardstown and only a further 10/15 minute ride to Dublin's infamous Grafton Street where all the tourists gather for shopping, pub hopping, & lovely restaurants to name but a few places of interest.
Additional Info
The room rate includes the following services: regular room cleaning, light laundry items only, and internet access
Additional available services at an extra charge (payable directly to your host on arrival):
Pick up service: 40.00 EUR one-way
Pets
Dog
House Facilities
- Laundry
- Parking
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm on each floor
- Non Smoking
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Leopardstown Valley is located on the south side of the city in a safe private housing estate about 25 minutes from Dublin City by Luas (Tram). The famous Leopardstown Racecourse is located in Leopardstown also. We are very well serviced with shops and boast one of the largest shopping centers in the world within 15 minutes by luas to name but a few. We are a straight taxi ride along the M50 from Dublin Airport approximately 40 minutes depending on traffic activity also serviced by Aircoach direct from Dublin Airport in under one hour.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Cinema
- Shopping Centre
- Health club
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
Breakfast os not supplied.
Please exercise safety at all times and, ensure windows and doors front/back are closed and double locked when you leave my house and when you return late at night. Only one shower per day is offered.
Please do not hang wet clothes on radiators in bathroom/bedroom or out the window. There is a clothes line provided in the back garden for the drying of clothes. Runners, Trainers or wet boots are not permitted upstairs and may be taken off and left in the hall along with wet umbrellas. Only small personal items of clothes will be laundered for short stay guests. Please do not leave any electric appliances plugged in during the night or while you are away from the house. Food products may be stored in the kitchen/fridge and not in the bedroom unless they are sealed. If you lose the hall door key, a new one will cost €30 and you will be liable for this replacement so please take good care of it! Visitors of guests are not permitted upstairs at any time. Full room rental is payable in cash on arrival.
Smoking is not allowed.
7 Reviews
April 2019
Bernie is a lovely person, attentive and helpful. She was always helping me with everything I needed. She always have good advises and recommended places to share with you. Her house is very cozy, quiet and clean. I felt at home immediately. It's very close to Luas stop, medical centre, pharmacy and supermarkets, 5 minutes walk. The room is very confortable and well equipped, as well as the bathroom. I recommend highly staying with Bernie, because you will get two new friends besides a great stay.
August 2018
Bernie is a great host. She does everything she can to help people who stay here. She is really friendly and likes to share the Irish way of living.
May 2018
I stayed with Bernie for almost 2 weeks and I genuinely felt at home. I was always greeted with a big smile and a welcome everytime I came in the house (from both Bernie and her dog Flossie!!!). Bernie went above and beyond to help me out after a personal mishap I had while staying with her. Thanks for everything Bernie - I'll be over for tea in the New Year!!!
*For Guests* - The house is very clean, tidy, modern and quiet. Less than a 5 minute walk to the Luas, supermarket and shopping centre. The bedroom was very quiet and comfortable so you will have no problem having a relaxing nights sleep. There is a separate bathroom (with shower, bath and toilet) for guests along with towels. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need. It's like staying in my own home!
Host reply
Thank you Pauric for your very kind words. All the best on your travels & looking forward to a catch up & a cuppa when you return. Safe trip!
August 2017
This was my first time in Ireland and Bernadette was an absolutely amazing host, kind, helpful and her dog is absolutely adorable! I had a wonderful time and would recommend staying with her any day!
Host reply
Thank you so much Darko for the beautiful words. Hope all your plans come to fruition.
April 2017
Bernie is a very friendly and supportive host. I felt at home straight away. She took good care of me and did everything to make me feel comfortable in her home. Her dog Flossy is adorable, too and it was great having her around. I also very much liked my room, it was well equipped and very quite so I always got a good sleep. I can highly recommend staying with Bernie, you're going to have a very enjoyable time!
January 2016
Although Irish people are known for their kindness and hospitality, staying with Bernadette will show you this at its best. You won't get only cosy stay but also two friends you can rely on at any moment.
December 2013
This guest awarded the host 4.4 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
How do I book?
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When do I pay?
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