Bed and Breakfast Avonmore House B&B

Beach

South Abbey, Youghal, Ireland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.8/10! (score from 297 reviews)

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9.7
Exceptional
294 reviews

So close to all the things in town. Very pretty! Garden was lovely!

Travis United States of America

John and Mary were the best! They went out of their way to make us comfortable.

Glenda United States of America

Mary & John, thank you very much for hosting us during our 3 night stay in Youghal. Thank you for your warm care, friendly chats and delicious breakfasts! (especially John's oat bread 😋) The Avonmore B&B is a definitely place to stay when visiting Youghal! Perfectly located with a short distance to the beach and touristic attractions. A charming old building with its own history, will take you to the 18th century ;) Mary & John are the nicest hosts I've ever meet when traveling in Ireland - I could talk with you guys for hours and there would be always something else to talk about :) I will definitely return on my next visit in Youghal! Kindly Regards Joanna

Joanna Ireland

Mary and John were the greatest! They could not have been more hospitable, helpful , or friendly and we thoroughly enjoyed their company. They walked us to the selected restaurant and helped us get a reservation further up the road for the next night. Their cold porridge with yogurt and fresh fruit was divine and different. We hated to leave!

Carolyn United States of America

Lovely, well maintained home, and a mouth-watering breakfast including a variety of home-baked breads and more-than-ample portions. Mary the hostess couldn’t have been sweeter. We were sad to leave!

Virginia United States of America

We stayed at Avonmore for 2 nights. The breakfast at this B & B was exceptional. Beautiful food so well prepared and presented. It set us up for the day. John and Mary were lovely hosts and were very welcoming and friendly. Bed was so comfy and the room very spacious. We also enjoyed the outside garden space on a lovely sunny evening - which had very pretty lights at night time.

Anne Ireland

Fantastic hospitality by Mary and John in their beautiful B&B. Lovely breakfast including John's homemade selection of breads. Perfect location. Would highly recommend.

Mary Ireland

The room was top quality, the owners were extremely helpful and the breakfast was top quality. Would definitely go back.

Hazel Ireland

Property was in a great location. Wet comfortable and the breakfast was great

Siobhain Ireland

Breakfast was amazing , home Made soda bread was fantastic! John and Mary went out of there way to make my stay perfect , I will book here again

William Ireland
9.7
Exceptional
294 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “So close to all the things in town. Very pretty! Garden was lovely!”
    Travis Travis United States of America United States of America
  • “John and Mary were the best! They went out of their way to make us comfortable.”
    Glenda Glenda United States of America United States of America
  • “Mary & John, thank you very much for hosting us during our 3 night stay in Youghal. Thank you for your warm care, friendly chats and delicious breakfasts!”
    Joanna Joanna Ireland Ireland
  • “Mary and John were the greatest! They could not have been more hospitable, helpful , or friendly and we thoroughly enjoyed their company.”
    Carolyn Carolyn United States of America United States of America
  • “Lovely, well maintained home, and a mouth-watering breakfast including a variety of home-baked breads and more-than-ample portions. Mary the hostess couldn’t have been sweeter. We were sad to leave!”
    Virginia Virginia United States of America United States of America
  • “We stayed at Avonmore for 2 nights. The breakfast at this B & B was exceptional. Beautiful food so well prepared and presented. It set us up for the day.”
    Anne Anne Ireland Ireland
  • “Fantastic hospitality by Mary and John in their beautiful B&B. Lovely breakfast including John's homemade selection of breads. Perfect location. Would highly recommend.”
    Mary Mary Ireland Ireland
  • “The room was top quality, the owners were extremely helpful and the breakfast was top quality. Would definitely go back.”
    Hazel Hazel Ireland Ireland
  • “Property was in a great location. Wet comfortable and the breakfast was great”
    Siobhain Siobhain Ireland Ireland
  • “Breakfast was amazing , home Made soda bread was fantastic! John and Mary went out of there way to make my stay perfect , I will book here again”
    William William Ireland Ireland

Categories:

  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities9.6
  • Cleanliness9.8
  • Comfort9.8
  • Value for money 9.6
  • Location 9.8
  • Free WiFi9.3
High score for Youghal

This property is a 12-minute walk from the beach. Located at the entrance of Youghal Harbor, Avonmore House B&B B&B is set in a Georgian house, on the grounds of a former Franciscan Abbey. It is just off a 5 miles sandy beach and less than 3 minutes’ walk from the city center.

With free Wi-Fi, the guest rooms come with a TV with satellite channels and tea and coffee making facilities. They also have an private bathroom with free toiletries, a hairdryer and bathtub or shower.

Local activities include fishing in the River Blackwater, sailing, angling and yachting. Guided tours can also be arranged in the area and Youghal Golf Club is less than 1.2 mi away. Free private parking is possible on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Avonmore House B&B has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 14, 2014

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Closest beaches
  • Youghal Front Strand

    Youghal Front Strand

    8.7 Excellent beach
    3,100 feet from property
  • Caliso Bay Beach

    Caliso Bay Beach

    8.7 Excellent beach
    1.5 miles from property

Guest reviews

9.7
Exceptional · 294 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities9.6
  • Cleanliness9.8
  • Comfort9.8
  • Value for money 9.6
  • Location 9.8
  • Free WiFi9.3
High score for Youghal

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Travis United States of America

    “So close to all the things in town. Very pretty! Garden was lovely!”

  • Glenda United States of America

    “John and Mary were the best! They went out of their way to make us comfortable.”

  • Joanna Ireland

    “Mary & John, thank you very much for hosting us during our 3 night stay in Youghal. Thank you for your warm care, friendly chats and delicious breakfasts! (especially John's oat bread 😋) The Avonmore B&B is a definitely place to stay when visiting Youghal! Perfectly located with a short distance to the beach and touristic attractions. A charming old building with its own history, will take you to the 18th century ;) Mary & John are the nicest hosts I've ever meet when traveling in Ireland - I could talk with you guys for hours and there would be always something else to talk about :) I will definitely return on my next visit in Youghal! Kindly Regards Joanna”

  • Carolyn United States of America

    “Mary and John were the greatest! They could not have been more hospitable, helpful , or friendly and we thoroughly enjoyed their company. They walked us to the selected restaurant and helped us get a reservation further up the road for the next night. Their cold porridge with yogurt and fresh fruit was divine and different. We hated to leave!”

  • Virginia United States of America

    “Lovely, well maintained home, and a mouth-watering breakfast including a variety of home-baked breads and more-than-ample portions. Mary the hostess couldn’t have been sweeter. We were sad to leave!”

  • Anne Ireland

    “We stayed at Avonmore for 2 nights. The breakfast at this B & B was exceptional. Beautiful food so well prepared and presented. It set us up for the day. John and Mary were lovely hosts and were very welcoming and friendly. Bed was so comfy and the room very spacious. We also enjoyed the outside garden space on a lovely sunny evening - which had very pretty lights at night time.”

  • Mary Ireland

    “Fantastic hospitality by Mary and John in their beautiful B&B. Lovely breakfast including John's homemade selection of breads. Perfect location. Would highly recommend.”

  • Hazel Ireland

    “The room was top quality, the owners were extremely helpful and the breakfast was top quality. Would definitely go back.”

  • Siobhain Ireland

    “Property was in a great location. Wet comfortable and the breakfast was great”

  • William Ireland

    “Breakfast was amazing , home Made soda bread was fantastic! John and Mary went out of there way to make my stay perfect , I will book here again”

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi! Would you have enough space for a car plus trailer? Anywhere to store and charge a large mobility scooter? Thanks!
    Hi. How big is the trailer? It would have to be unhitched and wheeled to the other side of the car park, otherwise it would block the other vehicles. The mobility scooter could be manoeuvred into our coach house and charged there.
    Answered on July 9, 2021
  • We are interested in 7 nights accommodation for two people in September, is a full Irish breakfast included in the price? Thank you.
    Yes the price includes breakfast and Full Irish Breakfast is included on the menu aswell as a host of other choices. 3 types of Homemade bread too.
    Answered on June 24, 2020
  • Hair dryer?
    Yes, we have hair dryers in each room. Kind Regards, John.
    Answered on August 20, 2021
  • Hi, we have a 6 month old baby, we have our own cot. Is this okay?
    Hi, Thanks for your query. Currently we're not in a position to cater for babies or children under 12 yrs. Kind Regards.
    Answered on July 20, 2021
  • Hi are there any circumstances you would accept a small toilet trained dog with own bed?
    At the moment we're not in a position to take pets. Kind Regards.
    Answered on August 20, 2021

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Hosted by John and Mary

9.9
Host Review Score
John and Mary
Built in 1752 on the site of a Franciscan Abbey, today Avonmore House is a 9 bedroom Georgian Guest House over 3 storeys. Perfectly located with off street parking in the quiet area of South Abbey ,Youghal and only minutes walk from the beach. The house boasts quiet rooms of all types, a guest lounge with small library and comfortable armchairs. With our "reverse osmosis" water system all the teas and coffees served are made with purified filtered water free from chlorine, fluoride and other chemicals and foreign bodies. Guests also receive a large bottle on arrival and are free to refill at any time during their stay nullifying the need to purchase bottled water. The breakfast choice is served from a substantial menu with freshly homemade breads and fresh fruit salad. Since the Covid 19 pandemic in 2020 we now have automatic sensor hand sanitising stations situated at the front door and the dining room. The dining room tables have been rearranged to keep a safe social distance from one another. Each guest party will be asked for their favoured breakfast time which will enable us to keep the numbers to a minimum at one time.Room cleaning procedure remains highly professional.
After working for over 30 years as a Hydrographic Surveyor, John gained his chef certification at the world renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School in East Cork. The ever evolving breakfast menu has been designed to tease the taste buds. Mary spent the majority of her career as a nurse aswell as training as a nutritionist several years ago. Her input and tweaks to the breakfast menu and knowledge which led to our water purification system has been invaluable in the constant pursuit of providing our guests with the best and healthiest options available.
Youghal is a seaside resort town in County Cork, Ireland. Sitting on the estuary of the River Blackwater, in the past it was militarily and economically important boasting residents as Sir Walter Raleigh. Built on the edge of a steep riverbank, the town has a long and narrow layout. South Abbey lies at the South side of the town just between the Beach and the town centre. Its synonymous for the affluent large houses built in the 18th Century.
Language spoken: English
Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Youghal Golf Club
    0.3 miles
  • Tynte's Castle
    0.6 miles
  • St. Mary's Collegiate Church
    0.6 miles
  • Youghal Front Strand
    1 miles
  • Templemichael Castle
    2 miles
  • Rincrew Abbey
    2.2 miles
  • Molana (island monastery)
    2.8 miles
  • Ardmore Tower
    5 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Numerous Restaurants
    0.6 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Numerous Bars
    0.6 miles
Natural Beauty
  • River Blackwater
    0.1 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Youghal Front Strand
    3,100 feet
  • Caliso Bay Beach
    1.5 miles
  • Whiting Bay Beach
    2.1 miles
  • Ardmore Beach
    5 miles
  • Curragh Bay Beach
    6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Cork Airport
    28.6 miles
  • Waterford Airport
    36.5 miles
How to get to Avonmore House B&B from Cork Airport
    Taxi
    Free parking is available.
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Avonmore House B&B
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Secure parking
Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Avonmore House B&B takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 15 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 15 and up are allowed)

Payments by Booking.com

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please note that this property is not suitable for hen and stag parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Please inform Avonmore House B&B of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Avonmore House B&B

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Avonmore House B&B (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Secure parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • Avonmore House B&B is 1,800 feet from the center of Youghal.

  • Check-in at Avonmore House B&B is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Avonmore House B&B by:

    • Taxi 50min

  • The prices at Avonmore House B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 0.6 miles from Avonmore House B&B.

  • Room options at Avonmore House B&B include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single

  • Guests staying at Avonmore House B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Avonmore House B&B offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beach