Bed and Breakfast Gabriel House Guesthouse
Summerhill North, St. Lukes, T23 X963 Cork, Ireland – Great location - show map
The hospitality & service exceptional. Kudos especially for Valerie, an amazing hostess Wonderful breakfast
CanadaThe property was in a great location. Lots of charm and very close to the city centre. The breakfast was awesome and the staff were great. Loved our stay.
CanadaBeautiful Inn with a great breakfast and lovely staff. Very accommodating Valerie was wonderful, suggested places to eat and the view from the garden is great.
United States of AmericaClean warm well maintained excellent staff. Taxi from city centre to guest house @1am €5.00 probably more during heavy traffic Prompt attention from staff (Kathleen )when I got my booking dates mixed up.
IrelandI enjoyed 5 nights at the Gabriel House. Valerie and others were very nice, and very helpful, the breakfasts were good and the back yard area was nice. The end.
IrelandValerie was our receptionist and was incredible, she helped us with everything we needed, and went above and beyond to make our stay amazing. The breakfast was delicious. This was the best hotel we stayed at in all of Ireland, we would absolutely stay here again.
GermanyEverything was fantastic with our stay at the Gabriel Guesthouse. The location is great within walking distance too many locations. The breakfast offered was absolutely delicious.
United States of AmericaGreat location. City center was a short walk (but you will have to walk up a rather steep hill to return to the hotel).
United States of AmericaEverything,from the moment you walk in the front door , greeted by a smiling friendly helpful receptionist .The cosy and extremely comfortable accommodation .All staff were polite and very efficient. Anyone thinking of a career in the hospitality business should stay here awhile to see how it's done .My congratulations to all the team . Look forward to my next visit .
Ireland. That is it. The room was grand. The staff were brilliant. I would come here again :)
United States of AmericaGabriel House Guesthouse This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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With its elevated position, Gabriel House looks out over Cork’s cathedral spires and the harbor. A 5-minute walk from the center, the house is surrounded by landscaped gardens, offering rooms with attached bathroom and free WiFi.
Most rooms at Gabriel House Guest house boast stunning views of the garden and countryside. Rooms all feature TVs. All guests have access to filtered water and fresh ice available from reception.
Dating from the early 1900s, Gabriel House features 10-feet-high ceilings, a characteristic staircase and many original features. Guests can relax in the garden and patio to the rear of the property, while helpful staff can provide city maps and recommendations for trips or restaurants.
Guests can pick out freshly laid eggs for breakfast each morning from the house’s own resident hens. A traditional Irish breakfast is served daily and made from local ingredients, while breads, biscuits scones are freshly home-baked every day.
Kent Train Station is 650 feet from the bed and breakfast and Cork Airport is a 15-minute drive. The Blarney Stone is just 5 miles away, and Kinsale is 30 minutes’ drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.5 for two-person stays.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet
Very Good Coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free Private Parking Available On Site
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Host Info
Company info
We pride ourselves in selecting staff who will enhance our business by providing a friendly welcoming service, good guest relations, quality food preparation/ presentation, clean well presented guest rooms, welcoming gardens and surroundings.
Property info
This beautiful elegant property was built in the 19th Century as a private residence by a wealthy merchant family. From the 1920's some Christian Brothers resided here for more than 40 years. Since the brothers departed in the 1960's it has been used exclusively as a Guest House / Bed & Breakfast.
Neighborhood info
We are located on an elevated position in a residential area overlooking the River Lee and we are within walking distance of the heart of the city. We are lucky to have a selection of small local businesses all within walking distance. These include bars, restaurants, a pharmacy , café, a hairdresser, a post office and convenience store .
Languages Spoken
English, French, Irish, Italian
What's nearby *
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Kent Train Station0.1 miles
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Collins Barracks Military Museum0.3 miles
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Cork Custom House0.3 miles
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Cork City Hall0.5 miles
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Heineken Brewery Ireland0.6 miles
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Cork Opera House0.7 miles
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Crawford Art Gallery0.7 miles
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South Infirmary - Victoria Hospital0.7 miles
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St. Mary's Church0.7 miles
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Holy Trinity Church0.7 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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The Old English Market, Grand Parade. Market0.9 miles
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Isaacs Restaurant Restaurant0.4 miles
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Greenes Restaurant Restaurant0.4 miles
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Tara's Tearooms, Mc Curtain Street Cafe/Bar0.5 miles
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Merchants Quay Shopping Centre Supermarket0.6 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Crosshaven Ocean/Sea14.5 miles
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Ballhass Lakes Lake29.2 miles
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Lee River0.6 miles
Closest Airports *
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Cork Airport4.4 miles
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Kerry Airport49.8 miles
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Shannon Airport58.1 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Cork Butter Museum0.8 miles
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The Cathedral of Saint Mary and Saint Anne0.8 miles
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Nano Nagle Place0.9 miles
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Pairc Ui Chaoimh1 miles
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Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral1.1 miles
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University College Cork1.6 miles
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Blarney Stone5 miles
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Blarney Castle5 miles
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Fota Wildlife Park6.5 miles
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Cathedral of St. Colman7.9 miles
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Amenities of Gabriel House Guesthouse Great facilities! Review score, 8.8
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Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Library
Food & Drink
- Fruit
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
- Secure parking
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
General
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Honeymoon suite
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
- Irish
- Italian
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
| 0 - 3 years |
Can use a crib
when requested
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FREE |
| 4 - 11 years |
Can use an extra bed
when requested
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€ 25 per child, per night |
| 12+ years |
Can use an extra bed
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€ 55 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Gabriel House Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Pets are accommodated in kennels adjacent to the guest house.
Please note this hotel does not accept American Express.
The property is not wheelchair friendly as it is located on a steep slope and there are numerous steps from the car park to the main entrance.
Please note that for group bookings of 10 guests or more, different conditions and policies apply. Please contact the property directly prior to booking.
Please inform Gabriel House Guesthouse 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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
