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On the banks of the River Lee, Shandon Bells offers bright, classically furnished rooms with LCD TVs, and full Irish breakfasts. Guests can enjoy on-site private fishing on the river. Each room includes satellite channels on its wall-mounted LCD TV, as well as free WiFi access. There is a private bathroom and hairdryer, along with tea/coffee facilities and welcome sweets. Guests at Shandon Bells Guest House can order a buffet breakfast or hearty full Irish breakfasts for a surcharge. The famous English Market in Cork is just a 10-minute walk away. The main entrance of University College Cork is less than a minute's walk away, and the bustling shops and restaurants of St Patrick’s Street are only 15 minutes’ walk away. Free parking is available on site. If it is full,we have parking spots in a secured car park a few yards from us. If you are coming from the city center, you will see it on the left hand side, after you go past The River Lee hotel, a large student accommodations building and a few houses. The address is University Place Car Park, Eircode: T12A62W. EV charger is available on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 783 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the <b>location</b> of Shandon Bells Guest House, close to the city centre and the river. The <b>breakfast</b> received praise for its quality and variety. Staff were noted for their friendliness and helpfulness. <b>Room comfort</b> and size received mixed reviews, with some finding them small. <b>Parking</b> was appreciated but limited.
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Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maureen
    United States of America United States of America
    Location was perfect and the property was quaint and clean
  • Alan
    Ireland Ireland
    On arrival, Vanessa was a very welcoming host and explained everything to me as she showed me to my room. The room was comfortably warm and clean comfortable bedding and pillows supplied. Excellent shower in the small but well equipped bathroom....
  • Rita
    United States of America United States of America
    The room and the location is great. Shandon Bells is in between our daughter's house and the downtown area of Cork. She lives on Sunday's Well and works at UCC. Able to easily walk to her house and also walk to the downtown area.
  • Paula
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was perfect and we loved the breakfast room and the view of the river!
  • Julie
    Canada Canada
    Great location, parking on site. Rooms were comfortable and clean.
  • Diane
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff were so friendly and accommodating. Lovely, clean room. The breakfast room was charming and the food yummy.
  • Karen
    United States of America United States of America
    Room opened onto beautiful deck on part of River Lee. Common area with fridge, water cooler available. Right next to university and on bus line. Ground floor room. Restaurants walking distance. Safe neighborhood.
  • Hratch
    Canada Canada
    the breakfast was great , location was walkable to near evrything!
  • Lowe
    United States of America United States of America
    The place was clean and staff was very nice! Great breakfast!
  • Maria
    Italy Italy
    Little terrace facing the river Great breakfast Friendly staff, very helpful and smiling, made me feel welcomed and at home

Managed by Shandon Bells Guest House

Company review score: 8.8Based on 4,074 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Mostly we enjoy our patio on the back of the house with beautiful and relaxing view. We care very much about comfort so we are always improving facilities and rooms

Property info

We offer a warm welcome to our lovely residence, with a cup of coffee or tea in the dining room.

Neighborhood info

Location is spot on! From Patrick Street turn left into Grand Parade and then right into Washington Street. Go straight ahead along Lancaster Quay and Western Road. Walking distance from the city centre is 12 minutes. University Cork College is across the street and few restaurants and bars are very close. Popular places to visit within walking distance are St Fin Barre's Cathedral, Elisabeth Fort and The English Market.

Languages Spoken

Bulgarian,English,Spanish,Italian,Mongolian

Area info

Amenities of Shandon Bells Guest House

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Fishing

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Express check-in/out

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • Bulgarian
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Mongolian

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. That's about $105. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 11:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note Pre-authorization is 4 days prior to arrival date, instead of two days.

Kindly note that only 2 out of 12 rooms are located on the ground floor. The other 10 rooms are accessible via stairs only. Therefore the accommodations may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment. To request a ground floor room, please contact the property prior to arrival.

American Express cards are not accepted.

Free parking is available.

Please note that this is a nonsmoking property and any violation will result in a 100 EUR fine.

Directions: The property is located on a corner between Donovan Road and Western Road. When leaving from a city center (coming from a Washington Street) on your left side you will be passing by The River Lee Hotel. Shandon Bells Guest House is located just a couple of houses after the hotel, on the first set of traffic lights on the left side of the road.

Eircode: T12 RC63

GPS coordinates:

Latitude 51.8956418647737

Longitude -8.488526341799343

Kindly note that check-in earlier than 14:00 or later than 21:00 is not available unless requested prior to arrival.

Changing the type of room from twin to double or from double to twin upon arrival is subject to availability and not possible if the property is fully booked for the date.

Please note that the property requires photo ID: a passport, an ID card or a driving license. Guests who made their reservation later than 15 hours before check-in leave a 200 euro deposit against damage.

Please inform Shandon Bells Guest House 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.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 11:00:00.

A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Shandon Bells Guest House

  • Room options at Shandon Bells Guest House include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple

  • Check-in at Shandon Bells Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Shandon Bells Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian

  • Shandon Bells Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing

  • Shandon Bells Guest House is 0.7 miles from the center of Cork. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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