Elizabeth Fort

BARRACK STREET 4 ELIZABETH FORT, Cork, Ireland – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>135</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
134 reviews

This carefully restored and maintained property is a unique gem just a short stroll to Cork city centre. Cosy and full of charm and with the added plus of knowing your money is being put towards the restoration of other properties in danger of being lost forever. What’s not to like!

Niamh Ireland
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Elizabeth Fort

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  • Houses
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Washing machine
  • Terrace
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating

Featuring city views, Elizabeth Fort offers accommodation with terrace, around 400 metres from Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. The property offers allergy-free units and is set 1.3 km from Cork City Hall. All units comprise a seating area with a sofa and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including a dishwasher, an oven, a microwave and a toaster. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the holiday home, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. University College Cork is 1.2 km from the holiday home, while Cork Custom House is 1.3 km away. The nearest airport is Cork Airport, 8 km from Elizabeth Fort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.7
High score for Cork
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Niamh
    Ireland Ireland
    “This carefully restored and maintained property is a unique gem just a short stroll to Cork city centre. Cosy and full of charm and with the added plus of knowing your money is being put towards the restoration of other properties in danger of...”
  • Patricia
    Australia Australia
    “It was all about the location: the property itself, the proximity to central Cork, being in Ireland.”
  • Svenja
    Germany Germany
    “You enter through the actual doors of the fortress and in the morning and evening you get the whole fortress for yourself. Great and unique experience.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Irish Landmark Trust

Company review score: 9.6Based on 487 reviews from 23 properties
23 managed properties

Company information

Irish Landmark is a non-profit organisation that finds interesting and unusual properties that are in need of conservation, and we give them new life. Since 1992, we’ve been turning historic buildings into truly special self-catering holiday accommodation. Our properties range from lighthouses and schoolhouses, to castles and gate lodges.

Property information

Situated within the walls of Elizabeth Fort, one of the oldest and most historic sites in Cork, this property offers guests a very central location to explore the history, culture, and wonders of Cork City.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Elizabeth Fort
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
No internet access available.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Radio
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Patio
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Elizabeth Fort takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:30 to 21:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Elizabeth Fort 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

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Elizabeth Fort

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Elizabeth Fort on this page.

  • Elizabeth Fort can accommodate the following group size:

    • 3 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Elizabeth Fort is from 16:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Elizabeth Fort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Elizabeth Fort is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Elizabeth Fort is 650 yards from the centre of Cork. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Elizabeth Fort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Elizabeth Fort has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.