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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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.7
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Vasily
    Ireland Ireland
    Irish breakfast was very nice and the service was even better. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Great river view from the dining room.
  • Jacinta
    Greece Greece
    Great location, well appointed room. We even had a river view!
  • Olivia
    Ireland Ireland
    Well run Guest House with Karen and her cheerful team. Nice ambiance in the house set by the staff. Room and ensuite spotless. I enjoyed my freshly cooked breakfast in the dining room that overlooked a river. Lovely view to look out on in the...

Hosted by Shandon Bells Guest House

8.8
8.8
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Host review score

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Shandon Bells Guest House

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • 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
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Express check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • Bulgarian
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Mongolian

House rules

Shandon Bells Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 00:00 to 11:00

 

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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 100 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 85. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Shandon Bells Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 11:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please note Pre-authorisation 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 accommodation 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.

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

A limited number of free parking places are available onsite. Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If the parking is full upon your arrival, the property will advise you about the nearest alternative parking areas. Street parking is free from 18:30 to 08:30 Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday.

Directions: The property is situated on a corner between Donovan Road and Western Road. When leaving from a city centre (coming from a Washington Street) on your left side you will be passing by The River Lee Hotel. Shandon Bells Guest House is situated 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided 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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Shandon Bells Guest House

  • Guests staying at Shandon Bells Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian

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

    • Fishing

  • Room options at Shandon Bells Guest House include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple

  • Shandon Bells Guest House is 0.7 miles from the centre 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 you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Shandon Bells Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.