Shandon Bells Guest House
Western Road, T12RC63 Cork, Ireland – Great location - show map
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 in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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- LisaUnited States of America“The staff was very nice. Even though we did not get the breakfast, they would offer us coffee or cappicino's. The rooms are small but that is to be expected for an older property that is a B&B. very cozy place and it is a great location by the...”
- LillianUnited States of America“The room for 3 people was comfortable and it had its own private bathroom which was spacious. The shower had good water pressure and warm water. We had a car and there was free parking which was helpful because we did not see anywhere to park. It...”
- ThomasUnited States of America“Comfortable place to stay next to the college campus. Old building so has charm balanced by hauling luggage up stairs and quirky layout. On-site parking is limited so arrive early. Worked well for our needs.”
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Amenities of Shandon Bells Guest House
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Fishing
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- Coffee house on site
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Fax/Photocopying
- Express check-in/out
- Invoice provided
- Board games/Puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Bulgarian
- English
- Spanish
- Italian
- Mongolian
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of EUR 100 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 84. 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
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
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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 need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 11:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine printMust-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.
Please note that this is a nonsmoking 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 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
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Shandon Bells Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fishing
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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.
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Room options at Shandon Bells Guest House include:
- Single
- Double
- Twin
- Triple
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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.
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Check-in at Shandon Bells Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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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