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Shandon Bells Guest House

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Situated along the banks of the River Lee, Shandon Bells provides bright, traditionally styled rooms equipped with LCD TVs and offers delicious full Irish breakfasts. Guests can take advantage of private fishing opportunities right on the river.

Every room comes with satellite channels displayed on a wall-mounted LCD TV, in addition to complimentary WiFi. Each room also features a private bathroom, a hairdryer, as well as tea and coffee making facilities, complemented by welcome sweets.

At Shandon Bells Guest House, guests have the option to choose between a buffet breakfast or a hearty full Irish breakfast for an additional fee.

The renowned English Market in Cork is just a short 10-minute stroll away. The main entrance of University College Cork is less than a minute’s walk from the property, while the vibrant shops and dining options on St Patrick’s Street are only a 15-minute walk away.

Partners are especially fond of the location — they gave it a rating of 8.6 for a getaway for two.

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed

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

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 option.

Refundable damage deposit
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.

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

Pets
Pets are not allowed.

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

Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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

The fine print
Essential information for guests at this property

Please be aware that pre-authorisation takes place four days before your arrival date, rather than two.

It’s important to note that only 2 out of 12 rooms are available on the ground floor. The other 10 rooms can only be accessed via stairs, which may make this accommodation unsuitable for guests with mobility challenges. To request a ground floor room, please reach out to the property in advance of your arrival.

American Express cards are not accepted here.

This is a non-smoking property, and any infringement will incur a fine of 100 EUR.

A limited number of complimentary parking spots are available on-site. Parking spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Should parking be full upon your arrival, the property will guide you to the nearest alternative parking options. Street parking is free from 18:30 to 08:30, Monday to Saturday, and all day on Sundays.

Directions: The property is located at the intersection of Donovan Road and Western Road. If you are coming from the city center (Washington Street), you will see The River Lee Hotel on your left. The Shandon Bells Guest House is situated just a few houses past the hotel, at the first set of traffic lights on the left side of the road.

Eircode: T12 RC63

GPS coordinates:

Latitude 51.8956418647737

Longitude -8.488526341799343

Please note that check-in earlier than 14:00 or later than 21:00 is not available unless arranged before your arrival.

Changing a room type from twin to double or from double to twin on arrival depends on availability and may not be possible if the property is fully booked for your date.

Photo ID is required by the property, which can be a passport, an ID card, or a driver’s license. Guests who make their reservations less than 15 hours prior to check-in will need to leave a 200 euro deposit for any potential damages.

Please notify Shandon Bells Guest House ahead of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box during booking or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are observed from 21:00 to 11:00.

A damage deposit of €100 is required upon arrival. This will be collected via credit card and reimbursed at checkout, provided the property passes inspection.

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