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Shandon Bells

Western Rd, Cork, Ireland
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Shandon Bells
Ranked #45 of 57 Cork B&B and Inns
3.0 of 5 stars 39 Reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2010

I had needed a place to stay for a 2 week period while I was getting my daughter settled to attend UCC. I took the self-catering option and had a lovely new kitchen and large spacious dining room to use in addition to my small but comfortable and clean bedroom which consisted of two twin beds, plenty of drawer &... More

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Limerick, Ireland
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2010

I stayed here with my friend and I was happy with the room it was what i expected small but was very clean. We had no hairdryer in our room and when asked for it took nearly half an hour to get one also we felt the hostess to find us a nuisance which made us feel uncomfortable. but other... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2008

We have just returned from a 6 night stay at the Shandon Bells. We found the owners very friendly and welcoming. The rooms are very comfortable and clean and our bathroom had a bath as well as a shower. Breakfasts were superb, and plentiful with lots of choice, including a tasty full Irish breakfast.. We were only a 10 minute... More

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Dayton, OH
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2008

Stayed here on our day in Cork/Blarney. Nice little place and Hillary and her husband were very nice and hospitable. The B&B is charming and what I would think of a home. Welcoming and inviting you in and not just staying there, but also chatting with other people there if you have time. Good location as it is just a... More

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Melbourne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2008

This is the second time we have stayed with Hillary and Malachy at their wonderful B&B right in central Cork; And they didn't disappoint! The accommodation is wonderful, Hillary was warm and very welcoming offering lots of advice and tips on where to go and what to see! The great thing about Shandon Bells is it's location conveniently located close... More

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Dublin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2008

Very good option for either business or holiday. Room was clean and comfortable. Appreciated the central heating on a chilly May evening! Good breakfast selection - fresh fruit, yogurt, cereal, eggs etc in addition to the usual traditional cooked breakfast. Hilary the owner is very friendly and obliging. Very convenient location for the University and within walking distance of Cork... More

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Dublin
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2008

Very disappointing. I realise that the property is for sale, but even so ... In my room, there was no chair, there were cobwebs hanging from the ceiling, the wallpaper was peeling, and water sprayed from the inlet pipe every time I flushed the loo. My bed was not made up 2 days out of the 6, the wastebasket not... More

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zoecork, owner at Shandon Bells, responded to this review
28 May 2008

I would like to responed to the above comment.... unforuntely when this lady came to stay I was taken ill on the saturday and moved to hosipal on the sunday . I had just started a new member of staff and unfortuntely she was unsure of her duties as she only commenced work the previous monday.... I did ring daily... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2008

I stayed at the Shandon Bells for three nights in May and I had a wonderful stay. The house is located on Western Road only a short walk (about 10 minutes) from the city centre. Private parking is provided. There’s room for several cars in the drive. I stayed in a double room at the back of the house. The... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2008
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Really disappointed. Dirty crockery in the rooms, threadbare towels, half used bottles of shampoo and no light bulbs in the bedroom. Did complain and the host was very apologetic and rectified the problems but I still feel it was far too over priced for a night. For 85 euros I was expecting more. Breakfast was fine , but the meat... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2008

First off, the property is for sale. The staff was nice, but with absent management and much better B&B's in Ireland we expected more. We were traveling as two adults a teen and a senior. Asked for two rooms and wound up with one (the single) on the totally opposite end of the building. With numerous up and down steps... More

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Western Rd, Cork, Ireland
Price range (per night):* S$68 - 132

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