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

My Spanish girlfriend was on a two week visit to see me in London & I wanted to take her away for the weekend. After finding reasonable flights to Cork, we needed somewhere to stay. Internet searching led me to the Shandon Bells b&b. Mainly for location (5 minute walk to the Centre). Here you will find the lovely Hilary.... more

My teenage daughter and I stayed at Shandon Bells for 3 nights in November. We were very pleased with the hands on service. The owner and staff were very friendly and welcoming. The room was large, clean and the location was convenient while visiting my other daughter at Cork University which is across the street from Shandon Bells. more

The Shandon Bells Guest House is a lovely bed and breakfast owned and operated by Hilary and Malachy Farren. It is located on the Western Road, a main east-west street on the south side of Cork. It is directly across the street from the entrance to University College Cork. I just spent four days and nights at the Shandon Bells... more

Date: 21 Aug 2007 Reviewer: Maire Excellent B and B. Great location - just outside the gates of UCC and close to town. Within walking distance of lots of nice pubs and restaurants. Car parking available and bus stop nearby if needed. My room was very comfortable and I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the B and B... more

After leaving the B&B in Dublin where we were treated just like family. We were extremely disappointed with the hospitality we received (or should I say didn't receive) at Shandon Bells. The hostess that served us breakfast in the morning didn't have much of a personality. Our room was at the very top of the house and it was extremely... more

I called Shandon Bells directly three weeks ahead of my trip to book two nights. I was quoted a good price on the phone. When it came time to leave, I was told I owed 30 Euro more than the price I had been told over the phone. The woman argued with me and would not accept the rate I... more

My friend and I stayed at the Shandon Bells in May. We were there for three nights. Prior to booking we had a giggle at some of the more advesre comments about this place. Comments re: the quality of the bacon !! nuff said Anyway, I told my friend to trust my judgement and we were not dissapointed. The two... more

Hilary and her team were excellent and very friendly. The town centre is only a few minutes walk away and yet Western Road is not too busy. We would definitely stay again. more