I stayed at this B&B for 5 nights and found it to be a real home-from-home. The owners Hilary and Malachy and their daughter Nicole were very friendly and kindness itself. The room was clean and comfortable. Choice for breakfast was all that one could wish for. The location was ideal for walking into Cork city. Also very convenient for the University and Fitzgerald Park. Plenty of places to eat and drink within a short distance, Reidys being a particular favourite.
Am unable to think of any adverse comments about this B&B and it is well deserving of an excellent rating. I would have no hesitation in returning and in fact look forward to doing so, also recommending it to family and friends.

i had already booked to stay for four nights when i found your website and read the adverse comments.it was with very mixed feelings that i arrived at the b/b........BUT.....very warm welcome.....friendly and helpful staff...super breakfasts.... especially loved the soda bread.....comfortable, spotless room....as a 'single' i especially liked having a large family room to myself.......reasonable price.....handy location...only down side was the weather......lots of rain but thats ireland for you!
v lisle
northumberland

The Shandon Bells B&B is FANTASTIC - the most friendly, accommodating couple and their lovely 15yr old daughter make you feel part of the family (if you want to), or leave you be if you prefer. GREAT LOCATION with a pub called Reidys just 2mins away that has won the award for Best Irish Pub just last year, with all home-made food and reasonable drinks too. Central Cork town is just a 10mins walk. University is 2mins away. CORK GAOL is extremely interesting and the old Radio Museum is there also - both a 10mins walk away. No need for a car here at all, as everything within walking distance, and buses outside if required. It did rain a bit while we were there this past week, but we were greeted back at the B&B to a lovely warm glowing fire in the lounge and a fresh cup of tea and Irish biscuits to welcome us 'home'. We had tears in our eyes when we left. Such warmth - in the B&B - and in their hearts. Just 10 rooms in the Shandon Bells, so try booking ahead of time. PS: Shame that one unkind person left bad feedback; but if you look at her other reviews, they are all put downs. Look at the photos on the other nice review from Canada. IT'S A SUPER PLACE!

Shandon bells!

It started okay with a nice welcome from the landlady but after that it went down hill.

we paid 80e for our double room which did not deserve it's description.

The room was tiny with the double bed jammed against one wall. To get out to the bathroom, involved somersaults over your partner the like of which I have not seen olga korbut perform. The bathroom, if posssible was even more miniscule and certainly not built for expanding waistlines. Perhaps, it is presumed that the somersaults will keep you in shape and allow you to fit.

Breakfast was okay - we ordered coffee and got tea! the bacon, sausage etc on the plate while well cooked were clearly bought on the managers special at the local lidl as they were of very poor quality.

we paid our 80e over and asked could we leave our car for a short while as we wanted to visit the university - this did not go down well and with strict warnings to only leave the car for a short time (it was 10am at this stage how many people did they think they would have checking in!) we departed. May the road rise with you! I don't think so - I hate to say it but this was a sad display of rip off ireland. Please visitors do not judge us all by this!

I'm glad to say that we travelled on to the excellent Caseys of Baltimore where my faith in the irish hospitality industry was restored