Best B&B stay ever. Clean, modern and fresh, very comfortable. Hosts are very hospitable. Gorgeous…read morecountryside location. Close to all amenities and lovely tourist places. Would stay again in a heartbeat!!

Olive is an extremely welcoming person, getting us settled on arrival with a pot of tea and some…read morebiscuits. So appreciated after a full day of travel from Canada. Once settled her restaurant, pub and sightseeing tips were first rate. Bed was very comfortable and house was quiet (although we were travelling during the off season). Having your own bathroom and shower is great as well. The breakfasts were top notch and ample, a light lunch at most was needed between breakfast and dinner. Central location also makes it attractive to those who like their amenities close by. Should we ever get back to Cork we would return here to stay.

I found Auburn House in Lonely Planet's Ireland book and I'm so glad we did! Olive and Kieran were…read moreby far our favorite B&B hosts throughout our tour of Ireland. Upon arriving, Olive was warm, welcoming, and took care of us with a pot of tea and chocolates and a friendly disposition that made us feel as if we were her old friends just popping by for a visit rather than strangers meeting for the first time. She had plenty of stories to share and wisdom on where to go and what to see while in Cork (and the appropriate maps to guide us in the right direction). Our room was cozy with a reasonably sized bathroom (by Irish standards) and a sweeping view over the city. The breakfast was prompt and piping hot - my husband raved about the black and white pudding, while I stuck to scrambled eggs, beans, and toast. Plus, the B&B is located a comfortable walking distance from the bus terminal and train station. I'd recommend Auburn House to any out of town visitors looking for the full B&B experience.

I cannot recommend the Fernroyd House enough! Owners Tony and Avril were immensely welcoming, and…read moretheir knowledge of the area was very useful. Every morning, along with a great breakfast, they sat with us and walked us through our plans and gave tips and insight. The room was comfortable and we had plenty of privacy and quiet. Highly recommend!!!

Absolutely as the reviews say: excellent BNB! The hosts are lovely, food excellent, location…read moresuperb. We felt so at home. Would love to have stayed longer. Will most definitely return!

Nestled in the East Cork countryside is Barnabrow house and neighbouring cottages. I was here for a…read morewonderful wedding weekend. Staying in the cottage called Sadie, we were impressed by the amount of space the kitchen and living room area consisted of. If you pushed the furniture to the walls you could have a barn dance or ceile. It was a grand comfortable cottage, which looked deceptively small from the outside. The main house, surrounding yards, buildings and decking have a lovely natural layout about them. They all fit together so well. The stonework, shrubbery and flowers, add the finishing touches to the outdoor decor. The ceremony room, while a tad hot with the warm day that was in it, was bright and airy. It was ideal for the occasion. After the knot tying, we moved to the decking for a cocktail reception. Which is quite nice, although not high heel friendly at all. The wooden slates setup to let the rain water drain through perhaps? But not wedding reception suitable at all, which is a bit surprising for a wedding venue. The dining room was laid out wonderfully and the food was fantastic. The couple opted for platters of sides and some yummy beef. Excellent idea, people could help themselves to what they wanted, to suit their own dietary tastes. Wait staff pleasant and on the ball. The afters were mighty craic, with the ceremony room turned into the dance floor. Regarding location, Barnabrow is ideal for Ballymaloe, Shanagarry and Ballycotton. And everywhere in between and around. I never actually made it into the main house itself, so cannot comment on that. FYI the locals pronounce it Barna-bro.