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!

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.

Great Experience. The owner Grainne and her husband Patty were terrific host. Spent considerable…read moretime orienting us to the house and town. Rooms were quaint, comfortable and spacious. Gave us a range of dinner recommendations and made reservations for us at a perfect restaurant. We were leaving early the next morning but Grainne was kind enough to arrange a walking tour of the city early next morning, even walking us down to city center to introduce us to the guide. Great way to end a 10 day tour of Ireland!!

What a beautiful and convenient location for a B&B. The owners are incredibly kind, accommodating…read moreand lovely people. We booked a room with a king sized bed and the accommodations were that of a 4 star hotel. The breakfast in the morning was made to order and the food and service was top notch. I'd recommend anyone to stay at the Desmond house when visiting Kinsale because of the location, service, and accommodations. We will be staying there again when we return.

This bed & breakfast is in one the most attractive & tranquil rural settings that I've ever stayed…read morein, near to the river Blackwater. It's just outside the small village of Banteer, and around 17km west of the town of Mallow in north Co. Cork. Agherton Lodge is a 2-storey detached house in a very striking setting, so much so that you feel like you're the lord or lady of the manner staying in this environment, in a pleasant ranch-like way. A really nice lady who was originally from the north welcomed us the early evening we arrived, and she very kindly laid us out tea, coffee & biscuits in the open plan front room, which was much appreciated. There were spacious solid wood floors throughout, (good for my asthma), it all looked both spotlessly clean & new, as well as warm & inviting. There were 4 of us, 1 woman, 3 blokes, staying in 3 rooms. Our 'boss' and only girl each had spacious double rooms to themselves, I shared an equally spacious twin room with the other guy. It was €35 each, which I felt was very good for this standard of accommodation. The bedrooms were fantastic, bright, breezy & cheerful, all with ensuite. The doubles have a lovely indulgent looking bath. Jo was so impressed she photographed hers! The beds, even the singles were blissfully comfortable. My room had a superb south facing view of fields, trees & rolling hills in the background and horses,(very frisky horses), in the foreground, with big french windows that opened onto a balcony. It was just so lovely & peaceful standing on the balcony & watching the horses frolic around, on a lovely mild evening in October, and relaxed me completely before a show I was doing at the nearby Glen Theatre. After a bit of a drink with the generous guys at The Glen, the B&B was equally welcoming at night. It was quiet season I should stress, and it was just us 4 in residence, but bearing in that the mind the couple running it had a son, & a very friendly dog, we were given loads of space, and truly felt it was ours! Breakfast next morning was to an equally high standard, and generous. I always love places that don't seem like guesthouses but places that you feel, well at home in, and we all definitely felt at home here. Real 5 star quality, and a lovely place to base yourself if you want to explore Cork & Kerry by car.

Excellent B & B! Would highly recommend. Aileen and Orla were wonderful! They were very pleasant…read moreand helpful with travel suggestions. Breakfasts were fabulous! Location was perfect, right in the center of town. Can't say enough good things about this wonderful B & B!

Stayed here on a recommendation from a tour guide in another city. Turned out to be a lovely stay…read more We were expecting to stay only one night but loved so much we stayed for two. The two women that run this B and B are very welcoming and great hospitality. The most comfy beds in the two weeks that we've stayed in Ireland. Not to mention the best breakfast

We really enjoyed our stay here. I have to tell you that we put in 'Blarney Stone' in our GPS…read morebecause it is close and not time for check in. It took us to the B&B and we couldn't figure it out until we were leaving the first day and there was a Blarney Stone B&B next door! We were greeting warmly and asked if we wanted tea or coffee. We figured it was just tea and coffee - but the pastries! Oh my' There is parking. We were in a larger room but it was up quite a few steps. It's on a fairly busy road but you couldn't hear much. The bathroom is extremely small but worked. The accommodations are not luxurious but worked. The breakfast was out of this world! Several people waited on us. The menu was about 7 pages. There was cold cereal, fruit and pastry, then main dish and then dessert crepe of either chocolate and banana or cinnamon sugar. The location is excellent and you can walk to town from there. A cab was 7 Euros.

Friendly, clean, 5-10 min pleasant walk to downtown area. Spacious room by Euro standards, with a…read moredouble, two singles and a sofa. Functioning windows with views of the main street and the university entrance. Easy, flat walk to downtown and market. Just across from university grounds, where there are walking paths and beautiful buildings and flora to observe. Hostess was ready with tea and breads the second we pulled into the driveway. Parking is a cooperative dance in the small but adequate lot, and guests are friendly and helpful in shifting vehicles around if need be. Very happy with the room, the location, the servce and the rate. It's a corker!

A very cute B&B just outside Cork city. Our initial room unfortunately smelled like cigarette smoke…read more(even though this is a non-smoking B&B) but they accommodated with a room change so we actually ended up in a family room with a double bed and two twins! Haha. The breakfast is 9 Euro and you get a choice of full Irish Breakfast, poached eggs, or scrambled eggs -- which come with bacon and sausage and toast and tea as well. A LOT of food, and it was quite good. There's also a little buffet station with cereals and cheeses and a bit of smoked salmon. I think it was a pretty good value! The only unfortunate thing was how hot the dining room got because of the sun shining directly into it. But Ireland usually doesn't have the heat wave we experienced while there so I imagine that's not a frequent issue. The rooms are old-fashioned but fairly well-kept, and again, the staff is all very friendly. Bathrooms are nice, they provide you with (gasp!) real shampoo and conditioner. The bathtubs are weirdly narrow for my big American butt, but the shower pressure was good. It's not the height of luxury, but it was a very comfortable way to spend a couple of nights. Oh, and they have a deal with one of the taxi companies that will take you straight into the city center for 7 Euro (other taxis will cost you 9 - 10)!

Your website says each guest is greeted with a drink & something warm from the oven. That didn't…read morehappen for us. We were asked to fill out a form, handed our key & that's the last we saw of the person who checked us in. The staff at breakfast the next morning was surly, not personable at all. Stayed there on August 30, 2019. I wouldn't recommend it.

This small country house is listed in several of the guide books that list quality accommodation in…read moreIreland, and deservedly so. The house, which dates to 1860, is in a 300 acre parkland setting and is impeccably and tastefully maintained and furnished. It has only 5 bedrooms, so we counted ourselves extremely lucky to get a booking for August bank holiday weekend at short notice (turns out there had been a last minute cancellation). The hosts are friendly and extremely thoughtful, while being unobtrusive. The lovely setting adds to the tranquil atmosphere, and yet it's only a few minutes drive (15km) to Kinsale (where we had dinner). A wee drink from the honesty bar rounded off our evening nicely, as we perused some of the fine selection of books in the lounge.The breakfast here was second to none - fresh, quality ingredients, home grown on the farm or sourced from local producers, fresh-baked bread (still warm from the oven), real freshly-squeezed juices. My wife opted for the freshly made buttermilk pancakes with organic bacon and maple syrup, and was equally impressed. We found the wi-fi signal variable in our room, but other than that, I couldn't fault this wonderful guest house.

Wonderful owners, a great downtown location and soft, down pillows and comforters make this cozy…read moreB&B perfect for touring the city of Cork. Stayed two nights, and slept well both of them. Parking is free, which is handy for a downtown area. The included breakfast, from the next door Serendipity Cafe, was the best breakfast I ate in Ireland! Only downside was that my room was extremely small, and the bathroom minuscule. However, this B&B was so welcoming, I'd stay there again!

Beautiful Place to stay , 5 mins to City Centre, freindly service, wonderful breakfast to set you…read moreup for the day