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 than that it was fine but wouldnt stay again if I was in Cork.

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 walk from town and will definetly stay here again if we return to Cork.

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 couple of blocks to downtown Cork. Now that was an experience in driving. Driving in Ireland is....interesting.

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 to everything.. Our room was extremely comfortable and always clean and the breakfast quality, taste and choice was sensational. During our previous trip Hillary looked after all our family travelling from Australia and she couldn't do enough to make every one of us feel very welcome and it certainly was a home away from home. Hillary was always on hand to assist if we needed anything and ensured everyone was comfortable & happy. If you are looking for accommodation and hosts that are welcoming, sincere and who provide exceptional service & a great breakfast then you will not be disappointed at the Shandon Bells. I can't recommend Hillary and Malachy's home away from home highly enough!