Lets be clear on this hotel: it is ranked 2 start, it is on the location of a golf course (and so there is a little bit of walking around), and it is in a fairly remote area though near a very dull commuter town. It is noticeable also that the swimming pool has been closed for some time and that the service is well, 2 star, and the bar basically closes early most nights due to a lack of customers. But Cork has become a very trendy place to visit and is full of overloaded, overpriced, overpacked hotels that often forget to do the basics well.

This hotel bucks that trend. It provides spacious, clean, simple and well resourced accomodation for less than you will pay for many grotesque city B&Bs in Cork. Breakfast is cooked and at no extra charge, and if you do like golf they do stupidly cheap rates for those who want a round as well. Rooms are quite large, airy and bright, there is plenty of parking. The bathrooms work well - plenty of hot water, good showers, reliable toilets. Furniture in the rooms is very good: a little dated perhaps, but more than enough space, coffee makers, tv, hair dryer, everything you need.

This really isn't a place to come on a celebration as its not that kind of hotel. However if you want a quiet break off the beaten track, or a quiet place to relax while on business, this is more than enough. The little leisure center is basic but enough to keep you occupied. It might be a pleasant place to bring children as there is a tennis court and there are good zied rooms suitable for families. Not sure if pets are allowed but the owner is a dog lover and might oblige.

A very pleasant stay, I will be returning here on future visits to Cork.

Stayed there with my two small dogs - very accommodating. Very welcoming in Club Bar and made me a snack out of hours. Breakfast buffet choice was small but quality made up for the lack of choice. Would recommend for anyone looking for a quite location on the outskirts of Cork City.

The Fernhill Golf and County Club is not a bad place. True, the accommodation is very tired and dated and could do with a major refurb. But..... it is spotlessly clean,with a lovely club house, and has amazing friendly, warm and helpful staff.

It is strange that for a business which is essentially in the middle of no-where, that there are absolutely no signs directing a would be guest to it's location. It is in an isolated spot, located off a very minor road. Why on earth do the management not place some signage on the Shanbally road? Despite satnav, we had to ring to reception twice for more precise directions. Bizarre....

What I like most was that it was fantastic value for money, unpretentious and within easy driving distance off Cork. But it could be a much busier spot if it would let passing trade know exactly where it is!!

We booked this hotel as a surprise for family who were celebrating a Ruby anniversary. There were 6 adults in the party and although the hotel was great and in a beautiful location the whole experience of Fernhill was let down by the clubhouse not serving food until the advertised times and the bar only staying open til 21:45 on a Friday night!! Not only did it close nearly 3 hours early but the lights were turned off and docks locked while we were still drinking! When I questioned a rude arogant man, who I can only assume was the manager, I was advised that the bar closed early due to lack of guests in there. There were only about 10 people in there but surely you look after the guests you have!? Other cars did pull up but drove away when they saw the lights off. It ruined our last night and put a downer of the 3 day trip.