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About this property

With its elevated position, Gabriel House looks out over Cork’s cathedral spires and the harbour. A 5-minute walk from the centre, the house is surrounded by landscaped gardens, offering en suite rooms and free WiFi. Most rooms at Gabriel House Guesthouse boast stunning views of the garden and countryside. Rooms all feature TVs. All guests have access to filtered water and fresh ice available from reception. Dating from the early 1900s, Gabriel House features 10-feet-high ceilings, a characteristic staircase and many original features. Guests can relax in the garden and patio to the rear of the property, while helpful staff can provide city maps and recommendations for trips or restaurants. Guests can pick out freshly laid eggs for breakfast each morning from the house’s own resident hens. A traditional Irish breakfast is served daily and made from local ingredients, while breads, biscuits scones are freshly home-baked every day. Kent Train Station is 200 metres from the bed and breakfast and Cork Airport is a 15-minute drive. The Blarney Stone is just 5 miles away, and Kinsale is 30 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free private parking available on-site


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3 single beds
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Russell
    Qatar Qatar
    Breakfast was excellent. All the staff were extremely helpful and went out of their way, for example with setting up the travel cot and bringing extra breakfast for the baby.
  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location for what we needed. Staff very friendly and helpful If visiting cork again would 100% stay here. Rooms were clean and comfortable.
  • Johnson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous setting / amazing breakfast / lovely staff / comfy beds
  • Peter
    France France
    Very good breakfast. Excellent staff - especially Valerie
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    good breakfast Very nice staff. Great sauna and garden.
  • Maria
    Germany Germany
    Nice house in a very good location. Loved the garden, discovered it a tad too late. Very nice welcome and breakfast.
  • Niamh
    Ireland Ireland
    EVERYTHING!! From the moment we arrived we knew we were in good hands. Valarie is an exceptional host. The grounds of the hotel are beautiful. All the animals they have and how well looked after they are was a joy. We used the sauna and had...
  • Roisin
    Ireland Ireland
    Centrally located. Beautiful property. Fabulous breakfast. Wonderful staff.
  • Denis
    Belgium Belgium
    Location was central, 10 10-minute walk to the city centre, and the room was a perfect size for a family. Breakfast was very good, a mix of buffet and a la carte.
  • Joseph
    Australia Australia
    Nice place, rooms are a bit more dated than the photos make it look. But overall nice and the breakfast was really good!

Managed by Valerie, Kerry, Bernie & Barry

Company review score: 9.4Based on 4,393 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We pride ourselves in selecting staff who will enhance our business by providing a friendly welcoming service, good guest relations, quality food preparation/ presentation, clean well presented guest rooms, welcoming gardens and surroundings.

Property information

This beautiful elegant property was built in the 19th Century as a private residence by a wealthy merchant family. From the 1920's some Christian Brothers resided here for more than 40 years. Since the brothers departed in the 1960's it has been used exclusively as a Guest House / Bed & Breakfast.

Neighbourhood information

We are located on an elevated position in a residential area overlooking the River Lee and we are within walking distance of the heart of the city. We are lucky to have a selection of small local businesses all within walking distance. These include bars, restaurants, a pharmacy , café, a hairdresser, a post office and convenience store .

Languages spoken

English,French,Irish,Italian

Property surroundings

House rules

Gabriel House Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 75 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that parking is subject to availability, as parking spaces are limited.

Pets are accommodated in kennels adjacent to the guesthouse.

Please note this hotel does not accept American Express.

The property is not wheelchair friendly as it is located on a steep slope and there are numerous steps from the car park to the main entrance.

Please note that for group bookings of 10 guests or more, different conditions and policies apply. Please contact the property directly prior to booking.

Restrictions on number of Domestic Pets apply .

Please inform Gabriel House Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.