Redclyffe Guesthouse

My mother stayed at the Redclyffe last week and asked me to post her review which I'm happy to do: 'Really nice hosts who put me at ease as I was on my own. It's homely and very clean. Crisp white sheets and a comfy bed were much appreciated. Good breakfast too. What more would I need for the reasonable price?! I will definitely stay here again, especially as it's so close to the hospital and Cork city'.

More often than not it’s the people that make your memories on trips. The owners of the Redclyffe are the warmest friendliest hosts I’ve met in a long time and definitely made my trip one to remember. Take time out from your visit and chat to those that know the city best. Appreciate and cherish those who make time for you and whose kindness and efforts make stays memorable. The laughs I had were an integral part of my trip and the warmest of Corconian hospitality created fond memories.

Checked into the Redclyffe b n b for the 3rd time Over past few years as playing tennis locally.. House is full of old charm and very well located opposite UCC .. hosts very welcoming and always up for a chat .. accomadation clean and rooms spacious.. breakfast very good and hosts accomadated me with an early breakfast.. John

Stayed here with friends on a girl's night out in Cork City. Location Ok ...short taxi ride into town. (10-12euros). I thought Redclyffe house was poor, dated and run-down. Over-priced for what it was. Desperately in need of renovation. I was in Room 7 at the back of the building. Arrived around 7pm to find both the windows open and the room subsequently freezing. Pitiful hot breakfast of egg and sausage! Would not return!

I stayed here recently with a colleague and whilst the place is a bit dated, it is clean, tidy and warm. It is a handy location, being an easy walk into the city centre, and has limited onsite parking. This is where the good part finishes. On arrival, we were greeted by "have you booked?" On answering "yes, booked by work" all we got in reply was 2 keys and "6 and 7, second floor, breakfast half seven" grunted at us. The rooms themselves were OK. Mine was quite small but adequate, whilst my colleagues was a good size. The shower was very good. Hot and powerful and there was a kettle with tea/coffee making facilities. There was a TV there which worked fine but had very limited (freeview) channels. The following morning we had an early start so went for what is described in their description on *********** as "Traditional" breakfast at "half seven" as per last night's grunted information, It was quite possibly the worst breakfast I have seen in over 30 years of Business travel. To be grunted with "sausage and poached eggs alright?" Wasn't much good as my colleague doesn't eat eggs. There was plenty of fruit and cereals available but these aren't really what you want on a cold, wet January morning with snow forecast for later in the day. When the misnamed "Breakfast" arrived it was a complete and utterly joke. 3 tiny microwaved chipolata sausages on an anemic piece of toast, and in my case a couple of soggy poached eggs, again looking like they'd been done in the microwave. The highlight of the whole experience was the tea and coffee and leaving the place. On their own website they state "Delicious Breakfast". In my opinion, they should be prosecuted under the trades description act for both this and having the brass neck to call themselves a Bed and Breakfast. If you like rude service and lousy food, stay here. If you don't, there are 4* hotels aailable nearby for not much more money. I'll not be staying here again