Elizabeth Fort

We loved the Elizabeth Fort. It was such a unique place to stay. My kids loved using the big key to open the fort gates and exploring the fort walls. It was a quick walk into town with lots of pubs, restaurants and shopping. Right around the fort was a great chip shop, Alchemy coffee with amazing coffee and scones and a convenience store for anything we’d forgotten or any snacks we were craving. Plus, the washing machine was welcome after a week in hotels. Geraldine, who managed the location, was very responsive and helpful with any questions that we had.

Great location

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Totally unique stay within the walls of the Elizabeth Fort in an old house. After the fort closes, you basically have the parade ground for yourself and you have the big fort key as well :) Lovely old building, very nicely renovated - you need to factor this into account though (steep steps, sound traveling well within walls, small place). Nice kitchen, great location. Small store is across street, Japanese takeaway and chippy 2 minutes away, city centre is 5-7 mins, main bus station is 15-20 mins on foot. When evening falls, there is near total quiet inside the walls - such a surprising thing in a busy city! I would absolutely recommend the house, especially for people fascinated with history. Very nice to see an old building getting a "second life" as a holiday stay.

Not nearly a negative, just be aware of the limitations of old architecture when you book.

The location is brilliant, house is plenty big enough and the kitchen is well equipped.

Location, privacy, walking around Cork, people.

I paid more than the agreed price because of mix-ups between the host and Booking.com. I’m owed around 300 euros, but neither Booking.com, Elizabeth Fort or Irish Landmark Trust will take responsibility.