Fern House

Name: Fern House
Address: 6 Ard na Greine, Ballyhooly Road, Saint Lukes,, Cork, ie

Location: 6 Ard na Greine, Ballyhooly Road, Saint Lukes,, Cork, ie

Star Rating: 8.9 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Convenient Location
Modern Amenities
Comfortable Accommodation

To experience the perfect blend of convenience and comfort in Cork, book your stay at Fern House. Just a stone's throw away from Cork Custom House and City Hall, this recently renovated property offers modern amenities like a shared kitchen, housekeeping service, and free WiFi. Each unit is designed with a fully equipped kitchen and some even offer garden views from a terrace or patio. With family rooms available, you can enjoy a relaxing stay with easy access to nearby attractions like Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral. Don't miss out on the chance to make Fern House your home away from home in Cork.

Important Information

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. A deposit may be required at the property.

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Shared kitchen
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Food delivered to guest room
Free wired internet
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Japanese garden

Rooms Available

Twin Room with Garden View

In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The twin room offers a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a hairdryer. The unit has 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Kitchen
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Toilet paper
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
Single Room

Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is fitted with a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. This single room has a shared bathroom, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker as well as a terrace. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Kitchen
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Toilet paper
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
Double Room with Private Bathroom

Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The double room features a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Toilet paper
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
Deluxe Double Room

The double room offers a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. Boasting a terrace, this double room also features a dining area, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Toilet paper
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
Budget Double Room

In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. This double room features a shared bathroom, a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker as well as a terrace. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Washing machine
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Kitchen
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Toilet paper
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector

Guest Reviews

Jakub Řeháček (9/5): - The host, Lucas, was extremely helpful and friendly. The living arrangement felt very cozy and quiet. The surrounding area is very nice and full of greenery. There is also everything one might need for cooking. Absolutely great.
Michelle (8/5): Overnight stay - Very convenient for a short stay and close to the centre of town. Host was lovely and house it kept beautifully. If staying for more than one night parking could be an issue
Hélène (8/5): -
gwen (9/5): La Fern House est un lieu charmant, une belle surprise. - L'ambiance est super. L'idée de la collocation de voyage est une super idée. Le lavabo est trop mignon mais vraiment trop petit 🤣
Damian (3/5): Student accomodation where the guests do not have a car and are prepared to shared all facilities - Location was good The shared bathroom is difficult if you get up in the night. Parking is a nightmare with free parking from 6.30pm till 8.30 am. Getting parking outside that time is really expensive and difficult to set up. No TV in room.
linda (10/5): Lovely Cork - Lucy's is amazing so so helpful The room was so comfortable And I loved the local area. The stairs but that's just me i have a bad knee
RobertoCF (10/5): - Buenas habitación con baño, se puede aparcar en la puerta. Buen anfitrión
Eileen (8/5): - Lucas was very helpful to let us in as I didn't have WiFi to look up the key code... It is hard to find with out wifi but that was our problem not the hosts.
Ashleigh (10/5): Unique, luxurious guest house near the centre of Cork! - Fern House is an absolutely lovely guest house very close to the centre of Cork, super convenient to walk down the hill to loads of restaurants. The house was beautifully decorated and clean; the common spaces were luxurious and spacious. The kitchen and facilities were well maintained and easy to use. Lucas was very helpful and warm! I would definitely stay here again, and recommend this guest house to friends and family!
Vojtěch (8/5): -
Gordana (10/5): - Nice accommodation, clean, comfortable beds, cosy. The shared bathroom is great, impecable. The shared kitchen is very convenient and well equipped. \
Elisa (9/5): - Recibimos la instrucciones por email, según las cuales nos indicaban el código para el lockbox donde se encontraban las llaves de nuestra habitación. Fue muy sencillo. La habitación era acogedora, y la cama especialmente cómoda. Tenía un baño un poco estrecho pero con una ducha maravillosa de cuya alcachofa salía muchísima agua, algo que me encanta. En la planta baja, además de zona común, hay una cocina bastante grande con absolutamente todo lo que se te ocurra para poder hacerte de comer, así como espacio de almacenamiento para todos los huésspedes. También café y té para uso común. En nuestro viaje, pasábamos dos noches en este alojamiento en Cork, otra noche en Kenmare, y la última también en Cork pero en otro alojamiento... Finalmente, decidimos cancelar nuestra otra habitación y dado que seguía libre la que estábamos disfrutando en "Fern House", volvimos a reservar la última noche aquí. Estábamos muy cómoda. No había secador de pelo en la habitación con baño privado. No estoy muy segura si lo habría en el baño compartido, pero es cierto que, especialmente en un país donde hace tanto frío, es muy necesario que haya uno.
Rosemary (9/5): - excelente
Olivia (8/5): -
Caoimhe (8/5): Good stay and nice place - Nice area, very quiet with good amenities. Went early April and was a little bit cold in the room at night but there were extra blankets and pillows in the closet. Plenty of sockets and very good amount of storage as well as a desk and 2 chairs in the room. Strong wifi also. The bathroom and shared spaces were clean as well as the room itself (room number 4). Felt very safe in the area. There seemed to be parking spaces in front of the terrace and there were restaurants and cafés within a 5 minute walk. The city was about a 15 minute walk and there were buses too. Overall good location, facilities and easy to understand check-in instructions. Was a little cold as the window didnt seem to close properly and the radiator didn't work. The property would not be accessible for someone with mobility issues (lots of stairs to get to the building). 1 bathroom was a bit inconvenient but not awful. The room was a bit small.
VÍCTOR (10/5): -
denise (9/5): - Very quiet, clean and comfortable. I had a room with an shared bathroom. It was clean, bright with a great shower. Kitchen was a real bonus for me and there was also a ccosy livingroom and nice garden.It was perfect for my needs. Lukas keeps a very nice house and is very helpful and accomodating. I have a back injury so steps upbto the house but that is to be expected in Cork
Derek (10/5): - Great location , very close to city center and local buses Lovely room, bathroom spotless Great communication from host Nothing
Maria (8/5): - Quarto pequeno mas confortável, boa cama, sossegado. Cozinha disponível para preparar refeições com todos os utensílios. Lucas foi simpático e prestável.
Carteret (9/5): - Sympathique maison, bien équipée, propre et moderne. Idéal pour avoir un logement confortable le soir et passer la journée à visiter la ville. Proche de plusieurs commerces immédiat (café, pub, petit magasin), et à 10/15 minutes à pied (5 en bus, qui passe juste à côté) du centre ville. Je recommande fortement à toutes les personnes qui veulent un endroit agréable pour dormir la nuit et visiter la journée !
Róisín (10/5): I’ll be booking again - Bed was so amazing Only street parking available
Andrea (10/5): -
Thomas (9/5): Gut für einen kurzen aufenthalt in Cork - Self Check In Gut ausgestattete Küche
Letizia Bosini (10/5): Estancia tranquila en Cork - Piso muy limpio, tranquilo y acogedor. La habitación era silenciosa y habia calefacción. El baño compartido olía muy bien y estaba caliente. Muy bonita las zonas comunes. Recomendado 100%. El piso no está muy céntrico pero hay transporte publico o se puede ir unos 25 minutos andando.
Pietro (8/5): -
Marie Lozouet (7/5): -
James (10/5): -
Liam (10/5): - Lucas was very friendly.The place suited my needs.spotless clean.centrally located in highly recommend this place and would definitely stay here again. Nothing i couldnt fault this place
Marc (1/5): - Did not stay. I request a refund. Web said parking. The wife and I are both handicapped we could not climb those stairs up to that building. Did not stay. I request a refund. Web said parking. The wife and I are both handicapped we could not climb those stairs up to that building.
Edvin (9/5): -
Irlanda Seneli (9/5): -
Oisin (8/5): -
Tom (8/5): Fine for a short stay - Size of sink
Liam (10/5): Highly recommend for a solo traveller - Very clean and tidy, hosts were very helpful
Fiona (7/5): -
Zachary (10/5): - Comfortable, great host!
Robert (10/5): Very pleased. Will book again. - Superb location. Easy directions. Nice, clean and quiet room. Not applicable.
Hickey (9/5): Value for money and great access to get into the building we were giving instructions to my phone - Quiet warm and cosy No TV in the bedroom,
Julie (9/5): - Shared house but we met only one person. Its really great to have access to the kitchen, the living room, the garden. Its clean and beautiful!
David (10/5): Very pleasant convenient and comfortable - Great communication with hosts as im not used to travelling a lot alone so to have Ciaran and Iona on hand for simple things like keys and directions was very helpful.
Stefano (7/5): - Tutto Nulla
Rachelle (7/5): -
Mauro (10/5): Excellent - I was not a good guest. My apologies Everthing great
Chris (10/5): Fantastic - I would definitely stay again here wish I could of stayed longer x Just a great vibe, with local shop 3 mins walk away to but good and bring it back
Lizzy (10/5): - I actually only had a few hours here but it was perfect to grab a few hours sleep so clean and nicely decorated great shower
Donald (10/5): Fulfilled our expectations and needs. - Location. Hosts were very flexible in letting us drop off luggage until check in. Had use of refrigerator. Very quiet area. Lively pub down on the corner along with a coffee roasters. Would stay again.
Lori (10/5): - Great hosts
Pavol (7/5): -
Ajao (8/5): -
De aguiar (8/5): -
Javier (9/5): -
Danielle (10/5): Fantastic place for a tourist or a quick getaway. - This place is really close to town, very comfortable, even has a nice space to watch TV in the cold months and a full kitchen and conservatory. An amazing bathroom and soft towels. The hosts are very knowledgeable about how to get around. Nothing. Would highly recommend.
Michael (9/5): - Convenient, clean, comfortable and good value
Conheady (10/5): - What can I say . IMPECCABLE. Classy, relaxed. I would say its best described as a small luxurious hostel, with maybe 6-8 rooms.This place is self catering, clear instructions on how to access were given and you can just toddle about the communal areas , you can cook a dinner in the kitchen, do laundry , enjoy the cosy clean setup. I spent the evening in the lovely cosy tv room and there was a beautiful christmas tree, blankets and complementary hot chocolate tea and coffee. Also a massive tv with all apps on it. You can go about your business as you wish, no one else came in the whole evening to use the tv room. It is like a very elegant hostel. AND ITS A STEAL great value. I didn't see any other guests and I met the host once (i think it was the host it may have been another guest), just when i was struggling to get in the door because i had all my bags. They didnt linger and its very much like the hostel stye thing of ... just someone being there in case you need them. Of course there were other guests in the house but all very quite. Perfect for if you are working in cork and need a place to stay for the night honestly. Only drawback is on street parking. But the quality of the place made up for it and I got a spot close by on the street. NOTHING
Graham (8/5): -
Ian (8/5): -
Ian (10/5): Fantastic stay, will return again on our next trip to cork. - Everything was very well laid out and the living space was great to relax after walking having been at the Munster game in PUC.
Shane (10/5): Everything perfect end to end, beds great, nice showers - Really well appointed and comfortable Nothing
Tony (7/5): -
Brian (10/5): Very nice house. Very comfortable room. -
Donal (10/5): -
Sarah (8/5): Lovely ambience, cosy, quiet street, easy walk - Loved being up high on the hill on a relatively quiet road. Lovely old fashioned house, and cosy single room
Glenn (10/5): -
Philippe (8/5): Une bonne solution pour visiter Cork - Plusieurs chambres dans un hébergement partagé avec le propriétaire. Cuisine équipée disponible, pas privative, mais très bien pour se préparer un petit-déjeuner ou un diner léger. Petite chambre mansardée avec sa salle de bain, propre. Bien situé pour se rendre dans le centre de Cork à pied. La chambre n'est pas bien grande si vous restez plusieurs jours. Si vous arrivez tard et en voiture, il sera sans doute difficile de vous garer. Nous sommes arrivés à 18h30 et avons eu la chance de trouver une place, la seule disponible, au pied de l’hébergement. Dans la journée, aucun problème de stationnement. Attention, stationnement payant, en principe limitée à deux heures mais on peut le renouveler sans aucun problème avec l'application du Cork City Council tout en étant loin du véhicule :-). Une bonne solution étant donné le prix des parkings en centre-ville.
Eoin (8/5): A lot cardio between the stairs and other stuff - Very stable bed The stairs
Georgia (10/5): -
Shinkwin (10/5): -
Martina (9/5): - I liked that the house was quiet . The shower was great.
Jim (9/5): -
Dominik (10/5): -
Francesco (10/5): Ottimo compromesso prezzo posizione stanza - Bellissima casa, stanza accogliente e buona posizione
Timmy (10/5): -
Marie (10/5): - The most comfortable bed, luxury duvet and linens! Beautiful room, clean. The best sleep I've had in ages! Great location and friendly host.
Emma (8/5): - The check in experience (through email) was efficient and helpful. The location was good, 1.4km to City Hall which is where we were going. Comfortable room with private bathroom on the top floor. I would stay here again for a quick night away to Cork. Just a note to say if you struggle with stairs then this lovely place is not for you.
Richard n Pam (5/5): -
Svitlana (9/5): -
Doug (10/5): - The young lady who runs the place, Iona, went out of her way to help us load a parking app. The place has a great kitchen and a room to relax in. The room was small, but maintained well.
Maria Lorena (10/5): - Estamos muy muy satisfechos y enormemente agradecidos. La casita es absolutamente preciosa y adorable. Súper limpia y decorada elegantemente Muchísimas gracias y felicidades a los anfitriones
Jacqueline (6/5): - Very clean and nicely renovated end unit in a series of six row houses. Friendly owner. About 15 minutes walk to Cork's Victorian Quarter with many dining choices. We did not use the shared kitchen but it is an appealing option, especially for longer visits. We understand the appeal for younger folks, but as other reviewers have suggested, less suitable for seniors such as ourselves. • Google Maps directed us to Fern House via the very narrow Middle Glanmire Road which we recommend avoiding; it should have taken about 4 minutes but in heavy traffic requiring constant pulling over, took us 25. • House is up a level from the street, took us several trips around to figure out Google Maps' "You have arrived!". • The row of houses is conveniently accessible by stairways at each end, but I felt unsafe carrying bags up and down, even with the handrail. • We were surprised to learn "parking" as indicated within "most popular facilities" meant a parkade 15 minutes walk away. We did find on street parking about 200m away but had to move our car after dinner. • We had not realized that our second floor room did not have a private bathroom. The shared bathroom was down several steps to a small landing, then up a few more steps. During our stay, it was rarely unoccupied, even in the middle of the night, so we opted to go down to the first floor to use the toilet, brush our teeth evening and morning. Suggest disposable towels be available.
Matteo (8/5): -
Ronchini (9/5): -
Hayley (10/5): Lovely property - Great location. Lovely house and lovely room. Would deffo stay again Nothing loved it all
JD (9/5): - Hosts were very nice and the house interior was beautiful. Our room was very comfortable and its a lovely change of pace from hotels, highly recommend. its a little bit of a walk from the city centre not too far tho
James (10/5): - No hassle. Very easy to check in and out. Owner was there to answer questions if needed via text
john (8/5): - Nice room, nice shared bathroom
Min (10/5): Excellent - The description is accurate and the place is clean and cozy. The kitchen and washer/dryer are very convenient. The two young owners are extremely friendly. I had some trouble to book my train tickets and they enthusiastically helped me to get the problem resolved.
Melissa (10/5): Cozy & comfy stay! - Lovely place! It’s very cozy and located in a very cute neighborhood. My Mom and I had one of the top rooms with private bathroom and it was clean and comfy (some rooms do share a bathroom). Lovely and friendly hosts (Ciaran and Iona), they answered our messages quickly before arriving and had clear instructions on how to get there. Lots of local shops and bus stops nearby too! Thanks again! The only thing to keep in mind about the location, is that it might not be the best for senior travelers due to the steep hills around. So it’s not a negative thing, but something to know when you’re making plans. Also request ground floor rooms if you’re traveling with seniors.
Ashlene (8/5): -
franco (9/5): Ottima sosta - Posizione ottimale, bell'edificio storico,. Camera completa ma piccola.
Gerard (9/5): -
ilaria (8/5): -
Niall (10/5): -
Grace (8/5): Very pleasant. Good for solo. - Self check in is very easy. I didn't use the communal spaces but they are nice and welcoming. The house is decorated very stylishly. The location is quiet but near enough to walk to the town. The window in the bedroom opened so I fould let in some cool air. The temperature in the house was perfect. A note should be added to the check in docs to say that lifting the handle will ALSO double lock the door so not to do that. At the moment it only says not to turn the latch on the front door. It's possible to get locked out, or to lock out another guest if someone makes that mistake. The bed linen and towels are navy which are stylish, but in guest accommodation I prefer white to know that everything is clean. Overall there was no major negatives and I would very happily stay here again.
Hilde (9/5): - well kept nice house, great interior decorating and very clean, 15mn walk from Cork center, super nice couple hosts.
Mikhail (9/5): - Staff was very nice and room and bathroom were clean and comfortable Nothing
陳 (10/5): -
Abel (9/5): Bonito y cómodo alojamiento en Cork - Era muy bonito, cómodo y silencioso. Estaba muy limpio y ordenado. Todo bien, la única pega que le pondría es que está un poco alejado del centro y en una zona alta, pero la comunicación es buena (bus, coche…).
Cristina (6/5): Para estar de paso - Tenía cocina bien equipada. Personal simpático. Habitación pequeña, cama pequeña (135).
Christian (9/5): - Netflix/Amazon TV Räucherstäbchen Duft
Jordan (9/5): - Comfy and cozy, you'll feel right at home here. Hard to find (Google map got me close enough to ask a neighbor exactly where it was; Uber didn't have a clue).