The Garnish House (by Lettie)

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The Garnish House

Between Ms. Lucey her husband Con, and their impeccable assistant Marcel we had the best time. (A word about Marcel, he was a really lovely young man whose personality and good looks made him the darling of Garnish House - and of us to!), Garnish house (having been named after Garnish Island near Castletownbere, Ireland; an island entirely covered with flowers) is one of our top favorite B&B's to date. I can't say enough about the beautiful displays of food, the huge quantities of it, and the tastiest of homemade scones and breads, full Irish breakfasts, fresh fruits and special ordered gourmet delights. The entire house and rooms were tastefully appointed. Our room included fresh fruit and flowers, and was quite comfortable.

I had the best jacuzzi tub experience in our bath and with plenty of hot water which has been absent at other locations. Service was impeccable and anything we needed was provided for good-naturedly. It was also within walking distance of several very good restaurants and about 10 minutes from the bus station where we discovered, later, a large modern indoor shopping mall was situated right across the street on the opposite corner.

One should definitely not pass up this place if ever you are in Cork, Ireland. We must really give credit to our taxi driver Ambrose for insisting this was the place for us to be - thanks again!

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Photos

Garnish House
Our First View

Garnish House 1
Marcel Greets New Guests

Garnish House 2
Entry

Garnish House 3
Dining Room

Garnish House 4
Our Room 1

Garnish House 5
Rest of Our Room

Garnish House 6
Marcel Lets Me Photograph Him

Comments

[Clive Davenport]

The best B&B in Ireland
We have been visiting Garnish House since 1997 (about 12 visits in all) and never tire of the place. We would recommend it to anybody. Garnish house is definitely part of the Cork experience. The hospitality, superb and plentiful food and the comfort is second to none. If you are looking for somewhere to stay in Cork there is only one choice, Garnish House. If you want somewhere to stay in Ireland it is worth going out of your way and going to Cork. God bless them all.

[Suzanne]

Totally Agree
I have just been to stay in the Garnish House and I have to totally agree with everything that has been said about this wonderful place, a real gem. How lucky was I to find it on the internet, it is definately 'THE' place to stay in Cork. Travel would be even better if you found places like this everywhere you went, there are a few places out there that could learn a thing or two from the Garnish House. I cannot wait to visit again.

[Margaret Hopkins]

“A wonderful experience, plenty of pampering at Garnish House, charming surroundings, amazing breakfast you won't forget.”
We found this amazing Garnish House B&B on the Western Road very near the centre of Cork city. We arrived just to ask the price of a one-night stay but received a wonderful greeting at the door and was invited in for complimentary afternoon tea by Johanna Lucey. She brought us into the very comfortable dinning room and very soon a tray of homemade scones with cream and jam, fresh cakes and pastries and home baked bread with a pot of tea and coffee arrived. Everything was just so tasty and really enjoyable, and we were somewhat shocked by the wonderful greeting and personal attention we received. She discounted her price and we stayed in a gorgeous room separate from the main house. It had beautiful décor, and you would want to sleep forever on the deep luxurious mattress on the bed and the fluffy comforters, kettle etc there to make tea/coffee and TV, also fresh fruit and flowers. But breakfast was definitely something special and amazing with over 30 choices and Johanna encouraged us to try the pancakes, the trout and what about that for a fantastic Irish Breakfast, and then so many choices etc. We started with freshly cooked oat porridge smothered in Baileys cream and it was scrumptious. We tried a wide selection of berries and nuts with Greek yoghurt and an abundance also of different juices, fresh fruit, cereals, cheese, breads and so on. When leaving Johanna brought us foil wrapped pancakes to take away on our journeys. We have been back a couple of times to stay and treated so well and the food is always amazing. Visit Cork and stay at Garnish house and you’ll never be disappointed. Johanna and her staff are wonderful ambassadors for Ireland. The customer is definitely KING at Garnish House. We say “Long may this recession continue in Ireland if we can get treated like this”. .

[Iwona]

do not recommend it:(
i just want to warn everybody who are looking for a "wonderful" Grnish B&B ! what you see on the website is not what you get on arrival! you may be put in a tiny room, so small that you can't even open the wardrobe! in a "granny flat" ,400meters from the main house with a view on an oil tank! just a nightmare!:( so may sure when you book that you will be place in the main building in a nice specious bedroom! mine was so claustrophobic, damp and depressing, and absolutely nobody has asken me if i like it!!! The coffee is awful as well:(

[Trish Petkewec]

Wonderful place with amazing hospitality
Booked The Garnish house on the internet on the recommendation of a friend who lives in Cork. I was sold on the "big Irish breakfast", the menu looked amazing. I was not disappointed, there were so many choices set up buffet style, including an assortment of breads, scones, cereals, fruit, and yogurt. That was only the beginning, we were offerered a variety of omelettes, french toast, pancakes, etc. They were so eager to please, making suggestions and making sure no one went away hungry. Our room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. We were greeted upon check in with a variety of breads, scones, and tea and coffee. From the start of our stay at Garnish House it was evident that our comfort was a priority. We had ample parking behind the building, a kitchen and living/dining area at our disposal, as well as a washer and dryer for our convenience. We were sad to leave, but were sent on our way with foil wrapped scones with butter and jam. A great experience from start to finish, our hostess and staff were so friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend this B&B to anyone visiting Cork.

[Catherine]

Fantastic B&B!
If you're looking for quiet, convenient comfort in the heart of Cork, then this is the place for you. I recently stayed at the Garnish House while I was on holiday with my family. Let me sum up my experience in one word...AWESOME! I would say this is one of the top B&B's around. The house was immaculately clean, well maintained, and very accommodating. Each charming room was nicely furnished with a private bath and plenty of storage.The house we stayed In also had a self-serve kitchen with free washer and dryer, and a welcoming living room with fireplace.Careful attention to detail and providing the best in comfort for a traveler makes this B&B first class. But the real treasure here is the friendliness and service of the gracious hostess and her staff. They made sure we were relaxed, content, and had everything we needed. As the second "B" indicates, breakfast is included in the very affordable price. But little did we know that breakfast at the Garnish House is something to behold. Delicious cuisine was gracefully served in a lovely dining room, (also outside in the garden, weather permitting.) We enjoyed an astonishing meal with continuous flow of mouthwatering eats and beverages, all freshly prepared to our choice, including a delightful Garnish House favorite of hearty porridge made with Bailey's or Irish whiskey. It was a breakfast experience surpassed by none. I will definitely return to Garnish House and genuinely recommend it to you.

[Andreas Schumann]

A wonderful time in Cork
We booked this house online in order to stay there for 2 nights. All the personnel was very kind and gentle and we had a really great time in THE GARNISH HOUSE. Especially, I have to mention the extraordinary, tremendous breakfast - really incredible!!! Thank you very much that we were allowed to be your guests - we will recommend your house everywhere in our circle of friends. We will see us - for sure !!!