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Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens

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A bed with a tray of food and drinks, a floral headboard, and lamps on either side. - Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens (Clonakilty)
Two glasses of beverages on a wooden bar counter. - Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens (Clonakilty)
A traditional living room with a fireplace, a green armchair, a round coffee table, and a potted fern. - Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens (Clonakilty)
A breakfast buffet with various food items and a large fern plant centerpiece. - Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens (Clonakilty)
A garden with pathways, a gazebo, and a small bridge. - Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens (Clonakilty)
Located close to West Cork Model Railway Village and Inchydoney Island Beach, Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Classic Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a tray of food and drinks, a floral headboard, and lamps on either side.

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Classic Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Business Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

Business Single Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room

  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Clonakilty is home to Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens. West Cork Model Railway Village and Lisselan Estate are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Clonakilty travel guide
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Clonakilty, Clonakilty, Cork

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky outcrops, and grassy hills under a clear sky.
    Inchydoney Island Beach
    8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Fernhill Gardens
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Clonakilty Blackpudding Visitor Centre
    1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Michael Collins House
    2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Clonakilty Distillery
    3 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • O'Donovan's Hotel and Restaurant
    18 min walk
  • de Barra
    19 min walk
  • Ó Scanaill
    2 min drive
  • Henry Ford Tavern
    8 min drive
  • Arís
    20 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 140.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property class

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Is Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 140.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens located?

Situated in Clonakilty, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from West Cork Model Railway Village and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lisselan Estate and Inchydoney Island Beach. Michael Collins Centre is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff helpfully clean and quiet, easy parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel for exploring west cork
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel - the best on our trip to Ireland. Beautiful grounds, friendly, helpful staff and delicious food. Dinner was excellent as was breakfast. I highly recommend and would happily visit again. Thank you to everyone at Fernhill!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely place to stay. And staff are particularly friendly and helpful. Looking forward to going back soon
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely cosy atmosphere in the hotel. Very friendly attentive staff. The most delicious food for breakfast and dinner. All around great break in Fernhill House Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

annette

Liked: Amenities
Staff was wonderful and the food was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Lovely hotel with plenty of history. Hotel was very clean and well maintained. A really enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was here for a wedding as family guest what an amazing day from start to end food was amazing grounds beautiful and staff lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful hotel on expansive grounds. The restaurant was very good with reasonable prices.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Excellent food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A really lovely hotel

A really lovely hotel and a very relaxing stay. Plenty of space to sit with a drink or book and obviously beautiful gardens to explore. Food was delicious! Staff were friendly and attentive without being overbearing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Bronagh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly & welcoming staff. Gardens were really beautiful, was a shame it was raining so much. Very comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 nights

Lovely hotel, great part of the country and convenient for my work purposes. Staff very held and family. Large comfy room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Wonderful Hotel!

Amazing! Our stay was perfect from check in, to complimentary drinks, to a clean & comfortable room, to a delicious full breakfast, to the wonderful garden tour. Everyone was genuinely pleasant, kind, & courteous. So far, this was our favorite hotel on our trip to Ireland. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Classy place

Two day business trip, Cork was booked up but so glad we found the Fernhill and Clonakilty. Beautiful Hotel with the best breakfast ever shame Clonakilty called for the evening as I’m sure the restaurant would have been lovely. Very friendly and helpful staff, will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dympna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay at Fernhill Hotel

My sister and I have just spent 2 most enjoyable 2 nights at the Fernhill Hotel in Clonakilty. Everything was amazing from the warm welcome at Reception, the comfortable bedroom and exceptional food. The breakfast was fabulous and dinner most enjoyable. The hotel is lovely but the staff are fabulous - everyone was so pleasant and helpful and cheerful. Enormous thank you to you all
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our best stay away ever

Our 2 night stay at Fernhill was fabulous. All the staff were super nice and friendly, The room was clean, spacious and we were welcome with a couple of lovely gifts (chocolate and free drink). The garden is well worth a visit, enjoyed seeing the lights, the plants and all the bees. We also had a drink at the bar and ate of an evening, this was very good and so was the breakfast. Probably our nicest stay away ever. Thanks to all who made it happen at Fernhill.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Summer overnight stay.

Beautiful hotel, lovely overnight Summer stay. Room was absolutely gorgeous.. Huge with big bathroom and huge bathtub. Gardens are stunning, a lovely place for a wedding I would say. Great staff and lots of them around, especially at dinner time. Quick and efficient. Located just outside the town but on a hill with stunning country views. Some building work happening at present but I can see the need for extra rooms as it is a stunning location for weddings.. It didn't disrupt our stay. We will be back to stay again. Lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel friendly staff good food
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round- really could not fault
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An amazing place! Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really a top class experience. Wonderful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Beautiful hotel, excellent service !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing family owned hotel I stayed for three nights in September as a woman on her own I found it very safe and comfortable, the gardens were incredible and it was lovely to take a walk after breakfast. The breakfast was included and it was amazing using freshly sourced ingredients from the area. Over all everything was perfect, can’t recommend this Hotel enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025