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EF Garrison House

EF Garrison House

4.9
out of 5
Ratings from 28 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.9
Condition
4.9
Location
4.9
Value
4.6
Customer
Service
5.0

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Elizabeth Fort dates to the early 17th century. The fort has played a hugely important role in Cork city since then. The walls of the fort offer a fantastic and panoramic view of the city below.

  • Sleeps 3 people. 1 Double Room and 1 Single Room.
  • Pets are not permitted.

Another most enjoyable stay!

Review submitted on Fri, 13 Dec 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our second time to stay in this magnificent house, within the city, only a couple of minutes' walk to Grand Parade. Once inside the fort, peace and tranquility transcends. Garrison House is like a big hug. Warm, welcoming, and spotlessly clean. Very well equipped kitchen, great stove in the living room, and THE most comfortable beds. Not to mention the great bathroom and powerful shower! Will we return again? Absolutely yes! Well done, again, Irish Landmark Trust!



Lorraine - Operations Manager replied 7 days ago
Thank you for your fantastic review of this hidden gem in the centre of Cork City. This property is amazing when the tours are over and the gates are closed, the quietness of the fort is very surreal. We look forward to your return.

Getting the keys to the Fort!

Review submitted on Mon, 21 Oct 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Was pretty cool to be letting ourselves into an empty fort at night after having a pint at the pub right outside! Host was very flexible with our arrival time changing as we drove from Dublin with stops. Parking is dicey, we found right outside later at night but tougher during the day. Purchased breakfast food at the shop across the street and plenty of great places to walk to at night. The Old Town Whiskey Bar was fun, and if they don’t have live music they have other pubs close with someone with local music to enjoy. Also enjoyed the English market close by. Budget a bit of time to be there when the fort is open so you have access to the walk around the top!



Lorraine - Operations Manager replied 39 days ago
Thank you for your review, when we took on this building, due to the nature of this popular tourist site, cars are not allowed inside the Fort. The local Fort guides are great if you arrive during the day to drop your luggage etc at the gates before you go into the city to park your car, which is a short walk down the lane. This city is brilliant for exploring and shopping, two days are never enough!

We loved our stay, and Geraldine and Grace from the Landmark Trust were fantastic.

Review submitted on Thu, 26 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a very special stay in the house as my mother and her family lived there from 1943 to 1964, and it was the first time they visited the house since they left. Three of my mother's siblings were born in the Garrison house, so it was a lovely trip down memory lane.

Thanks to Geraldine for being so lovely and Grace was a dream to deal with.





Lorraine - Operations Manager replied 80 days ago
Thank you for your great review and the history of your memories that you emailed to Grace, we all enjoyed reading your account of actually living in the property. I hope you can return again soon.

Ideal base.

Review submitted on Tue, 09 Jul 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A second stay on site but in the other house..we had a fabulous time. It is ideally positioned for enjoying the delights of Cork City..and further afield..we took buses out to Kinsale and Blarney..and walked out to concerts in Musgrave Park..would highly recommend. Watch out though for the parking situation. We left the car behind this time. Thanks to Geraldine again..houses are very well equipped with all you could ask for. We will come back again hopefully.



Lorraine - Operations Manager replied 153 days ago
Thank you for your lovely review. These city centre houses are very popular and mostly booked by international guests through booking.com, its lovely to have a review from our own booking website so the review can be checked through UpFront. This is an amazing experience when the fort door close and the place is quiet, there is parking just across the river, I do recommend to drop off bags first then park the car, and on check-out pick up your car then the bags at the fort, the staff are very friendly and will help as much as they can.

Fantastic location, felt really special to be staying in a fort in the city centre of Cork.

Review submitted on Thu, 25 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved it, really enjoyed the house which was well equipped and comfortable. Amazing building to be able to stay in and walking distance to everywhere in Cork City Centre.



Lorraine - Operations Manager replied 228 days ago
Thank you for your great review. The two properties are very popular due to being in the city, all you need is a short walk away and the location is truly one of a kind.

Another beautiful Irish Landmark experience.

Review submitted on Fri, 19 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have been fans of the Irish Landmark Trust since 1996 and Garrison House was our most recent stay.
It is a beautiful property with a lovely warm atmosphere and everything you need for a self-catering holiday.
Geraldine was most accommodating and we look forward to returning to stay in Parade House, the sister property
Feeling enclosed and enwrapped by the sturdy walls when the perimeter gate is closed in the evening is wonderful.



Lorraine - Operations Manager replied 245 days ago
Thank you for your great review. Night time in the fort is an amazing experience once the public gates close. Everything you need is just outside those ancient old gates as the city center is only a 5 minute walk away.

Quiet and secure in city centre

Review submitted on Wed, 17 Jan 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very special to stay in our own exclusive fort close to all the attractions of Cork city. Friendly staff.



Lorraine - Operations Manager replied 339 days ago
Thank you for your review, staying here is a great experience when the old gates close and the fort is all yours!

A lovely stay in a warm and cosy cottage

Review submitted on Wed, 20 Dec 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Highly recommend this lovely house - authentic to period decor (1920s), well equipped, very clean and so cosy! The bedrooms are a good size and the beds were very comfortable.



Lorraine - Operations Manager replied 354 days ago
Thank you for your review. The Elizabeth Fort houses are beautiful inside, Im pleased you enjoyed and appreciated the decor.

Elizabeth Fort Garrison house

Review submitted on Wed, 20 Dec 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Superb all round. Great restoration. Easy walking access to city. Most places within 10 min walk. Although no dedicated parking is provided, with the assistance of the manager, we found free parking directly outside the Fort. The property manager and staff onsite were super helpful. Highly recommended.



Lorraine - Operations Manager replied 354 days ago
Thank you for your lovely review. This is am amazing landmark building close to the center of Cork City. It was lovely of the Fort staff to help you out with parking, they are lovely ladies.

Garrison house is an ideal for Cork city break.

Review submitted on Sun, 12 Nov 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This house had everything supplied and was very clean. The friendly house manager was an excellent help and very attentive and welcoming. The location is ideal for a city break. Lots of interesting places to visit all within easy walking distance. An amazing experience to stay in this house with historic surroundings.



Lorraine - Operations Manager replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your great review, Geraldine takes great care of this very special landmark location in the centre of the city.

Historical house in the best location in the city.

Review submitted on Fri, 29 Sep 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We accommodated the artists of Pitch'd Festival 2023 in this property. Geraldine was very helpful from the beginning. It is a clean, historical house in the best location in the city. Highly recommended. Thank you.



Lorraine - Operations Manager replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review. Not that im biased, this is an awsome location, im pleased you loved it too.

A very special and relaxing week

Review submitted on Tue, 12 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The accommodation "Garrison House" is situated within the Elizabeth Fort and conveys the atmosphere of the old fortress. As a resident one enjoys the peace and protection the site provides especially in the morning and evening hours. The house is well-equipped and has enough space for three persons.

The excellent assistance of the house manager is particularly noteworthy.

Thanks a lot, Geraldine!




Lorraine - Operations Manager replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your fabulous review. Geraldine is an absolute asset for us at the fort houses, all our guests love her!

Outstanding visit

Review submitted on Tue, 29 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We are regular visitors to Cork. But we have only just discovered Garrison House. What a splendid location and how comfortable Garrison House is for two or three people. Geraldine, who manages the property, is a star. And the Fort staff are also extremely helpful and friendly. (Hope they get pats on the back!)

We have stayed in 30+ UK Landmark Trust properties. This was a marvellous first for Irish Landmark. A superb organisation with a brilliant web site (more pats on back?)

Martine and Robert Moon



Lorraine - Operations Manager replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your amazing review, we will pass your pats on the back to all concerned. This is one of our quirkest self catering properties, but one of our best placed ones, a 'real' secret getaway.

A Great Place to Stay in Cork

Review submitted on Mon, 03 Jul 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Interesting and historic place right in the heart of Cork and a great location for exploring the city. At the end of a day's sightseeing, you can close the doors and enjoy the peace and quiet of your very own fortress. Comfortable bed, well appointed kitchen, everything you could want. Geraldine was very friendly and helpful, making sure we had everything we needed for our stay. Would definitely recommend Irish Landmark holiday properties.



Lorraine - Operations Manager replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your great review, this property is very popular due to its location in the heart of the city and its peaceful night times.

Old Cork

Review submitted on Wed, 17 May 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a fabulous stay in Elizabeth fort, Geraldine was always available for any query big or small. It’s a very special place and just hop skip to bars, shops and restaurants.



Lorraine - Operations Manager replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review, its lovely to see you back at Elizabeth Fort! I hope you liked the new yard layout and stage. For being right in the heart of the city, the peace inside the fort at night is a fabulous experience.

Stunning Property

Review submitted on Thu, 12 Aug 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful house in the heart of the center but sooooo quiet. Very clean with all mod cons (bar mugs for tea - were Irish!) . beds very comfy. Location is fab and to be in a fort even better. Can seem pricey if its only 2 people but i cant begrudge it as it was a great experience.
Did not miss the TV one bit as radio was excellent.



Highly recommended

Review submitted on Fri, 06 Aug 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Wonderful, as always! The house is really centrally located, spotlessly clean and very cosy, comfortable and peaceful.



Irish Landmark Team replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to review and recommend. We're delighted you enjoy staying at Elizabeth Fort and your review is important to us. We hope your next visit will be even better than the last!

An Historic Stay

Review submitted on Sun, 25 Jul 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A beautiful spot and a real sense of being steeped in history whilst staying in this quaint cottage. Super to have the fort to explore as well and the lovely little museum on site, so many interesting stories from the time when it was a women's prison. Very central, easy to walk everywhere, a visit to Nano Nagle's Place nearby is a must- we enjoyed a superb brunch in the Good Day Deli and another interesting museum visit which tells the amazing story of Nano Nagle. The tour guardians of the fort were so friendly and helpful.



Irish Landmark Team replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to review your experience of staying at Elizabeth Fort. We're so glad you enjoyed the property and the other amenities that are within walking distance. We hope you will return as guests in the future and thank you so much for supporting Irish Landmark Trust.

Weekend in Cork

Review submitted on Wed, 30 Jun 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We booked Garrison House last minute for a weekend break with our 13 year old son. The location is just fantastic, minutes walk from Patrick Street and from the back of the house you can see St Finbarr's Cathedral. We loved staying someplace that had so much history attached to it. The guys working at the Fort are a dream and gave us lots of tips including good fishing spots which we took on board and discovered places we would never have found. The pub outside the main gate was also very welcome and welcoming. This is a house of character, it reminded me of an old aunt's house. It is super comfortable and had everything we needed. If you are into something a little quirky and not looking for nouveau riche luxury, this is great place. It would have been wonderful if we could have parked in the grounds of the Fort, maybe that is something that could be looked in to - that is a suggestion and we managed perfectly without that. Would definitely go back!



Stay in Elizabeth Fort.

Review submitted on Thu, 10 Jun 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay in Elizabeth Fort. The accommodation is very comfortable and has everything you’d need. It’s in a great location and despite being so near the city is very quiet and peaceful.



Irish Landmark Team replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for reviewing your recent stay at Elizabeth Fort. We're glad you enjoyed your trip and found the property to be quiet and comfortable. We do hope you will return again.

Really special place to stay

Review submitted on Mon, 07 Sep 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed staying in this incredible residence -the feeling of being 'inside' the fort is quite special.



Irish Landmark Trust replied more than 1 year ago
We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Elizabeth Fort and that you found the property spacious and special. We hope to welcome you back as an Irish Landmark guest again in the future.

The issue of parking

Review submitted on Wed, 19 Aug 2020
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I previously stayed in Elizabeth Fort and parking on site was allowed. The current loss of parking is an inconvenience. There is ample space and an agreement could be be reached with Cork city council re accessing the fort with due regard to fellow visitors. One full day in a Qpark cost €25, I’d prefer to give that money to ILT or Cork city council. Having to move your car/update your ticket between 08:30 and 18:30 every 2 hours is not conducive to a relaxing holiday.





Irish Landmark Trust replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to review your trip. We are sorry to hear that the issue with parking affected your stay and we hope you did enjoy your time there despite this. Unfortunately it is beyond our control that Elizabeth Fort will remain a car free zone in the long term. We will ensure that the wording on our website reflects this going forward.

A most enjoyable stay.

Review submitted on Fri, 28 Feb 2020
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We greatly enjoyed our stay in Garrison House. The house was clean, comfortable, and with easy access to the city. The view from the ramparts around the Elizabeth Fort was spectacular. Liz Hughes (who looks after the property) was away for the w/e, but left good instructions about getting into the Fort at times when it wasn't open to the public, and even went so far as to give us her husband's telephone no, in case we had any problems with the heating. The shower worked well, as did the cooking equipment. Our only (slight) grouse was that we weren't able to open one of the bookcases in the sitting room, but otherwise all worked very well. The two chaps in the Admissions hut were also most helpful when we asked them about places in the city, etc.. It can be warmly recommended.



Bookings Officer for Irish Landmark Trust replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so very much for your kind review of your recent stay at Garrison House in Elizabeth Fort. It is so wonderful to hear that you had such a lovely time.

A truly wonderful stay.

Review submitted on Tue, 11 Feb 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We really had a wonderful stay. It's in great condition and has a lovely, calming atmosphere. It's just great to have your own, unique house in the middle of the city! There are fantastic bars nearby (Tom Barry, The Oval Bar) and cafes (Alchemy). Liz Hughes is a lovely person and a great house manager who gave us really useful tips for our stay in Cork (which is a great city). We cannot wait to return. Thanks very much Irish Landmark for another great property.



Bookings Officer for Irish Landmark Trust replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Niall for such a wonderful review of your recent stay at Garrison House in Elizabeth Fort. Your support of Irish Landmark Trust is very much appreciated. We are delighted you enjoyed your time in Cork and found the location of Garrison House perfect for seeing the city. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.

Utterly charmed by our couple of lovely days at Garrison House.

Review submitted on Thu, 05 Dec 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The refurbishment of these two houses is marvellous ... and I have seen the "before" photos! ...and the furnishing and equipping of the house was first class. It was a pleasure to work in the kitchen - we self-catered so well for Breakfasts & one Dinner. Previously unfamiliar with the area of Cork city, we were thrilled to discover the area. So close to everywhere on foot, as we always enjoy the English Market but we liked being "off the beaten track". and that we surely were. in Elizabeth Fort, with its 16th century origins. We explored the fairly new Nano Nagle Centre; how delightful this place is with its Good Day Deli. Garrison House was so very comfortable, warm in what was a very cold weekend, Such a great place to spend, reading and listening to radio and having a leisurely dinner. The guided tour of the Fort which we took on Sunday was excellent. Yet again, we experienced a terrific House Manager in Liz.



Bookings Officer for Irish Landmark Trust replied more than 1 year ago
Mary you are very kind to leave such a wonderful review regarding your recent stay at Elizabeth Fort. It sounds like you had a great stay and enjoyed your time in Cork. It is such a wonderful location in Cork city but yet so convenient to everything.

Very enjoyable stay in a quirky central location. Would definitely recommend!!

Review submitted on Wed, 10 Jul 2019
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Although we are both locals from cork we really enjoyed our weekend break in garrison house. Loved having the whole fort to ourselves (highlight was seeing the locked gate from the inside!) and house itself was very well equipped and so central to everything. Incredibly quiet too which I didn’t expect , those fort walls must be VERY thick ! Would definitely recommend.



Irish Landmark Trust replied more than 1 year ago
It is so wonderful to hear that you really enjoyed your time at Elizabeth Fort and would recommend a stay at Garrison House. The location is fantastic for anyone wishing to visit the city as you are very central but yet feel so set back from the hustle and bustle in your very own fort for the evening. Thank you for supporting Irish Landmark Trust.

Just perfect

Review submitted on Fri, 07 Dec 2018
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Had a lovely break in Garrison house in the middle of Cork City. Everything was on our doorstep it was just perfect



Bookings Officer for Irish Landmark Trust replied more than 1 year ago
Delighted you found your stay at Garrison House in Elizabeth Fort in Cork so lovely. Its location is just perfect for anyone who wishes to visit Cork city and stay in a very special location. Thank you for supporting Irish Landmark Trust. We do hope to perhaps welcome you back in the future.

Garrison House

Review submitted on Fri, 07 Dec 2018
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The house manager Liz had biscuit cake for us when we arrived, it was delicious. The house was very comfortable and cozy, and absolutely spotless. The house its self-has such atmosphere, all rooms were beautiful. The decoration is outstanding, wonderful colors in each room, it's really like stepping back into the past. Beautiful views of the wall and cathedral from the upstairs room in the back of the house.



Bookings Officer for Irish Landmark Trust replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for supporting Irish Landmark Trust by staying in one of the 32 properties in our care. It is fantastic to hear that you were so well looked after during your time at Garrison House. We do hope you will come and stay again.