5 km / 3.1 miles from Cork city centre
Cork’s Vienna Woods Country House Hotel has a history as dramatic as the rich mustard tone that sets the building apart from the surrounding woodlands on the peaks of Glanmire, Co. Cork. The building, perched on a height overlooking the Glashaboy River, has stood proudly since 1756. Built by Davis Ducart as a summer leisure lodge for Lord Barrymore, the building was designed in the Regency Style, a style that was very popular in the latter part of the 18th century. Characteristic traits of the Regency Style include an emphasis on the classical form, and the forging of a close relationship between structure and the landscape, evident in The Vienna Woods Country House Hotel, which nestles in to the surrounding mountainous woodlands.
Vienna Woods, or Lota Lodge as it was originally titled, forms part of a collection of grand country houses in the Glanmire area of Cork, like; Dunkathel House, Glenkeen, Glyntown House, Lauriston House and Brooklodge House.
The house was home to AF Sharman Crawford and his family from 1875-1946, who was thankfully here to restore the house to its original glory after a fire in the early 1900s destroyed some of the original building. Crawford was a managing director of the Beamish and Crawford Brewery, (which was founded by his uncle, William Crawford II), and the city of Cork benefited from his philanthropic disposition, particularly in the arts; in fact the Crawford family funded the establishment of the Crawford Art Gallery and the Crawford School of Art.
As with so many other grand houses in 20th century Ireland, the building was purchased by a religious order in 1951, and was used as a seminary for 13 years, until it was converted into a hotel in 1964 by Joan Shubuek renamed the building ‘Vienna Woods’, because of the parallels she drew between the area, and the Austrian capital city where she had lived for a number of years.
The Fitzgerald family along with Michael Magner, bought the hotel in 2006 and renamed it ‘The Vienna Woods Country House Hotel’.
Michael Magner, one of the co-owners, is also the General Manager of the hotel, and this close level of personal care and involvement is most evident in the building’s most dramatic makeover to date, which has taken almost fifteen years to complete. The Fitzgeralds/Magners have lovingly and painstakingly restored much of the original protected features of the building. In fact, the refurbishment work led to the discovery of a 150 year-old pantry and kitchen space, which has been re-imagined as a 90 seat bistro restaurant named Mabel’s Bistro.
The refurbishment has also enabled the team to deliver modern and streamlined hospitality in beautiful and unique surroundings that both returning and new guests have come to expect and love.
| Check In | From 16:00 to 21:00 |
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| Check Out | Until 12:00 |
| Hotel Policies |
Cancellation/PrepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Child policiesChildren of any age are welcome. Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property. To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search. Cot and extra bed policiesCots and extra beds are not available at this property. No age restrictionThere is no age requirement for check-in. PetsFine Print Dog Policy: We are a pet friendly hotel with one small pet permitted within strictly allocated hotel rooms and outdoor kennels accompanying the self-catering villas. We offer pets their own Room Only, Bed & Breakfast & even Dinner rates. Only a strict selection of our spacious guestrooms are Dog Friendly so there is limited availability. Customers are required to contact us directly to reserve a pet friendly guestroom and to receive the pet friendly package deal. In the hotel there is a Pet charge of €20 Room Only per night. At your time of booking guests are advised to contact the hotel directly as demand often exceeds supply. The following are our required rules for Pets: Generally a small Pet is considered to weigh less than 22lbs or be shorter than 16 inches. Owners of Dogs are not to leave the grounds of the hotel unless the pet is in the care of a nominated person and this information is advised to the hotel. If a pet is causing a disturbance that interferes with comfort and well-being of other guests, the pet will be required to be removed from the hotel building. Pets are not allowed within the public areas of the hotel - ie. The lobby, bars and restaurants, excluding dogs for the visually impaired/ assistance dogs. Pets must remain on leads at all times within the hotel and on the hotel grounds and are never to be left unattended. Pets should be walked by persons of 12 years and older. Owners are requested to clean up after their pet when on walks. One Pet per guest room only. Owners are requested to bring their own food requirements for their pets, if on a Room Only basis. Owners are can avail of our beautiful surrounds of the hotel and the Glanmire area to walk their pets. Arrangements must be made with housekeeping to service the room with pet gone or with owner present. When registering at the front desk, the pet owner agrees to the hotel's pet policies, to be responsible for any damage or injury caused by the pet, and to absolve the hotel staff of any liability if the pet or another guest is injured. Pets must be washed and on flea medication prior to arrival. If Owners wish they can bring their own pet bedding; no pets on the beds or furniture. We here at Cork's Vienna Woods Hotel love animals and we will do our best to assist you with your break away with your pet. GroupsWhen booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. |
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