Blarney Wolen Mills Hotel-Bw Sigtre Clltn, CorkBlarney Wolen Mills Hotel-Bw Sigtre Clltn in Cork, Ireland has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 12 of 26 hotels we score in Cork. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction. Rooms from about $222 a night (cached, not a live quote).Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel is a 3-star BW Signature Collection property in Blarney Village, set on five quiet riverside acres around a woollen mill dating from 1823. It sits roughly 500 metres from Blarney Castle and about 15 minutes by car from Cork City, and connects directly to a shopping centre with shops and two coffee houses. Guests get free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking, and the hotel welcomes pets, has a gym, a restaurant, meeting rooms and secure parking. It suits families and travellers visiting the castle who want a relaxed village base rather than a city stay. Some rooms and fittings show their age and could do with updating.What stands out

Spacious, clean rooms with comfortable beds

Free breakfast, WiFi and parking

Short walk to Blarney Castle

Friendly, helpful staff

Watch out for

Some rooms need updating

Occasional shower and breakfast issues

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