Patrick's place is in a great location behind the cathedral (the bells really didn't bother me and were a nice way to know what time it was in the morning without looking at the clock). There are plenty of pubs and places to eat within a short walk, and the train station to Cork is about a 15-minute walk with the train ride taking about 20-30 minutes. If you walk down to the water you'll need to be prepared for a steep walk back, but it's nothing terrible and the views are fun along the way. The place is clean and has what you need to cook. The clothes washer/dryer was a nice addition for a longer stay. It's a small building set apart from the rest of the apartment buildings so there's a good feeling of privacy. All in all, it's a good base from which to explore Cobh (the Spike Island tour is a highlight) and even Cork if you don't mind a train ride.