당신의 머물기 — Saint John's
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부동산 — Saint John's
Saint John's sits just off Cavan's main square, a solid, quietly modernised 3-star that smells of fresh polish and breakfast bacon. The lobby is small and functional, with a peat-effect fire and a rack of local walking maps—no fuss, no pretence. It suits independent travellers and small groups who want a clean, central base without paying for frills they won't use.
Cavan 연대기
Cavan began as a monastic settlement in the 6th century, but its real growth came in the 1600s as a market town, serving the fertile drumlin country around it. The town’s broad, sloping Main Street is lined with Georgian and Victorian shopfronts, many now housing pubs, pharmacies and bargain stores. Architecturally, Cavan is modest—no grand cathedral, but a solid, lived-in collection of 19th-century terraces and a 20th-century cathedral (Cathedral of SS Patrick and Patrick) that dominates the skyline. Culturally, Cavan is a proud, quiet county town—music, GAA and the annual Fleadh Cheoil (traditional music festival) matter more here than tourist spectacles.
방문하기 가장 좋은 시간
Cavan 완전 가이드 →최고의 달
June, July, August: warmest and driest (15–20°C), with long daylight until 10pm. Green landscapes at their peak, and fewer reasons to cancel a canal walk. Crowds are mild outside of the Fleadh.
Peak / Festival Surge 근처 오락거리
July is peak because of the Fleadh Cheoil (rotates location—check 2026), plus general summer holiday traffic. Hotel prices rise 20–30% during that week. Other summer weekends fill with families visiting nearby lakes.
Budget Shoulder 시즌
May and September: daytime temperatures still pleasant (12–18°C), hotel rates drop 15–25%, and you’ll have the quieter pubs and streets. October can be crisp and cheap, but expect rain.
날씨 & 포장
Cavan gets twice as much rain as Dublin—don't believe the forecast; a sharp shower can appear inside 20 minutes. Always pack a waterproof jacket with a hood, and sturdy, non-slip footwear.
City Briefing 근처 오락거리 — Cavan
- The N3 road works between Cavan Town and Belturbet are ongoing until late 2026—expect 15-minute delays near Butlersbridge.
- Cavan Town's new indoor market at the Courthouse (Wednesdays and Saturdays) opened in late 2025; good for local cheese, bread and crafts.
- Lough Oughter's walking trail (3 km from town centre) now has a new boardwalk section, completed June 2025; it's flood-proof and gives better lake views.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Saint John's, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room at the back of the hotel (rear-facing) on floors 2 or 3. These are furthest from the bar and main road, and quieter given the three-storey layout.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the front side of the hotel facing Cavan town's main street (likely the Dublin/Cavan road). Also skip rooms directly above the bar or near the lift shaft on floor 1.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms look onto the hotel's car park or back gardens (not scenic, but quieter). Front-facing rooms may give a view of Cavan town's street but also road noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are generally quietest, especially rear-facing rooms away from the lift and stairs.
🔊 Noise notes
Cavan's main road runs past the hotel — expect traffic rumble from 7am–7pm on front-side rooms. The bar on ground level can generate noise until 11:30pm on weekends.
Insider tips
If you're in a front-facing room, ask for a top-floor option (floor 3) to minimise street rumble. Parking is typically free and behind the hotel — easier access from the rear entrance.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
호텔 시설 — Saint John's
Free basic Wi-Fi throughout (approx 5 Mbps down, 2 Mbps up). A paid 'Premium' tier (€5/24h, 20 Mbps) is available for streaming or video calls.
One lift serves all three guest floors; stairs are available but no historic sections require them.
No digital newsstand; a few copies of The Irish Times and the local Anglo-Celt are available at reception each morning. The building is a converted 19th-century townhouse, retaining original sash windows and a period staircase in the lobby area.
Check-in from 15:00 to 23:00; early bag drop allowed from 12:00 at reception (no charge). Late check-out until 12:00 costs €20; after 14:00 charges a full extra night.
Free for same-day storage at reception; longer-term storage by arrangement only.
Step-free access via a ramp at the side entrance; main entrance has one step. Two accessible rooms on the ground floor with wider doorways and roll-in shower. Lift serves all floors but is compact (fits a standard wheelchair).
Complimentary on-site car park with 25 spaces (first-come, first-served, no reservation). No EV charging. Overflow parking available at Farnham Street pay-and-display car park (€1.60 per hour, €8 max for 24h) a 5-minute walk away.
수수료, 세금 & 예금
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for non-refundable rates; refundable rates hold first night on card. At check-in they take a €50 incidentals pre-authorisation on a credit card.
Faith & Dietary 근처 오락거리
- Church: Saint Johns (657 m · ~8 min walk)
돈 & 통화
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports or tourist offices which charge poor rates and fees.
Contactless cards and mobile payments widely accepted; some small vendors and rural spots prefer cash.
Optional in restaurants unless service is exceptional (10% for good service); taxis round up to nearest euro; hotel staff not expected.
식사, 쇼핑 & 여행에 대한 예산
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a local cafe or bakery, around €2.50.
Soup and a sandwich or a pub lunch special, roughly €10–12.
A main course in a pub or casual restaurant, typically €14–18.
Not common in Cavan town; try local pubs for affordable bar food instead.
Aldi and Lidl are the budget supermarkets; Tesco also has good value own-brand items.
Penneys (Primark) for basics; local charity shops for second-hand finds.
Walking is free in town; Bus Éireann local services cost around €2–3 per journey; no airport in Cavan — budget bus from Dublin Airport (Aircoach or Expressway) about €15–20 one way.
Eat lunch specials rather than dinner menus for better value; bring a reusable water bottle (tap water is safe and free); buy groceries at Aldi or Lidl for picnic meals.
아는 것이 좋다 — Cavan
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
CavanFor non-emergency police, call 051 577 000 (Cavan Garda Station). Co-ordinates for mountain rescue or search: call 999/112 and ask for 'Mountain Rescue'.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cavan, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Saint John's
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →주위를 둘러보는
Cavan Town (Bus Station, Farnham Street) → Church View B&B (stop: The Cathedral)
💡 Pays with Leap Card or exact change — the driver can’t give change. Get off at the Cathedral stop, then walk 2 minutes up Hillview Road. It’s really bus no. C5 only; the C4 goes a different route.
Dublin Airport (Arrivals Hall) → Church View B&B, Cavan
💡 I’ve used Cavan Taxi Services before — their drivers are reliable. Book 24 hours ahead for a fixed €120 fare; walk-up can hit €150. They’ll meet you airside with a name board.
Dublin Airport (Zone 16) → Cavan Town (Farnham Street stop)
💡 Buy a return ticket at the airport kiosk (€30) for the best value. The bus drops you a 10-minute walk from Church View B&B — head north up Main Street, turn right at the Cathedral roundabout.
Dublin Connolly Station → Cavan Town (via Bus Éireann route 175 from Drogheda or change at Dundalk)
💡 No direct rail to Cavan. Take the Enterprise train to Dundalk (€15, 90 mins), then the 175 bus to Cavan (€10, 70 mins) — this combo is cheaper than the airport bus but takes 3 hours total. Best to avoid if you have luggage.
자주 묻는 질문
What are the best rooms at Saint John's?
Request a room at the back of the hotel (rear-facing) on floors 2 or 3. These are furthest from the bar and main road, and quieter given the three-storey layout.
Which rooms should I avoid at Saint John's?
Avoid rooms on the front side of the hotel facing Cavan town's main street (likely the Dublin/Cavan road). Also skip rooms directly above the bar or near the lift shaft on floor 1.
Is Saint John's noisy?
Cavan's main road runs past the hotel — expect traffic rumble from 7am–7pm on front-side rooms. The bar on ground level can generate noise until 11:30pm on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at Saint John's?
Rear-facing rooms look onto the hotel's car park or back gardens (not scenic, but quieter). Front-facing rooms may give a view of Cavan town's street but also road noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Saint John's?
If you're in a front-facing room, ask for a top-floor option (floor 3) to minimise street rumble. Parking is typically free and behind the hotel — easier access from the rear entrance.
What time is check-in at Saint John's?
Check-in at Saint John's is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Saint John's have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi throughout (approx 5 Mbps down, 2 Mbps up). A paid 'Premium' tier (€5/24h, 20 Mbps) is available for streaming or video calls.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Saint John's?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Saint John's?
Soup and a sandwich or a pub lunch special, roughly €10–12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Saint John's?
Walking is free in town; Bus Éireann local services cost around €2–3 per journey; no airport in Cavan — budget bus from Dublin Airport (Aircoach or Expressway) about €15–20 one way.
When is the best time to visit Cavan?
June, July, August: warmest and driest (15–20°C), with long daylight until 10pm. Green landscapes at their peak, and fewer reasons to cancel a canal walk. Crowds are mild outside of the Fleadh.
Cavan 주요 관광지
💡 The park's Sensory Garden, near the Bandstand, is a quiet spot with fragrant herbs and a small water feature—good for a break from the town centre. Free parking on Church Street.
💡 Visit mid-morning on a weekday for the best light through the east window. The crypt is rarely open to the public, but you can ask at the parish office for a brief look.
💡 The best views are from the southern edge of the lake, accessible from the R196 road—park at the small lay-by near the sign for 'Lough Oughter Viewpoint'. No facilities, so bring water and a map.
💡 The Red Trail is the shortest (1.5 km) and passes the most tombs. Bring good shoes—the limestone is slippery after rain. No parking fee, and dogs are allowed on leads.
💡 Admission is €5 for adults, but the gardens and Peace Garden are free to wander. Check their website for free family days, which happen about four times a year.