We got married in The Rectory in March of this year having set the date for our big last September…read more Although this may be seen as short notice we can safely say that having the knowledgeable and helpful staff (Michelle & Nicola) on hand to advise us made the planning process VERY straightforward. The setting itself is so unique and food on the day was absolutely gorgeous. We opted for the 'Mad Hatters Tea Party' and a selection of canapes on arrival (the chicken satay is to die for!) and then sat down for a mouthwatering five course meal. The day went flawlessly and although the weather was a little bit against us (when isn't it?) it took nothing away from the day whatsoever. We can't recommend The Rectory enough - a huge thank you to all the staff for making our wedding day such a memprable occasion.

From the owner: The Rectory, is a Chic Boutique Seaside Country House in West Cork for Private Events. Catering to…read moreoutdoor Garden Seaside Ceremonies, Weddings & Dinner Parties with multiple packages to choose from including weddings under €5900 for 80 guests in 2013 including exclusive use with no venue hire! * Full Day Sit Down Dinner & Wedding 45-120/140 guests * Midweek Informal BBQ/Buffet 45-150 guests * Evening Cocktail 75-200 guests * Onsite Midweek Ceremony 25-200 guests The Rectory is located in a delightful early 19th Century residence. It is nestled in a woodland setting overlooking the scenic West Cork harbour of Glandore, one of Ireland's most beautiful sea inlets. The Rectory is a unique family run business set apart from the typical venue in that it is primarily a private family home but opens it's doors for for special events. It has all the charms of a Seaside Country House & advantages of a hotel but none of the disadvantages with no ties or impositionsto accommodation. Call NOW!!

Right I'll admit i have never stayed here, in fact i don't think I'll ever stay here! Don't get me…read morewrong though I would love to rent this house and stay in it for a week but it is super duper expensive, we are talking, famous people expensive here. I have driven by it before though and have done what everyone else does and slow right down while going past this place, neck craning to see how lovely it all looks, and then you go home and look it up on a website and see what all the rooms look like inside. If you were famous it really would be a perfect get away, you're in the middle of an ancient oak forest, surrounded by trees (obviously!) and your really out of the way being down in Glengarriff anyway where the locals wouldn't really care who you are, well, they would have a good natter about you in the local but I'm sure they wouldn't be asking for autographs. Of course you would have to watch out for the people trying to get a glimpse of the lodge you have rented however! Why did I write this review as if my audience were made up of famous people, maybe it is! That's a nice thought J

Amazing venue for a wedding! I've been at both a wedding and a 40th birthday at Glengarriff Lodge…read moreand both were amazing! The setting is incredible, nestled in the middle of an ancient woodland on an island in a river - it doesn't get much better than this. Oh wait, it was originally built by Lord Bantry and he hosted people like Wordsworth and Thackeray here...

Sumptuous food, really tasty and versatile for a family luncheon. And the service was first class,…read morein fact world class. I do not use these terms lightly. Staff was polite efficient and sensitive to our needs. The setting is beautiful too. The gardens are worth a walk in after your meal.

From the owner: Fernhill is a beautiful country house full of Irish charm and interesting stories. It is run by the…read morefourth generation of the O'Neill family at Fernhill who provide the very best in Irish hospitality. The mansion house is perched on a hill overlooking the rolling green hills where Ireland's greatest hero Michael Collins was born. Offering a true escape away to nature, at Fernhill House the sounds of traffic are replaced by bird song and the rustle of ancient trees. Instead of crowds, there are the plants that make up our wonderful wild Irish garden. Lose yourself at Fernhill and discover tranquillity. The charming town of Clonakilty is a short walk from Fernhill. It is famous for its welcoming locals and nightly traditional Irish music sessions. Fernhill has won many awards for its service and Fernhill offers a true taste of Ireland with its own natural spring water bottled onsite, kitchen garden and foraged produce. The O'Neill's will look after you as if you are part of the family.

I came across this little spot while wandering Cork today. They were closed today so I didn't get…read moreto go inside but I did hang out outside for a bit. It was nice to take a load off and just relax even if it was loud by the street. The building is a deconsecrated church-turned-cafe with a little patio out front with seating. Since I didn't get to go inside there's not much to say, but I did appreciate the architecture.

I highly recommend coming here to see the exhibition on the history of Cork…read moreAbsolutely fascinating. While here treat yourself to a cup of coffee. The barista here is incredible

Well where to begin, perhaps at the bottom of, what seems like, the mile long drive up to the…read morehotel. Watch out for the speed bumps!! The hotel/resort is set on an actual island. Attached to the hotel is the Forta Golf course, which I was told has hosted some major golf tournaments. There is a wildlife park, tennis courts, football training pitches and the island even has its own train station. There are several trails which you can walk or run around, if you are that way inclined. The island is very green and picturesque, the sun rise is particularly good if you have one of the front facing bedrooms. The bedrooms are very well appointed with all the bits you would expect, large bed, desk area, sofa chairs and ample wardrobe space if you have lots of clothes to store. The hotel staff could not do more for you. Yes I know it is the service industry but they all seemed genuinely happy to help, even with very very mundane things. Now I was there over a weekend and they had one wedding party on the Friday and one in the Saturday night, if you are staying on the 1st floor you will hear the music into the early hours, be warned. The food was ok, although we were stuck on the tournament menu which was not very good but looking at the food served to other guests it looked good. They have a very good bar with good bar staff, plenty of Irish whiskey's to sample. Our Irish counter parts were in there one night until 5am!! A good venue with high quality accommodation. Would definitely come back here.

Popped in with 2 friends for coffee and pastries. All I can say is that is exactly what I would…read morerecommend to do ther . Soooooo Chilled and comfortable, you could spend hours sitting, relaxing and catching up with friends in lovely luxurious surroundings. Plenty of easy parking also

Five stars! I was at Ballinacurra House for a wedding, and it was magical. Elaine seemed to be in…read morecharge of the event, and not only was she entirely accommodating but she remembered every guest by name! Kinsale is known as the 'foodie' center of Ireland, and between the trad Irish breakfast to the fine fare at the wedding itself it proved to be true. Beautiful grounds, well appointed private and public rooms, and attentive staff-great mix. In my party was a wheelchair bound gal, and they couldn't have made it easier for us-Declan was handy with ramps to help her get around the building (although she took her breakfast in her room).

Came here for a friends wedding and it was the most perfect experience. They said that they were…read moresold on the place from when they first went to look and it was easy to see why. The staff were great and providing things we didn't know we wanted (i.e., soup). The landscape was amazing and there was so much exploring for those to do who were not in the wedding. The rooms were all lovely and each had their own charm.

If your having a conference in Shannon, or limerick, (sure they are practically the same thing)…read morethis is a venue that i would recommend. There are a couple of things that are important when it comes to any conference, the temperature of the room, you don't want to be falling asleep with heat or shivering with cold. How noisy is the room, there is nothing worse than hearing a bunch of people laughing outside when your presenting. And lastly, Natural daylight, this is not a casino you're in, you want to see what the weather is like, you want to feel like you're still alive and not totally disconnected from the world! Westpark Shannon does all of this for you. My Favourite bit of the room we were in (a few times) was the fact that two sides of the room had floor to ceiling windows that made you feel totally awake and refreshed all day, it was brilliant! The second thing I will say about this venue is the canteen. Now, I have frequently said that different staff in different places are really nice but i would take back all those comments just to make the lady in this place stand out ahead of the rest. We were here for breakfast and it was like having your mother around ensuring you got everything you wanted just the way you want it. For lunch she was concerned about feeding everyone and making sure everyone was happy. She was also up for a bit of chat and was so friendly, no request was too much. I think she was probably in charge in the restaurant and I can see why because she had the place running smoothly and she was the one thing that would make me want to go back to that canteen as well. Even when we all wanted to have our after lunch tea upstairs in the conference room she was more than happy to bring all the cups and coffee decanters and biscuits up to the room for us. An amazing woman, I cannot compliment her enough and while Westpark Shannon would mark fairly highly anyway I will be giving the majority of my stars purely because of this lady.