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 attended a wedding for a dear colleague with my 10year old daughter at the site and had a…read morewonderful time. In the early morning (3am) I began to feel very I'll and started to vomit. It wouldn't stop. At about noon, I realized that I couldn't drive and needed a hospital and help getting there. I sent my daughter to have reception call me an ambulance. At this point I was having problems with consciousness. She returned promptly with a man who came into the room and said he needed me to clear out straight away, because he had another wedding to prepare for that day. I understood and told him that I needed an ambulance. He refused to call one, noting that it would cost €800 to have one come. I have insurance and, regardless, would have been able to pay for the trip. I am not destitute. Far from it. But he still refused, and said that he was going to contact the wedding party to come and get me and my daughter. He then left to make his calls. The wedding party was already gone, but some local family was still on site and they came to my room. When he got ahold of those family members, he communicated that one of their guests would not leave. He called me a uncooperative drunk and told them they had to get me out. They came to my room, but by then I had passed out from dehydration. The implored the manager to call an ambulance. When he finally did he told the dispatcher that he had a belligerent drunk on his hands and that she was insisting on an ambulance. I was labeled low priority. After about 1.5 hours my friends had one of the receptionist call dispatch again. They explained that I was labeled low priority because of the initial explanation of it condition. I had begun to change colors by then and was I and put of consciousness. They dispatch had the hotel team get the defibrillator on site in case I lost consciousness. It took another hour for the ambulance to get to me and when they got there, their attitude had been shaped by the not-so-gentleman that aimed at my human dignity. It wasn't until the medics began to assed me that they realized how serious my condition was. They stabilized me on site and then drove me to the hospital. Three days later I'm still here being treated for my appendix, which they want to remove. Obviously I want to get back to New York where I will feel safe and comfortable, and hope that I will be released in a few days and able to continue treatment in NY. I was told that o was so dehydrated that my kidneys had begun to fail. Time was of the essence. You manager almost cost me my life. His assumptions were likely due to me being American and brown. His refusal to help me, or to even to call for help endangered my health.

I used this place for two days. I was in Ireland for two weeks on vacation. While I was there I was…read morecompleting some research on my family history so I needed a place to work. My hotel had Wi-Fi but the Enterprise Center's system was faster. It was a great place to spread out my documents. Plus they had a printer. I was even given a key so I could access the building after hours.

From the owner: Office and Training Space / HotDesks and Flexi-Desks / Meeting Roomread more