We had our wedding reception at the Aghadoe Heights Hotel last October 2011. From the first day we visited in December 2010 we felt it was special, and on the day itself it didn’t disappoint - it was definitely a five star experience. The Aghadoe Heights and especially its staff, absolutely and without exaggeration made our wedding the unforgettable experience it was.

On our first visit, we were warmly greeted by Marie Chawke the Manager and instantly fell in love with the place. It is elegant, stylish and feels luxurious without any stuffiness. It feels like home with extra glamour!

During the preparations and planning with Siobhan, everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Siobhan was always there to advise and recommend suppliers and everyone we used was perfect - Richard Haslam for the flowers - fab!, Georgine Mackessy make up - fab! O’Callaghans Coaches etc etc, it was almost like having a wedding planner! We were also planning the wedding from the UK, so this was even more important, she was fantastic, always on the end of the phone.

The Aghadoe only does a handful of weddings every year, so you feel special because you are. Every aspect of the wedding from the food to the decoration to the running of the day is tailored to your individual needs, nothing is too much trouble.

The wedding does not feel like just another function, it is more like an exclusive party. We had sole use of the hotel for the night of the wedding, so it was a private party for us and our guests for 24 hours. There is no function room, so your wedding dinner feels like an evening in an exclusive restaurant with the standard of food to match! PC the restaurant manager is professional, but friendly and firm, gently guiding you to plan the perfect menu and wines to suit your tastes and budget. The food is outstanding, not just relative to other weddings or functions but in comparison with top restaurants. We had eaten at the Aghadoe before and their excellent reputation is well deserved, the food at the wedding was of the same standard exactly, one of the highlights of the day for everyone.

The dancing etc is held in the bar, and again, it feels like a party in a fabulous club! Totally different from your standard wedding experience.

The highlight of the hotel for us was the Penthouse suite, which was our home for the weekend - and a few days more, because we just couldn’t tear ourselves away! This suite is beyond expectation and we had a post wedding party here on the night after the big day, which was almost as good as the day itself!! The views are breathtaking.

At the Aghadoe the food is amazing, the location and surroundings are amazing, I could talk about it forever, but the single best thing about the Aghadoe is the staff. We and our guests felt like celebrities for our entire stay. Many of our guests had travelled from abroad and were blown away by the welcome, friendliness and unbelievable service they received. Many are already planning their return, not least us!

This is a five star hotel with a service and attention to detail that is second to none, but none of this luxurious experience is delivered at the expense of the warm and unpretentious attitude of the staff. In particular I would like to mention Marie, Siobhan, PC, Jason, David and last but most certainly not least Breda. All made our stay and our special day more than we could have wished for by going above and beyond the call of duty. Breda even hand delivered my veil to home the day after we left, not to mention making sure a nervous best man had a good breakfast while finishing his speech early on the wedding morning, despite his protestations!

Next weekend, we are all returning to the Aghadoe for my sister’s 30th birthday party, a sign of how much we loved this fantastic hotel, and we can’t wait! but again, it might be difficult to get rid of us once it is time to leave!

I would not hesitate in recommending this hotel for your wedding, I promise you it will meet and likely exceed all your expectations. Thank you so much AH, sorry this review is a little late x