Rathsallagh is one of the coziest and most welcoming places I've found in Ireland. The house itself is great - the drawing rooms had roaring log fires and comfortable couches, and were a perfect venue for afternoon tea with the newspapers. Our room was spacious, with a really good bed and bathroom (if I had anything negative to say, it would be that the room was just a tiny bit chilly for me, although my companion didn't think so at all). A stroll around the gardens helped to work up an appetite for dinner. Food is very good and the dining room is atmospheric.
The lovely surroundings would be nothing without the staff. There's a real sense that the people who work here enjoy what they do. For us, the atmosphere was due in large part to the friendliness and enthusiasm of the people working here. We loved it.

We stayed here for one night and were overall impressed with this hotel.

Service of the staff was possibly the best Ive ever encountered . Nothing was too much trouble and everything we could have wanted was anticipated.In the restairant my wife had to send back the beef to be cooked a little more to her liking which took 5 minutes and she mentioned that her side veg. might be only luke warm by the time she got it back. However without even asking a fresh plate of veg. arrived out. I asked for the bill at the end of the meal just to assign it to our room and was told that they knew which room we were and there was no need to sign anything. Little touches like that are what made the stay special.

The only negatives I had was that the room , which a good size and nicely decorated , was very draughty . I wouldnt have fancied it last winter.

Another positive/negative , depending on your point of view (positive for me) , was the lack of Phone and Internet coverage . Was possible but a lot of black spots in the hotel.

Overall a very enjoyable "away from it all stay "

We visited Rathsallagh for a winter break, and were blown away by the experience.
The interior of the house is as quaint and charming as the exterior suggests; we loved the way the accommodation feels like the interior of a family home and not at all like an exclusive hotel.
Our room was comfortable and cosy - I'm a bit jealous to be honest! We actually saw two rooms, and each room seems to have it's own unique personality. Our room also had a nice selection of coffee-table books that made a pleasant change from vegetating in front of the television. What our room lacked in "modernity" or "technology" as found in many hotels, it more than made up for in homeliness, simplicity, original and quaint features and above all - comfort. The soul of the room, and the building, is something that cannot be matched by a conventional hotel.
There is a small bar, and some public drawing rooms where guests can relax by the open fire. I can definitely recommend walking the grounds and gardens - there is plenty of space for golfers and non-golfers alike to enjoy the fresh air without ever leaving the estate.
We ate breakfast, dinner and Sunday lunch in the dining room and were impressed by the menu, the food and the service. The kitchen are proud to use local produce where possible. The staff are friendly and attentive, and we wanted for nothing. There is a wonderfully personal service in the dining room, with the Chef stopping to chat with the guests during Sunday lunch service.

We will definitely return here in the future (I'm just trying to find an excuse!)

We held an intimate family wedding in Rathsallagh House in early January and we could not have asked for a more perfect day. From the minute we arrived, we were so warmly welcomed and everything seemed to flow with such ease throughout the day.

Venue: The setting for wedding blessing in the “Orangery” was perfect for our wedding for 70 guests. The room was full of natural light and the vaulted ceiling emphasized the amazing voice and harp of Orla Fallon. The dining reception room was well organised, which allowed for the tables to be placed close together during the meal, and later for the band and DJ to fill the dance floor.

Food: Each course was of an exceptional standard and of very generous proportions. Guests were offered seconds of the amazing beef, not that anyone was going hungry. Our guests were equally impressed by the variety and quality of the food and juices presented for breakfast.

Service & Staff: The service was discreet but extremely attentive at all times. The wedding coordinators and house staff were constantly present throughout the day and evening to assist us in any way possible. The dining staff cheerfully catered specific requests throughout the meal. The bar staff were equally accommodating throughout the night and did an exceptional job attending to the guests. Following the wedding service, Mr Joe O’Flynn, the owner of Rathsallagh House, personally presented my wife and I with a glass of champagne and he and his mother were the first to offer us congratulations and well wishes.

Overall experience: Rathsallagh House is a gorgeous venue with character filled rooms, brilliant food, and staff who went out of their way to make our wedding one that will be raved about both in Ireland and Australia. The stunning grounds provided a superb backdrop for wedding photographs.

We would like to thank everyone at Rathsallagh House in making our wedding day so unforgettable. The venue and staff exceeded our expectations and we would highly recommend Rathsallagh House to anyone considering it as a wedding venue. Our only one regret with the whole experience is that the day seemed to be over far too quickly!

From Avril and Darren.