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Reviews of Rathmore House

3 out of 5
Rathmore House
Baltimore, Baltimore, Cork

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Treena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast was very nice. Very nice views. Free parking. We booked a 'double room, 1 double bed' and were given 2 single beds. The room was VERY cold as the heating was only on very low. The bathroom was even colder as there was no heating at all. There were electric blankets on the beds which helped a little but we didn't sleep very well. The room was rather dated and could do with being modernised. The soundproofing isn't great. The water in our jug in our room didn't look very clean. Whilst the house is essentially only a 20 minute walk to Baltimore, the walk is very dangerous so we had to drive. We couldn't get a taxi for less than 20 Euro and there didn't appear to be any public transport. This obviously limited what we could do in the evening, without having to drive.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect!
Marguerite is an absolutely lovely host and her place is amazing. I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anybody in the area, and I wish we could of stayed longer. First Marguerite is so friendly and accommodating. We arrived right at the end of check in (2000/8pm) due to taking country roads instead of the main ones on accident. I messaged her and she immediately responded saying it was not a problem. She gave us a warm welcome upon arrival. We've been traveling for 6 months straight and never felt more at home than at this B&B. The room is incredibly comfy, the beds have heated blankets which is lovely during the winter night. The place was nicely decorated and everything was clean. It was also very nice having an ensuite restroom. She provided towels, standard Toiletries, water, tea and coffee. Also, the seaview is an amazing add on. It was so lovely waking up and seeing the water, grazing cattle, and the natural greenery. Breakfast was outstanding, especially since its included free of charge. Everything was tasty and well cooked. I had sausages, eggs, bacon and various breads (most of which were homemade). My partner had the full Irish Breakfast, which was also delicious. There are also many other options, but definitely recommend these choices. If youre looking for a true B&B experience this is the place. Everything was perfect and if were ever back in the area this will be the first place we return to.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eckard

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Norfolk

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is lovely and has a wonderful view of the bay. It sits up on a hill so getting to it is very steep! The host was wonderful and the room was bright and comfortable with a nice bathroom. We left before breakfast so I can't comment on it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and friendly host. Lovely breakfast. Beautiful views from the house, great location. Close to Baltimore. Would recommend to anybody going to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful stay!!
Went for a mini break to Cork and stayed here for one night! Marguerite was so welcoming and professional! The view from our room over looking the harbour was amazing, the room was lovely and spotless! Breakfast was delish! Will definitely be back here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Ed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room with a view at Rathmore
Lovely welcome, beautiful view from the room looking over the sea. Tasty large breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from mags on 28 Jul 2020
Hi Katryn, thank you so much for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us, it was a pleasure to have you stay you will be welcome at any time, thanks,Marguerite

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fab view excellent location food great for swimming
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Marguerite on 20 Oct 2019
Thank you it was a pleasure to have you stay with us, look forward to your next visit

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Great view. Close to the pier.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely seaviee
Hosts were very accommodating to us and even allowed our friends in a caravan to park on the property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

GC, USA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Rathmore House, as many reviewers stated, did serve the BEST home-made Irish breakfast, but the house itself is pretty old and out in the country where you could easily smell the cow manure right outside the house. The room we stayed at was pretty roomy, but the bathroom was small and cold. We booked it for the breakfast and we got what we looked for.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was one of the best B&B's we ever stayed at. Hosts were wonderful. We will definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from mags on 11 Oct 2018
Thank you so much for your nice review, it was a pleasure to have you both stay in our home, you will both be welcome at any time. Marguerite O' Driscoll

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne, Montréal, QC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Breakfast we had in Ireland! However the building is noisy (you can hear the other clients if they speak loudly)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Marguerite on 15 Aug 2018
Thank you for your review it was a pleasure to have you stay with us

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AMAZING
It was amazing Margaret was so nice. .Would recommend the Rathmore House to anyone going to Baltimore.Wonderful food, rooms were wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Magdalene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and good cooked breakfasts!
Our hosts were excellent and always ready and willing to help make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Wonderful breakfasts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay
Lovely welcome, very helpful and amazing breakfast including homemade bread, scones and jam. The local cheeses were much appreciated

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view of Baltimore harbour.
I was very well looked after during my 5 days stay. Excellent food and friendly and attentive staff. I would highly recommend Rathmore House.

10/10 Excellent

Whitney, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff and great view.
We were welcomed with tea and homemade scones right when we wakes in. The breakfast options were great and it was just a short drive into Baltimore.

10/10 Excellent

Attila, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous view
Great B&B with superb view from the rooms over the bay. Staff were helpful, no request was trouble for them, really made our stay memorable. Initially we got a smaller room but were moved after one night to another one with the same superb view but twice the size! The room was huge and very clean. Breakfast was amazing from locally sourced ingredients. Will definitely book again the next time when we are in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional hospitality with homemade touches
This B&B has commanding views of Baltimore Bay and the hostess goes out of her way to provide tea, homemade breads and scones, and even homemade jams for weary travelers. She imparted great advice as well. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it to others.

10/10 Excellent

aidan, Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at Rathmore House
Very happy with my accommodation. Very friendly owner, good service and a lovely cooked Irish breakfast. Very good value overall, particularly at this time of year. I would not hesitate to return.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed the room, it was very close to the next room and a patron snored loudly, which we could clearly hear

8/10 Good

Lesley, Blackpool

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Worth a visit.
Easy to find ( even in the dark). Brilliant views and great surrounding scenery.A fantastic location. The owner,Margaruite, was welcoming, helpful and a great cook. Her bread is amazing.We will be glad to recommend and hope to return.

8/10 Good

Melvyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Real Irish Welcome
It was a beautiful place to stay with are real Irish welcome and tea and homemade scones! Baltimore is a quiet area, but very beautiful. Rooms and breakfast excellent. Amazing sea view from our room

10/10 Excellent

Viv, Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful view over the bay
Very pleasant 1 night stay and made to feel very welcome and at home from a warm hostess.

4/10 Poor

NYC Family of 4, NYC

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A room for the night but we wouldn't go back
The location of Rathmore House is good, as it's on the road to Baltimore, which is a lovely village with great sites as well as ferries to other islands. I booked based on positive reviews but was absolutely not satisfied with our stay. The service was good (tea and scones were presented upon arrival) but the housekeeping was really very poor. They need to update the rooms (very thin carpet, shower grout had mildew) and linens (bath towels had holes, duvet smelled like an attic). Compounding things: They have a spider problem. We won't be back.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ra House
What a beautiful and wonderful place this was--and Marguerite, who funs the house, is beyond wonderful. She made us feel like family literally from the moment we arrived until the moment we left, and helped us to solve every small problem we encountered--from finding adapter plugs to how to get around. The morning breakfast was a special treat, too. I had the Full Irish Breakfast every morning, and it was absolutely excellent. In fact, it was so excellent and so filling that I usually didn't need to eat anything else until my evening meal, so I feel that I saved at least 20 euros a day by staying here (counting a modest € 8 for breakfast and € 12 for lunch--which is probably low-balling it). You get more than your money's worth at Rathmore House, for sure. The location is quite beautiful. From the front of the house you look out onto a lovely harbor. The walk into the town proper is a bit challenging . . . it's a mile or so, and the road is twisty and very narrow, so it's best to have an eye on the traffic. (Though I did find that the traffic is quite good at looking out for you.) i walked in to town every morning and enjoyed the walk, but wouldn't walk back at night on a bet, so make sure that you have some transportation arranged for the way back if you're out past dark. It seemed to me that you could catch the bus from the Baltimore Pier back up to the House, but I never actually used it. I do know that it runs right past the front door of Ra.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely wonderful!
Of the eight nights we spent in Ireland, this place was by far our favorite. Our room was comfortable and fit all of our needs. The lady who owns the place was extremely nice and made us an absolutely wonderful breakfast . I wish I could have purchased several jars of her homemade jam because it was delicious! After leaving, we wished we would have been able to stay for longer.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perhaps the best B and B in Cork!
The owner is a wonderful lady who runs a first class B and B! We were made to feel most welcome from the first moment of our 4 day stay until the last. Our breakfasts were first class, and everything was "no trouble at all"! The hotel has a marvellous location overlooking part of Baltimore harbour and is about 3 minutes by car from the village centre.
Response from Marguerite on 14 Jun 2014
We are glad you both enjoyed your stay at Rathmore House. We look forward to your next visit. Happy Christmas to all the family, Kind regards, Marguerite.

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr angenehme und heimelige Unterkunft. Alles war sauber und die Besitzerin sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Alles was man braucht ist vorhanden. Die Aussicht ist wunderschön.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Marvelous Sea view , nice spacy room twin beds , coffee tea etc in the room. Good complete breakfest with eggs included. We liked Everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Mags on 5 May 2023
Thank you, it was a pleasure having you stay, you will be welcome back.Marguerite.

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

SYLVESTRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
maison agréable, conviviale et bien située
bon arrêt pour visite de l'extrème sud de l'île
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unglaublicher Blick auf die Bucht!
Wir waren für zwei Nächte dort. Wir hatten ein geräumiges Zimmer mit guten Betten. Bad war sehr klein aber zweckmäßig. Das Haus im allgemeinen sehr hellhörig. Die Lage ist Mega! Abends kann man entspannt vor dem Haus sitzen und auf die Bucht runter schauen. Unglaublich schön. Frühstück war wunderbar und mehr als ausreichend in der Menge. Es wurde alles frisch mit lokalen Zutaten bereitet. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Uitzicht over de baai was prachtig, kamer was ruim. Ontbijt was prima, versgebakken huisgemaakt brood en scones, lokale kazen - erg lekker. Badkamer was een pijpenla, erg smal en klein.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Andreas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Der Lack ist hier leider schon ab
Die Lage oberhalb einer Bucht ist genial und die Wirtin ist nett. Das waren für uns aber leider schon alle positiven Aspekte. Wir konnten zwischen einem Zimmer mit Meerblick und einem etwas größeren wählen. Das erste wäre dann aber das mit Abstand kleinste Zimmer unserer Irland-Rundreise gewesen und wir hatten einige ziemlich kleine Zimmer... Die Zimmereinrichtung hat schon sehr deutlich die besten, weniger klapprigen Zeiten hinter sich, die Bettwäsche ebenfalls und die Matratzen vermitteln sehr rustikalen Pritschenkomfort. Das alles könnte ja noch als einigermaßen charmant rustikal durchgehen, aber einige weitere Kleinigkeiten haben wir so sonst nirgends erlebt: Der Nachttisch war bestimmt seit Wochen schon nicht mehr abgestaubt, im Bad zeigten sich erste Anzeichen von Schimmel und unser Frühstückstisch war auf der ganzen Oberfläche klebrig... Und das alles für einen Preis, der -wohl auch weil das Rathmore etwas außerhalb liegt- im Vergleich zu anderen B&Bs in Baltimore und Umgebung zwar gerade noch akzeptabel ist, im Vergleich zu allen anderen B&B, die wir hatten, uns aber absolut nicht angemessen erschien.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Accueillant est face mer
Tranquille et coin agréable , bien qu un peu isolé le point de vue est magnifique.

8/10 Good

Wilma, Alkmaar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Zeker de moeite waard om te verblijven
Een warm welkom van Marguerite, onze gastvrouw, met thee/koffie en eigengemaakte scones, heerlijk! Interieur was wat gedateerd, maar onze kamer was ruim en schoon. Huis ligt boven op een steil oprijlaan; vanaf hier heb je een prachtig uitzicht over Baltimore Bay. Marquerite stelde ook een goed restaurant voor: in de buurt en een goede prijs/kwaliteit verhouding waar veel buurtbewoners kwamen eten. 's Ochtends een heerlijk ontbijt, veel keuze aan fruit/yoghurt/muesli ed. E.e.a. werd met veel zorg klaargemaakt en geserveerd. Deze B&B was een goede start van onze week in Ierland.

8/10 Good

Sophie, Rennes

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
point de vue magnifique
joli maison de famille disposant d'une vue magnifique sur la baie. L'accueil (thé offert à notre arrivée avec scones) est fort appréciables. Le petit déjeuner est bon et typiquement irlandais. Notre chambre était grande mais simple avec un décoration un peu vieillotte (petit désagrément : odeur d'égout dans la salle de bain).

8/10 Good

Cornelia, Deutschland

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Gerne wieder.
Hier wird man sehr liebevoll aufgenommen. Das Haus ist schon sehr alt, aber gemütlich, und bei leichtem Regenwetter haben wir einen angenehmen Abend mit Tee Kaffee und Kuchen im Wohnzimmer vor dem Kamin verbracht. Wir fühlten uns wie Zuhause.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Sehr nett, lecker Frühstück. Bad etwas klein aber ok.

10/10 Excellent

Henri, Belgique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil chaleureux et vue superbe
Marguerite nous a accueillis avec chaleur et bienveillance tout au long de ce petit séjour. L'endroit et la vue sont superbe. Elle nous a bien conseillé pour les excursions également.

10/10 Excellent

Manfred, Deutschland, Bayern

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SPITZE!
ca. 2 km außerhalb von Baltimore, am Hang gelegen mit Spitzenaussicht auf die Bucht. Sehr schön, super freundlicher Empfang, uns wurde sofort Kaffe/Tee angeboten. Frisch zubereitetes Frühstück "á la carte". Restaurant in der Nähe (auf Empfehlung) mit leckerem Essen. Wir waren zufällig zum fiddlefair da und bekamen in Baltimore nichts mehr, aber das war in dem Fall ein Glück! JEDERZEIT WIEDER!!

8/10 Good

Amalia, Sevilla (España)

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy recomendable
Muy recomendable. Aunque éramos solo tres y reservamos una habitacion triple, nos dieron una para 5, amplísima, soleada y con tres ventanas, parcialmente con vistas al mar (las había con mejores vistas, aunque no tan grandes). Mantas eléctricas en las camas. El desayuno, muy bien también. Linda, la propietaria, nos atendió muy bien, aunque un poco apresurada. Te permiten pagar con tarjeta, lo que no siempre es posible en un Bed & Breakfast.