Reviews of Maranatha Country House 4 stars
St. Ann's Hill, Tower, Blarney, Ireland

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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewEverything is fantastic,the property is amazing as are the hosts.
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThis place was gorgeous and everybody was so friendly! We enjoyed our stay, its straight out of a fairytale! Breakfast was delicious! Highly recommend!
Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewlovey place and great people that own the property, great breakfast
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAll excellent
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe hosts are exceptional people and make sure everyone feels special. They exude joy and happiness as they engage their guests.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewvery unique property, kind hosts, and great food
Nothing
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful old house with beautiful surrounding gardens
Shower was terrible, no water pressure
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe hosts were most welcoming and friendly. Fabulous service. The bed was super comfortable, the room very spacious with a huge balcony and a great view. I loved the big chandelier in the bedroom. It was a very peaceful quiet place. Close to Blarney. Breakfast was lovely.
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe bedroom was amazing, beautiful and comfortable. And the breakast was really good!
Absolutely nothing
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe had a great stay! The hosts are kind and accommodating. The breakfast is great with big choice. The room we were staying in was huge and cozy. Can only recommend staying here!
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThank you, Olwen, for your wonderful hospitality! We loved our stay in the spacious family room, charmingly decorated with hats and dancing-themed touches. It was peaceful and quiet, and the beautiful hall and staircase leading to the second floor are truly stunning. The house is full of character and history — a real treasure!
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSuper lovely hosts, best comfortable bed and pillows we’ve slept on and breakfast was amazing
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Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful house and garden. House is a mansion by most standards. Paintings and decorations look like they belong in a museum. Breakfast was top notch, plenty of choices. Beautiful property, very quiet, but close to Blarney castle
Nothing to improve on.. Perfect as it is.
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI arrived after 10pm due to late hours at work, and the kind gentleman Douglas was there waiting for me. He warmly welcomed me and showed me to the beautiful room. I have to say, the whole experience was an amazing surprise. The rate was very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the stay. The decor is kept in a well-preserved Victorian style, full of charm and character—it’s always a real treat to stay in a property like this. The service and staff were exceptionally nice—so kind and thoughtful. Nothing was ever too much trouble. They anticipated my needs before I even had to ask. For example, they refilled my water bottle for me without me saying a word, even though I was happy to do it myself. It’s just a pity I couldn’t stay longer and explore more of the house and garden. I’ll definitely be back!
I was honestly so charmed by the property that I didn’t even focus on any flaws. Everything about the stay felt special and full of character. One small thing I noticed was that the kettle had a very short lead, so I had to place it on the floor to boil water. But really, that was just a minor detail and didn’t take away from the overall experience at all.
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewExceptional hosts and great location, with Blarney Castle just up the road, and Cork a short drive away. The breakfast was exceptional with a great assortment of delicacies. Definitely the best B&B breakfast we experienced in Ireland.
Everything was great, no issues.
Reviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful location, and lovely family run guesthouse with history.
The room was a bit dusty and the draws in the bathroom had hair and dust in.
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewlovely place to stay - would highly recommend
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewOur 3rd stay, and will be back. Big, beautiful rooms, comfortable beds, big breakfast. Can't wait to visit again.
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat hospitality of the penera and personel.
Everything was great.