Tinakilly Country House - Wicklow

Certainly, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted hotel experiences, but at Tinakilly, the focus is not on limitations. Unfortunately, other reviewers have mentione... read more Certainly, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted hotel experiences, but at Tinakilly, the focus is not on limitations. Unfortunately, other reviewers have mentioned their disappointment with the breakfast experience. Our room had dirty windows and lacked glasses in both the room and bathroom. The evening meals were adequate but nothing to write home about. The dining room had a very outdated feel. While the staff were pleasant, there was a lack of initiative shown one night when the power went out in the bar and the place was left in darkness. Despite suggesting using candles from the dining room, they quickly burned out. Overall, it may be best to spend your money elsewhere as the house and grounds have great potential that is not fully realized.

I booked a room for myself and my then boyfriend and tickets for the new years eve Ball, it was our first years anniversary as we had met eachother on new years... read more I booked a room for myself and my then boyfriend and tickets for the new years eve Ball, it was our first years anniversary as we had met eachother on new years eve 2013. Unfortunately I experienced physical abuse by this man and I managed to somehow make my way from our bedroom, down the winding staircase to reception to seek help. I was met by a man who was the owner of this hotel, he ushered me back up the stairs and gave me a different room from where I had been staying. In this room he urged me not to call the Garda as it would bring unwanted attention to the hotel. Against the hotel owner's wishes, I made contact with the local Garda in wicklow and explained to them what had happened to me, they told me that they would arrive soon to the hotel to assist me and take a statement from me. When the Garda arrived, the owner of tinakilly House hotel was not at all happy and actually did an eye roll to express this. My then boyfriend was escorted by the Garda off the premises but before leaving, he was ordered by the Garda to pay the bill for the room. He used my card details on which the room was initially booked. In other words....the hotel didn't care where they got the payment from as long as they got it. It was the worse nightmare of my life and thankfully one I moved on and learned l. However, I have never been able to this day, return to tinakilly House, not even for afternoon tea, as the memories I hold of that night will stay with me forever and what saddens me most, apart from the physical and emotional abuse I suffered from my then boyfriend, was the horrible cold attitude towards me and the lack of help and support from the owner of Tinakilly House Hotel on that night, in January 2014.

Most restaurants in the Wicklow Town area you can describe as deep frozen deep fried; Not at the Tinakilly House. We ate with family in the restaurant and enjoy... read more Most restaurants in the Wicklow Town area you can describe as deep frozen deep fried; Not at the Tinakilly House. We ate with family in the restaurant and enjoyed the best meal I've in Wicklow for the best part of 30 years. The smoked salmon starter was delicious, and the fillet steak was cooked to perfection (for each of us) and was truely succulent steak full of rich flavour. The staff were pleasant and professional, and the wine was fair value. Compliments to the chef.

I was given a presentation in one of the large room and drop in for a sandwich. Very good quality food a efficient service read more I was given a presentation in one of the large room and drop in for a sandwich. Very good quality food a efficient service

Golf trip. 2 nights in Tinakilly. Food lovely and ambience perfect. Issue no staff. Staff on were stressed, waited ages for drinks. Other than that we will retu... read more Golf trip. 2 nights in Tinakilly. Food lovely and ambience perfect. Issue no staff. Staff on were stressed, waited ages for drinks. Other than that we will return. Perhaps this issue will be resolved. Fantastic location.