Rathwood Reviews 

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Evaluating 3,730 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. People frequently reported significant delivery delays, completely unfulfilled furniture orders, and severe financial difficulties in obtaining promised refunds after waiting for many months. Consumers also experienced extremely frustrating communication breakdowns and deeply unhelpful customer service responses when attempting to resolve their ongoing order problems. However, some customers also noted that individual staff members were exceptionally helpful, kind, and polite when assisting with specific product inquiries or replacement parts. Some reviewers were happy with smooth delivery processes where goods arrived safely on schedule and fully met all their personal quality expectations.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Wally was professional and informative although I am disappointed that my order which was fully paid for in January was not delivered and I am worried that it will never be.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Garden furniture is very good quality for its price. They should just admit that some furniture will take 10-20 weeks to deliver as it’s coming from China. Manage expectations better. Kate was the onl... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Drum roll please... after 120 days, my wine rack has arrived. I know right. Shock! Admittingly, the parcel company dumped it near my rubbish bins, as I was not home. A perfect metaphor to this order... See more

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Company details

  1. Garden Furniture Shop
  2. Events Venue
  3. Family restaurant
  4. Ladies' clothes shop

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Rathwood is an award-winning family run furniture store established in 1994. Located just outside of Tullow on the border of Carlow and Wicklow, Rathwood is only 1 hour from Dublin. Our Children’s Events, Beauty Boutique, Maze of Ireland, Animal park, Forest walks, Woodlands Train, Play Centre and Restaurant are just some of the exciting and different activities that visitors can avail of when they visit Rathwood. Formal Apology & Update We sincerely apologise for the delays and limited communication in recent months. Earlier this year, the collapse of a key supplier disrupted our operations. We are pleased to confirm that we have secured a new strategic partnership with Paleo Group, strengthening our global supply chain and ensuring greater stability and service. As we mark over 30 years in business, we remain fully committed to restoring your trust and continuing to deliver the quality and reliability you expect from Rathwood.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Product ordered early February 2026 but…

Product ordered early February 2026 but it was a no show. Excuses to say it will be on the next delivery date etc. Requested a refund almost 3 weeks ago which was approved but yet zero communication on when this if at all will be paid back to me. An extremely poor run business with very poor communication. Quick to communicate giving reasons for delay in order but appear to go under ground with zero communication when it comes to refunds. Avoid this business.

21 April 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Hi Barry,

Thank you for your review, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how frustrating it must be to have received repeated delays with your order, followed by a lack of communication once your refund was approved.

We sincerely apologise for the delay and the absence of clear updates regarding your refund. This is not the level of service we aim to provide.

We sincerely apologise again for the inconvenience and frustration caused.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They are SCAMMMM

They are SCAMMMM
After 2 month putting the order and getting nowhere by saying they escalated and all and 4 weeks later after me keep calling they suggested to cancel my order which I did at the end but now I have to keep calling them for my refund as they are saying we can't help the financial team has to review. How this company is still working? God knows worst company ever. AVOID THEM

14 April 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Hi Azii,

Thank you for your review, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how frustrating it must be to have waited for your order, then be advised to cancel, and now still be chasing your refund without clear resolution.

We also sincerely apologise for the repeated need to call and the lack of support provided regarding your refund status. This is not the level of service we aim to provide.

We sincerely apologise again for the frustration and inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid – months of misleading delivery updates, failures and no refund

Ordered a fuel pallet in January and received multiple messages claiming delivery was progressing, including an update saying the pallet was on its way through their distribution network. None of this turned out to be true.
Nothing was ever delivered. After months of waiting, it became clear the order would not be fulfilled anytime soon, something that was never transparently communicated despite repeated “updates”.
The order was cancelled in early April and I was told a full refund had been requested. As of 21 April, the refund had still not been received. I phoned customer service on that date; the agent contacted “accounts” while I was on hold but could not confirm whether the refund had even been processed. I was promised a call back with details, which has not happened yet.
This experience involved misleading delivery information, excessive delay, and an unacceptable failure to refund promptly after cancellation. I would strongly advise others to think very carefully before ordering anything here.

5 February 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Hi Karl,

Thank you for your review, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We fully understand how frustrating it must be to receive multiple delivery updates that did not reflect the actual status of your order, followed by a cancellation.

We also sincerely apologise that, when you contacted us on 21 April, we were unable to confirm the status of your refund and that a promised call back was not completed. This is not acceptable and does not reflect the level of service we aim to provide.

We sincerely apologise again for the frustration and inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking company

Ordered a piece of furniture February 7th, showed as ‘in stock’ on the website. Today is April 21st and still no sign of our furniture

I’ve sent about 25 emails and made 5 phone calls to be told they’re looking into it but the good news is the item is in stock

Initially was told there’s a 25 working day delivery timeframe, their website does not mention this anywhere. Then I was told it’d be 5-7 working days, this was on working day 20

Have repeatedly asked for a call back from a manager, still waiting! Was told by the call centre I’d get a call back by the end of their shift …. That was 3 weeks ago

Today I asked again to speak to a manager only to be told nobody is available. I asked for a refund and was informed that I’m ‘eligible’ for store credit 🤯

Now I’m waiting for my refund but apparently nobody has any idea how long that’ll take to process

Awful company to deal with, the poor staff must deal with upset customers all day long. No wonder they’re in the top 10 most complained about companies with the CCPC - avoid at all costs

7 February 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Hi Gillian,

Thank you for your review, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We fully understand how frustrating it must be to have been given conflicting information regarding stock availability and delivery timelines, while also having to repeatedly follow up without receiving clear answers or a manager call back.

We also sincerely apologise for the confusion regarding delivery timeframes and the unacceptable delay in resolving your request for a refund. You should not have had to send multiple emails and make several calls to get clarity on your order.

To clarify, you are entitled to a full refund, and this is not limited to store credit. We apologise for any miscommunication around this.

Your refund request is now with our accounts team for processing.

We sincerely apologise again for the frustration and inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I’m extremely disappointed with my…

I’m extremely disappointed with my experience with Rathwood. I ordered a double egg chair in October as a special present for a milestone birthday. After placing the order, I was repeatedly given different delivery dates and excuses for delays. First I was told it was delayed due to Christmas orders, then I was told January, then February, then March.
After months of waiting and getting nowhere, I eventually cancelled the order in March. It has now been a full month since I requested my refund, and it still has not been processed. I had also asked for a refund back in December, which was completely ignored.
I even offered to collect the item myself from the warehouse, but was told no. On top of that, I found some of the staff very rude and unhelpful whenever I tried to chase this up.
It has now been seven months since I placed the order, and I am left with no egg chair and no refund. This has been an incredibly frustrating and disappointing experience, and I would not recommend based on the customer service and lack of communication I received.

21 April 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Hi Claire,

Thank you for your review, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We fully understand how disappointing this must have been, especially as the order was intended as a special gift and you were given multiple changing delivery timelines over several months.

We also sincerely apologise for the lack of communication, the delay in processing your refund after cancellation in March, and for any interactions that came across as unhelpful. This is not the level of service we aim to provide.

We sincerely apologise again for the frustration and inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Service - Poor delivery/refunds

Firstly I want to say that the customer service was excellent and I received prompt replies dealing with a number of different CS reps. However I could not receive an expected delivery time for two items ordered at different times over 2 months ago. I have requested refunds and nothing has been received. Its a shame as they have lovely items but this level of service is not good!

21 April 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered and payed €464.99 for a…

I ordered and payed €464.99 for a modular sofa on 17th of December. A 72 hr delivery was expected. The order was cancelled 28th January. Apparently the stock to build the sofa was damaged, a refund was offered, i accepted, I have received no refund or contact from Rathwood since. My many emails have only returned automated replies. Im fed up now, this is a really disappointing situation.

28 January 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Hi Marie,

Thank you for your review, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We fully understand how frustrating it must be to have placed your order with an expected 72-hour delivery, only for it to be cancelled and then not receive your refund or any meaningful follow-up.

We also sincerely apologise for the lack of communication, particularly with your emails only receiving automated responses. This is not the level of service we aim to provide.

We sincerely apologise again for the inconvenience and disappointment caused.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I paid for firewood in July 2025 under…

I paid for firewood in July 2025 under the wait and save, it was to be delivered in August. I contacted them regularly and eventually cancelled the order in the beginning of February 2026 . I have contacted them nearly every week since trying to get a refund. They asked for my bank details and yet I am still waiting. Sales Order S0237656

6 July 2025
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Reply from Rathwood

Hi Audrey,

Thank you for your review, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how frustrating it must be to have placed your order in July 2025 with an expected August delivery, only to cancel and still be waiting for your refund despite ongoing follow-ups.

We also acknowledge that you provided your bank details as requested and have continued to chase this nearly every week, which is not the experience you should have had.

We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and frustration caused.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivery problem solved

Following the disappointment that there was a delay in the delivery of my garden furniture JeanP sorted out the problem by offering me an alternative product which was in stock. She kept in touch by phone and email and promised to keep me informed of the delivery date of the new order.Very happy with the helpful customer service she gave.

20 April 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

STAY AWAY

STAY AWAY! GOOGLE RATHWOOD FINANCIAL TROUBLES! This is not the first time we had to cancel an order from these. No update on delivery date, no one can even tell is if the product had been collected this was months ago and we are now waiting on a refund! When you call you will be holding for close on 30 minutes and go through an agency who knows nothing and says they have to email for an update. The Keogh family who owns this place should be ashamed of themselves for continuing to allow people to order and not getting goods or refunds! PLEASE GOOGLE RATHWOOD FINANCIAL TROUBLES and you will get your answer as to if you should buy from these! STAY AWAY save yourself the grief!

20 April 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid at all costs

Absolutely no communication from Rathwood long waits to finally talk to someone with no regard for customers.
I think its 2 brothers that own this company who should be ashamed with such behavior.
They are still taking orders and peoples money with no sign of any deliveries.
Such a shame as this looks like a really nice estate which will ultimately be destroyed by pure greed.

20 April 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Hi David,

Thank you for your feedback.

We have requested your order information as we are unable to locate your order on our system to take a further look into this for you.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID!!! Scam company

AVOID!!!! This company will take your money and will not provide you with any good. They will ignore all emails and they will not process your refund. Do not trust them !! I am still waiting on a refund of over a thousand euro for outdoor furniture and they will not respond to any email. Please join Rathwood Customer refunds Facebook group to see the truth about this company.

11 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service - Jasmine

I have just been on the phone to Jasmine who was so professional and helpful assisting me with my delivery query, she explained everything clearly and placed the order for me over the phone. She made the whole process very easy for me and I can’t wait for the garden furniture set to arrive, thank you!

20 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give no stars I would!

If I could give no stars I would!
I am extremely dissatisfied with my experience with this company. The level of customer service has been consistently poor, and despite numerous emails and phone calls, I have not received any meaningful assistance or resolution.

I placed an order on 1st March and, to date, it has not been delivered. Each time I contact the company, I am told that they are unable to provide an estimated delivery timeframe. Additionally, I have requested a refund on multiple occasions, but have yet to receive any response.
Based on my experience, I would strongly advise others to exercise caution when considering this company.
Also the reply on my review seems like a generic reply that every complaint gets and no resolution. Absolutely avoid this company at all costs

1 March 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Hi Jenny,

Thank you for your review, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We fully understand your frustration in not receiving your order since 1st March and the lack of clear delivery information despite your repeated attempts to get an update.

We also sincerely apologise that your requests for a refund and your communications via email and phone have not been properly responded to. This is not the level of service we aim to provide.

We sincerely apologise again for the inconvenience and frustration caused.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

WORST SHIPPING EXPERIENCE EVER

WORST SHIPPING EXPERIENCE EVER

online store is a SCAM,poor communication, order has been stuck for 6 months and no sign of refund

I wish I was smarter and read all the reviews!

20 April 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Hi Ella,

Thank you for your review, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how frustrating it must be to feel that your order has been delayed and not properly communicated throughout the process.

We can confirm that your order was placed in February and has now been cancelled today. Your refund will now be processed in line with our standard refund procedure.

We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and frustration this has caused, and we appreciate your patience while this is completed.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrific business to deal with

Horrific business to deal with. No communication. Still selling and offering a product which I purchased that remains without a delivery date for me. I wish someone had pre warned me of the issues this company was having. They should not be continuing to sell when they are failing existing customers. Save yourself the hassle and stay well away

19 April 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Hi Emma,

Thank you for your review, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We fully understand your frustration in not receiving a clear delivery update and the impact this uncertainty has had after placing your order.

We also sincerely apologise for the lack of communication you’ve experienced. This is not the standard of service we aim to provide, particularly when customers are waiting on confirmed delivery information.

Your feedback regarding communication and order fulfilment is being taken seriously and reviewed internally. We understand how disappointing this situation has been for you and regret the inconvenience caused.

We sincerely apologise again for the frustration caused.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Brought a fire pit on sale but came in…

Brought a fire pit on sale but came in originally packaged unopened box. When got home found to be missing main knob to actually work the item i emailed to be told item was sold as seen when I stated it wasnt purchased off shop floor came from warehouse I was told someone would ring me guess what no one did ive rang numerous times to be told id be rang back. Stay away from this store. I will be filling a complaint and taking this further you can't sell a product that hasnt all the main functional parts

Update as you see from the response they would prioritise this but guess what still no call backs or help from this company

2 April 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Hi Patricia,

Thank you for your review, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We fully understand your frustration on receiving a fire pit with a missing functional component, particularly as the item was supplied in an unopened box from the warehouse rather than sold off the shop floor.

We also sincerely apologise that you were not followed up with as promised and that your attempts to reach us have not resulted in a resolution. This is not the standard of service we aim to provide.

Your concerns regarding the missing part and the handling of your follow-up requests have been noted, and this will be reviewed as a priority so it can be addressed appropriately.

We sincerely apologise again for the inconvenience and frustration caused, and we would like the opportunity to resolve this for you.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

When will I get my refund

Dear Rathwood Team can you please let me know when I will get my refund
On the 6th March you confirmed that my refund was with your accounts team
It is now the 19th April and no refund nor contact from Rathwood
Can you let me know when I will receive my refund

19 April 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Hi Thomas,

Thank you for your review, and we’re very sorry that your refund is still outstanding. We fully understand your frustration, particularly given the time that has passed and the steps you’ve had to take to pursue this.

You are absolutely right to expect your refund within the stated timeframe, and we sincerely apologise that this has not been met in your case. This is not the level of service we aim to provide.

We’re very sorry for the inconvenience and stress this has caused, and we appreciate your patience while we work to resolve this properly.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

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