Rathwood Reviews 

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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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

Problem to issue refund for undelivered items

I ordered sofa bed on January, 7th. Since then I was mislead and intentionally lied to that its on the way and it never was. The item never arrived until 6th of May, when I decided to cancel the order RW10856. They agreed with the cancelation and refund, but they said they cant give me date for refund. I would call this openly, stealing...How is this possible to collect money, without product delivery and unwillingness to issue refund. I am really under pressure as I need to purchase those items and Im in need of that refund. Failure to do that will lead to legal proceedings from my side.
After the reply: I understand that company is under examinership, but stil...I did not invest in the shares or any bonds, I paid for product which was never delivered, therefore there should not be reason for not refunding my money. I do need it back, in order to buy new one.It looks like I will have to file in my claim with court.

6 May 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Thank you for your feedback, we are sorry to hear about the delays you experienced.

You may have seen some recent news about examinership. We want to reassure you that this is a positive step designed to strengthen and stabilise the business, helping to ensure we can continue serving our customers well into the future. It does not mean liquidation, closure or bankruptcy.

Unfortunately payments and refund requests relating to orders placed prior to 24 April 2026 cannot be processed at this time. These matters will be addressed as part of the court-supervised process, and further updates will be provided in due course.

Kind regards,

The Rathwood Team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Had confirmation today

Dear Trevor, we're writing with an important update about your Rathwood order RW11757. Because of the Company's financial position, we regret that orders placed before 24th April 2026, including your order, cannot be fulfilled and are now cancelled. We are also not in a position to issue refunds, and we understand how frustrating that is.
You may be able to get your money back from your bank or card provider if you paid by debit or credit card. The link below explains how you might claim and the steps involved.
We're genuinely sorry for the disappointment and inconvenience this causes, and we thank you for the support you have shown Rathwood.

Had confirmation today , from the small claims court that they have accepted our challenge.
Do yourself a favour, do not buy anything from this company.
They can send messages on this platform, but its all nonsense,
They take your money, you receive no goods,
Then you need to take them to court to get your cash back and in our case for €650.
Disgraceful some family business !!!

14 February 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not buy from Rathwood

Do not buy from Rathwood. They will not refund your monies for non delivery. I brought firewood costing €322 last September 2025, which as never been delivered. I have requested a refund 10 times, each time they promised to refund me, but they still have not and it is nearly mid May 2026, and still not been refunded after promises of a refund. After my holidays I will be visiting the store in person and demanding my refund.

15 May 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Thank you for your feedback.

We're really sorry to hear about your experience with us and we completely understand your frustration.

We are currently in examinership and the court-appointed examiner has placed a hold on refunds while that process is ongoing as these are being reviewed as part of the examinership.

Please email us at support @rathwood.com with your order details and we will make sure you are updated directly as soon as the situation changes.

Kind Regards,

The Rathwood Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammers

Scammers. Item not delivered and no refund offered. Told me to request a chargeback through my bank. Don’t buy anything here!

31 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Order not shipped

Order not shipped. I have rang repeatedly on update. And I've sought refund now seems order is not going to be delievered

12 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We just have comunion last weekend and…

We just have comunion last weekend and I have to say everything was so nice and good. Fantastic food and so friendly and helpful staff. My daughter say that was the best day and we can't wish more. Thank you Rathwood! 🙂

11 May 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Thank you for your lovely feedback.

We're delighted to hear that your communion was everything you hoped for.

We hope to see you all back at Rathwood again soon!

Thank you! 😊

The Rathwood Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Delivered

I ordered furniture for my sitting room. While it did take a few months to arrive it still arrived and its fabulous. Everyone I dealt with along the way were lovely. I wish Rathwood well going forward

27 April 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Thank you for your feedback, it really means a lot to us right now.

We appreciate your patience with us. We are glad to hear that the furniture was worth it and that you're happy with it!

Your kind words mean a lot to the whole team.

Kind regards,

The Rathwood Team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dishonest company to the core

Dishonest company to the core. Happy to take your money online and not supply the goods you paid for. Their customer service wasn't even based in the country. That should tell you all you need to know. I had to chase my refund and thankfully got my €800 + back through chargeback after exhausting every other option. Simply put don't deal with them.

2 February 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Thank you for your feedback,
we're sorry to hear you've had this experience and we're glad you were ultimately able to get your money back.

We are currently going through examinership, which is a court-supervised process. It has been an incredibly difficult period and we understand that our customers have borne the brunt of that in ways that are not acceptable.

We hope in time to have the opportunity to show what we are truly capable of.

The Rathwood Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst company ever

This has been the worst experience I’ve ever had with an online retailer. I placed my order on 2nd of January, and the item still hasn’t been delivered. When I demanded a refund, Rathwood kept giving me excuses and refused to provide any clear timeline. This level of incompetence and lack of customer service is unacceptable. I strongly advise everyone to steer clear of this company.

8 May 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Thank you for your feedback, we're sorry to hear you've had this experience and we understand your frustration, particularly having waited this long.

We are currently in examinership and refunds have been placed on hold by the court-appointed examiner while that process is ongoing. This is outside of our control at this time and we regret that this wasn't communicated to you more clearly.

Please email us at support@rathwood.com with your order details and we will make sure you are kept updated as the situation develops.

The Rathwood Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a pleasure speaking with Sam B…

It was a pleasure speaking with Sam B today, he had to inform me of the examinership and did so in a very informative and professional manner. Of course I am disappointed to hear that I will need to wait for an update or outcome of the examinership. Sam B is a credit to Rathwood. I admire his professionalism, his friendly and polite manner.

7 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a product in November 2025 as…

I ordered a product in November 2025. Sadly it still wasn't delivered by February, so I contacted the company and they said it would arrive with the next shipment. Four weeks later, it still did not arrive.

I emailed the shop and the lady said they don't have that in stock would I like something else. I found an alternative product, paid extra money to cover the cost and was assured they have this product and it would be delivered.

Then I see the company went into examinership, so I emailed asking could I exchange my order for something they had in stock.

After a few emails, the women said because they went into examinership, they would not be fulfilling my order until the process is complete.

So I was mislead, paid twice for a product which will never arrive. I waited 6 months in limbo for a straight answer from the company.

My advice is don't buy from this company and if you are waiting on any overdue deliveries, I wouldn't hold my breath.

1 May 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Thank you for your feedback.

We are really sorry to hear about your experience. We completely understand the frustration.

As we are in examinership and the court-appointed examiner has requested that all outstanding orders be put on hold. It's not something we have any flexibility on. We know that's not what you want to hear, and we are committed to making this right for all our customers.

Please email us at support@rathwood.com and we'll make sure you're kept in the loop as things progress.

Kind regards,

The Rathwood Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A loyal customer for 30 years — still a great local business

I’ve lived in the local area all my life and have been going to Rathwood for over 30 years. Through all that time, they’ve always been a welcoming, reliable part of the community. The staff have consistently been friendly, the events well run, and the shop and restaurant always enjoyable.
There’s been a lot of negative publicity lately, but my own experience over three decades has been overwhelmingly positive. Rathwood has been a great asset to the area, and I hope people judge it based on the full picture, not just recent headlines.

1 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Rathwood

Hi Lorraine,

I am very sorry to hear there was issues with your item upon delivery.

I can see you had been speaking with my colleague on this in which images were requested from you however we are yet to receive these. If you could kindly follow back up and provide us with these images we would be more than happy to look into this further for you!

Many thanks,
Rathwood Customer Care.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm waiting for my order

I'm waiting for my order and being a bit concerned about it I contacted Customer Service. Everyone was so supportive and helpful, putting my mind at ease particularly Jessica B

5 May 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Order never turned up - 1000 euros gone

Order never turned up. Bought months ago. Repeated assurances it was on its way. Never to be seen. I'm now told it was never shipped at all. Please please please don't waste your money with this company - nearly a thousand euros completely gone for me.

2 March 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Hi Joy,

Thank you for your review, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how frustrating and concerning it must be to have been given repeated assurances that your order was on the way, only to later be told it had not been shipped at all.

We also sincerely apologise for the lack of accurate communication and the distress this has caused, particularly given the value of your order. This is not acceptable and does not reflect the level of service we aim to provide.

As you may be aware, the business is currently in examinership. This means all outstanding orders and refund requests are being reviewed as part of this process, which can unfortunately result in delays.

We recognise how serious this situation is and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and frustration caused.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pleasant experience

I found the process of ordering quite easy as I had already picked out my pergola on the website. I was helped through the process by Jasmin a very pleasant young lady who had my order confirmed and delivery option explained. I had difficulty with other sites because they would not deliver to Northern Ireland but no problem with Rathwood.

4 May 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Waiting for refund or replacement for…

Waiting for refund or replacement for mu furniture since last year.

No reply to my latest emails.

Very disappointed with the service.

4 May 2025
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Reply from Rathwood

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We have sent you a request for further information so as that we can assist you further on this.

Warm regards,
Rathwood Customer Care.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not under any circumstances purchase…

Do not under any circumstances purchase from this company. Absolute scammers.

Paid €35 for express” , 5 weeks later I’m still chasing for my order ever since I paid in full 5th April.

Last week I decided to call and ask for my refund. The customer care said they can request for refund but it it’s unclear how long it would take to refund me the money back.

I was just speechless at that point…the lady over the phone Mai, just kept repeating herself not really giving me any solid answers was quite frustrating. Ask her many times for manager I could speak to. At first she said she’s wasn’t there then changes to she’s on the phone with other customers.

Don’t be me guys by sumoly not purchasing from them. They take that long is because they literally ship your product straight from China that’s why it takes months

5 April 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Hi Winson, thank you so much for taking the time to speak with us earlier this week, it was really appreciated. We hope we were able to give you a bit more clarity and we'll make sure to keep you updated from here.

Thank you again.

The Rathwood Team

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