Liss Ard Estate

Highly recommended - A west Cork Gem We had a fantastic stay @ Liss Ard. The staff went out of their way to ensure we had every thing we needed and more. We spent a day at the private lake with our 7 yr old son, fishing, paddle boards, swimming in the refreshing water after the lake side sauna. The food and service was excellent from breakfast to dinner ! We loved the walks in the estate and the amazing sky garden. A real gem in west cork…

A wonderful stay in idyllic setting. Lovely stay at this beautiful estate. I was unable to get full use of the beautiful grounds due to limited time but I will certainly return to do so. All staff were very professional, warm and friendly - thank you to MaryRose in particular and also the lovely barman (Malaysian man - I've forgotten name unfortunately) for providing such a lovely welcome and great service. Thank you also for the room upgrade which was a lovely surprise. The lounging areas are beautiful and I really enjoyed sitting by the fire after dinner. Breakfast before check out was nice - nice options on menu & freshly squeezed juice. It was noticeable that there was only one person on the breakfast shift - it seemed there should have been atleast 2 more members of staff on at this time as it was very busy and as a result there were some mishaps (coffee pot was brought but no cup to drink it in as cup that had been on table when I was brought to my seat had coffee in from person before me but when this was taken it was not replaced, fruit was not topped up while I was in breakfast area so I could not have any, I asked for hollendaise sauce to be on the side instead of poured over eggs as I find it to be sickly sometimes but it was served on the eggs) - I did not point out these things as I was in a rush for work &I could see that the girl on breakfast duty was extremely busy & doing her absolute best to attend to the many guests. All in all, I had a wonderful stay, highly recommend, & can't wait to return.

Could be a Special Place This place has amazing potential. Sadly it does not live up to it. We were put in a "cozy" room," and were told these rooms were for their cost conscious (cheap/poor?) visitors. The next room up was not much more expensive, but unavailable. There was barely room to move around the bed. There was a kettle and coffee machine that had no outlet near them, and no surface large enough to place them to plug them in, and the coffee machine had a continental European plug in any case. The food was bad. My partner's breakfast omelette was crusty on the outside, with a slab of molten, chewy cheese on the inside. We won't even talk about lunch. It was inedible. My partner, who feels disloyal to his dead mother when he leaves anything on his plate, sent back a near full lamb dish. When we had an issue and said something, we were made to feel it was our fault for not appreciating this place. That's a weird flex for a service industry. On the plus side, the staff were generally extremely helpful and pleasant, and seemed to enjoy their jobs. The land is spectacular. The sky garden, which is on the estate, is stunning. It is looking a bit worn though, the browning grass and divots up the side. There is a wonderful set up by the lake with exercise rooms, a pay-per-visit sauna, stand up paddle boards, and a small boat. Great drinks and a skilled bartender. This hotel could be really special, but there is just something not coming together.

Lovely Manor House and gardens .. We spent a lovely night in the lodge attached to the Manor House which was a beautiful building .. great breakfast and fabulous garden walks ! Highly recommend for anyone passing through Skibereen

We stayed for one night in Liss Ard and had such a wonderful time. We were so well looked after. I particularly liked how we felt like we were only two of very few guests as the estate is so vast, makes you feel part of something special. I had a pregnancy massage and it was one of the best massages i had ever had. My husband used the Sauna which on arrival wasn't ready for him, however the staff took this off our bill which we thought was a really generous gesture. The food was incredible, so seasonal and delicious. The staff were all superb. I will be recommending Liss Ard Estate to everyone, and look forward to returning some day.

I know the situation for hospitality maybe difficult for some establishments at the moment and having stayed here before, I'm disappointed to say; standards and the level of service have fallen off a cliff. The hotel is clean and the grounds are lovely, and in a beautiful setting, but the food offering has changed tremendously, and having food items missing on a small menu is not an option at this standard and price level. However, the main issue is personnel and management; there seems to be discoordination and an absence of professionalism across the board. The price does not match the experience. To have changed in such a short amount of time, does not bode well, for what should be a hidden gem.