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Maranatha Country House

St Ann's Hill | Tower, Blarney, Ireland
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Maranatha Country House
Ranked #2 of 11 hotels in Blarney
4.5 of 5 stars 63 Reviews
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Hermanus, South Africa
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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My name is Elma Steyn. I come from South Africa. My husband and I visited Maranatha Country House, St Ann's Hill, Blarney, Ireland. How pleasantly surprised we were with the very good taste, interior decoration, kindness and all over beauty and romance of the house and setting. Wonderful spacious, hot shower, extravagant breakfast and artistc surroundings. We will gladly repeat... More

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Round Rock, Texas
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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person found this review helpful

This B&B is exactly as previous reviewers have described. It is a beautiful old home situated on a well kept estate. The owner is very gracious and she serves a very complete breakfast. The rooms were not as "fancy" as some of the photos, and may have been "toned down" somewhat. Finding the B&B was challenging. The GPS coordinates were... More

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Reno, Nevada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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As a world traveler and veteran of both Band Bs' and 5 star hotels, Maranatha rates a 10! First stays were business but Olwen and Doug's beautiful home, grounds and hospitality draw me back again and again. Enjoyed tea in the real Irish drawing room and stepped up the elegant red and white staircase to my choice of the en... More

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Aldosa, Pyrenees
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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people found this review helpful

Over the years, I have stayed at Maranatha Country House many times. I love it and feel a visit to Ireland is not complete with staying there. The house is splendid as are the grounds. The owners are very friendly, intellegent and interisting, having travelled a lot and obviously led very fulfilling lives. They have always been very attentive to... More

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Perth
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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person found this review helpful

This was one of the best places we stayed at on our journey in 2011. The hosts are warm and friendly and cannot do enough - true to the name of their establishment. The guest house is set on beautiful grounds far away from other housing and is an expansive property. The property offers guests the opportunity of enjoyable countryside... More

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Centerville,Ma.
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012
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This is not your average B&B. Spectacular old Victorian home and Irish hospitality at it's best. Olwen is a dear and will do anything to make your stay comfortable. The breakfast room speaks for itself in pictures and the food is wonderful. More

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Bellingham, Massachusetts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

We were really looking forward to staying in a manor house during our week long visit in Ireland, but unfortunately, we ended up being very disappointed by almost all aspects of our night at the Maranatha House. The hosts were very nice, but seemed preoccupied and did not offer much help as far as local restaurants and things to do.... More

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Rising Star, Texas USA
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

I spent two weeks in Ireland in late summer of 2011 and stayed in a different B&B each night. I cannot tell you how very much I enjoyed and loved Maranatha Country House. Douglas and Olwen were absolutely wonderful and I so enjoyed visiting with them and their daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren from Perth, Australia. Their home is incredibly beautiful,... More

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new hampshire
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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A truly wonderful stay- the rooms are huge- a true country estate with decor and furnishings reflecting a 'manor home'. Extremely clean, very comfortable beds, plenty of hot water, this B&B was minutes to Blarney. Elwyn was very helpful, suggesting a local pub for dinner, and making reservations for us. Turned out to be the best meal we had on... More

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Schomberg, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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We were absolutely delighted with our stay at Maranatha Country House. Our trip took us to several bed & breakfast accommodations and this was by far the very best. We loved our room and the food was delicious. The grounds are beautiful which made for some wonderful photo opportunities. A wonderful, warm and welcoming place. We have recommended to all... More

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Address: St Ann's Hill | Tower, Blarney, Ireland
Price range (per night):* RM185 - 345

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