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Most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many people were dissatisfied with their orders, frequently reporting that items never arrived or were significantly delayed, often without clear communication. Customers also experienced considerable frustration with the refund process, citing long waiting times and a lack of communication regarding their money, with some resorting to chargebacks to recover funds. The delivery service was consistently criticized for being slow and unreliable. Though some people were satisfied with the customer service, finding specific representatives helpful and efficient in resolving queries or assisting with orders, many others found it to be poor, with unhelpful responses and a lack of follow-through on promised actions. Similarly, while some reviewers appreciated the products, others received items with missing parts or found them to be unavailable after ordering.

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Refund

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Delivery service

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Customer service

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Product

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The customer service is excellent. I was answered within 1 minute and Sam B answered all of my questions and was able to offer me alternatives to the issue I had. Unfortunately the length of time to... See more

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

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Ordered garden furniture online. 1 week later, after no communication re. Delivery I rang them. I was told the item was not in stock and that they had “2 websites, one is updated more then the other”... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

FINALLY after weeks and weeks of phone calls and emails, I am told by Jean P I will get my refund in the next 3-10 days, fingers crossed I do, hopefully Jean can work her magic!!


Company details

  1. Garden Furniture Shop
  2. Event Venue
  3. Family Restaurant
  4. Women's Clothing Store

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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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2.7

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

6K reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never again.

I ordered and paid in full for a ton of logs, but the delivery time keeps getting pushed back, ordered in janurary 26, still waiting for them. I have cancelled the order, when I eventually got someone on the phone. Answered by a very helpful person, called Sam B. Polite and patient. My order is now cancelled. I wonder how long it will take for the refund to show in my bank account. Hopefully not as long as the logs! The 1 star given is for Sam B. Thank you Sam.

Having recieved a reply from Rathwood team, I am not impressed, and they give no assurance of returning the money I paid , in good faith, for a ton of hard wood logs.

April 21, 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 completely understand how frustrating it must have been to wait since January for your order, only to have to cancel and now be left wondering when your refund will arrive.

We’re also very glad to hear your feedback about Sam B, we’ll be sure to pass this on, as it’s important to recognise the team members who do their best to help in difficult situations.

We appreciate your patience and apologise again for the inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give no stars I would

Update - I have received another vague response from your customer service and the apology below doesn’t really help. Therefore I have emailed your customer service team and asked for a full refund asap.

I ordered a chair that on their website states ‘in stock’, when no delivery information was forthcoming after a week I contacted them to be informed the item was in stock at their supplier in Germany and would take 10-28 working days. That was the 18th March, I have emailed repeatedly asking for a delivery date only to be given the same response each time - that they have requested my order be dispatched’, but cannot confirm if/when this is going to happen. Emailed again two days ago and have heard nothing. If I could give no stars I would. I can’t speak to the quality of the furniture as I haven’t received it but if you are not happy to pay upfront and then wait for over a month with no idea when your order will arrive then avoid…

March 18, 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Hi Miriam,

Thank you for your review, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how frustrating it must be to order an item listed as “in stock” and then be faced with extended and unclear delivery timelines, along with repeated responses that do not provide any certainty.

We sincerely apologise for the lack of transparency and the delay in providing you with a confirmed delivery date, as well as the lack of response to your most recent email. 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

Ordered chairs 6 months ago never…

Ordered chairs 6 months ago never arrived contacted rathwood didn't know what happened to the order. So I cancelled my order. Now I am still trying to get my refund from them .its 20 April

November 7, 2025
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Reply from Rathwood

Hi Warren,

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 so long for your order, only to be told there was no update, and then still be waiting on your refund after cancelling.

We sincerely apologise for the lack of clarity and the delay in resolving this for you. 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

Another reply that does not mean anything.

Another reply that does not mean anything. Please contact me and let me know when I will get my refund

April 21, 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Hi Noel,

We’re really sorry for the continued frustration this has caused, we completely understand why a generic response is not helpful at this stage.

We sincerely apologise again for the inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Another day, another disappointment

Another day, another disappointment
Checked the portal today and found out delivery was postponed again. Still waiting for the firewood that I ordered last year.
Avoid this unprofessional, dishonest company..

April 21, 2026
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Reply from Rathwood

Hi AC,

Thank you for your review, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We fully understand how frustrating it is to see your delivery date pushed back again, especially after waiting since last year.

We sincerely apologise for the ongoing delays and the lack of reliability in the updates you’ve received. This is not acceptable and does not reflect the level of service we aim to provide.

We recognise how disappointing this situation is and the inconvenience it has caused.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

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.

April 21, 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

April 14, 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.

February 5, 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

February 7, 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.

April 21, 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!

April 21, 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.

January 28, 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

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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

July 6, 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.

April 20, 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.

April 20, 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.

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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!

April 20, 2026
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