Reviews of Tranquil Water
Upper aghada Church road, P25C 863 Midleton, Ireland
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Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe service was exceptional The owner went out of her way to welcome us. She was friendly and very informative of local services.
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe felt relaxed as soon as we arrived. Mary, the host, was welcoming, and her breakfasts were superb. The house is in a wonderful location with fantastic views. The room was extremely comfortable and the bathroom was spacious.
Wish we could have stayed longer.
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLocation was perfect with a beautiful view back across the estuary to Cobh. We could walk down to the local Pub/Restaurant. Lovely healthy breakfast. The fact that no fry was on offer may not suit some. Our host was very sociable and chatted away during breakfast which really added to the stay. We were going to a concert in the marquee and the drive was only about 30 mins.
Hi Colin, Yes, Tranquil Water is a great location for exploring East Cork and the city . I am glad you enjoyed the buffet breakfast and your stay.
Reviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewQuiet.
short and a very sweet 10. Thank you Maria
Reviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewMary was an excellent host,made use lovely homemade scones! She's an absolute lady!!
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewMary serves a delicious brekfast with homeade jams, breads. porridge, eggs. The table overlooks a beautiful garden with a view of the sea in the background. Our room was spacious with 2 sitting chairs looking out a window with the same view. Mary is knowledgeable about the area, very helpful with good information. Overall... one of the best stays in our 30 days!
The location was difficult the first time figuring it out but easy when you get the landmarks. It is out of Midleton about 15 minutes south. Bedrooms are up a flight of stairs, as with most B & B's. Stairs were a bit tricky for our friends with luggage (in therir late 70's.)
Reviewed: 4 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFantastic view from our bedroom of Cork Harbour. Amazing breakfast including homemade brownbread, scones and jam. Host was lovely and friendly.
thanks for your review Emhar. The view from Waters Edge of Cork Harbour is indeed spectacular .
Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location. Room and veiw was amazing. But mostly Mary was so friendly and welcoming. Mary's made made scones were amazing. Can't wait to visit again.
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I'd love to have you back Heidi. i am looking forward to meeting your mother when you return! What an adventure you have had. Thank you for the great review and the georgous note you left in my guest book.
Reviewed: 5 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast was excellent. The host Mary was very welcoming and gave us local knowledge for getting around etc. The room was plenty big enough to accommodate two big suitcases.
Gayle, so glad ye had a nice time. thanks for the lovely review.
Reviewed: 2 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLovely room, friendly host, and peaceful, scenic setting.
Micheal, Tranquil Water ...peaceful in name, peaceful in nature! thanks for writing the lovely review.
Reviewed: 31 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewMary is an excellent host. Location for us was great. We could walk to a restaurant and pub (a little bit of a climb on the way back). Mary’s suggestions for what to do were very helpful
Grant it was my pleasure to take care of you. I enjoyed sharing beautiful East Cork with my guests.
Reviewed: 22 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewI had a wonderful time staying with Mary. Her home is warm and welcoming with many special touches throughout. My room, with ocean views, was lovely, extremely comfortable/cozy with the absolute best shower in all of Ireland! Mary provides an exceptional breakfast and is a wealth of knowledge on “must do’s’ in the area.
Everything was perfect!
Sherry, so glad you had an enjoyable experience. it was my pleasure to take care of you while at Tranquil Water.
Reviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe breakfast was excellent. The location and view from my room was beautiful
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Coleen, thank you for the review. I am glad u enjoyed Tranquil Water and that you got to spend time with your family. Reunions are great.
Reviewed: 7 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewTranquil water has atmosphere...in fact we'd say it is unique . The whole house / garden has a distinct personality and character .It's a wonderfully magical place. .It most definitely lives up to its name ....tranquil. All round superb.
LOVED everything.
Jimmy, what a review! Thank you so much. Unique and Magical, and not to forget Tranquil . Much appreciated.
Reviewed: 28 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewI cannot recommend Tranquil Water enough - the beautiful view, the comfortable bedrooms, the amazing breakfast but most of all, the kind and thoughtful host Mary. When Mary heard I was on a break both to recharge my batteries but also do some writing, she made sure I knew of the best places to walk to and even found me the most beautiful space to write. On a break of a few weeks in different hotels and places, this was the highlight.
Not a single complaint.
Jennifer, i am grateful for your review, you have inspired me to promote Tranquil Water as a writers retreat! I am glad you were able to focus on your writing. warm regards, Mary
Reviewed: 23 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewMary is fantastic. Breakfast is divine and Aghada is gorgeous.
Linnea I have just returned from a holiday in Vietnam and that was a lovely review to come back to. I am so glad you enjoyed ypur stay. hopefully you will be back again.
Reviewed: 18 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe location and the homeliness
All good
To failtè romhat Elizabeth. it was lovely meeting ye and I enjoyed the chats . Many thanks for the great review.
Reviewed: 5 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewI loved how warm and friendly Mary is. She helped me with things to do and where to go.
I loved the property. It was quiet and cozy.
it was my pleasure to help. There is so much to see and do around East Cork, cobh, Midleton Distellery, Kinsale, English Market etc. Also the Pid is ideal for getting cosy with your book or thoughts on a wild winters day. It would be lovely to see you again.
it was my pleasure to help. There is so much to see and do around East Cork, cobh, Midleton Distellery, Kinsale, English Market etc. Also the Pid is ideal for getting cosy with your book or thoughts on a wild winters day. It would be lov… Show more
Reviewed: 29 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewEverything Was amazing, starting from the host, room, breakfast until the location. one of the bedt stays in my life
Karolina, I am delighted you enjoyed your stay. we aim to please. Hopefully we will see you return to Trznquil Water in the future.
Reviewed: 15 November 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewVery friendly owner, lovely breakfast. Good location for where I needed to go.
Slightly pricey for the size and comfort of the room but I also booked the smallest room so others might be more spacious. Nothing wrong with it tho, would stay again. Little bit noisy within the house from other rooms/guests but didn't bother me.
Hi Wilma, I am glad that you enjoyed your stay and that you would come back to Tranquil Water.
Reviewed: 12 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewVery good host at accommodating my dietary needs. Good prompt communication.
I got my shoes soaked a few times on the long uncut grass. Some cobwebs on windows, some soiling on china. Some mix ups with booking process but this was compensated for.
Hi Jonathon, it was a pleasure to prepare the Vegan Hamper for you for The Haven. I am glad that you enjoyed it. my apologies for the cobwebs and ware. All has been addressed since. There was a primary path for The Haven, which would have kept your feet dry. note to self. make sure guests are aware of it.
Hi Jonathon, it was a pleasure to prepare the Vegan Hamper for you for The Haven. I am glad that you enjoyed it. my apologies for the cobwebs and ware. All has been addressed since. There was a primary path for The Haven, which would hav… Show more