Reviews of Willows Retreat
11 Willow Wood Close, Dublin, Ireland

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Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe location; the hospitality, and the bathroom.
Nothing in general. I appreciate my stay.
Thank you very much for the review Muhammad, safe travels
Reviewed: 4 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe mattress was comfortable.
The room and bathroom was cold. Heating was switched off during the night.
Hi Dita, apologies about the heating. It is run by thermostat so i will get that looked at by someone. Thank you for the feedback
Reviewed: 26 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewVery comfortable room and bed would recommend and definitely stay again thanks Liam and Mary.
A TV in the room.
Thanks for your review, safe travels Damien
Reviewed: 6 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewGreat find in Dublin. Room was spacious and so clean with lovely little touches to make it more comfortable. Bathroom was spotless and they had everything so no worries if you forget something. So fast at responding to any queries. Quiet estate lovely house.
The room was a bit too warm in the morning but that is personal preference not that it was an issue with the property.
Thank you very much for the review Amanda, safe travels.
Reviewed: 26 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewSituated in a quiet residential area with a pub, shops, and takeout places nearby. Frequent bus service to the city centre running 24/7, with a stop just 5 min from the house. Clean, spacious, and comfortable room, located in a separate part of the house with its own entrance, which provided a good sense of privacy. The drinking water and the kettle with tea, coffee, and biscuits was a nice touch. The self check-in and check-out process was very convenient.
A bit further from the city than expected. The backyard door was difficult to close from the outside and the house door was also challenging to lock and unlock.
Hi Lejla, we are glad you enjoyed your stay at our property. We appreciate your feedback and will have a look at the locks ASAP
Reviewed: 19 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewClean and comfortable Eastbourne follow instructions to gai access to property.
Not bothered about there being no TV, but it would have been nice to have a small radio.
Glad you enjoyed your stay Gary, Safe travels and hope to see again soon
Reviewed: 30 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewPerfectly clean. All the facilities you need. Liam and mary were easy and fast to get info from.
Absolutely nothing. There is an inconsistency in the check out time but it didn't affect me. 11:30 on booking.com vs 11am in the manual in the room.
Reviewed: 27 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewNo Food but a good selection of drinks and supply of milk.
Thank you very much for your review, safe travels
Reviewed: 10 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewA friendly and very helpful host. Clean, comfortable, and well maintained property in a nice, quiet, residential suburb. Frequent bus service nearby 24/7.
Thanks very much for your review, safe travels.
Reviewed: 31 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewClean, efficient use of space, quiet even though the room door does not cancel sounds but it was very calm, comfortable bed, nice attention to detail and host friendliness.
Reviewed: 25 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewPrivate location with parking. Lovely room with comfortable bed and bathroom.
We are glad yous enjoyed your stay, safe travels 🙌
Reviewed: 20 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewA real retreat - it is located in a cul de sac so it is totally quiet. The room and bathroom are very clean. The bed is is very comfortable. Self check in, reliable and hospitable hosts that provide guests with info and privacy and are available if you need anything. Excellent communication. Busses, supermarket and self service launderette nearby.
Dublin is one of the most expensive cities in the world accommodation wise so naturally the room is small but it is perfect for those who want a short break for one or two nights.
Appreciate the review, glad you enjoyed your stay
Reviewed: 7 April 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewGreat small place to stay, easy to find, petrol, great pub, supermarket, takeaway and bus stop. short flat. walk away.
Thank you for the review, delighted your enjoyed your stay in our home
Reviewed: 11 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewMary was a wonderful host and she and my mom got on like old friends. The neighborhood is a quiet, suburban part of Dublin that is still walking distance to a good pub, lots of green space, and a new shopping development. The rooms were comfortable, the bathroom very well-appointed, and Liam and Mary provide a great guide to both the rooms and the neighborhood.
Although mentioned in the guide and provided with a large bottle in the room, I did forget the water in the bathroom is non-potable and my weary mind brushed my teeth with it - a reminder sign above the sink would be a good addition for the more absentminded.
Thanks very much for your review, we take your comments on board and are glad you enjoyed your stay here
Reviewed: 12 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
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