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Reviewed 28 September 2014

Orley House, Drogheda September 3-6, 2014
Oh, where to begin. How about the directions? "Orley House, Bryanstown, Dublin Road, Drogheda." We first approached from the north. "Exit the motorway at exit 10. [so far so good] Head for N1 Dublin Road. [no sign indicating where that road might be.]" We ended up back on the motorway and attempted to approach from the south. "Exit the motorway at Drogheda South, exit 7. Drive straight through Juliantown, [no indication of where Juliantown is], pass the Boyne Valley Hotel [the hotel is 1/2 mile off the main road on a dead-end street], "next you will see The Black Bull Inn on the right [wow, it's really there!]. We found it only because of asking directions. How about a real address? With an actual address, the GPS would have gotten us there in less that the hour it took and with much less frustration. And as a "plus," the house isn't even on Dublin Road and Bryanstown is the name of the neighborhood.

We parked. Five rooms, four parking places and a brick wall that makes exiting dicey except for the first 2 spaces, and they're only slightly less dicey. My husband Greg asked me to direct him when we left, a rare event as he is a retired police officer and is a highly trained driver. Greg went to the door, came back, reported that the man had shown him the room and given him the key and I would not like the room. How right he was. There was a single bed in the alcove, and an odd-sized bed in the "main" area--53" wide, wider than a single, not wide enough for a double. There were no chairs and no place to sit except on the beds. No desk, only a narrow table. One electric plug. There was no place to put luggage except where we had to move it to get into it or where we would stumble over it. I put my suitcase in the bathroom.

"Guest bedrooms are most inviting, comfortable, and spacious . . .." Really?!?!? The total area in the "spacious" bedroom was 117.5 square feet, less about 45 square feet for the beds and table, leaving scattered areas of floor totaling 72.5 square feet. "[Y]ou will find Brenda's own special touches including natural extract toiletries [already partially used], an LCD screen [the size of small computer monitor and which requires the use of 2 remotes to operate] with DVD player [where does one sit to watch?] and a complimentary refreshments tray in your room [an electric kettle and teabags]." Clearly, the owner had converted an attic to add 3 guest rooms; the floor is carpeted over a joist, camouflaging it so that it not easily seen and causes toe stubs and stumbles.

On to the bathroom. The sink is behind the door, which cannot, therefore, open all the way. The faucets must be turned 180 degrees before water flows. The shower is 1/4 of a circle with a 30" radius, meaning that if one is overweight, one will not have adequate room to wash oneself. The small flush on the toilet operated only with great effort and a long index finger. The website claims heated towels bars. Ours certainly was not heated, a petty complaint I know, as I think that devices that heat one strip of a towel are inane at best. SAFETY WARNING: the ceiling over the toilet (and the alcove) is 5' 8" high. Greg hit his forehead so hard trying to use the toilet that he saw stars and had to go lie down. Later, in exiting the shower and hanging up his towel, he banged the back of his head on the low ceiling's edge. The room across the hall was left open twice while we were there, and I was able to see that the bathroom in that room had the same problematic ceiling in the bathroom. In my opinion, those rooms should be let only to dwarves and children.

When we returned on Thursday afternoon, the duvet cover on my bed displayed stains and dried matter. When we returned on Friday afternoon, the waste basket in the bathroom, which was full when we left and was the only waste basket in the room, was still full. The sink had apparently been cleaned, but whatever paper product (tissues? toilet paper?) that had been used was left on the sink in soggy clumps. The half-full shampoo was still there.

"[T]he famed Irish welcome and hospitality is assured [sic]." Really?!?!? The man showed Greg the room and disappeared. He made no effort to meet or welcome me. Neither of us ever learned his name. I first saw him at breakfast. Ah, breakfast. It begins at 8 a.m., too late for many activities, and therefore we missed breakfast 2 out of three days. Perhaps that was a blessing. My Thursday breakfast was accompanied by 4 hairs that were the color and length of the man's hair, one of them tucked neatly under my poached egg. We let them know that we would not be there for breakfast on Friday. I had hopes that they would do as other accommodations do--offer a take-with breakfast if you are leaving early. Not at Orley House. Not even an offer of coffee left in the "conservatory." We left for the airport early on Saturday and, as before, told them that we would not be there for breakfast. The man came to our room on Friday night and asked if we would like a take-with breakfast, but his real motive seemed to be that he had neglected to collect the vouchers for the three nights. Greg had shown them to him on Wednesday, but he did not ask for them, and as we had not stayed in a B&B before, did not know that he needed to have the vouchers.

"Staff have great knowledge of all areas." That might be, but one can't tap into that great knowledge if one cannot find the staff.

The website goes on and on about "Brenda." I might have seen her, once. While we were out on Thursday, they revarnished the front door, which is one that has the knob in the middle of the door. They did not see fit to notify guests of that fact. A message on a piece of paper taped to the window beside the door would have been nice. I entered the building after my husband and tried to shut the door by grasping the side, as the center knob was out of reach. It was sticky. A woman rushed out of a room to my left and told me to keep my hand off the door and that it would be dry in 1-2 hours. She then promptly disappeared back into the room from which she had come, never to return. That was her only contact with us. I am assuming that she was Brenda, but I can't be sure.

I think that Orley House deserves, at most, one star; the wi-fi worked. It is a shame that our last impression of Ireland was Orley House.

Date of stay: September 2014
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Brenda Maria P, Owner at Orley House, responded to this reviewResponded 1 October 2014

Not even a five star hotel would have suited these guests from hell. From arrival to departure nothing would have pleased either one was as one was as bad as the other. From the problem with the motorway to our address which we have over 40 years was a problem to them. To finding us, have they ever heard of a phone or printing off directions like normal people. Its not a crime to ask someone for directions we often had to do it when we were away on our own holidays.

From the brick wall to the diveway were all other guests could park. Some people master the art of parking but this was like a scene from Fautly Towers a danger to be on the roads.

A twin ensuite room was provided as requested a twin downstairs should have been request when booking as the guests were oversized it was like climbing a mountain going up the few stairs. Peter brought the ladies husband in and introduced himself as he does with all guests as she waited outside. All information was give to her husband and restaurant and general information on touring info was provided. The keys were given and the man locked the room and both guests drove to the restaurant. He was also told to just knock the top door or ring the bell if they need anything or need help/advise.

There is a luggage rack and space for luggage for two persons , but if you have massive luggage and everything everywhere no organisation skills at all. No respect for the white linen, suitcases and dirty bags on top of the beds and everything everywhere.

There is a dressing table in the room and a small table and puff under the dressing table. We have 5 power points in the room and an extension from the dressing table with 5 extra on it, not one powerpoint as stated by guest.

All ensuites have 2 Shampoos & 2 Shower Gels And Two Shower Caps One sealed soap and two face cloths and two large and two small towels all changed daily, not as guest stated.

The TV is a 20 inch flat screed LCD DVD which noboday else ever had a problem with.

The complimentray tray has tea and also decaf coffee & coffee and brown & white sugar and a coffee plunger. And a complimentry biscuits. Also bottle water was also provide for these guests on arrival. Trays are restocked everyday.

The guest had a problem with the shower and the sink and Toilet. Complained that no heated rail in ensuite, but this ensuite has a 6ft radiator in it no need for heated towel rail. And no need for it to be heated as it was a very warm day and the windows were wide open.

These guests entered another room when another guest was staying the ladies husband left the room to go to his car, they must have thought room was vacant but there was a lady guest still inside as this guest made a complaint about these people, not very nice.

The marks on the duvet must have come from your suitcases that you had on your bed.

As for breakfast , you stated that you found four hairs from the man serving you that is bald but you claimed he had long hair. Also that you never got a takeaway breakfast when you did.

There was a sign in the window you didnt see it thats why you were told as you went to close the door twice. You were aslo asked about you day when you arrived back but both of you were very rude and never relpied , strange people.

I am sorry but if Orley House was so bad I cant make out why you stayed three nights. Yes we have hi speed broadband and it works just like everything else does. Its a great wonder you had anything good to say as you have complained about everthing else.

Everything was done for you to enjoy your stay the same as for every other guest but there was no pleasing people like you at all. You were asked for your voucher on arrival you never gave it and on the second day you were asked again said you gave it to us but you never did and on the third day you were asked again, you were annoyed for being asked again but we needed it as it was your payment for your three nights and clearly states on your voucher to give it on arrival. A problem you clearly created yourself.

Such a shame to have guests staying with us like you as we have so many wonderful guests and returning guests from all over the world that it is a pleasure to look after and make their holiday one to remember. We get no pleasure in having to respond to people that wish to blacken our name and make false allegations against us.

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Reviewed 17 September 2014

We hadn't made a booking and were extremely fortunate to find a spacious room available for the three of us at Orley House. Luckily Orley House is well indicated from the main road and easily found, since our satnav had some trouble locating the address. It's a 10-15 min walk from Drogheda town. The room was comfortable, large and tastefully decorated. All we needed was available: boiler for tea/coffee, a nice welcome chocolate, hair dryer, Wi-Fi, even TV. The bathroom was tiny but decorated lovingly (twigs of lavender on the washcloths) and the toiletries smelled delicious and made showering a feast. Breakfast too was excellent, we much appreciated being given the choice of smoked salmon for breakfast (me not being into meat). The proprietor also found time to give us some good tips for exploring the area.
Everything was well organized and spoke of experience in running a B&B.

Date of stay: August 2014
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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1  Thank Kristine R
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Reviewed 8 September 2014 via mobile

We flew into Dublin and wanted someplace to stay away from the city. This was perfect. Less than an hour from the airport. Room, bed, and breakfast were wonderful. Hosts were very helpful with recommendations for dinner, etc.

Date of stay: September 2014
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Reviewed 31 July 2014

Beautiful B&B with many lovely extras and friendly helpful hosts. Would definitely stay here again, the rooms were beautifully decorated and clean with robes and toiletries a really nice touch, not what you expect from a B&B. Lovely Irish breakfast that kept you full all day, Peter helped us with places to visit and directions after breakfast, we definitely visited places we would of missed without his help. The gardens were beautiful and colourful and the flowers in our room a lovely surprise. The Black Bull over the road is a must the food was beautiful.

Room tip: We had 3 rooms and all were beautiful so really do not think it would matter
Date of stay: July 2014
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Thank braz011
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Reviewed 4 July 2014

Very friendly hosts, really comfy bed. Usual irish style breakfast available in the mornings - I enjoyed my full Irish breakfast. Were helpful giving directions to nearby attractions and restaurants. Small ensuite bathroom, with nice towels and robes. Interesting music choice at breakfast. Drogheda is a great place to explore the Boyne valley from. This is on the outskirts of Drogheda which is good too.

Date of stay: June 2014
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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