Rathwood - An Evergreen Company Reviews 

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Evaluating 3,730 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. People frequently reported significant delivery delays, completely unfulfilled furniture orders, and severe financial difficulties in obtaining promised refunds after waiting for many months. Consumers also experienced extremely frustrating communication breakdowns and deeply unhelpful customer service responses when attempting to resolve their ongoing order problems. However, some customers also noted that individual staff members were exceptionally helpful, kind, and polite when assisting with specific product inquiries or replacement parts. Some reviewers were happy with smooth delivery processes where goods arrived safely on schedule and fully met all their personal quality expectations.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Wally was professional and informative although I am disappointed that my order which was fully paid for in January was not delivered and I am worried that it will never be.

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

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Drum roll please... after 120 days, my wine rack has arrived. I know right. Shock! Admittingly, the parcel company dumped it near my rubbish bins, as I was not home. A perfect metaphor to this order... See more

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  1. #11 of 11 best companies in Garden Furniture Shop
  2. #1 of 1 best companies in Event Venue
  3. #1 of 1 best companies in Family Restaurant
  4. #23 of 23 best companies in Women's Clothing Store

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Rathwood, an Evergreen Company. Rathwood has been welcoming visitors since 1994, located just outside Tullow on the border of Carlow and Wicklow — only an 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 experiences on offer for visitors of all ages. Rathwood is now under new ownership as part of Evergreen. We're aware that many customers experienced real difficulties in the past, including delayed orders, poor communication, and unresolved refunds, and we take that seriously. Under new management we've put new systems and processes in place to restore the standards of service you should expect, and we're committed to earning back your trust. We invite you to see the change for yourself, whether online or on a visit to the park.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Honestly if I could give negative stars…

Honestly if I could give negative stars I would. I ordered a bed for my child and only recieved an order confirmation after paying an extra fee for express delivery. After two of waiting reached out to customer service got no correspondence back from customer service or customer support regarding the ordering. I rang them requesting an update and was told that they would ring back. They did not ring back and I proceeded to contact them again. After three weeks of contacting them they informed me that the bed I ordered was no longer in stock and no restock date had been assigned. They offered a different bed but wanted me to pay extra for the bed itself but proceeded to say they had to get management to agree to this change over. I recieved a call back and they said the could offer a 20% discount on the bed along with the fee already paid for the original bed. I requested to cancel the order but was then informed that any orders or refunds will take over 100 days to be reimbursed as they are under examination and all orders and refunds are put on hold. I have never had such an appalling encounter with a company before. They were no help whatsoever and when it came down to a refund I am unsure if I will even see it come back. If I could give anyone any bit of advice it would be to steer clear from this company as it is honestly the biggest scam. You will get no help and no money back.

16 April 2026
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Reply from Rathwood - An Evergreen Company

Hi Erika,

Thank you for your review, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We fully understand how frustrating and upsetting this must be, especially when ordering a bed for your child, paying for express delivery, and then being left without the item or clear communication.

We also sincerely apologise for the lack of response from customer service, the confusion around stock availability, and the experience you had when trying to resolve the issue or cancel your order. This is not acceptable and does not reflect the level of service we aim to provide.

We acknowledge your concerns regarding the refund timeframe and the information provided. As you may be aware, the business is currently in examinership, which means all orders and refunds are being reviewed as part of this process and may take longer than usual.

We recognise how disappointing this situation is and sincerely apologise for the frustration and inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT ORDER ANYTHING FROM THIS STORE…

DO NOT ORDER ANYTHING FROM THIS STORE !!!

Absolutely awful experience with Rathwood Furniture Store.

Paid extra for 72-hour dispatch and received zero communication—no confirmation, no updates, nothing. When I eventually had to chase them myself, I was told the item was already out of stock when I ordered it. How is that even allowed?

Customer service was shockingly rude and completely unhelpful. No apology, no accountability—just dismissive responses and a complete lack of care.

To top it all off, they couldn’t give any restock date, and when I asked for a refund, I was told it could take up to 100 days because they are “under examination.” That is beyond unacceptable.

Misleading, disorganised, and terrible to deal with. I would strongly warn anyone to avoid ordering from here.

28 April 2026
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Reply from Rathwood - An Evergreen Company

Hi,

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.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE RATHWOOD - Stole my money

What was once a respectable Irish Brand has plummeted into a shit show.
The level of incompetence from this company in recent months has been embarrassing.
So, Rathwood reported my review saying it was defamatory and inaccurate.
So I'll just paste the last message they sent me. You decide.

"Dear Ray, we're writing with an important update about your Rathwood order RW*****. Because of the Company's financial position, we regret that orders placed before 24th April 2026, including your order, cannot be fulfilled and are now cancelled. We are also not in a position to issue refunds, and we understand how frustrating that is.
You may be able to get your money back from your bank or card provider if you paid by debit or credit card. The link below explains how you might claim and the steps involved.
We're genuinely sorry for the disappointment and inconvenience this causes, and we thank you for the support you have shown Rathwood."

So I paid over €770 they will never ship my furniture and they won't give my money back. I had to use chargeback, which I did 3 months back, bank said no funds available that I need to wait and hope some day I might get some or all money back..
A funny thing happened when I ordered from Aosom Ireland, I paid for furniture and they delivered.... be more like Aosom, @Rathwood.
I will never look at rathwood again, and everyone I have spoken with has been warned to stay away.

3 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Joke of a company

Joke of a company and rightly getting hammered in the media.
Avoid avoid avoid.
I purchased something 60 days ago - and keep getting told it's on the way and now they wont issue a refund to me.
Avoid avoid avoid

2 February 2026
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Reply from Rathwood - An Evergreen Company

Hi Alex,

Thank you for your review, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how frustrating it must be to have been waiting this long for your order and then be unable to obtain a refund when requested.

We also sincerely apologise for the repeated updates without a clear outcome and for the delay in resolving this for you. This is not acceptable and does not reflect the level of service we aim to provide.

As you may be aware, the business is currently in examinership. This means all outstanding orders and refund requests are being reviewed as part of this process, which can unfortunately result in delays.

We recognise how disappointing this situation is and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer Service

Dear Anna,
Both my wife and I were very impressed with your friendly, professional attitude, especially with how you resolved our issue. For that, I would like to personally thank you.

I am aware that your company has been receiving some negative press recently; however, I can only speak from personal experience. Based on our interaction, I can say that you and your company have responded in a very positive and professional manner.

Kind regards,

Steve

21 April 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered tv unit

Ordered tv unit, should have been dispatched with 72 hours. Item never arrived,

22 March 2026
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Reply from Rathwood - An Evergreen Company

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reine was exceptionally kind

Reine was exceptionally kind, polite and helpful.

27 April 2026
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Reply from Rathwood - An Evergreen Company

Dear Ita,

Many thanks for such a kind review and for shopping with us! We are happy to hear you are satisfied with our service. Have a lovely weekend, we hope to welcome you back again.

Wishing you all the best,

Rathwood Customer Service Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Product supply reassurance

While I was very concerned regarding my order Wally helped me and reassured me by updating my order with another similar and available product. This was very reassuring indeed, well done Wally.

27 April 2026
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Reply from Rathwood - An Evergreen Company

Dear Sean,

Thank you for your lovely review, we greatly appreciate you support as a loyal customer, should you need anything, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Have a lovely day!

Many thanks,

Rathwood Customer Service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

the worest company i have ever dealt…

the worest company i have ever dealt with, since December order number RW8704 but not able to deliver, asked them to refund since February buy yet we are in March and no refund was made

16 December 2025
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Reply from Rathwood - An Evergreen Company

Hi Mandila,

Thank you for your review, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how frustrating it must be to have been waiting since December for your order and then to request a refund in February without it being completed.

We also sincerely apologise for the lack of fulfilment and the delay in processing your refund for order **RW8704**. This is not acceptable and does not reflect the level of service we aim to provide.

As you may be aware, the business is currently in examinership. This means all outstanding orders and refund requests are being reviewed as part of this process, which can unfortunately result in delays.

We recognise how disappointing this situation is and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely shocking company

Absolutely shocking company. Ordered a set of garden furniture IN STORE in March and was told it would be delivered in 5 - 7 days. Have not received any goods or any update on my order. Everytime I call I get the same 2 lines off the call centre agent that they are moving warehouse and are unable to dispatch. Absolute LIES. Terrible company. DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE

27 April 2026
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Reply from Rathwood - An Evergreen Company

Hi Gillian,

Thank you for your review, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how frustrating it must be to place an order in-store based on a 5–7 day delivery timeframe and still not receive your goods or any clear update.

We also sincerely apologise for the lack of reliable communication and the repeated information you’ve been given when contacting us. This is not acceptable and does not reflect the level of service we aim to provide.

As you may be aware, the business is currently in examinership. This means all outstanding orders are being reviewed as part of this process, which can unfortunately result in delays.

We recognise how disappointing this situation is and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

ordered 3 weeks ago after being told…

ordered 3 weeks ago after being told item was in stock.Dont use this company.You have a better chance of winning the lotto than getting something delivered by this company.avoid at all costs

9 April 2026
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Reply from Rathwood - An Evergreen Company

Hi Derek,

Thank you for your review, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how frustrating it must be to place an order after being told the item was in stock and then not receive it within the expected timeframe.

As you may be aware, the business is currently in examinership. This means all outstanding orders are being reviewed as part of this process, which can unfortunately result in delays.

We recognise how disappointing this situation is and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered Online

Ordered Online. No product delivery received for 2 months. Cancelled the order, but no refund was received for another 1 months, and the company has gone to examinership. I totally think it's a scam at this point. It happened to so many people, with the same storyline, and now one of the victims is me.

21 February 2026
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Reply from Rathwood - An Evergreen Company

Hi Vibhutesh,

As you have initiated a chargeback, the refund process will be handled directly by your bank. Once a chargeback is in place, we are unable to process a separate refund from our side, as the funds are now being reclaimed through your card provider’s process.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered 2 ride on toys as Christmas…

Ordered 2 ride on toys as Christmas presents early December on a 10 day delivery. Received one before Christmas but the other one did not arrive until mid Jan. Customer service and information about the where abouts of the 2nd item was a joke. What they state on the website as delivery time is not what they actually deliver on. They just want to take your money. Quality of the toys was good though

18 December 2025
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Reply from Rathwood - An Evergreen Company

Thank you for your feedback.

We are sorry to hear that you are unsatisfied with delivery times, however I am glad to hear that you were happy with the quality of the goods.

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.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Corner garden sofa set

Ordered a corner set in March 2024, build quality is good, seat cushions are comfortable. We had two deliveries and both arrived when said they would. I do know they have issues with supply chain now, I hope they get sorted and through this phase.

26 April 2026
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Reply from Rathwood - An Evergreen Company

Hi Cathal,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words.

We are pleased to hear you are happy with your order received! We appreciate your business as a returning customer and hope to serve you again in the future.

Many thanks,
Rathwood Customer Care.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid!!!

Lies, Lies & More Lies. Please just give me my refund that you promised months ago…

26 April 2026
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Reply from Rathwood - An Evergreen Company

Hi Glen,

Thank you for your review, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how frustrating it must be to feel that you’ve been waiting a long time for a refund that was previously promised.

We also sincerely apologise for the delays and the lack of clarity you’ve received regarding timing. This is not acceptable and does not reflect the level of service we aim to provide.

As you may be aware, the business is currently in examinership. This means all outstanding orders and refund requests are being reviewed as part of this process, which can unfortunately result in delays.

We recognise your frustration and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rathwood failed to refund me

Rathwood failed to deliver my order. They then cancelled my order and said that I would get a refund " as soon as possible". That was more than 6 months ago and still I have not received a refund. Now they don't even bother to reply to my emails.
Their customer service is diabolical and they just take peoples money .... Avoid like the plague !

26 April 2026
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Reply from Rathwood - An Evergreen Company

Hi Brian,

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 your order cancelled and still be waiting on a refund months later, particularly after being advised it would be processed as soon as possible.

We also sincerely apologise for the lack of response to your recent emails. This is not acceptable and does not reflect the level of service we aim to provide.

As you may be aware, the business is currently in examinership. This means all outstanding orders and refund requests are being reviewed as part of this process, which can unfortunately result in delays.

We recognise how disappointing this situation is and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Please under no circumstance place any…

Please under no circumstance place any order with this store, online or in store. Been waiting 12 months for delivery, promised it was going to be in stock several times after lengthy calls. Requested refund in March, never received it. Bunch of fraudsters, still talking orders and customers money but no deliveries forthcoming. Do not deal with them at all.

15 March 2026
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Reply from Rathwood - An Evergreen Company

Hi Declan,

Thank you for your review, and we’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We understand how extremely frustrating it must be to have waited so long for your order, received repeated assurances of stock availability, and then requested a refund that has not yet been received.

We also sincerely apologise for the lack of resolution following your cancellation and for the continued delay in processing your refund. This is not acceptable and does not reflect the level of service we aim to provide.

As you may be aware, the business is currently in examinership. This means all outstanding orders and refund requests are being reviewed as part of this process, which can unfortunately result in delays.

We recognise how disappointing this situation is and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,
The Rathwood Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rathwood - You have been warned….

You have been warned….. do not buy from this store , especially not online. I ordered and paid for a garden suit in March. After a missed delivery date the company has now gone into examinership and have halted customer refunds, yet they will be trading “as normal”. The online website is still taking orders.Don’t hold out much hope of getting my money back.

25 April 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful Experience

Awful company. Ordered wood online in September 2025. It never arrived. Contacted them a number of times for a cancellation. It was finally cancelled at the end of December 2025. I kept co tacting them from December to April 2026 concerning my refund. They kept promising a refund but it never happened. This company has now gone into examinership. What does that mean for the ordinary customer. We get nothing. They don't need to honour any customer refunds. On their web site they state they are a trusted company, be honest and take that down. You lost our trust.

25 April 2026
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