Rolf's in Baltimore

We had a rather mixed experience for dinner. When making the booking I had requested a table around 7pm but was told there was a big group coming in at that time and we could only be accommodated at 6pm. When we arrived we were the only people in the restaurant and when we left it was still very empty. We were seated in a section of the restaurant on our own which meant the atmosphere was unfortunately very lacking. The food was good but not fantastic in my opinion; the vegetables in particular were over cooked and mushy (courgettes and peppers) and the potatoes were just ok. There's beautiful fresh produce in West Cork, particularly in summer, and it was shame not to see this reflected on the plates. The fish and venison which we had were very nice. The location and grounds are beautiful.

We were looking for lunch and came across Rolf's. It's located a little above the town of Baltimore, but well signposted. There's a large parking lot. We ordered the breaded chicken schnitzel with salad and rosemary potatoes for lunch. What can I say? The food was amazing. The schnitzel wasn't dry, topped with a fantastic breading. The salad and dressing were simply fantastic. The potatoes were perfect. And the facility we saw was very well-maintained and clean. The service was excellent, very attentive and friendly.

We stopped for lunch during our motorcycle tour. Very good food, friendly service, and a lovely place for a short break.

What a delightful, idyllic place,

What a find. We came into Baltimore for a whale sightseeing tour and had time for breakfast. We followed the signs up the hill and came upon this pretty hotel. We were greeted by the smiling Friederike and shown to a table in the back garden, how idyllic. We enjoyed our first Irish breakfast since we arrived and it didn't disappoint. Will definitely return if we're in the area!

Lovely garden. I was quite disappointed with the food though

Consistently excellent - beautiful food, lovely staff in a lovely setting.

Well what an experience. From the moment we arrived the hosts and staff were super friendly, shown to our room which was perfect, clean, everything you need and cosy. Lovely shared lounge area and beverages. We dined in twice and WOW the food was fantastic, fresh, home made perfectly cooked. The Chef was attentive and very lovely, Friedrich the hostess was super warm and additionally lovely. We are two days in to our five day staff. What an absolute find. Thank you.

Breakfast was superb—we had the poached eggs and avocado, which were delicious. The location is remote, so a car is necessary to get around, but we were aware of that beforehand, and honestly, that’s part of the charm of staying in a Country House. Freiderike greeted us warmly with a smile, took the time to explain everything we could do in the area, and let us know when they’d be available. The surroundings were lush and green, and although it was quite cold outside, the room—as well as the shared kitchen and sitting areas—were warm, cozy, and inviting.