Gougane Barra Hotel
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, Ireland
About
Gougane Barra Hotel sits alone at the edge of a glacial lake in West Cork, with the 6th-century island oratory of St Finbarr just across the water. The hotel runs a dedicated small wedding package for up to 30 guests, taking exclusive hire of the whole property for one night. Everyone stays over in the 25 bedrooms, and a five-course dinner, evening supper and full breakfast the next morning are all included. Civil ceremonies happen on site with the local registrar, or couples can marry at the island chapel nearby. It suits couples who want their whole day, ceremony, meal and overnight stay, wrapped into one quiet stretch of countryside rather than pieced together from separate suppliers. Midweek dates work out cheaper.
What makes it special
- Exclusive hire of the whole hotel for one night, package built for up to 30 guests
- Set beside a glacial lake next to the 6th-century island oratory of St Finbarr
- 25 bedrooms included so the whole wedding party stays over