Gougane Barra Hotel
Gougane Barra Ballingeary Co. Cork Ireland
T: +353 1 2958900
E: gouganebarra@irishcountryhotels.com
Welcome to Gougane Barra Hotel, Cork
This family run hotel is nestled in one of the most scenic and romantic glens in Ireland, at the source of the river Lee, overlooking Gougane Barra lake and St. Finbarr�s sixth century hermitage. A favourite place for visitors, this small intimate hotel is renowned for its fine food, warm welcome and splendid views of lake, glen and hills beyond.
This beautiful relaxing setting offers scenic walks through unspoilt countryside coupled with activities such as boating, fishing, hiking and cycling. Gougane Barra is famous for St. Finbarr�s Hermitage, Irelands first National Forest Park, and its peace and tranquillity.
The hotel is an ideal base for touring West Cork and Kerry, the windswept peninsulas, colourful towns, numerous heritage sites, sandy beaches, golf courses, and so much more to see and do in this unspoilt area. Neil and Katy Lucey look forward to welcoming you here. Gougane Barra Hotel is an AA 3 star and has been awarded an AA Rosette for Culinery Excellence again in 2009 and the Innovation Award 2008/2009 for Theatre by the Lake, also recommended in Georgina Campbell�s 'Best of the Best 2009' and the Bridgestone 100 Best Places to stay 2009.
Facilities
AA 3 star Hotel in magnificent unspoilt lakeside location with AA Award Winning fine dining Restaurant again in 2009.
26 en suite non smoking bedrooms with splendid lake or mountain views.
2008 Tourism Innovation Award from the AA.
Walking, cycling, boating and fishing all on the doorstep in this relaxing location.
Reccomended by Georgina Campbell's Jameson Guide and The Bridgestone Guide again in 2009.
Weddings
A Place of romanceâ?¦ St. Finbarrâ??s Oratory is a heavenly place to have your wedding ceremony, couples come from all over the world to say "I do" in Gougane Barra. We specialise in small , intimate family weddings. It is idyllic to walk out of the tiny church, take your photos, no fuss, no distractions, and, at your ease walk over to the hotel, hand in hand. It couldn't be simpler for your special day. In our restaurant, which overlooks the lake and St Finbarr's Oratory, we cater for small wedding receptions, groups of up to 65 is the maximum we can seat, it is our aim to make you feel relaxed and comfortable, you don't have to worry about a thing. We tailor make wedding receptions to suit the individual taste of each couple. We can plan the pre-reception drinks, and menus with your help, and make your day, a day to remember. The hotel is for you and your guests alone, your private party. We do not have a function room, so wedding receptions are more family style, using our sitting rooms and bar for entertainment, after your meal. Booking St Finbarr's Oratory. To get in contact with the parish administrator to organise a date and time, for your ceremony, contact Fr. Martin O' Hare, Ballingeary, Macroom, Co. Cork, 026 47987.
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