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 Gougane Barra Hotel

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Gougane Barra, . Ballingeary, Ireland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.9/10! (score from 155 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.3
Wonderful
155 reviews

gorgeous location, lodge feel, very welcoming, excellent food and walks

Leonie Australia

The property is wonderful and the staff is amazing. They were all extremely friendly and helpful. the service was amazing. Breakfast was delicious and everything one could ask for. This is a truly amazing place, very highly recommended!

David United States of America

locations, staff and food and scenery was just amazing. gougane Barra is such a magical place would definitely go back.

Aisling Ireland

The hotel is lovely, the staff were all really friendly. The food in the restaurant and the breakfast was really good. Its lovely to sit in that dining room and look out at the lake. I highly recommend

Deirdre Ireland

Great family run hotel,very pleasant stay,in an amazing location. Great breakfast and dinners.

Bendan Ireland

Beautiful location. Fabulous food for dinner & breakfast. Staff were excellent. Can't wait to go back!

Julie Ireland

Breakfast was great and plenty. The location needs to be seen to be believed. The staff were so helpful and service with a smile. Considering Covid19 restrictions were all kept in place it was still a laid back and comfortable experience. We will be back for sure.

Jim Ireland

This is located over-looking a lake with a mountain behind it; the scenery is breath taking in this very remote location. And the food at this property is 5 star; some of the best food we've ever had.

Shanda United States of America

Staff so accommodating! Neil and Katie such lovely and engaging hosts!

Kerry United States of America

The staff, everyone was great, especially the owner who went above & beyond to be friendly.

Edward United States of America
9.3
Wonderful
155 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “gorgeous location, lodge feel, very welcoming, excellent food and walks”
    Leonie Leonie Australia Australia
  • “The property is wonderful and the staff is amazing. They were all extremely friendly and helpful. the service was amazing. Breakfast was delicious and everything one could ask for.”
    David David United States of America United States of America
  • “locations, staff and food and scenery was just amazing. gougane Barra is such a magical place would definitely go back.”
    Aisling Aisling Ireland Ireland
  • “The hotel is lovely, the staff were all really friendly. The food in the restaurant and the breakfast was really good. Its lovely to sit in that dining room and look out at the lake.”
    Deirdre Deirdre Ireland Ireland
  • “Great family run hotel,very pleasant stay,in an amazing location. Great breakfast and dinners.”
    Bendan Bendan Ireland Ireland
  • “Beautiful location. Fabulous food for dinner & breakfast. Staff were excellent. Can't wait to go back!”
    Julie Julie Ireland Ireland
  • “Breakfast was great and plenty. The location needs to be seen to be believed. The staff were so helpful and service with a smile.”
    Jim Jim Ireland Ireland
  • “This is located over-looking a lake with a mountain behind it; the scenery is breath taking in this very remote location.”
    Shanda Shanda United States of America United States of America
  • “Staff so accommodating! Neil and Katie such lovely and engaging hosts!”
    Kerry Kerry United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff, everyone was great, especially the owner who went above & beyond to be friendly.”
    Edward Edward United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff 9.8
  • Facilities 8.9
  • Cleanliness 9.5
  • Comfort 9.5
  • Value for money 9.1
  • Location 9.9
  • Free WiFi 7.5
High score for Ballingeary

With a beautiful lakeside location in the West Cork Mountains, Gougane Barra Hotel features rooms with stunning lake and mountain views. Surrounded by forest, it offers home baking and fresh, local cuisine.

Overlooking the lovely scenery of Gougane Barra, the cozily furnished rooms all include a private bathroom and a hairdryer, along with a TV and free tea and coffee.

A bar menu is served during the day, including fruit scones with jam and cream, smoked salmion, or homemade soup. Evening meals are made using local, seasonal ingredients, with an á la carte and table d’hôtel menu provided.

Row boats and bikes are provided at the hotel, allowing guests to fish on the lake or enjoy the numerous scenic trails in the surrounding area. The ancient St Finbarr’s Well and Monastery sits on an island in the middle of the lake.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Gougane Barra Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 24, 2007

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Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free parking available at the hotel

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Guest reviews

9.3
Wonderful · 155 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.8
  • Facilities 8.9
  • Cleanliness 9.5
  • Comfort 9.5
  • Value for money 9.1
  • Location 9.9
  • Free WiFi 7.5
High score for Ballingeary

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  • Leonie
    AustraliaAustralia
    “gorgeous location, lodge feel, very welcoming, excellent food and walks”
  • David
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The property is wonderful and the staff is amazing. They were all extremely friendly and helpful. the service was amazing. Breakfast was delicious and everything one could ask for. This is a truly amazing place, very highly recommended!”
  • Aisling
    IrelandIreland
    “locations, staff and food and scenery was just amazing. gougane Barra is such a magical place would definitely go back.”
  • Deirdre
    IrelandIreland
    “The hotel is lovely, the staff were all really friendly. The food in the restaurant and the breakfast was really good. Its lovely to sit in that dining room and look out at the lake. I highly recommend”
  • Bendan
    IrelandIreland
    “Great family run hotel,very pleasant stay,in an amazing location. Great breakfast and dinners.”
  • Julie
    IrelandIreland
    “Beautiful location. Fabulous food for dinner & breakfast. Staff were excellent. Can't wait to go back!”
  • Jim
    IrelandIreland
    “Breakfast was great and plenty. The location needs to be seen to be believed. The staff were so helpful and service with a smile. Considering Covid19 restrictions were all kept in place it was still a laid back and comfortable experience. ...”
  • Shanda
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “This is located over-looking a lake with a mountain behind it; the scenery is breath taking in this very remote location. And the food at this property is 5 star; some of the best food we've ever had.”
  • Kerry
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Staff so accommodating! Neil and Katie such lovely and engaging hosts!”
  • Edward
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff, everyone was great, especially the owner who went above & beyond to be friendly.”
Property questions and answers
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  • does the standard Queen have a lake view
    Lake view rooms generally have Queen and King size beds. Standard Queen Doubles have partial lake or Mountain Views.
    Answered on February 8, 2021
  • What are the check in times and departures please.
    Hello, The check in is after 3:00 pm and the check out is before 12:00 pm. Regards, Gougane Barra Team
    Answered on July 31, 2021
  • My parents often stayed at your hotel in 1950s/60s. I stayed in 1960 and remember Connie and Breda Cronin. Is it still run by the same family? Very fond memories.
    Good morning, We are still run by the same family. Neil is my name and i am son of Christy and Breda who were running here in 1960's. Katy and i are now running the business. see http://www.gouganebarrahotel.com/cork-hotel-history Thank you, Neil
    Answered on April 15, 2021
  • Do you have single rooms or twin beds? Thank you
    We have single occupancy rooms, Twin bedded rooms, double bed rooms and Lake view double rooms as well.
    Answered on February 21, 2022
  • hi is there a reliable taxi service to take us to and glengarriff.
    Good morning, we have a very reliable taxi service to take you to Glengarriff. Patrick Creedon at http://mymacroom.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=78 +353 85 7311586 He will help with your touring, Kind regards, Neil
    Answered on November 22, 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • River Valley Stables
    6.9 miles
  • Kenmare Golf Club
    11.2 miles
  • Glengarriff Golf Club
    11.9 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Cronin's Cafe
    0 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Derrynasaggart
    0.6 miles
  • Lake Longh Irce
    0 miles
Closest Airports
  • Kerry Airport
    25.5 miles
  • Cork Airport
    35.2 miles
  • Shannon Airport
    61.5 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Gougane Barra Hotel

Most popular amenities

Bar
Outdoors
  • Garden
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/out
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • Room service
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Irish
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House rules Gougane Barra Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Check-out

7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Crib by request
Extra bed by request
€ 6.50 per child, per night
2 - 11 years
Extra bed by request
€ 6.50 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Gougane Barra Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

FAQs about Gougane Barra Hotel

  • Guests staying at Gougane Barra Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Gougane Barra Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at Gougane Barra Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Gougane Barra Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Gougane Barra Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Gougane Barra Hotel by:

    • Taxi 1h 10min

  • Room options at Gougane Barra Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin

  • Gougane Barra Hotel is 3.1 miles from the center of Ballingeary.