Name: Gougane Barra Hotel
Address: Gougane Barra, . Ballingeary, Ireland, Gougane Barra, County Cork, ., Ireland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $85 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.3

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Hotel Gougane Barra Hotel

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Lock in a great price for Gougane Barra Hotel – rated 9.3 by recent guests!

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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

Incredible location. fabulous restoration of old hotel with modern amenities but an authentic old fashioned feel

Robert

United States of America

Beautiful setting, with lovely walks nearby. Top class meals each night and sumptuous continental breakfast

Mary

Australia

Warm welcome and enthusiastic service. Great food. Beautiful location. We'll be back!

Anonymous

United States of America

Location was amazing, Breakfast was great. A really relaxing environment

Patrick

Ireland

One of my favourite places in the world. It's worth the journey and everyone should see this wonderful place. Historical, peaceful and friendly.

Finbarr

Ireland

Excellent service and staff! The food in the restaurant is fantastic! The view from the hotel is really amazing and beautiful! Such a nice place to relax and get away from a busy city life! Forest walks are like scenery from a fairyland! So peaceful and beautiful. Cant wait to go back there again.

Aina

Ireland

Amazing place....so comfortable and welcoming. Beautiful location and delicious food. A very special experience!

Suekm

Germany

Staff and service were excellent. Food excellent. Location excellent

Claire

Ireland

9.8

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What guests loved the most:
“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
“Incredible location. fabulous restoration of old hotel with modern amenities but an authentic old fashioned feel”

Robert United States of America
“Beautiful setting, with lovely walks nearby. Top class meals each night and sumptuous continental breakfast”

Mary Australia
“Warm welcome and enthusiastic service. Great food. Beautiful location. We'll be back!”

United States of America
“Location was amazing, Breakfast was great. A really relaxing environment”

Patrick Ireland
“One of my favourite places in the world. It's worth the journey and everyone should see this wonderful place. Historical, peaceful and friendly.”

Finbarr Ireland
“Excellent service and staff! The food in the restaurant is fantastic! The view from the hotel is really amazing and beautiful! Such a nice place to relax and get away from a busy city life!”

Aina Ireland
“Amazing place....so comfortable and welcoming. Beautiful location and delicious food. A very special experience!”

Suekm Germany
“Staff and service were excellent. Food excellent. Location excellent”

Claire Ireland

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 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

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

Free parking available at the hotel

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An Inside Look at Gougane Barra Hotel

Since 1936, we the Cronin/Lucey family have welcomed guests to our family-run hotel at Gougane Barra, in one of the most beautiful and romantic glens in South West Cork, Ireland.

Hotel surroundings

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Closest Landmarks *

River Valley Stables
6.9 miles
Kenmare Golf Club
11.2 miles
Glengarriff Golf Club
11.9 miles
Torc Waterfall
14.6 miles
Gleninchaquin Park
14.6 miles
Muckross Farm
14.6 miles
Muckross House
14.6 miles
Ladies View
14.7 miles
Muckross Abbey
15 miles
Ring of Kerry Golf & Country Club
15.2 miles

Natural Beauty *

Derrynasaggart Mountain
0.6 miles
Longh Irce Lake
0 miles

Closest Airports *

Kerry Airport
25.5 miles
Cork Airport
35.2 miles
Shannon Airport
61.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Location was amazing, Breakfast was great. A really relaxing environment”

Patrick

Ireland

9.5

“Excellent service and staff! The food in the restaurant is fantastic! The view from the hotel is really amazing and beautiful! Such a nice place to relax and g...”

Aina

Ireland

“Amazing place....so comfortable and welcoming. Beautiful location and delicious food. A very special experience!”

Suekm

Germany

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Food: French, Irish, European

Menu: À la carte

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3:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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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

Children of all ages are welcome.

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0 - 1 year	Can use a crib or extra bed when requested	€ 6.50 per child, per night
2 - 11 years	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 6.50 per child, per night

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.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

“Excellent service and staff! The food in the restaurant is fantastic! The view from the hotel is really amazing and beautiful! Such a nice place to relax and get away from a busy city life! Forest walks are like scenery from a fairyland! So peaceful and beautiful. Cant wait to go back there again. ”

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Newest Reviews for Gougane Barra Hotel

Reviewed: October 4, 2019

Kerry
United States of America
10

“Will absolutely look to come back in the future! Great location to do day trips from.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Unfortunately the pillows were rather flat and uncomfortable.
Staff so accommodating! Neil and Katie such lovely and engaging hosts!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 3, 2019

Patrick
Ireland
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Location was amazing, Breakfast was great. A really relaxing environment

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: August 20, 2019

Finbarr
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All good
One of my favourite places in the world. It's worth the journey and everyone should see this wonderful place. Historical, peaceful and friendly.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 11, 2019

Aina
Ireland

5 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
That we started only one night ...
Excellent service and staff! The food in the restaurant is fantastic! The view from the hotel is really amazing and beautiful! Such a nice place to relax and get away from a busy city life! Forest walks are like scenery from a fairyland! So peaceful and beautiful. Cant wait to go back there again.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 10, 2019

Suekm
Germany

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amazing place....so comfortable and welcoming. Beautiful location and delicious food. A very special experience!

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 9, 2019

Edel
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This is a beautiful place, so romantic

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 1, 2019

Claire
Ireland
8.3

“Lovely”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A false gas fire in the lounge. Get the chimney fixed and put in a real fire. It would make a huge difference as the hotel lends itself to a warm log fire.
Staff and service were excellent. Food excellent. Location excellent

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 28, 2019

Mary
Ireland

6 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing bad to say
Fantastic location, excellent staff and food is a very high quality

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 22, 2019

Barry
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Food portions a bit small.
Everything. 100%

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 15, 2019

Anonymous
Ireland
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
family run hotel, they took the time to converse

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 13, 2019

Christine
Australia
9.6

“Quaint and peaceful”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wifi only available in lounge area, not in rooms. Would have liked blockout curtains
Clean quaint light. Staff were lovely, friendly welcoming atmosphere. Old fashioned lounge areas. Dining standard excellent on the nights we were there

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 13, 2019

Edward
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I liked everything
The staff, everyone was great, especially the owner who went above & beyond to be friendly.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 13, 2019

Kristin
Ireland
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The view, food and staff were all excellent.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 10, 2019

Willis
United States of America
9.6

“Lovely”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 9, 2019

Luke
Ireland
9.2

“Refreshing, very peaceful”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast was lovely, beautiful scenery, Staff were really attentive and we were blessed with the weather. Would recommend it to anyone.

Stayed in July 2019

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