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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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Ballingeary
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Abigail
    United States of America United States of America
    Fabulous hotel in a fairy tale location. Exceeded all expectations. The dinner at the hotel should rate a Michelin star. The host Neil is tremendous. He holds a very high standard of excellence, and yet is approachable and very knowledgeable about...
  • Fernando
    Spain Spain
    Amazing staff Beautiful location Restaurant with nice food
  • Norah
    United States of America United States of America
    Set in nature. Off the beaten track. Delicious dinner and breakfast. Near beautiful nature preserve. On the water, with waterfalls in view. We even saw a rainbow.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of Gougane Barra Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
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

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 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 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 6.50 per child, per night
Crib upon request
€ 6.50 per child, per night
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 6.50 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

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.

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FAQs about Gougane Barra Hotel

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

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Bicycle rental

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

  • 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.

  • Room options at Gougane Barra Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin

  • Gougane Barra Hotel is 3.1 miles from the center of Ballingeary. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Gougane Barra Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1