A place Apart...

Gougane Barra Hotel is situated in a uniquely magical unspoilt lakeside location in the mountains of West Cork in the South West of Ireland. Neil and Katy’s 26 bedroom family run, seasonal hotel is renowned for its genuine old-fashioned hospitality, has a reputation for really good food, has a cosy friendly bar, and relaxing sitting rooms overlooking the lake and mountains. We have bikes and rowing boats and are just 1 kilometre from the Coillte National Forest Park.


We have a very popular theatre festival (Theatre by the Lake) in late July and early August with great special offers. We would be happy to help you plan any specialised break with the help of an experienced energetic team.

The tiny church in Gougane Barra
(St. Finbarr’s Oratory) is a world famous wedding venue, and is just a short walk from the hotel. We specialise in small intimate weddings and celebrate civil ceremonies in our hotel.


Whatever your reason is to visit Gougane Barra we can help you make it a memorable one..


We are now open for the season 2012. We are planning lots of events and we look forward to seeing you here..