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Gougane Barra Hotel

★★★ Gougane Barra, Ballingeary, IE

9.4 guest rating· 352 reviews

About this hotel

Scenic Lakeside Retreat

Situated in the West Cork Mountains, Gougane Barra Hotel offers picturesque views of the lake and mountains from its cozy rooms.

Culinary Delights

Indulge in delicious home-baked treats and locally sourced cuisine at the hotel's restaurant, showcasing the flavors of the region.

Outdoor Adventures

Explore the surrounding forest trails with complimentary rowing boats and bikes, or visit the historic St Finbarr’s Well and Monastery on the lake island.

Experience tranquility and nature at its finest at Gougane Barra Hotel - book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Rooms & rates

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Premium Double Room

Sleeps 2 · Queen Bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>Overlooking the lake</p><br/><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Twin Room, Non Smoking, Mountain View

Sleeps 2 · 2× Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer

<p><strong>2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Phone and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping and heating</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Grab bar near toilet</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Lake View Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Queen bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Hair dryer

Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, lake views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Single Room

Sleeps 1 · 12 m² · Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Telephone

With beautiful views of Gougane Barra lake, the upper valley, or mountains. Includes a private bathroom and a hairdryer, along with a TV and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Double Room

Sleeps 3 · 12 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Telephone

With beautiful views of Gougane Barra lake, the upper valley, or mountains. Includes a private bathroom and a hairdryer, along with a TV and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Twin Room

Sleeps 3 · 12 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Telephone

With beautiful views of Gougane Barra lake, the upper valley, or mountains. Includes a private bathroom and a hairdryer, along with a TV and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Free Parking
  • Street parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Board games/puzzles
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cycling
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  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Fishing
  • Garden
  • Heating
  • Hiking
  • Ironing service
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Security alarm
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Gougane Barra, Ballingeary, IE

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Check-out
until 12:00 PM

What guests say9.4352 reviews

+ Excellent service+ Beautiful location+ Fantastic food− Room temperature could be improved
Cleanliness9.2
Service9.7
Location9.6
Room Quality9.4
Amenities9.2
Value for Money9.3

Guest review

10.0

We were looked after from the moment of arrival by very attentive, welcoming staff which was much appreciated after a long hike. The meals were superb and recent hotel update very tastefully done. We don’t normally enjoy hotel stays but this was superb and we look forward to returning to this beautiful place.

Claire · GB · 2026-07-24

Sehr ruhig, sehr angenehm

9.0

Sehr ruhig gelegen, sehr netter See, Wald-Weg im angrenzenden Naturpark sehr zu empfehlen.

Irene · AT · 2026-07-18

Utopia

9.0

Everything, the location is heavenly, the friendly reception & relaxed atmosphere in the hotel, the room & bathroom were tasteful & spacious. Idyllic views.

− I liked everything, but I think there should be more vegetarian / vegan choices in the dinner menu.

Julie Anna · IE · 2026-07-13

Love this hotel and the surrounding area.

10.0

A lovely place/from management/staff/food/all excellent/well worth a visit.

Pauline · IE · 2026-07-12

Delightful hotel in remote idyllic setting.

9.0

The views from our room and the hotel generally were superb, and the meals were very good.

− The location, although beautiful, was a bit remote for us, and the road down to Bantry was quite slow and winding.

Anne · GB · 2026-07-12

Traditionelles Haus in bester Lage.

9.0

Wir haben im Juni´26 hier eine Nacht verbracht. Unser Zimmer (Doppelzimmer mit Seeblick) hatte eine wirklich tolle Aussicht. Das Restaurant des Hauses ist hervorragend. Ebenso ist die Frühstücksqualität und Auswahl hervorzuheben. Die umgebende Landschaft bietet wirklich an, erkundet zu werden. Wenn das Wetter (so wie bei unserem Aufenthalt) mitspielt, reiht sich ein Fotomotiv ans nächste. Die Parkplatzsituation für die Gäste ist optimal.

− Unser Zimmer war etwas klein und hatte zu wenig Ablagefläche. Ebenso ist das Alter des Hauses in den Räumen erkennbar. In Relation zum Zimmerpreis waren wir daher nicht sehr überzeugt. Sicherlich bezahlt man die landschaftlich tolle Lage hier mit.

Frank JMcD · DE · 2026-07-09

Good to know

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Parking

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

›Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

›Pets

Pets are not allowed.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 1 year old stay for € 6.50 per person per night when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 11 years old stay for € 6.50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.