Gougane Barra Hotel, Ballingeary
Overview
Located about 800 feet from Gouganebarra Lake, the comfortable 3-star Gougane Barra Hotel Ballingeary is about a 5-minute stroll from St. Colman's Church. Featuring a shared lounge and a storage room, this Ballingeary hotel is located in the immediate vicinity of Gougane Barra National Forest Park.
Location
Nestled in mountains and a valley, the hotel is merely 0.7 miles from Pass of Keimaneigh. Cork is 46 miles from the accommodation.
Rooms
The smoke-free hotel features 21 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as tea and coffee making equipment. The rooms also have private bathrooms. The private bathrooms provide guests with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet along with a hairdryer and bath sheets. All rooms also have views of the lake.
Eat & Drink
Enjoy your stay in the small lounge bar onsite. The bar area includes a lounge.
Leisure & Business
Guests can make use of rowing, hiking, and cycling, along with bikes for rent. Also, at the Gougane Barra Ballingeary, guests can take advantage of a golf club provided onsite.
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Baggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cribs
- Board games
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Hike Gougane Barra Forest
Explore the trails in Gougane Barra Forest Park, passing sitka spruce trees and waterfalls along the steep mountainsides.
Bike the Beara Way
Ride along the 100 mi Beara Way, a circular route with historical sites like the O'Sullivan Beare march path from 1603.
Fish at Gougane Barra Lake
Cast a line in Gougane Barra Lake, known for its wildlife and as a former home to the mythical serpent Lú.
Tour St. Finbarr's Oratory
Visit St. Finbarr's Oratory on the small island in Gougane Barra Lake, accessible via a short causeway on foot.
Location
Significant Location
Ballingeary is a key part of the Gaeltacht region, near St. Colman's Church and Gouganebarra Lake.
Ballingeary Neighborhood
Ballingeary is a historic district known for its traditional Irish music, featuring local pubs and festivals.
Dining Options Nearby
Cronin's Cafe and local pubs serve traditional Irish dishes and homemade baked goods.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants