Gougane Barra Hotel

Our last night on the road, at the end of an 11 day tour of Ireland. And what a capstone!! Wonderful hotel, gorgeous location, comfortable rooms and five star cuisine. Our hosts were the best and are very invested in their Irish roots and giving you the best, freshest ingredients on your plate. Do NOT hesitate to stay here!!

My 3rd night already.... cosy rooms, dinner, breakfast, bar....just perfect! I love this place with the lake, the forest with stunning views, nice walks and the owners are absolutely lovely! I will try to practice at least the sentences in irish we recieved from Neil, enjoyed the kitchenchief's Kathie's delicious meals... Can't wait to go back, hopefully next year again- on tour with Vagabond!

Beautiful property….gorgeous location…..nice restaurant…but the only restaurant nearby….friendly, helpful staff….highly recommended

What a gem. We stayed only one night and it was lovely. The property has been run by the same family for generations. They seem to have a lot of regular customers. Authentic, rural, peaceful, views of the lake and sheep from our room. Neil and staff were so gracious and the food was excellent. The drive from the hotel to Kenmare is gorgeous!

The Gougane Barra hotel is a wonderful place and my husband and I are so delighted we stayed there. From the moment we arrived we were made feel so welcome. The staff everywhere were friendly, and professional. The bedroom was lovely and we had a wonder view of the lake. The food is among the best we have enjoyed in sometime. Everything was local and you get a full list of where each item comes from. Dinner and breakfast were so good with wide choices to choose from. In short this is one very special place. Congrats to the hands on owners, Niall & Katie..You run a great show👏👏👏 Will be back 🙏

Wonderful Hotel run by caring hosts. All meals were out of this world. The entire experience is calm, beautiful and life enhancing. The rooms were immaculate and the atmosphere in and out of the Hotel was like a dream of Ireland come true. All members of the staff combined to make our stay memorable.

Fabulous location which is hard to beat. Staff are wonderful, so friendly, helpful and a bit of craic too. Food is wonderful, made with local fresh ingredients and beautifully presented. Room had a gorgeous view of the lake. Only downside was I could hear the person in the room above snoring 😂 well signposted walks in the forest beside the hotel. Take a short trip to Garnish Island.

I recently spent one night at the family-run Gougane Barra Hotel and would highly recommend it. The location is undoubtedly one of the most magical Irish settings you could wish for: on the banks of a lake encircled by mountains and with St Finbarr's Oratory within stepping distance. The staff at Gougane Barra Hotel are all friendly and can't do enough to help. The food, freshly prepared by the hotel owner, is of a very high standard and equivalent to eating in a fine dining establishment in a city centre. Both our 3-course evening meal and breakfast were delicious. The rooms are large and comfortable, and ours had a lake view, which made it even more special. Quiet seating areas around the hotel allow you to relax, take in the surroundings, and enjoy a Guinness from the cute hotel bar. You can walk from the hotel or drive (5 mins) to Gougane Barra Forest Park, one of the most enchanting forests I have ever been to (and I have been to a lot)! Think waterfalls, pine tree trails, wooden bridges, and boardwalks, and you will get the idea. So, if you are looking for a place to stay in Cork that is an enclave of tranquillity and Irish hospitality, you will love Gougane Barra.

Quaint setting. Quiet and peaceful. Warm and inviting. Fabulous staff. Family run. This place makes you feel like you’ve come home. And oh, the food!!!! Katy sources all her ingredients locally and magically turns them into works of culinary art! You’ll love your visit.