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Ballymaloe House Hotel is an estate destination wedding venue in Shanagarry, Ireland, hosting 200 at dinner.

Ballymaloe House Hotel

ShanagarryCounty Cork, Ireland

Ballymaloe House Hotel is a historic country estate in Shanagarry, County Cork, set within private grounds and gardens about 45 minutes from Cork Airport (ORK).

Guests
200 at dinner
Rooms
32 rooms
Cost
From €230a head
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
All year
Getting there
ORKabout 45 min by car

About the venue

Ballymaloe House Hotel is a historic country estate in Shanagarry, County Cork, set within private grounds and gardens about 45 minutes from Cork Airport (ORK).

The estate holds 32 bedrooms and can seat up to 200 guests for both a ceremony and a seated dinner, with legal ceremonies permitted on site, outdoor ceremony options, indoor receptions and space to dance.

In-house catering starts from EUR 230 per head, dropping to EUR 195 per head off-season, with accommodation charged separately.

Exclusive hire is available but not required, and an on-site coordinator works with couples throughout the planning.

  • 32 bedrooms on a historic estate with private grounds, gardens and a pool
  • Seats up to 200 guests for a seated ceremony and 200 for seated dining
  • Legal ceremonies on site, plus outdoor ceremony and indoor reception options
  • In-house catering from EUR 230 per head, or EUR 195 per head off-season (rooms excluded)

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
200 guests
Ceremony, seated
200 guests
Smallest party taken
2 guests

Staying over

Rooms
32 rooms
Room types
4 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Weddings held
All year
Exclusive use required
No
Pets
No
Children
Yes

The wedding season

  1. January: good
  2. February: good
  3. March: good
  4. April: best
  5. May: best
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  11. November: good
  12. December: best
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Getting there

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Nearest airport
ORK, 45 min by car
Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

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Can we hold a legally recognised ceremony at the venue?
Yes. Legal ceremonies can take place on site, and outdoor ceremony options are available within the estate's private grounds, seating up to 200 guests.
What does the per-head price include and exclude?
Pricing starts at EUR 230 per head, with an off-season rate from EUR 195 per head. Catering is in-house. Accommodation is not included in the per-head price.
Do we have to book the whole estate?
No. A full buyout is available if you want it, but neither a buyout nor exclusive use is required.
How far is the venue from the nearest airport?
Cork Airport (ORK) is roughly a 45-minute transfer from the estate, and there is parking on site.
Are children and pets welcome?
Children are welcome at the venue. Pets are not permitted.

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