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Bantry House is a hotel destination wedding venue in Co. Cork, Ireland, hosting 100 at dinner and 130 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about €29,000 (our estimate), reached from Cork Airport (ORK), 90 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.

Bantry House

Co. CorkCounty Cork, Ireland

Bantry House offers a working estate venue where logistics matter: you'll have genuine period architecture dating back to 1750 and manicured gardens across 100 acres, eliminating the need to hunt for photo locations elsewhere.

Guests
100 at dinner130 standing
Rooms
6 rooms
Cost
About €29,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
April to October
Getting there
ORKabout 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate

About the venue

Bantry House offers a working estate venue where logistics matter: you'll have genuine period architecture dating back to 1750 and manicured gardens across 100 acres, eliminating the need to hunt for photo locations elsewhere.

This hotel venue in West Cork combines on-site accommodation for guests with flexible event spaces, making multi-day celebrations straightforward to coordinate.

The seaside location provides natural weather shelter while maintaining authentic Irish character.

  • 100-acre estate with gardens, woodland walks, and lakeside settings for ceremony and reception venues
  • On-site hotel accommodation reduces guest logistics and travel coordination for destination wedding parties
  • 18th-century house (built 1750) provides period architecture and documented history for ceremony backdrops
  • Capacity to host 20–150 guests across multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
100 guests
Standing reception
130 guests

Staying over

Rooms
6 rooms
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No
Rooms for the party nearby
Yes

House rules

Weddings held
April to October
Exclusive use required
No
Pets
No

The wedding season

  1. January: out of season
  2. February: out of season
  3. March: out of season
  4. April: good
  5. May: best
  6. June: best
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: out of season
  12. December: out of season
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Getting there

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Nearest airport
ORK, 90 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
No
Phone
(027) 50047
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Reviews of Bantry House

“Visited the gardens on a damp day but this charming place is great even with a little moisture. The grounds have many nooks worth exploring and there is a very good tearoom here.”

CHOCCY BARRRead the whole review on Google

4.5out of 5, from 1,651 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

Can we hold both ceremony and reception at Bantry House?
Yes. The estate has multiple event spaces including interior rooms and outdoor garden areas, allowing flexibility for separate or combined ceremony-reception configurations.
Is accommodation included in the venue fee?
No. Guest rooms are available through the hotel at separate rates. The venue fee covers event space rental; accommodation is booked independently for visiting guests.
What's the weather like in Bantry for outdoor events?
West Cork averages 1,000mm annual rainfall. Summer months (June–August) are driest. The estate offers covered and indoor backup spaces for weather contingencies.
Can we bring our own catering or must we use their supplier?
Contact Bantry House directly via their website to confirm catering policies. Many Irish estates require approved vendors, though some allow external caterers with additional fees.

A sample wedding weekend

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Friday (Day 1) · day 01
  • 15:00–18:00Guest arrival and hotel check-in; welcome drinks in estate gardens or lounge
Saturday (Day 2) · day 02
  • 14:00Ceremony in house gardens or designated indoor space
  • 15:00–16:30Cocktail hour and group photos on estate grounds
  • 17:00–23:00Reception dinner and entertainment in main dining room or marquee
Sunday (Day 3) · day 03
  • 09:00–12:00Farewell brunch; guest checkout

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About €29,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate

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