Bantry House is a hotel destination wedding venue in Co. Cork, Ireland, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Cork Airport (ORK), 90 minutes. Best months: January, May, June, September.

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Bantry House

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.

About Bantry House

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.

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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.

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

The ceremony

Outdoor ceremony
Yes

Money

Price
€4,000 to €10,000 venue feeAisle estimate

Getting there

Nearest airport
ORK, 90 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes

The spaces

Indoors or out
Both
Setting
Coastal, historic, elegantAisle estimate

Food and drink

Outside caterers allowed
Yes

Venue highlights

  • 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

The wedding season

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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

Costs and booking details

Getting there
ORK · 90 minutes

Guests fly into Cork Airport.

Typical total
€5,000–15,000+Aisle estimate

Costs vary by season (summer peak rates higher). Ceremony fee separate from reception catering. Confirm exact pricing and package inclusions directly with venue.

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€5,000–15,000+ for 60-guest wedding including accommodation for 30 guests over 2 nights

Ceremony fee
€800–2,000Aisle estimate

A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.

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€800–2,000 (venue hire for gardens or indoor space)

Reception
€60–120 / headAisle estimate

A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.

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€60–120 (food and beverage; catering arranged separately)

Room rate
€80–150 / nightAisle estimate

A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.

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€80–150 per room (hotel rates for guest accommodation)

Weather window
January, May – June, September

The 4 months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.

Direct line
(027) 50047

Answered by the venue in local hours.

Questions about the venue

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. 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.

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