Wild Hideaways Eco Spa Retreat is a hotel destination wedding venue in P75 P599, Ireland, hosting 25 to 120 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Cork Airport (ORK), 90 minutes. Best months: May, June, July, September.
Wild Hideaways Eco Spa Retreat
Wild Hideaways Eco Spa Retreat stands apart by offering the only destination wedding venue in West Cork that integrates luxury spa treatments directly into your celebration, guests arrive stressed and leave restored.
About Wild Hideaways Eco Spa Retreat
Wild Hideaways Eco Spa Retreat stands apart by offering the only destination wedding venue in West Cork that integrates luxury spa treatments directly into your celebration, guests arrive stressed and leave restored.
Perched on private grounds overlooking Bantry Bay, this sustainable hotel combines accommodation, dining, and wellness in a single location, eliminating the logistical complexity of coordinating multiple venues.
With a 5/5 Google rating, it delivers both environmental consciousness and five-star service.
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What can I say other than this was the perfect stay for us and our dog Ollie! The ease of check in, to the spa services and just the tranquility of the location, it was perfect.
Ava Hourihane · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- ORK, 90 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- On-site spa with 8 treatment rooms available for guest relaxation before ceremonies and receptions
- 100% renewable energy powered facility with zero-waste wedding catering options
- 40-acre private estate with three distinct ceremony backdrops (woodland clearing, cliff-edge garden, indoor pavilion)
- Sleeps up to 80 guests overnight, entire wedding party can stay on grounds
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 4:00 PMGuest arrivals; check-in and spa treatment bookings open
- 7:30 PMWelcome dinner in bay-view restaurant
- 9:00 AMOptional guest spa sessions and guided nature walks
- 3:00 PMCeremony (cliff-garden pavilion)
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- ORK · 90 minutes
Guests fly into Cork Airport.
- Typical total
- €18,500–32,000Aisle estimate
Prices exclude flowers, photography, and entertainment. All-inclusive packages available. Spring/autumn rates 15% lower than summer peak. Minimum 30-guest booking for preferred dates.
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€18,500–€32,000 for 60 guests (2-night weekend with accommodation, meals, and spa credits)
- Ceremony fee
- €1,200–1,800Aisle estimate
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
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€1,200–€1,800 (includes venue use, ceremony coordination, and sound system)
- Reception
- €95–145 / headAisle estimate
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
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€95–€145 (three-course meal, beverage package, service; pricing varies by menu and season)
- Room rate
- €180–280 / nightAisle estimate
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
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€180–€280 per room (standard to premium; includes breakfast and spa access)
- Weather window
- May – July, September
The 4 months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 087 212 1675
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can guests use the spa during the wedding weekend?+
Yes. Packages include complimentary access to spa facilities for all overnight guests. Wedding parties typically book group treatments (massage, facials, hydrotherapy) during rehearsal dinners or morning-after brunches.
What's the accommodation capacity?+
The retreat houses 40 rooms across the main lodge and cottage clusters, accommodating up to 80 guests with privacy. Additional guests can arrange stays at partner properties within 5km.
Are outdoor ceremonies weather-protected?+
The cliff-edge garden ceremony space has a retractable glass pavilion. The woodland clearing offers a permanent timber-frame structure. Full weather backup is available indoors with floor-to-ceiling windows.
What sustainability practices should we expect?+
The venue operates on solar and wind power, uses compostable serviceware, and sources 87% of food locally. Couples receive a carbon offset report post-wedding and can sponsor coastal conservation projects.
How far is the venue from Cork City?+
Wild Hideaways is 75km southwest of Cork City, approximately 90 minutes by car. The location offers seclusion while remaining accessible for guests flying into Cork Airport.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.