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Hotel
Information
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Gougane Barra
Hotel
Gougane Barra, Ballingeary,
Cork
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| The delightful two star,
family-run Gougane Barra Hotel sits on the edge of the lake of the
same name, in one of the most beautiful and romantic glens in the
area. The hotel is surrounded by unspoiled countryside and enjoys a
reputation for excellent hospitality and fine dining.
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Additional
Features
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All 27 guest bedrooms at the Gougane
Barra Hotel are en-suite and enjoy fine views of the lake, glen and
hills beyond. Rooms are spacious and feature colour TV, telephone,
hair dryer and tea and coffee making facilities. Room service is
offered. There is ample car parking. The hotel's car is available to
meet guests off the train, boat and plane.
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Area
Description
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The Gougane Barra Hotel is situated in
Ballingeary, County Cork. Sitting on the edge of the lake and
surrounded by forest parks and hills, the hotel is the perfect place
for outdoor-based activities and boating, sea angling, fishing,
walking and cycling are available locally. The nearby National
Forest Park offers many fine walks as well as an abundance of flora
and fauna. The hotel is perfectly placed for touring West Cork, the
Beara Peninsula and for visiting Barleycove beach and Mizen
Head.
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Dining
Facilities
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The hotel has a reputation for fine
cuisine and guests can enjoy a meal in its restaurant. Cronins Bar
is open for drinks all year round and includes a café during the
summer months.
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Local
Attractions
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Ballingeary is perfectly situated for
exploring the wonders of West Cork, with its picturesque seaside
villages, beautiful sandy beaches, including the stunning
Barleycove, and fine archeological sites such as the Drombeg Stone
Circle near Clonakilty. The River Lee begins its journey to Cork in
Gougane Barra Lake. A small causeway links the shore of the lake to
Holy Island where St Finbarr, the patron saint of Cork founded his
monastery, the ruins of which can still be visited today. Other
places of interest within easy reach of Ballingeary are Bantry
House, Mizen Head and Glengarriff which is noted for its lush
tropical gardens and Bamboo Park.
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Location
Description
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The Gougane Barra Hotel is located in
Ballingeary, County Cork, Ireland. It is 72 km from Cork
Airport.
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LOUNGE/BAR
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TV
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ROOM SERVICE
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COFFEE/TEA MAKER
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WAKE UP SERVICE
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RESTAURANT
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