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Hotel
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Gougane Barra
Hotel Gougane Barra, Ballingeary, Cork
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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
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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
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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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