Accommodation is not included in the course fee. You have various options of accommodation in the area.

Gougane Barra Hotel

Our courses take place in the beautiful Gougane Barra Hotel, overlooking the lake in a peaceful and historic valley. Classes are held upstairs in the hotel and staying on-site makes everything simple and convenient.

The hotel offers special accommodation packages for course students. If you are travelling without a car, a local taxi can be arranged from Macroom, Cork City or Killarney (additional fee applies).

Please note: The classroom is located upstairs and there is no elevator access.

Price for Gougane Barra Hotel for Cúrsa A, B, F, G

(these prices include breakfast, a light lunch and 3-course dinner)

Two people in Lake view double room: €325 (per night)

Two people in standard double room: €293 (per night)

Single person in double room: €220.50 (per night)

Single person in single room: €176 (per night)

These are special packages created by Gougane Barra Hotel especially for those taking the course. Please contact the hotel directly to avail of this offer.

Contact:

Website: https://www.gouganebarrahotel.com/

Email: info@gouganebarrahotel.com

Phone: +353 26 47069

Bed and Breakfast Options

If you choose this option, you will be staying with a Gaeltacht family, in specially selected homes with breakfast provided. (You will not have access to food preparation facilities). You will pay your host family directly during your stay. Payment by credit card is not possible with this option.

Price for Bed and Breakfast

Prices to be decided very soon (ranging from €50-75 per night)

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Please note that public transport is not available in this area, so renting a car from Cork Airport is recommended if you choose to stay off-site.

Alternative Accommodation

Day students or those who prefer to stay somewhere else are very welcome to arrange their own accommodation. Nearby options include:

• The Mills Inn (Ballyvourney)
• The Abbey Hotel (Ballyvourney)
• Castle Hotel (Macroom)
• The Maritime Hotel (Bantry)
• Westlodge Hotel (Bantry)

Please note that public transport is not available in this area, so renting a car from Cork Airport is recommended if you choose to stay off-site.

Food

Only snacks, tea and coffee are included in the price of the courses. Main meals are not included in the price.

You are warmly invited to join the group for:

• Lunch at 1:30pm
• Dinner at 6:30pm (€47 for 3-course meal or options available for a lighter meal)

If you’re staying at Gougane Barra Hotel, meals are included in your accommodation package.

If you’re staying somewhere else, please let me know and I’ll happily add you to the group dinner reservation.

Payment

Accommodation fees are paid on arrival at course. If staying in a hotel, please pay at reception. B&B accommodation is paid directly to the host families. It is advisable to have cash for this transaction as credit card facilities may not always be available depending on the accommodation provider.