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Ballinalacken Castle Country House wedding venue, Doolin, Co. Clare
A hilltop Victorian house beside a 15th century tower house above Doolin, facing the Cliffs of Moher.
- Price on request
- 1h 10m from Galway
- 1h from Shannon Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
The view does the heavy lifting. The house stands high above Doolin with the Aran Islands out in front and a ruined tower house in the field beside it, which is not a backdrop many venues can offer. The whole place can be booked for your party alone, and they publish no guest limit, so pin that down early.
Doolin below is the traditional music town of north Clare, so the entertainment question mostly answers itself. Prices are not published, so put that at the top of your first email.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- What does exclusive hire of the whole house actually cost, and for how many nights?
Planning facts
Getting there, the light, and how we checked.
Try your date and guest list
Getting there
For guests travelling in. Driving times are by road without traffic, from Ballinalacken Castle Country House, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- Shannon Airport 1h 64 km
- Ireland West Airport Knock 2h 10m 149 km
- Kerry Airport 2h 35m 174 km
- Ferry ports
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- Cork ferry terminal, Ringaskiddy 2h 50m 194 km
- Dublin Port ferry terminal 3h 25m 270 km
- Railway stations
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- Ennis 40m 40 km
- Gort 50m 51 km
Railway stations are those on the Irish Rail network, and the nearest by road is not always the best connection. Check the timetable before you plan a guest's day around a train.
Where guests can stay
OpenStreetMap lists 84 places to stay within 10 km of Doolin, and 113 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- Aille River Hostel Hostel 0.1 km
- Hotel Doolin Hotel 0.1 km
- Cois na hAbhann B&B Guest house or B&B 0.1 km
- Doolin Cottage B&B Guest house or B&B 0.1 km
- O'Connor's Guesthouse Guest house or B&B 0.1 km
- Fiddle and Bow Hotel 0.2 km
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers and is thinner in rural areas, so treat these counts as a minimum and check booking sites for your dates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, updated October 2026.
Light through the year
Worked out for Ballinalacken Castle Country House's location on the 15th of each month, in Irish clock time. Golden hour is the last stretch before sunset when the sun is low and warm, a good window for portraits after the ceremony.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden hour from | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:43 | 15:47 | 16:48 | 8h 05m |
| February | 07:56 | 16:56 | 17:46 | 9h 50m |
| March | 06:54 | 17:53 | 18:39 | 11h 45m |
| April | 06:40 | 19:48 | 20:34 | 13h 54m |
| May | 05:40 | 20:35 | 21:26 | 15h 46m |
| June | 05:10 | 21:07 | 22:04 | 16h 54m |
| July | 05:28 | 21:02 | 21:57 | 16h 29m |
| August | 06:17 | 20:19 | 21:07 | 14h 50m |
| September | 07:09 | 19:10 | 19:56 | 12h 47m |
| October | 08:01 | 17:56 | 18:44 | 10h 43m |
| November | 08:00 | 15:48 | 16:44 | 8h 44m |
| December | 08:44 | 15:15 | 16:20 | 7h 37m |
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like Ballinalacken Castle Country House within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinalacken Castle Country House | This venue | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Newtown Castle | 17 km | Ask | No | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Lough Cutra Castle | 38 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Vaughan's Pub Kilfenora | 11 km | Up to 120 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. Ballinalacken Castle Country House hasn't published a capacity we could confirm, so none is shown. Read from the venue's own website, last checked September 2026.
- Price. Not published by the venue, so no price is shown. Ask for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Rooms, exclusive use and catering. Not yet re-checked against the venue's own website. Confirm them when you enquire.
- Journey times and light. Calculated from the venue's location on OpenStreetMap roads, with sun times from standard solar equations. They are guides, not promises.
Questions about Ballinalacken Castle Country House
- How many guests can Ballinalacken Castle Country House hold?
- We couldn't confirm a capacity from the venue's own site, so ask Ballinalacken Castle Country House for numbers for your date.
- Does Ballinalacken Castle Country House have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site.
- Can you have exclusive use of Ballinalacken Castle Country House?
- Yes, it is listed as exclusive use. Check which buildings, grounds and hours your booking includes.
- How much does a wedding at Ballinalacken Castle Country House cost?
- Ballinalacken Castle Country House doesn't publish its wedding prices, so ask them for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Where is Ballinalacken Castle Country House?
- Ballinalacken Castle Country House is in Doolin, Co. Clare, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 3h 15m from Dublin, about 2h 30m from Cork, about 1h 10m from Galway.
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