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Ireland
Beech Hill Country House wedding venue, Co. Derry
A Georgian country house three miles from Derry with a woodland ceremony, a lake setting and a pavilion for 250.
- Up to 250 guests
- Price on request
- 3h 10m from Dublin
- 20m from City of Derry Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
Beech Hill sits in 30 acres of mature grounds on the Ardmore Road, three miles from the city. It holds one wedding per day with exclusive use, and there are 27 bedrooms.
Ceremonies can be held in The Forest or by the lake. Receptions run in Skipton Hall, the Georgian hall for up to 110, the Conservatory for 70, or the Garden Pavilion for up to 250.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- Does exclusive use include all 27 bedrooms?
A little more of the place
The feeling, in photographs.
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 Beech Hill Country House, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- City of Derry Airport 20m 16 km
- Belfast International Airport 1h 20m 98 km
- Donegal Airport 1h 25m 92 km
- Ferry ports
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- Belfast ferry terminal 1h 25m 113 km
- Larne ferry terminal 1h 35m 123 km
- Railway stations
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- Belfast 1h 25m 114 km
- Lisburn 1h 35m 116 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 32 places to stay within 10 km of Derry, and 43 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- Hotel no.9 Hotel 0.1 km
- City Hotel Hotel 0.2 km
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel 0.2 km
- Hogg & Michels Hotel 0.2 km
- Maldron Hotel Derry Hotel 0.2 km
- Shipquay Hotel 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 Beech Hill 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 | 08:45 | 15:23 | 16:30 | 7h 45m |
| February | 07:53 | 16:39 | 17:33 | 9h 39m |
| March | 06:47 | 17:42 | 18:30 | 11h 44m |
| April | 06:28 | 19:41 | 20:30 | 14h 03m |
| May | 05:22 | 20:32 | 21:27 | 16h 05m |
| June | 04:49 | 21:07 | 22:09 | 17h 20m |
| July | 05:09 | 21:02 | 22:00 | 16h 52m |
| August | 06:02 | 20:14 | 21:06 | 15h 04m |
| September | 06:59 | 19:01 | 19:49 | 12h 50m |
| October | 07:56 | 17:42 | 18:33 | 10h 37m |
| November | 08:00 | 15:27 | 16:28 | 8h 28m |
| December | 08:47 | 14:47 | 16:01 | 7h 14m |
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like Beech Hill Country House within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill Country House | This venue | Up to 250 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Mulroy Woods Hotel | 25 km | Up to 300 | Yes | No | From €52 per guest |
| Dunmore House & Gardens | 9 km | Up to 200 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Drumhalla House | 18 km | Up to 290 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. Up to 250, from the venue's own wording: in the Garden Pavilion. 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. Taken from the venue's own website, last checked September 2026.
- 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 Beech Hill Country House
- How many guests can Beech Hill Country House hold?
- Up to 250 guests. In the Garden Pavilion. Confirm the layout for your plans.
- Does Beech Hill Country House have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site.
- Can you have exclusive use of Beech Hill Country House?
- Yes, it is listed as exclusive use. Check which buildings, grounds and hours your booking includes.
- How much does a wedding at Beech Hill Country House cost?
- Beech Hill Country House doesn't publish its wedding prices, so ask them for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Where is Beech Hill Country House?
- Beech Hill Country House is in Derry, Co. Derry, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 3h 10m from Dublin, about 5h 45m from Cork, about 3h 55m from Galway.
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