Carlingford
Ghan House
A Georgian house inside castellated walled gardens at Carlingford, facing the lough and the Mournes.
Ireland
Bellingham Estate wedding venue, Castlebellingham, Co. Louth
A 70 acre estate in Castlebellingham village with restored cottages, parkland and a walled garden.
- Price on request
- 55m from Dublin
- 45m from Dublin Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
Bellingham gives you a village address and an estate behind the gates: parkland, a walled garden, a pond and riverside walks, with restored cottages for accommodation. Ceremonies happen on site and the property is taken exclusively.
Castlebellingham sits on the old Dublin to Belfast road, which makes it one of the easier venues in the country for guests travelling from both directions. Dublin airport is under an hour.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- How many cottages are included, and how many people do they sleep?
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 Bellingham Estate, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- Dublin Airport 45m 64 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 1h 20m 105 km
- Belfast International Airport 1h 20m 110 km
- Ferry ports
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- Dublin Port ferry terminal 55m 72 km
- Belfast ferry terminal 1h 15m 105 km
- Railway stations
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- Dundalk 15m 13 km
- Drogheda 20m 25 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 10 places to stay within 10 km of Castlebellingham, and 25 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- Darver Castle Hotel 6.1 km
- Keernaun House B&B Guest house or B&B 6.7 km
- Green Gates B&B Guest house or B&B 6.7 km
- Ivy House B&B Hotel 7.8 km
- Fairways Hotel Hotel 7.9 km
- Lynolan B&B Guest house or B&B 8.3 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 Bellingham Estate'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 | 08:36 | 15:28 | 16:32 | 7h 56m |
| February | 07:47 | 16:40 | 17:32 | 9h 45m |
| March | 06:42 | 17:40 | 18:27 | 11h 45m |
| April | 06:26 | 19:37 | 20:24 | 13h 58m |
| May | 05:24 | 20:25 | 21:18 | 15h 54m |
| June | 04:53 | 20:59 | 21:57 | 17h 05m |
| July | 05:11 | 20:54 | 21:50 | 16h 39m |
| August | 06:02 | 20:08 | 20:58 | 14h 56m |
| September | 06:56 | 18:58 | 19:44 | 12h 48m |
| October | 07:51 | 17:42 | 18:31 | 10h 40m |
| November | 07:51 | 15:31 | 16:29 | 8h 37m |
| December | 08:37 | 14:55 | 16:04 | 7h 27m |
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like Bellingham Estate within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Estate | This venue | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Ghan House | 21 km | Up to 54 | Yes | Yes | Hire from €2,500 |
| Tankardstown House | 23 km | Up to 250 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Rossnaree House & Gardens | 23 km | Ask | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. Bellingham Estate 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 Bellingham Estate
- How many guests can Bellingham Estate hold?
- We couldn't confirm a capacity from the venue's own site, so ask Bellingham Estate for numbers for your date.
- Does Bellingham Estate have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site.
- Can you have exclusive use of Bellingham Estate?
- Yes, it is listed as exclusive use. Check which buildings, grounds and hours your booking includes.
- How much does a wedding at Bellingham Estate cost?
- Bellingham Estate doesn't publish its wedding prices, so ask them for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Where is Bellingham Estate?
- Bellingham Estate is in Castlebellingham, Co. Louth, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 55m from Dublin, about 3h 40m from Cork, about 2h 55m from Galway.