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Inish Beg Estate wedding venue, Skibbereen, Co. Cork
A private island estate near Baltimore in West Cork, reached by its own bridge, with 52 beds.
- Up to 165 guests
- Venue hire from €4080
- 1h 20m from Cork
- 1h 15m from Cork Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
Inish Beg is an island in Roaringwater Bay with a bridge to the mainland, and the estate covers woodland, a walled garden, a sunken garden and a restored boathouse. Fifty two beds spread across the property mean the whole wedding can stay on the island.
Outside caterers are allowed, so the food is your choice, and the estate runs on exclusive use. Baltimore and the islands are the obvious plan for the day after.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- Which buildings are included, and how are the 52 beds distributed?
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 Inish Beg Estate, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- Cork Airport 1h 15m 79 km
- Kerry Airport 1h 55m 115 km
- Shannon Airport 3h 190 km
- Ferry ports
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- Cork ferry terminal, Ringaskiddy 1h 30m 90 km
- Rosslare Europort 3h 55m 277 km
- Railway stations
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- Cork 1h 25m 86 km
- Millstreet 1h 30m 79 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 18 places to stay within 10 km of Skibbereen, and 37 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- Bridge House Guest house or B&B 0.3 km
- West Cork Hotel Hotel 0.4 km
- Russagh Mills Hostel & Adventure Centre Hostel 1.8 km
- Stables Guest house or B&B 2.2 km
- Liss Ard Guest house or B&B 2.2 km
- Lough Ine House Guest house or B&B 5.2 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 Inish Beg 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 | 15:57 | 16:54 | 8h 18m |
| February | 07:52 | 17:01 | 17:49 | 9h 57m |
| March | 06:53 | 17:55 | 18:39 | 11h 46m |
| April | 06:43 | 19:46 | 20:31 | 13h 48m |
| May | 05:46 | 20:30 | 21:20 | 15h 34m |
| June | 05:18 | 21:01 | 21:55 | 16h 37m |
| July | 05:36 | 20:57 | 21:49 | 16h 14m |
| August | 06:21 | 20:15 | 21:02 | 14h 42m |
| September | 07:10 | 19:10 | 19:54 | 12h 45m |
| October | 07:59 | 18:00 | 18:46 | 10h 47m |
| November | 07:54 | 15:56 | 16:49 | 8h 55m |
| December | 08:36 | 15:26 | 16:28 | 7h 52m |
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like Inish Beg Estate within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inish Beg Estate | This venue | Up to 165 | Yes | Yes | Hire from €4,080 |
| Blairscove House | 20 km | Up to 100 | Yes | No | Ask for prices |
| Dromquinna Manor | 44 km | Up to 180 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Dunowen House | 25 km | Up to 30 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. Up to 165, from the venue's own wording: weddings from 2 to 165 guests; 52 can stay on site. Read from the venue's own website, last checked September 2026.
- Price. Venue hire from €4,080. Published by the venue at its own page. Checked September 2026.
- 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 Inish Beg Estate
- How many guests can Inish Beg Estate hold?
- Up to 165 guests. Weddings from 2 to 165 guests; 52 can stay on site. Confirm the layout for your plans.
- Does Inish Beg Estate have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site, with 52 beds.
- Can you have exclusive use of Inish Beg Estate?
- Yes, it is listed as exclusive use. Check which buildings, grounds and hours your booking includes.
- How much does a wedding at Inish Beg Estate cost?
- Venue hire from €4,080. Midweek exclusive use of the island, per night. Marquee hire for the meal is €2,400 extra. Prices change, so confirm what's included.
- Where is Inish Beg Estate?
- Inish Beg Estate is in Skibbereen, Co. Cork, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 4h 15m from Dublin, about 1h 20m from Cork, about 3h 50m from Galway.
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