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Tinakilly Country House wedding venue, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow
A Victorian country house in gardens at Rathnew in Wicklow, with legal ceremonies on site.
- Up to 300 guests
- Price on request
- 45m from Dublin
- 50m from Dublin Airport
A closer look
A place with character.
Tinakilly is a solid, well run country house with gardens running towards the sea and a reputation built over decades. It handles the legal ceremony on site, cooks in house, and offers all inclusive packages, which removes most of the moving parts.
Rathnew is just off the N11, about 50 minutes from Dublin, so it is one of the easier country houses for city guests. Weekday dates are available.
Before you book
Worth asking.
- Is the ceremony room licensed, and what does it seat?
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 Tinakilly Country House, so allow more at busy times.
- Airports
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- Dublin Airport 50m 66 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport 2h 45m 231 km
- Belfast International Airport 2h 45m 236 km
- Ferry ports
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- Dublin Port ferry terminal 55m 50 km
- Rosslare Europort 1h 20m 112 km
- Railway stations
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- Wicklow 5m 3 km
- Rathdrum 15m 14 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 13 places to stay within 10 km of Rathnew, and 47 within 20 km. Distances are in a straight line, not drive times.
- Tinakilly House Hotel 1 km
- Hunter's Hotel Hotel 1.3 km
- Mount Usher View B&B Guest house or B&B 2.3 km
- Pallas Lodge Guest house or B&B 2.8 km
- Bel Air Hotel 2.8 km
- Captain Halpin's Bunkhouse Hostel 3.1 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 Tinakilly 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 | 08:30 | 15:34 | 16:35 | 8h 05m |
| February | 07:43 | 16:42 | 17:33 | 9h 50m |
| March | 06:41 | 17:40 | 18:26 | 11h 45m |
| April | 06:27 | 19:35 | 20:21 | 13h 54m |
| May | 05:27 | 20:21 | 21:13 | 15h 46m |
| June | 04:57 | 20:54 | 21:51 | 16h 53m |
| July | 05:15 | 20:49 | 21:44 | 16h 29m |
| August | 06:04 | 20:05 | 20:54 | 14h 50m |
| September | 06:56 | 18:57 | 19:43 | 12h 47m |
| October | 07:48 | 17:43 | 18:31 | 10h 43m |
| November | 07:46 | 15:35 | 16:31 | 8h 45m |
| December | 08:30 | 15:02 | 16:07 | 7h 37m |
How it compares nearby
The three venues most like Tinakilly Country House within reach, side by side. Distances are in a straight line.
| Venue | Away | Guests | Rooms on site | Exclusive use | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinakilly Country House | This venue | Up to 300 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Trudder Lodge | 9 km | Up to 130 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Poulaphouca House & Falls | 37 km | Up to 190 | Yes | Yes | Ask for prices |
| Clonwilliam House | 23 km | Up to 175 | No | Yes | Ask for prices |
How we checked this
- Guests. Up to 300, from the venue's own wording: accommodates up to 300. 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 Tinakilly Country House
- How many guests can Tinakilly Country House hold?
- Up to 300 guests. Accommodates up to 300. Confirm the layout for your plans.
- Does Tinakilly Country House have accommodation?
- Yes, there is accommodation on site.
- Can you have exclusive use of Tinakilly Country House?
- Yes, it is listed as exclusive use. Check which buildings, grounds and hours your booking includes.
- How much does a wedding at Tinakilly Country House cost?
- Tinakilly Country House doesn't publish its wedding prices, so ask them for a quote for your date and numbers.
- Where is Tinakilly Country House?
- Tinakilly Country House is in Rathnew, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. By road, without traffic, it's about 45m from Dublin, about 3h 15m from Cork, about 2h 55m from Galway.
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