Ireland is blessed with a truly exceptional selection of Exclusive Rental Wedding Venues. These venues are available to hire privately ensuring you, your wedding suppliers, and your guests are the only people present on the day. In Ireland, exclusive or private hire venues vary greatly with an exciting mix of castles, period country homes, barns, city centre gems, and some more alternative options. Each with their own distinct charm, today we've gathered (in no particular order) our Favourite Exclusive Use Wedding Venues. An extensive list there's a little something to suit all tastes and guest-list numbers...
1. Gloster House
An incredibly luxe wedding venue that will make you feel like royalty, Gloster House is decorated in crisp tones of duck egg blue and white, while each of the rooms are filled with opulent interiors and period features. Simply divine.
Location: Co. Offaly | Website: glosterhouse.ie
2. Ballyvolane House
The best of the best, Ballyvolane House (one of the founding members of Hidden Ireland) has been in the Green family for generations so you and your guests can enjoy a slice of home-from-home ancestral chic. Filled with family heirlooms, portraits, and antiques Ballyvolane has a stylish, homely feel with plenty of character that is more 'house party' than hotel.
Location: Co. Cork | Website: ballyvolanehouse.ie
3. Ballymagarvey Village
An exclusive and super popular wedding and events venue composed of an 18th-century house with a courtyard of cottages and a flax mill converted especially for weddings and functions. At Ballymagarvery up to 226 guests can be catered for, to the very highest of standards.
Location: Co. Meath | Website: ballymagarvey.ie
4. Ballybeg House
Exclusively renting Ballybeg House for your wedding includes the Grouse Lodge, the Medieval ceremony room, Stable Bar, a Victorian marquee, and all the beautiful grounds and gardens. Ballybeg House is a venue that offers informality, personality, and a distinctly romantic style.
Location: Co. Wicklow | Website: ballybeg.ie
5. The Millhouse
A unique thirteen bedroom Georgian Manor with Pavillion Restaurant and Bar. The Pavillion at The Millhouse can host up to 150 guests and can be added too for larger parties of up to 300. Civil ceremonies and blessings can be performed in the Old Mill and guests can enjoy the beautiful gardens and orchard.
Location: Co. Meath | Website: themillhouse.ie
6. Trudder Lodge
Renting Trudder Lodge gives you and your guests access to the entire estate, from the open lawns, Georgian walled garden, and lakeside woodland pathways. Whether you choose a five-course meal or a spit roast banquet, this venue can cater for your bespoke wedding party.
Location: Co. Wicklow | Website: trudder-lodge.com
7. No. 25 Fitzwilliam Place
No. 25 Fitzwilliam Place is a chic and intimate city center venue that offers gourmet food and a selection of superbly designed rooms to celebrate both your ceremony and reception in.
Location: Dublin 2 | Website: 25fitzwilliamplace.ie
8. Lisnavagh House & Gardens
The ancestral home of the Bunbury family has all the charm and history of a grand old mansion but is available as an exclusive rental wedding venue. Lisnavagh can seat up to 170 guests for the wedding reception and 6 bedrooms are available for up to 14 guests in the wedding party. For larger parties, a marquee can be arranged.
Location: Co. Carlow | Website: lisnavagh.com
9. Mountain View
Tucked into the hillside of Ballyhale in Co. Kilkenny, you'll find Mountain View, a beautiful venue perfect for weddings, parties, and events. This exclusive, private venue boasts amazing countryside views, warm hospitality, and a light-filled ballroom that can host weddings from 20 to 220 people.
Location: Kilkenny | Website: mountainview.ie
10. Bellinter House
Bellinter is the perfect country house venue for a modern wedding with a dash of period glamour. Suitable for more intimate and larger weddings Bellinter House offers the gorgeous light-filled Refectory Room for receptions of up to 160 guests. Bellinter House is also home to the Bathhouse Spa - the perfect way to relax the day after the wedding celebrations.
Location: Co. Meath | Website: bellinterhouse.com
11. The Stephens Green Club
A private members club, The Stephens Green Club is available to hire exclusively for chic city center wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Location: Dublin 2 | Website: stephensgreenclub.ie
12. Hillmount House
This expertly-restored Georgian country house estate in Larne, County Antrim, can host weddings of up to 140 guests in its gorgeous Orangery, and also boasts a stable block, coach house, stunning sea-view gardens, a woodland meadow, orchard, and formal gardens. Ceremonies can be held in the coach house or outside in the meadow, if weather permits, and with the Irish sea on its doorstop, a wedding at Hillmount House guarantees unforgettable photos.
Location: Co. Antrim | Website: hillmounthouse.com
13. Castle Durrow
Perfect for a larger, glam wedding the Castle Durrow Banqueting room, with spectacular décor and hand-painted silk paneled walls, can seat up to 185 guests.
Location: Co. Laois | Website: castledurrow.com
14. Cloghan Castle
Cloghan Castle is a magnificent medieval castle that has been restored and upgraded to become a very intimate and special wedding venue. This is where our own Sue got married. The dining hall is perfect for civil ceremonies and can seat up to 120 for dinner (or a banquet).
Location: Co. Galway | Website: cloghancastle.c
15. Bellingham Castle
A romantic riverside castle wedding venue with several spaces to celebrate your wedding and top-class staff.
Location: Co. Louth | Website: bellinghamcastle.ie
16. Inish Beg Estate
The epitome of privacy Inish Beg Estate is located on Inish Beg Island reached by bridge. A truly secluded and beautiful wedding venue like no other.
Location: Co. Cork | Website: inishbeg.com
17. Rathsallagh House
Rathsallagh House is a charming country house wedding venue with an award-winning catering team and every luxury home comfort you could ever dream of.
Location: Co. Wicklow | Website: rathsallagh.com
18. The Carriage Rooms at Montalto
A unique wedding venue with majestic high ceilings, exposed beams and character-filled stone walls. Service at The Carriage Rooms is top-notch and the grounds are perfect for outdoor pictures and drink receptions.
Location: Co. Down | Website: thecarriagerooms.com
19. Coolbawn Quay
An idyllic venue located on the shores of Lough Derg, Coolbawn is home to village-style accommodation, a lakeshore reception space, and the Schoolhouse overlooking the village green.
Location: Co. Tipperary | Website: coolbawnquay.com
20. Borris House
Borris House is unique in that it has it’s own working chapel where you can have blessings or Church of Ireland weddings, they are also licensed to hold civil ceremonies on the property. Smaller intimate receptions of 70 or less can be held in the Dining Room while larger parties held in the atmospheric Ballroom Wing.
Location: Co. Carlow | Website: borrishouse.com
21. Rathmullan House
A relaxed Georgian House venue with a super scenic location just minutes from a two-mile-long golden beach.
Location: Co. Donegal | Website: rathmullanhouse.com
22. Belle Isle
Belle Isle is an estate set in the Fermanagh Lakelands which spans eight islands and boasts an exclusive hire castle with 5 beautiful reception rooms, some with stunning views of Lough Erne.
Location: Co. Fermanagh | Website: belle-isle.com
23. Palmerstown House Estate
An impressive exclusive use period residence with high ceilings, period features, and extensive grounds. The original Manor House can host up to 120 people, while The Golf Lodge is best for larger gatherings of up to 200.
Location: Co. Kildare | Website: palmerstownhouse.ie
24. Horetown House
A superb, 300-year-old, family-owned and run country house, with individually designed bedrooms, an old-fashioned Irish pub in the Cellar of the house, and a chic Garden Room with an all year round indoor pole tent marquee. Civil ceremonies can be performed in the grand drawing-room or under the beautiful oak tree.
Location: Co. Wexford | Website: horetownhouse.ie
25. Crosshaven House
An elegant lovingly restored eighteenth-century country house overlooking Cork Harbour.
Location: Co. Cork | Website: crosshavenhouse.ie
26. Virginia Park Lodge
A luxe exclusive use venue ran by renowned chef Richard Corrigan. Everything about Virginia Park Lodge is completed to the highest standards including the extensive guest accommodation, wedding menus, and scenic surroundings.
Location: Co. Cavan | Website: virginiaparklodge.com
27. Ballilogue Estate
A relatively new and incredibly impressive wedding venue. Ballilogue Estate has been designed to perfection and is a real gem for a smaller exclusive wedding.
Location: Co. Kilkenny | Website: ballilogue.com
28. Ballintubbert House And Gardens
A beautiful country estate available for full weekend wedding parties and complete with luxury glamping accommodation within the gardens.
Location: Co. Laois | Website: ballintubbert.com
29. Blairscove House & Restaurant
An award-winning restaurant and Georgian country house with a contemporary twist. Blairscove can cater for up to 100 guests and is licensed for civil ceremonies. There is a great selection of newly renovated accommodation available for guests to rent around the courtyard.
Location: Co. Cork | Website: blairscove.ie
30. Ashley Park
An idyllic 18th-century country house set in 76 acres of beech woodland and formal gardens by the shores of Lough Ourna. Ashley Park recently revealed a brand new chic Pavillion, increasing its capacity to 250.
Location: Co. Tipperary | Website: ashleypark.com
31. Lough Cutra
Lough Cutra is a stunning castle venue with beautiful views out over the tranquil Lough Cutra. It offers 3 reception rooms for wedding parties of different sizes from 40 up to 160, and there is plenty of accommodation in the estate cottages for wedding guests.
Location: Co. Galway | Website: loughcutra.com
32. Liss Ard Estate
Liss Ard is a wedding venue full of character and personality. This magnificent estate offers a number of houses to accommodate the wedding party and guests, such as the Victorian Country House with its contemporary design, the Garden Mews, and the Liss Ard Lake Lodge. Smaller weddings of 120 guests can be seated in the house with an optional marquee for larger numbers.
Location: Co.Cork | Website: lissardestate.com
33. Martinstown House
A unique and charming 19th century Strawberry Gothic style home situated on its own park complete with a walled garden. A short distance from Dublin Martinstown can host weddings of all sizes and budgets, from large formal marquee celebrations to more informal garden parties, BBQs with spit roasts, and even afternoon tea parties.
Location: Co. Kildare | Website: martinstownhouse.com
34. Tankardstown House
Tankardstown is a beautiful, luxury country house available for exclusive rental as a wedding venue, with space for a civil ceremony and seating for a wedding reception of up to 250.
Location: Co. Meath | Website: tankardstown.ie
35. Ballinacurra House
A truly unique wedding venue Ballinacurra specialises in smaller, boutique weddings. The house is superbly decorated and offers any luxury you'd ever need. This is one venue you won't want to leave.
Location: Co. Cork | Website: ballinacurra.com
36. Clonabreany House
A magical and diverse venue Clonabreany offers the option of an intimate wedding in the house or a reception in the Grand Marquee that caters to up to 220 guests. Approved to hold civil ceremonies on the property, you also have a choice of an outdoor ceremony or a ceremony in the stylish banqueting room.
Location: Co. Meath | Website: clonabreanyhouse.ie
37. Temple House
An award-winning private estate with character-filled bedrooms, vast grounds, and a reception room like no other. A family-run venue Temple House will feel like a spectacular home away from home.
Location: Co. Sligo | Website: templehouse.ie
38. Barnabrow House
A charming venue off the beaten track Barnabrow House is a classic Irish farmhouse surrounded by lush greenery and complete with a medieval-style banqueting hall. Barnabrow seats 150 guests for dinner, cooked by Michelin star trained chef Stuart Bowes, and 75 guests for civil ceremonies.
Location: Co. Cork | Website: barnabrowhouse.ie
39. Innishannon House Hotel
Innishannon House Hotel is a quaint wedding venue situated along the Bandon River. Family run, Innishannon boasts ample on-site accommodation, including lodges located on the grounds of the hotel.
Location: Co. Cork | Website: innishannon-hotel.ie
40. Cloughjordan House
Nestled within 8 acres of sweeping lawns and ancient trees, Cloughjordan House offers a charming and intimate setting, exclusively yours for your wedding day. The house is ideal for couples looking for a relaxed and informal venue for a 'house-party' style wedding in Ireland with availability to cater for up to 180 wedding guests. Cloughjordan House offers on-site accommodation for up to 80 guests with all other guests accommodated in the locality of the village or at the newly added on-site glamping area.
Location: Co. Tipperary | Website: cloughjordanhouse.com
41. Kilshane House
A wow-factor venue Kilshane House boasts a huge curvilinear Conservatory which is licensed for intimate civil ceremonies and blessings. For the reception, Kilshane House offers the Orangerie, which has a full bar at one end and can comfortably seat 220 guests.
Location: Co. Tipperary | Website: kilshanehouse.ie
42. Castle Leslie
Nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie is one dreamy spot to celebrate your big day. The Castle is full of old-world grandeur and character and can accommodate wedding parties with up to 70 guests. For larger wedding parties, The Pavilion at Castle Leslie Estate is a delightful space overlooking Glaslough Lake, which can accommodate up to 260 guests.
Location: Co. Monaghan | Website: castleleslie.com
43. The Station House Hotel
The Station House Hotel has a truly exceptional story - up until 1947, it was a bustling train station! Now the site of many a stylish wedding celebration, it retains much of its original charm - outdoor ceremonies take place at the stone turntable, and wedding feasts are served in the Carriage Suite, a former engine room and workshop.
Location: Co. Meath | Website: stationhousehotel.ie
44. Hilton Park
Located in lovely Co. Monaghan, Hilton Park is an opulent yet relaxed country house estate run by the 8th and 9th generation of the Madden family. Boasting beautiful gardens, jaw-dropping interiors, luxurious accommodation, and incredible views of the Monaghan countryside, this is Downton Abbey-inspired luxury at its best!
Location: Co. Monaghan | Website: hiltonpark.ie
45. BrookLodge & Macreddin Village
The organic restaurant at BrookLodge & Macreddin Village draws couples from all over the country, because weddings at the Wicklow venue bear a little extra sparkle. The gorgeous grounds are perfect for wedding walks and the welcoming surroundings of their on-side country pub, Actons, are great for pre-reception drinks.
Location: Co. Wicklow | Website: brooklodge.com/weddings
46. Loughcrew House
Located just an hour from Dublin, Loughcrew House is one of Ireland's best-kept secrets. Exchanging vows at the ruins of St. Oliver Plunkett’s Family Church in the grounds of the Loughcrew Gardens, surrounded by five-thousand-year-old cairns and ancient yews, is a very special thing indeed, as is sharing drinks with your nearest and dearest in the atmospheric courtyard.
Location: Co. Meath | Website: loughcrewweddings.com
47. Medley
Any couples dreaming of a Dublin city centre wedding need to check out Medley, a unique venue housed in the iconic old Irish Times building on Fleet Street. The stylish interiors, with concrete and metallic touches, are perfect for creating lush colour palettes. Location: Co. Dublin | Website: medley.ie
48. The Village Barn
A unique, village-style barn wedding venue in Co. Westmeath that's bursting with laid-back charm, The Village Barn boasts a quaint chapel called The Sanctuary, a charming barn reception space, a light-filled Orangery that's perfect for post-ceremony drinks, and a cosy pub called Willies Bar.
Location: Co. Westmeath | Website: thevillagebarn.ie
49. Cashel House Hotel
A beautifully-maintained country house wedding venue with panoramic views of the Wild Atlantic Way, fantastic food and gorgeous on-site ceremony locations, Cashel House Hotel is among our favourite wedding venues in Galway.
Location: Co. Galway | Website: cashelhouse.ie
50. Ballykealey House
Situated just outside the picturesque village of Ballon, Co Carlow just one hour south of Dublin, is the beautiful Ballykealey House. Built in the 19th century arising from the marriage proposal of John James Lecky to Sarah Lucia Smith. Built with love; today Ballykealey House offers a picturesque and enchanting venue for couples seeking a unique venue to host their wedding.
Location: Co. Carlow | Website: ballykealeyhouse.com
51. Marlfield House
For a luxury wedding experience your guests won't easily forget, choose to dine by candlelight while being pampered by the top-notch staff at Marlfield House.
Location: Co. Wexford | Website: marlfieldhouse.com
52. Wells House & Gardens
Wells House is a picturesque Victorian house set in 460 acres of woodland & gardens, nestled away from the hustle & bustle of the world in beautiful Wexford. Those booking Well’s House will have the opportunity to enjoy an amazingly tasty menu created by Andrew Rudd and head chef Camila Aruk from Medley.
Location: Co. Wexford | Website: wellshouse.ie
53. Boyne Hill House
Boyne Hill House Estate has been as described as a “Hidden Gem”, and is one of the most romantic destinations in Ireland for weddings. This luxury Georgian Estate which dates back to the 1700’s is located in the tranquil countryside of Navan, Co. Meath in the heart of the Boyne Valley, just 35 minutes from Dublin.
Location: Co. Meath | Website: boynehillhouse.ie
54. Kilkea Castle
Ireland is full of historical hotspots, but few are as impressive as the 12th Century castle at Kilkea. This big screen-worthy wedding venue has been hosting epic parties of all kinds for 800 years, but was out of action between the late noughties and 2018, so it really offers the best of both worlds - it's a well-established venue that your guests will probably have never have been to before!
Location: Co. Kildare | Website: kilkeacastle.ie
55. Luttrellstown Castle
With magnificent ballrooms, twenty beautifully appointed bedrooms, an awe inspiring library and manicured lawns, Luttrellstown Castle has it all. And with complete privacy from the moment you arrive, your enjoyment of this wonderful resort is assured.
Location: Dublin | Website: www.luttrellstowncastle.com
56. Rock Farm Slane
Ever dreamt of a magical woodland setting for your wedding day surrounded by nature and ones you love? Rock Farm Slane offers all that and more on a very private part of the Slane Castle Estate.
Location: Co. Meath | Website: rockfarmslane.ie
57. Barberstown Castle
Nestled in the peaceful countryside of County Kildare, Barberstown Castle is a unique and elegant venue where couples can bring their fairytale wedding to life - and all within 30 minutes of Dublin City Centre.
Location: Co. Kildare | Website: www.barberstowncastle.ie
58. Sol y Sombra Tapas Bar & Restaurant
A beautifully restored, 200 year old church that still houses many of its original features including spectacular stained glass windows, Sol y Sombra Tapas Bar & Restaurant is truly unique & exclusive wedding venue for your day located in the heart of Killorglin town in the Reeks District of Co. Kerry.
Location: Co. Kerry | Website: www.solysombra.ie
59. Sheen Falls
Hugging the curves of the Sheen River, Sheen Falls Lodge will impress you and your guests from first glimpse to final farewell. With exclusive access for your wedding, you and your guests will enjoy sheer luxury and the finest Irish hospitality.
Location: Co. Kerry | Website: www.sheenfallslodge.ie
60. The Lodge at Ashford
A chic and elegant sanctuary just outside the charming village of Cong, in the heart of Mayo, The Lodge at Ashford is the perfect setting in which to celebrate your special day.
Location: Co. Mayo | Website: www.thelodgeac.com
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