Set on 220 manicured acres in East Cork, Castlemartyr Resort pairs an 18th-century manor house with the romantic ruins of an 800-year-old castle — one of Ireland's most distinctive settings for an exclusive-use wedding. The venue can accommodate up to 200 guests for your wedding celebration.
Castlemartyr Resort stands on 220 acres of East Cork woodland, where an 18th-century Manor House sits beside the ruins of an 800-year-old castle. Its history takes in Strongbow, Walter Raleigh and the Knights Templar, and the grounds and buildings were restored before the resort opened to guests in 2008. The Manor House is the heart of the estate, with an award-winning restaurant, a spa and leisure centre and an 18-hole inland links-style golf course, and self-catering lodges are available for travelling family and friends.
The resort promises to host one wedding per day, so each couple has the team's undivided attention. The Ballroom, with floor-to-ceiling windows, giant chandeliers and magnificent drapes, can cater for weddings of up to 200, and smaller rooms are available for more intimate celebrations. Castlemartyr is an HSE-registered venue for civil ceremonies and civil partnerships, held in the Manor and Castle venues or in Manor House rooms that overlook the Castlemartyr Meadows and fill with natural daylight. Wedding coordinators plan from the first enquiry to the day itself, and the team has worked with couples from around the world, including those planning remotely from abroad.
Enquire about Castlemartyr Resort →What's includedFull Irish breakfast, complimentary Wi-Fi and newspapers, private dining rooms, access to golf course and health club (with exclusive use)
Exclusive use guarantees total privacy of the main hotel, with the restaurant and lounge closed to non-residents, as well as use of all bedrooms, suites, private dining rooms, and access to the golf course and health club.
The resort has 110 guest rooms and suites in the manor, plus 36 luxury residences on the estate.
Typically a minimum two-night weekend stay is required for exclusive use, though single-night options are occasionally available.
Access to the health club and golf course is included; however, the spa and golf club retain separate private membership access and cannot be exclusively reserved.
The resort hosts civil ceremonies and partnerships, destination weddings, and pre- and post-wedding celebrations.
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