Your Dream Wedding in Clonakilty, West Cork

At Fernhill House, we know how special this time in your life is, and we're here to help you celebrate in the most memorable way. As a multi-award-winning wedding venue, proudly named Ireland's Best Wedding Venue 2022 at the Gold Medal Awards, we offer everything you need for a truly extraordinary day. From our elegant country house, private gardens, stunning Bridal Styling Lounge and The Fernery nested in the heart of our gardens for wedding ceremonies and drinks reception . Your dream wedding begins right here in the heart of West Cork.

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At Fernhill, we understand that your wedding day is one of the most meaningful moments in your life. You deserve a venue that feels personal, elegant and unforgettable, that is exactly what we create here in the heart of West Cork. Over generations, the O'Neill family has combined genuine Irish hospitality with the natural beauty of our Georgian country house to craft exceptional West Cork Weddings.

What Makes Fernhill Different

As winners of Europe's Best Historical Wedding Venue 2025 and the 2024 RSVP Best Ceremony Venue in Ireland, Fernhill is recognised as one of the top wedding venues in Ireland. Our family-run hotel blends timeless beauty, award-winning gardens and views of the West Cork countryside. Fernhill is the an all-in-one wedding venue, offering everything you need in one beautiful location.

Fernhill is a Georgian Manor house that has been cared for by the O’Neill family for four generations. Known as the best wedding hotel in Clonakilty, it offers everything you need in one place, from morning preparations in our luxurious Styling Lounge, ceremony and drinks reception, wedding banquet, evening celebrations and overnight accommodation. It is a gorgeous country house set amongst acres of picturesque gardens and has stunning views of the beautiful West Cork countryside, perfect for West Cork weddings.

The Fernery - One of Ireland's Most Beautiful Spaces

The character and charm of Fernhill can be felt the very moment you walk through the door. Our unique Garden Fernery, one of Ireland's most beautiful wedding event spaces is thoughtfully designed for year round celebrations. The Fernery is available for wedding ceremonies and drinks receptions all year round and is nestled among the gardens, offering floor to ceiling glass windows that allow nature to be part of your celebration. A romantic setting surrounded by West Cork countryside. Recent feedback has described the Fernery like "stepping into Tuscany". A truly breath-taking and uniquely classic wedding ceremony location. 'A ceremony in the Wedding Garden at Fernhill is as romantic as it gets', claimed Confetti Magazine.

We also have rooms available for small, intimate ceremonies. A smaller number of guests can be accommodated in our Acorn or Woodfield Room. They offer a true country house backdrop for you and your guests. The staircase in reception has been used for many wedding day pictures over the years. A ceremony in Fernhill grants you access to the most unique photo opportunities of your choosing.

As we are a family run hotel we are able to provide exceptional service that you will not find in any other venue. Michael Snr has been a Chef for 50 years and Teresa has overseen weddings for 40 years. Their three sons Neil, Michael Jnr and Gearoid with the fantastic Fernhill staff will ensure that everything will be perfect and your guests will speak very highly about the delicious food for years to come.

The Bridal Styling Lounge

The largest of its kind in Ireland, designed with comfort and style in mind, our Bridal Styling Lounge is one of Fernhill's most exclusive features. This luxurious private space includes a gold-marble champagne bar, professional hair and makeup stations a dedicated breakfast table, and a spacious dressing area for you and your bridal party to enjoy.

A Family Tradition of Exceptional Hospitality

Fernhill's reputation is built on warmth, care and personal attention. Michael Snr and Teresa have overseen weddings and food for almost four decades, now passed onto their sons Neil, Michael Jnr and Gearoid, together with the Fernhill team, they ensure every wedding runs seamlessly. Guests often remark on the atmosphere, service and beautiful location and food that make weddings at Fernhill so memorable.

Take a look at our beautiful photos & videos on our website, we would love to give you a personal tour of Fernhill to see it for yourself. Please do let us know when you are available.

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Top Reasons for Choosing Fernhill for your Wedding

The Fernery

The Fernery is one of Ireland's most beautiful wedding event spaces, thoughtfully designed for year-round celebrations. With floor to ceiling walls, it seamlessly blends the indoors with the gardens, allowing nature to be part of your day no matter the season, This elegant space is perfect for both wedding ceremonies and drinks receptions, offering a romantic and light-filled setting surrounded by West Cork's natural beauty.

The Styling Lounge

Our new Styling Lounge is one of Ireland's largest and most luxurious spaces of its kind. Thoughtfully designed for the morning of your wedding, it offers an elegant, private space where you and your bridal party can get ready in comfort and style.

An Award Winning Hotel

You want to WOW your guests. Every year we enhance our offering at Fernhill. This has created a nationally renowned wedding location. We have been recognised by confetti magazine, image bride’s magazine, southern brides, top national TripAdvisor Awards, gold medal catering awards and more.

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Our picturesque gardens will allow you to capture beautiful photos that you will LOVE forever. This will afford you more time to enjoy your big day with your guests.

Your Something Blue

We have joined IRELAND'S BLUE BOOK, a romantic collection of Country Houses & Historic Hotels that are charming and stylish, the perfect choice for your wedding.

A ceremony in the Wedding Garden at Fernhill is as romantic a setting as it gets

Confetti Magazine

Wedding Testimonials

It is hard to put into the words how incredible our wedding day was. There was never a question that couldn’t be answered and they went above and beyond for us in every way. So many of our guests have contacted us to let them know how amazing the grounds were, the service and the food. The drinks reception was incredible, the gardens are to die for and the buggies up and down from the marquee to the hotel were a lovely touch. I still cannot believe we got to get married in such an amazing venue.

Katie & Ronan

My wife, Brittany, and I celebrated our wedding day at the Fernhill House Hotel on the 8th of July and to say we're eternally grateful for all of their hard work seems insufficient. Brittany and I live in Canada, so our wedding planning was primarily done from overseas. This could've been extremely difficult, stressful and/or tiresome... but from day one, the Fernhill family & staff made it not only easy but very enjoyable as well.

Brittany & Kevin Moloney

From the moment of booking our date to the wedding itself, the whole experience was just excellent. Ann, the wedding coordinator is so professional and makes you feel at ease. The hotel is so well run, you can rest assure that everything will be looked after. If you are on the lookout for a wedding venue, I would make sure you visit Fernhill House Hotel and you will not be disappointed. It just ticks all the boxes with its beautiful grounds, gorgeous hotel, delicious food and exceptional staff.

Aine & Ger

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At Fernhill we have extensive experience in hosting beautiful Weddings so we can assist you to make your day as special as it can be. We also have a variety of amazing settings for you to choose from.
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