Cahernane House Hotel in Killarney can be booked for exclusive use of its manor house, for weddings and private gatherings of up to 80 dinner guests. The hotel has 48 rooms in three wings, on a private estate at the edge of Killarney National Park, a 20-minute walk from the town center.
Weddings and receptions
The hotel offers exclusive use of the Manor House for up to 80 dinner guests. A civil ceremony can be held in one of the reception rooms. The site describes a selection of spaces for drinks receptions, ceremonies, private dining and dancing, plus an atrium and extensive gardens for quieter moments away from the main party.
When the hotel is booked for exclusive use, the Manor House is private to your group. The site presents this format for weddings and for other special get-togethers. Catering options are described as plentiful and tailored to the event, so the menu can follow the shape of your day.
Seminars and company events
The pages we reviewed do not describe meeting rooms, delegate capacities or conference packages. If you are planning a company retreat or a private dinner, ask the hotel whether exclusive use can be arranged for a business group and which rooms would be used.
Rooms and capacities
The only capacity published is 80 dinner guests under exclusive use of the Manor House. No individual room is named with its own figure. The spaces available are reception rooms for ceremonies and drinks, private dining rooms, rooms for dancing, an atrium and the gardens.
Accommodation
The hotel has 48 guest rooms across three wings. The Manor House has original features and rooms that are each different, including the Signature bedrooms, the largest in the house, individually decorated with antique and period pieces. The Garden Wing has views of the grounds. The Coach House, the newest addition, is a restored building beside the Manor House, with rooms inspired by Kerry flora and fauna, claw-foot baths and walk-in showers.
Catering
Herbert's Brasserie serves seasonal, locally sourced dishes under Head Chef Cormac Vesey. The Cellar Bar serves a full menu from 1 pm to 9 pm daily. For exclusive-use events, catering is arranged with the hotel to suit the event.
History and setting
The manor house was built in 1877 and was formerly the home of the Herbert family. The entrance drive runs through a tunnel of greenery to the house. The hotel belongs to Ireland's Blue Book and is part of the PREM Group.
Getting there
Cahernane is on Muckross Road in Killarney, County Kerry, on the edge of Killarney National Park. The town center is a 20-minute walk away. Contact the hotel at info@cahernane.com or +353 64 663 1895.
