An eco alternative to the more conventional wedding venue, Lough Mardal Lodge is a hidden gem set on a beautiful 90 acre lakeshore in South Donegal (only 3 hours from Dublin). Its uniquely designed eco roundhouse works wonderfully for most small-medium sized weddings. On-site luxury glamping accommodation and campfire give it a festival feel and the stunning lake view make it a picture-perfect wedding location. There are no set packages, your magical day will be completely personal, bespoke and private.
Venue Includes
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Full and exclusive use of the entire property for a completely private event on a very secluded 90 acre site
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The Lodge roundhouse is a unique and beautifully designed eco-building in which the Reciprocal Room serves as the main function room. Bathed in light if offers panoramic views of the lake and surrounding landscape.
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Licensed for weddings with the local civil registrar
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A fully seated dining capacity for 75 people
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On-site catering facilities with fully-equipped kitchen. List of recommended caterers can be provided or couple are welcome to bring their own.
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On-site glamping accommodation for up to 22 people in 5 Skydome Yurts and 1 Shephed's Hut. All luxuriously furnished with en suite toilets and fully insulated with wood-burning stoves. There are plenty of additional accommodation providers within a 15 minute drive.
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A stunning natural backdrop with private lakeshore and 90 acres of wildflower meadows, mossy peatland, heather-covered hills offering lake, forest and mountain views. Your wedding photographer will be spoiled for choice.
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A rustically beautiful and informal setting creating a relaxed atmosphere
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Option for a next day catered Gourmet BBQ
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Big open campfire
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Free on-site parking
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Wheelchair-accessible
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A bona fide eco-certified sustainable venue - the Lodge was built from the ground up with sustainability at the forefront of everything, from how it was constructed to the day-to-day running.
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Accessibly remote; distant enough to feel like a hidden gem, yet easy to reach. Based in South Donegal we are just 5 minutes off the N15.
40 minutes from Sligo
2hr15mins from Belfast
3 hours from Galway & Dublin city centres
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Family-run ensuring personal oversight and attention to detail - we are here to assist in whatever way we can in the lead up to your special day.
Wedding Gallery
The symbolism of reciprocity, interdependence and interconnectedness runs through the essence and soul of the Lodge main building; from the unique 'reciprocal roof' design where one beam supports the weight of the one above it,
to the support of all the many volunteers whose hands molded and pressed the mud into the walls,
to all the locally sourced materials (the building literally came from the land around it),
to the building now providing a beautiful space for bringing people together, connecting together and joining together.
Location
Located 15 minutes from Donegal Town on the Wild Atlantic Way, the site is spread across 90 acres with two lakes - Lough Acully and the larger Lough Mardal - and stunning panoramic views. The setting is unspoilt and beautiful.
Lough Mardal can be found on Google Maps under 'Lough Mardal Lodge'. It is located just off the N15 road between Donegal Town and Ballyshannon. It is 15 minutes from Bundoran, 40 minutes from Sligo and under 3 hours from Dublin. Directions.
Enquiries : Email info@loughmardal.ie or call Ph 00353 86 0233360 / 086 1731813.