Price: €75.00 – €101.00 pp
Guests: 250
Bedrooms: 80
Deals available: 1
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (1)
Description
Description
If you’re looking for a spectacular wedding venue, look no further than the Woodford Dolmen Hotel. As one of the finest luxury four-star hotels in the country, we specialize in creating unforgettable weddings that are tailored to you.
With a number of inclusive packages to choose from, Woodford Dolmen boasts two elegant and spacious ballrooms, a range of suites, and customizable menus to suit your tastes and preferences. Whether you envision a grand affair or a more intimate gathering, we have the perfect setting for your dream wedding.
The scenic woodland grounds of the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, provide an idyllic setting for your wedding photos that you will cherish forever. Let our expert wedding team help you create a wedding day that is everything you’ve ever dreamed of.
The Barrow Suite, with its spacious elegance, is ideal for larger civil ceremonies, but if you prefer a more intimate ambiance, our cozy and comfortable Writers Suite is perfectly suited to host a smaller ceremony.
If you are looking for something truly unique, why not consider our outdoor wedding space on the veranda?
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Wedding Team
Weddings are more than events, they’re personal stories, and every detail should reflect you. Whether you're dreaming of something grand or something intimate, We are here every step of the way to handle the logistics, smooth out the stress, and ensure your day flows beautifully from beginning to end.
You deserve to be fully present on your wedding day, surrounded by love. Let’s make it unforgettable, for all the right reasons!
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1987
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
120
Overview of Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow
Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
250
Reception Capacity
400
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
80
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding license
Sound system available
Dancefloor available
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
Alcohol license
In-house catering
In-House Wine List
Cultural Specialists
Other
Pricing for Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow
Pricing for Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Reviews (21)
- RRebecca & Ellie24/10/2025Ireland’s best wedding hotelIreland’s best wedding hotelMy wife and I had the pleasure of getting married in the Woodford Dolmen. We will be forever grateful to every single staff member who went above and beyond for us and our guests during our stay. Every aspect was utter perfection, I cannot fault a single thing. My wife and I had the pleasure of getting married in the Woodford Dolmen. We will be forever grateful to every single staff member who went above and beyond for us and our guests during our stay. Every aspect was utter perfection, I cannot fault a single thing.
- JJohn & Yvonne16/10/2025It was definitely the best day of our livesIt was definitely the best day of our livesWe would highly recommend the Woodford Dolmen Hotel for your wedding, we were made to feel like our wedding was the most special wedding that ever happened, down to the smallest details, such warmth and personal service exceeded all of our expectations. We are still on a high from our lovely wedding day, it was definitely the best day of our lives and our guests say it was the most relaxed wedding they ever attended!We would highly recommend the Woodford Dolmen Hotel for your wedding, we were made to feel like our wedding was the most special wedding that ever happened, down to the smallest details, such warmth and personal service exceeded all of our expectations. We are still on a high from our lovely wedding day, it was definitely the best day of our lives and our guests say it was the most relaxed wedding they ever attended!
- AAoife & Niall25/03/2025We couldn't have asked for a better day! We couldn't have asked for a better day!"From the very first day we went into you, you have been outstanding. The day was just perfect and you made sure that everyone was well looked after. The feedback we are getting from anyone who was there on Saturday is unbelievable and that is all down to you and the staff. We couldn't have asked for a better day! The food was incredible, that is the first thing people say to us! Our day was perfect and stress-free!”"From the very first day we went into you, you have been outstanding. The day was just perfect and you made sure that everyone was well looked after. The feedback we are getting from anyone who was there on Saturday is unbelievable and that is all down to you and the staff. We couldn't have asked for a better day! The food was incredible, that is the first thing people say to us! Our day was perfect and stress-free!”
- SShauna & Darragh17/01/2025It will be one of the best decisions you ever makeIt will be one of the best decisions you ever makeWe had our wedding reception & Outdoor Ceremony in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, If anybody is looking for a luxurious wedding venue, in a stunning location with amazing views, exceptional food & top-class staff then look no further. We were blown away by the professionalism of everyone working in the hotel, who went above and beyond their call of duty. The enthusiasm and kindness they showed for us & our day was just amazing. We are bursting with pride with the experience our guests received!We had our wedding reception & Outdoor Ceremony in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, If anybody is looking for a luxurious wedding venue, in a stunning location with amazing views, exceptional food & top-class staff then look no further. We were blown away by the professionalism of everyone working in the hotel, who went above and beyond their call of duty. The enthusiasm and kindness they showed for us & our day was just amazing. We are bursting with pride with the experience our guests received!
- AAimee and Danny07/01/2025You will not be dissapointed You will not be dissapointedWe have nothing but high praises for the amazing staff that worked so well together to create a beautiful day. A massive thank you to Lucia our wedding coordinator, without her we'd have been lost. She could not do any more for us and really went above and beyond to make our day flawless. The food was definitely the best food we've ever had, thank you to you to Caolan for an amazing spread, all our guests were raving about the BBQ and the meal itself was to die for. Highley recommend!We have nothing but high praises for the amazing staff that worked so well together to create a beautiful day. A massive thank you to Lucia our wedding coordinator, without her we'd have been lost. She could not do any more for us and really went above and beyond to make our day flawless. The food was definitely the best food we've ever had, thank you to you to Caolan for an amazing spread, all our guests were raving about the BBQ and the meal itself was to die for. Highley recommend!
- LLeighann & Alan06/01/2025We are so thankful to all of youWe are so thankful to all of you"We would like to thank the staff at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel so so much for all the work and expertise that they put into making our wedding day really special. The venue was fabulous and although it rained the whole day.. we got some amazing inside photos! many people commented on the high quality of the food and the staff were so helpful and accommodating. We have fantastic memories to see us into married life and we are so thankful to all of you for that!""We would like to thank the staff at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel so so much for all the work and expertise that they put into making our wedding day really special. The venue was fabulous and although it rained the whole day.. we got some amazing inside photos! many people commented on the high quality of the food and the staff were so helpful and accommodating. We have fantastic memories to see us into married life and we are so thankful to all of you for that!"
- MMaxine & Richard19/11/2024The best day of our lives The best day of our livesOur wedding was out of this world! The Woodford dolmen was fantastic! Everything went smoothly and the staff couldn’t do enough for us! We can’t wait to return for our anniversary. Our wedding was out of this world! The Woodford dolmen was fantastic! Everything went smoothly and the staff couldn’t do enough for us! We can’t wait to return for our anniversary.
- SShauna and Darragh22/06/2024Most magical wedding Most magical weddingWe recently got married in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel and I cannot praise them enough from the word go nothing was too much they were there every step of the way, Lucia is the perfect wedding planner from food ideas to finer details, she had everything perfect for our outdoor ceremony which was the best decision to do with the lake and bridge in the background pictures were amazing 👏 then the meal was perfect our guest are still talking about the food which is honestly 10 out of 10. We had the most perfect special day and would highly recommend 🥰We recently got married in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel and I cannot praise them enough from the word go nothing was too much they were there every step of the way, Lucia is the perfect wedding planner from food ideas to finer details, she had everything perfect for our outdoor ceremony which was the best decision to do with the lake and bridge in the background pictures were amazing 👏 then the meal was perfect our guest are still talking about the food which is honestly 10 out of 10. We had the most perfect special day and would highly recommend 🥰
- RRoisin & Danny11/01/2024The best day ever! The best day ever!We honestly could not recommend the Woodford Dolmen Hotel enough. We had guests travelling from across the globe & they are all still talking about the service they received. Planning with Colin and the team was seamless from start to finish, every aspect of the food (arrivals, dinner, evening) was top class. The Bridal Suite is absolutely stunning, we can't wait to return for our 1st anniversary!! We had the best day ever and are so appreciative to all the team at this hotel for this. We honestly could not recommend the Woodford Dolmen Hotel enough. We had guests travelling from across the globe & they are all still talking about the service they received. Planning with Colin and the team was seamless from start to finish, every aspect of the food (arrivals, dinner, evening) was top class. The Bridal Suite is absolutely stunning, we can't wait to return for our 1st anniversary!! We had the best day ever and are so appreciative to all the team at this hotel for this.
- JJenny Redmond11/01/2024Cannot recommend enough Cannot recommend enoughLoved having my wedding here could not recommend enough, no matter what we asked for it was done and more, Clare was just the nicest lady to deal with. All staff were so helpful a great atmosphere in the hotel. Everyone enjoyed the meal.Loved having my wedding here could not recommend enough, no matter what we asked for it was done and more, Clare was just the nicest lady to deal with. All staff were so helpful a great atmosphere in the hotel. Everyone enjoyed the meal.
Location & Contact Details for Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow
Location & Contact Details for Woodford Dolmen Hotel Carlow
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FAQs
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Each wedding is different, there have been so many memorable weddings held here that it is hard to pick a favourite!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Prioritize what matters most to you! Not what tradition, trends, or others say you ‘should’ do!
Before diving into details, sit down together and decide what truly matters, whether that’s great food, a live band, an intimate guest list, or a dream location. This clarity will guide every decision, help you budget wisely, and reduce stress. The best weddings reflect the couple’s values and personalities, not just a checklist of expectations.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Memory Table or “Loved Ones We Miss” Display
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Traditionally elegant
Picturesque
Classic
Romantic
Charming
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Definitely in our gardens, we are set on a stunning 10 acres, overlooking the river barrow with a beautiful little red bridge, making this spot the perfect backdrop during any season!
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
No
What’s your favourite canapé?
Smoked salmon cream cheese blini
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Tayto sandwiches!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The red bridge & the Woodford Island
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We are known for our excellent customer service, the staff of the Woodford Dolmen Hotel go above and beyond to ensure the customers experience is nothing short of excellent.
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