TRAVEL
We are so excited to have you join us in Ireland! Below is a list of some of the most direct ways to get to Virginia Park Lodge. We know a lot of you are traveling quite a distance to celebrate with us, so please get in touch if you have any questions — we are here to help.
FLYING
Virginia Park Lodge is close to both Dublin and Belfast. Airport options include: the Dublin airport (about a 1 hour drive), the Belfast International Airport (about a 2 hour drive) and George Best Belfast City Airport (about a 2 hour drive).
There will be no shuttles arranged from the airport to Virginia Park Lodge - we recommend you rent a car from either airport. On insurance coverage while you’re there, we recommend you ask your existing car insurance or insurance covered by a credit card about specific coverage in Ireland. Not all coverage plans extend to Ireland. Here are road safety tips from the Road Safety Authority of Ireland.
DRIVING + FERRIES
For family and friends coming from England, there is a ferry from Liverpool to Dublin on P&O Ferries and Liverpool to Belfast on Stena Ferries.
Driving directions from Dublin and Belfast can be found here. GPS Co-ordinates are 53° 50’ 8” N, 7° 5’ 39” W.
ACCOMMODATION
Sunday August 18 - Tuesday August 20 - Belfast
We’ve have secured rooms at The Titanic Hotel Belfast for the guests that have reached out to us specifically on Belfast. If you’re interested in joining us in Belfast, do let us know by June 14th.
Wednesday August 21 - Friday August 23 - Virginia Park Lodge
***As of now, we have fully booked the Lodge property for the days surrounding the wedding. If any accommodations on the property open up, we will certainly let folks know.
The Lodge has asked for each guest to confirm dates of stay, contact information and payment method. If you've contacted us about Lodge accommodation, please email info@virginiaparklodge.com to confirm details. The Lodge will process full payment for the accommodation prior to the wedding and send confirmation via email.
There are other very lovely accommodations locally as well:
St. Kyran’s Country House: https://www.stkyrans.com/
Lakeside Manor Hotel: http://www.lakesidemanor.ie/
Skelly’s Bed & Breakfast: http://skellysbandb.com/
For guests staying at the Lodge:
We ask that guests who stay any of the nights surrounding the wedding stay at Virginia Park Lodge. There are a number of different types of accommodation on the property: lodge rooms, 2-bedroom cottages, studios and woodland huts are all available. Accommodation detail can be found on the Lodge’s website and below.
There is a 3-night minimum for the Lodge Suites and for all other accommodation on the property, reservations for the full 3 days will be given preference.
We have block booked the entire property, so all accommodation at Virginia Park Lodge should be booked through us. Detail on the accommodation available, including pricing, can be found here. Breakfast is included in all accommodation on the property.
Once you determine what accommodation best suits you, email us at jayandmeag@gmail.com. The rooms will be booked through us via email on a first come first served basis, so please don’t hesitate to reach out. We will provide the rooming list to the lodge, who will have your details upon checking in. The Virginia Park Lodge accommodation options are:
Studio Cottages: One bedroom en-suite studio in the bective court of cottages. Best for couples or individuals.
East & West Wing Cottages: These two bedroom cottages come with kitchen and living room facilities. The cottages are best for larger parties and families.
Lodge Suites: En-suite bedrooms in the main house. There is a 3 night minimum (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) for guests staying the lodge. Best for couples or individuals.
Woodland Huts: For the more adventurous types. Think country house “glamping.” These charming Shepherd’s Huts are equipped with a full standing shower and a wood-burning stove. Best for couples or individuals.
Gate Lodge: Lodge at the front of the property (by the gate) with 2 en-suite bedrooms. Best for larger parties or families.
**We do have some flexibility in single occupancy in the Lodge and in the Woodland Huts.
All accommodation includes:
Complimentary breakfast served daily
VOYA organic products (a seaweed beauty product manufacturer based on Ireland’s Atlantic coast) in all bathrooms.
Complimentary Tipperary bottled water
Check-in begins at 2pm and check-out is at 11am. All major cards are accepted on the property with the exception of American Express and Diners Club cards.