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BANTRY HOUSE AND GARDEN
Bantry Co Cork
Bantry House is the beautiful
ancestral home of the
Earls of Bantry which is situated
overlooking Bantry Bay in West
Cork. The title lapsed in 1891 but
the house is still owned and lived
in by the direct descendants of the azaleas and rhododendron.
1st Earl of Bantry.
The House has an important
collection of art treasures mainly
collected by the 2nd Earl on his
Grand Tour. The Garden, inspired
by his travels is laid out in the
Italian style over seven terraces,
Special Offer for Active Retirement Groups Te a r o o m
quote BHACTIVE
for a guided tour tea and scone
Bantry House & Garden
Bantry, Co Cork
027 50047
info@bantryhouse.com
www.bantryhouse.com
with the house sitting on the wheelchair accessible with most of
third terrace. A Parterre facing the formal garden to visit on gravel
south surrounding a wisteria circle or flagstones. Groups are welcome
which again surrounds a fountain and set lunches and guided tours
was also created. From there are available. A guided tour gives
rise the famous Hundred Steps, a unique insight into the “living
a monumental staircase built of history” of the House and Active
local stone, with a stunning view Retirement Groups can avail of
over Bantry Bay is set amidst a special offer of a visit, guided
tour tea and scone by quoting
Enjoy a light lunch in the Tearoom BHACTIVE when booking.
which serves fresh local produce For more information please
or stay in the beautifully restored contact 027 50047 or
B&B in the East wing. info@bantryhouse.com
The House and Garden is partially
Historic House &
Garden
B&B
Easter to October
Tuesday to Sunday
10am to 5pm