Glanleam - Valentia Island

Kerry

The 19th Knight of Kerry planted 40 acres of subtropical gardens in the 1830s in a Robinsonian style and altogether Glanleam offers 5kms of walks. Awarded the Green Tourism Gold Medal. Dinner, bed & breakfast and self-catering cottages available.

Member of Hidden Ireland.

Glanleam is an elegant house overlooking the ocean on this wonderful island of Valentia, just off the Kerry coast. Originally built in 1775 as a linen mill, it was converted into a fine residence by the 19th Knight of Kerry in the 1830's. An enthusiastic botanist, he planted 50 acres of superb subtropical gardens that have now become dense woodlands. Much of the collection survives growing to enormous proportions in this humid and mild micro-climate. Ferms are a particular feature. 3 kilometres of trails, including a path to the Holy Well have been developed. In all there are 6km of walkways.
The wonderful set with a beach, a lighthouse and acres of green fields surrounding the house, make it the perfect to soothe body and soul.

51.924790,-10.332641

Access by car ferry after Caherciveen or leave N70 towards Portmagee and take road bridge. On island follow signs.

Mar-May and Sept-Oct: 11.00-17.00
Jun-Aug: 10.00-18.00

Adults €6, students/seniors €5, children over 5 €4 (under 5 free), groups of 12 plus €5.

Glanleam House is a member of Hidden Ireland and offers bed & breakfast and dinner by arranagement.
Partly wheelchair access, toilets, refreshments during season, shop. Lunch for pre-booked coach tours.

Meta and Jessica Kreissig,
Glanleam,
Valentia Island,
Co Kerry.

Tel: +353 66 9476176
Fax: +353 66 9476108