Bantry House and Gardens

Cork

Bantry House was bought by the White family in 1730 and was enlarged by Richard White the 2nd Earl of Bantry. The house has a collection of tapestries, furniture and art treasures which were mainly collected by the Earl during his travels through Europe in the 1800s. The Gardens are home to sub tropical plants and shrubs - reflecting the best in European design and style. Features within the 45 acre grounds are the Hundred Steps, the Italian Garden and the largest Wisteria circle in Ireland.

Bantry House was bought by the White family in 1730 and was enlarged by Richard White the 2nd Earl of Bantry. The house has a collection of tapestries, furniture and art treasures which were mainly collected by the Earl during his travels through Europe in the 1800s. The Gardens are home to sub tropical plants and shrubs - reflecting the best in European design and style. Features within the 45 acre grounds are the Hundred Steps, the Italian Garden and the largest Wisteria circle in Ireland.

Bantry House also offers Bed and Breakfast accommodation in a wing of the main house throughout the year. Guests have exclusive use of a billiard room and main library in the evenings. We offer 2 helipad landing sites. Tennis can be played on the northern terraces in the summer.

The House is owned by Mr and Mrs Egerton Shelswell-White.

On the outskirts of Bantry, 90km from Cork City.

Daily (1 March to 31st October) 10.00 - 18.00. 17th March for house.

House & Garden :
Adults €10.00;
Seniors/Students €8.00;
Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children) 24.00,
extra child €3.00 each.
Children under 5 free.
Groups (+20) €8.00

Garden :
Adults €5.00; Accompanied Children FREE;
Group Rates Available

Bantry House reserves the right to review its annual prices and to alter prices and rates without notice.

Toilets, Parking, Limited wheelchair access,
Accommodation (B&B) available. Tea Rooms open during opening hours of the house.

Office Manager,
Bantry House,
Bantry,
Co. Cork

Tell +353 27 50047
Fax: +353 27 50795