Bantry House & Gardens
| County: | Co. Cork |
| Tel: | 027-50047 |
| Fax: | 027-50795 |
| Email: | info@bantryhouse.com |
Bantry House is the ancestral home of the Earls of Bantry. The title lapsed in 1891 but the House is still owned and lived in by the direct descendant of the 1st Earl of Bantry, Egerton Shelswell-White and his family. Since 1946 the House and Garden has been open to the public daily between Mid March and End October. The House has an important collection of art treasures mainly collected by the 2nd Earl of Bantry on his Grand Tour.
The Garden was inspired by his travels and is laid out in the Italian style over seven terraces, south facing parterre surrounding a wisteria circle and fountain. Bantry House hosts a number of events including classical and traditional music festivals, product launches and food festivals.
The location is also registered as an authorised civil ceremony venue and hosts weddings in the summer and winter. Guest accommodation available in the east and west wings of the house.
General Information
| Address: | Bantry House & Garden |
|---|---|
| Telephone; | 027-50047 |
| Fax: | 027-50795 |
| Email: | info@bantryhouse.com |
| Website: | http://www.bantryhouse.com |
| Location: | On main N71 western side of Bantry Town |
| Season: | 17th March - 31st October |
| Open Times: | Daily: 10.00-18.00 |
| Tours: | By appointment only - usually self guided |
| Booking Contact: | Kate Callanan |
| Manager: | Egerton Shelswell-White (Owner) |
| Average Visit Length: | 2 hrs |
| Entrance Fees: |
Adult €10.00 Family €24.00(2A+2C) OAP/Student €8.00 Child €3.00(U5 free) Gardens only €5 Group Rates |
| Restaurant: | Yes, Licensed |
| Picnic Area: | No |
| Shop: | Books and Postcards |
| Information Guide: | Yes |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
BAROQUE DELIGHT CONCERT TOUR August 2010
Karin Leitner - Flute
Kerstin Doelle - Soprano
Fiachra Garvey - Piano
17th August Bantry House
Bantry, Co. Cork, www.bantryhouse.com
8pm, Tickets: 027 50047
The West Wing Café
The West Wing Café opened on March 15th 2008 under new management. Over the years Bantry House has produced quality food at good prices, and the new management wish to continue and build on this reputation
Situated within the Grounds of Bantry House, The West Wing Café offers you the opportunity to sample food with a difference: we strive to use high quality, locally-produced food sourced within a 50 mile radius where possible. Bantry House itself supplies a variety of the leaf salads, vegetables and herbs, and our meats are provided by both of Bantry’s local butchers. Our breads and cakes are baked fresh every morning. We believe in the slow food philosophy that food should be delicious and healthy both for you and for the environment, and we strive to bring quality and enjoyment to the table for our customers
We are open for café meals seven days a week. During summer peak time (mid-May through September) we also offer an evening menu specializing in light informal food. Please ask Kathleen our manager for updates on our times and offerings
Accommodation
Bantry House offers beautifully restored rooms in the East and West wings of the House. All ensuite, the rooms look out over the south facing garden and hundred steps
After enjoying breakfast in the dining room of the east wing, leisurely stroll through the main house, wander through the gardens, enjoy tea and cakes in the cafe or play a game of billiards. We are ideally situated within walking distance to Bantry's restaurants, pubs, cinema and attractions. For more information visit www.bantryhouse.com
