Bantry House & Gardens

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Bantry House and Garden is a stately home overlooking Bantry Bay in the south west of Ireland. The House has been home to our family, the Whites, since 1739 and was opened to the public in 1946. We offer Bed and Breakfast accommodation in the East Wing from April-October annually. We have an important private collection of furniture and objects of art. The Estate is a popular wedding and events venue, visitors can explore the formal garden, visit the House, enjoy a picnic basket from our Tearoom, have Afternoon Tea in the Library and stay in the East Wing. The Estate is unique since it is still lived in and managed by us as a family. The original design of the garden which dates back to the second Earl of Bantry’s travels can still be seen today. He transformed the house and garden into a “Palazzo” like those he had seen on the continent. We reopen on 1st April 2024. Estate open daily 10am-5pm (last admission is 4:30pm). Sometimes the entire Estate is closed for private events, see specific dates below. 4th June 2024-Entire estate closed. 8th June 2024-Entire estate closed. 22nd June 2024-Entire estate closed. 13th July 2024-Entire estate closed. 6th September 2024-Entire estate closed. 2024 Admission Prices (Includes guided House tour at 2pm or self-guided if preferred from 10am-5pm)

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