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4.5 (613 ratings)"No visit to Bantry could be considered complete without a visit to the stately Bantry House & Gardens. Bought by the White Family in 1765 and enlarged by Richard White, the 2nd Earl of Bantry,it is now lived in and owned by the Shelswell-White family, descendants of the Earls of Bantry. The house has an eclectic collection of tapestries, furniture and art treasures."
"Bantry House & Gardens, a great opportunity to visit one of Ireland's renowned stately houses with views out over Bantry Bay. Take a tour of this historic house and gardens. Take in the history that will surround you here in West Cork."
"With its melancholic air of faded gentility, 18th-century Bantry House makes for an intriguing visit. From the Gobelin tapestries in the drawing room to the columned splendour of the library, it conjures up a..."
4.8 (90 ratings)4.5 (691 ratings)"This horticultural miracle of an island was created in the early 20th century when the island's owner commissioned architect Harold Peto to design a garden on the then-barren outcrop. Topsoil was shipped in, landscaped gardens laid out, and subtropical species planted; camellias, magnolias and rhododendrons now provide a seasonal blaze of colour. The 10-minute boat trip to the island departs from the village pier and passes colonies of basking seals and a nesting site for white-tailed eagles, which were reintroduced to Ireland in 2007."
"This horticultural miracle of an island was created in the early 20th century when the island's owner commissioned architect Harold Peto to design a garden on the then-barren outcrop. Topsoil was shipped in,... Top ChoiceFort in Kinsale"
"Many visitors head to Glengarriff because of that Irish Eden, Ilnacullin. On Garnish Island, offshore from Glengarriff and beyond islets…"
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4.6 (5407 ratings)4.5 (4528 ratings)"This impressive Victorian mansion is crammed with fascinating objects (70% of the contents are original). Portraits by John Singer Sargent adorn the walls alongside trophy stags heads and giant stuffed trout, while antique Killarney furniture, with its distinctive inlaid scenes of local beauty spots, graces the grand apartments along with tapestries, Persian rugs, silverware and china specially commissioned for Queen Victoria's visit in 1861. It's 5km south of Killarney, signposted from the N71."
"So we opted to explore Killarney National Park a bit, which included a tour of Ross Castle and a visit to Muckross House and its gardens. Ross CastleMuckross House"
4.8 (9019 ratings)5 (6587 ratings)"Enclosed within Killarney's 10,236-hectare (26,000-acre) national park are beautiful Lough Leane (the Lower Lake or 'Lake of Learning'), Muckross Lake and the Upper Lake, as well as the Mangerton, Torc, Shehy and Purple Mountains. Areas of oak and yew woodland stretch for miles. This is wonderful walking and biking country."
"So we opted to explore Killarney National Park a bit, which included a tour of Ross Castle and a visit to Muckross House and its gardens. Ross CastleMuckross House"
4.9 (270 ratings)5 (268 ratings)"5km West of Ballingeary on R584 to Bantry, at the Pass of Keimaneigh, Gougane Barra, Ballingeary Ireland+353 21 488 2218http://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?"
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4.7 (521 ratings)5 (24 ratings)"Fernhill House and Gardens - The gardens at Fernhill are the perfect place to relax and unwind. There are many quiet corners for you to enjoy a book, chat or reflect on the beauty of the gardens. There are many stunning features including a heart shaped flower bed, rose walk, geyser and many more."
"Fernhill House is a beautiful family run country house set on acres of gorgeous gardens in wonderful West Cork. Address: Clonakilty, West Cork"
4.6 (325 ratings)4.5 (417 ratings)"More than 20 years in the making, this interactive sculpture garden is imaginative, thought-provoking and humorous, with nature and art working together to provide an unforgettable walk in the woods."
4.3 (363 ratings)"Superbly located overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on the Wild Atlantic Way and Mizen Peninsula; the Schull Harbour Hotel is a fantastic place for a romantic weekend break, a family getaway, self-catering holiday or an adventure weekend. Address: East End, Schull, Co.Cork"
4.3 (934 ratings)"Whether you're looking for an idyllic coastal retreat, or the perfect base to explore the southern stretch of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way, the family ownedCeltic Ross Hotel is your ideal home from home. Nestled on the coast in the charming West Cork cathedral town of Rosscarbery, the hotel offers convenient access to some of Ireland's best beaches, West Cork's historic gems, delicious locally sourced food and that legendary West Cork hospitality. If you're feeling energetic there is a wide range of locally-based activities to help you get the most out of your stay."
4.7 (691 ratings)"Set in one of West Cork's most desirable locations, the O'Donovan and Barrett familes' immaculately maintained hotel is magnificently situated overlooking the Atlantic Ocean just outside the quaint town of Clonakilty. Now in third generation ow ..."
4.3 (363 ratings)"Superbly located overlooking the Atlantic Ocean on the Wild Atlantic Way and Mizen Peninsula; the Schull Harbour Hotel is a fantastic place for a romantic weekend break, a family getaway, self-catering holiday or an adventure weekend. Address: East End, Schull, Co.Cork"
4.1 (14 ratings)4.7 (691 ratings)"Set in one of West Cork's most desirable locations, the O'Donovan and Barrett familes' immaculately maintained hotel is magnificently situated overlooking the Atlantic Ocean just outside the quaint town of Clonakilty. Now in third generation ow ..."
4.6 (5407 ratings)4.5 (4528 ratings)"This impressive Victorian mansion is crammed with fascinating objects (70% of the contents are original). Portraits by John Singer Sargent adorn the walls alongside trophy stags heads and giant stuffed trout, while antique Killarney furniture, with its distinctive inlaid scenes of local beauty spots, graces the grand apartments along with tapestries, Persian rugs, silverware and china specially commissioned for Queen Victoria's visit in 1861. It's 5km south of Killarney, signposted from the N71."
"So we opted to explore Killarney National Park a bit, which included a tour of Ross Castle and a visit to Muckross House and its gardens. Ross CastleMuckross House"
4.6 (247 ratings)4.5 (100 ratings)4.7 (521 ratings)5 (24 ratings)"Fernhill House and Gardens - The gardens at Fernhill are the perfect place to relax and unwind. There are many quiet corners for you to enjoy a book, chat or reflect on the beauty of the gardens. There are many stunning features including a heart shaped flower bed, rose walk, geyser and many more."
"Fernhill House is a beautiful family run country house set on acres of gorgeous gardens in wonderful West Cork. Address: Clonakilty, West Cork"
