Bantry House

We stayed here for one night on our Ireland roadtrip and we wish we stayed for more! Very private and beautiful. The owner, Julie, was very sweet and accommodating. We had access to the gardens and library at all times and the views were absolutely stunning. We did a private tour of the house the next morning after our delicious breakfast. We also had a mini tea session which was perfect for my mom and I. We would recommend this place to anyone. Just be aware if you have lots of luggage, there’s no lift and stairs are pretty narrow.

We had a fantastic 2 night stay at Bantry House. Welcomed by Julie and shown around and to our room. The room was large and very comfortable. Breakfast was superb with lots of choice. All the staff are friendly and helpful. The house is a museum and you can self guide or take a daily guided tour. The gardens were wonderful.

A beautiful country house and gardens, well worth a visit. The interior decoration of the house is eclectic, with plenty of character, and a few surprises that you wouldn't expect to encounter in West Cork, such as a tapestry made for Marie Antoinette's wedding? The gardens are equally as lovely for a wander about, I can't recommend this place enough, especially if the weather is nice, €14 entry for adults, definitely pop in for a couple of hours if you're in the area!

Great place to stop on the way to Cork from Kerry. The house was so interesting to look at on the inside and out. Was sad we couldn't take pictures of the interior but I understand the reasoning. Would definitely be an amazing place to stay or rent for a special event. Highly recommend stopping in!

One of my favourite spots to visit in Bantry. The family who own it are gorgeous humans and the gardens are stunning. The tea room has lovely baked goods and delicious soup made my Julie. The house/garden is child friendly and has parking available.

Just visited to see the gardens - and little overgrown in places and slightly unkempt. But unbeatable views. €14 just to enter and view the gardens is too much considering the gardens do not get the care and attention they deserve

A privately owned historic site with a tour being led by one of the family. A wonderful look at the history from the perspective of the family's history.

Amazing place with a beautiful garden. Really enjoyed spending some time here, the view is mesmerizing.

Probably one of the most beautiful places I have eaten. The view is like no other. Sitting outside on the porch looking over the bay. Only one choice on the menu so it would be recommended to look at the main course before eating there. Great food & an even more beautiful setting

My wife and I stayed at The Bantry House last night and it was one of the most wonderfully unique hotel experiences of our lives. Since there are only six rooms situated on the west wing of an entire castle we pretty much had the run of the place. We never saw another guest. Julie and Sam are the sibling proprietors (also direct descendants of the original 17 century royal family that built the castle). Both were gracious and lovely. Since it was our anniversary we stayed up late listening to old jazz records in the castle library that resembled a hall at the Louvre. When we departed this morning we realized the only electronic device we picked up during our stay was a camera. Thank you Julie and Sam for a wonderful escape. We will never forget it.

If you are visiting West Cork (sure why would you not - you may even bump into Graham Norton who has a house in the nearby Sheep's Head area!!) make sure you pay a visit to the wonderful Bantry House, right in the heart of Bantry town overlooking the amazing Bantry Bay and Whiddy Island nearby. It is actually a private estate and and has been owned by the descendants of the Earls of Bantry - the White family - right up to the present day. The house itself is truly magificant, continues to be restored to it's former glory and well worth a visit. However, I was really impressed with the gardens which, despite being neglected for many years have been almost restored to their former glory of the 1800's. There are hedges and topiary, many variety of trees, shrubs and climbers (gorgeous wisteria and azalea varieties) rose gardens, fountains, sunken gardens, terraced gardens and even two woodland walks, one of which leads to the top of 100 steps, called the 'old ladies' walk! Other gardens which have been reclaimed are being used to grow vegetables and salads. Amazing variety of plants all around this historic house - I guess it must be the damp mild weather and the influence of the Gulf stream which flows by. There are also tea rooms for a cuppa and a bite to eat and of course, you can enjoy an overnight stay with breakfast the next morning. Entrance fee is €11 but if you only want to visit the gardens it's a very reasonable €5.

Very impressive house with a beautiful garden! The price for the visit of the house is 10€ per adult but it is very interesting inside! There is also the possibility to sleep there and then you are allowed to see and use some of the private rooms!