Bantry House and Gardens, Cork 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 1800's. The Gardens are home to sub tropical plants and shrubs - reflecting the best in European design and style. Features with the 45-acre grounds are the Hundred Steps, the Italian Garden and the largest Wisteria circle in Ireland. The House and Gardens are open to the public along with an exhibition centre in the east Stableyard explaining the history of the attempted French invasion of 1796. Bantry House also offers Bed and Breakfast accommodation in the wings of the main house. 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.
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