Total Number of Rooms at Bantry House and Garden: 7

Hotel information

After enjoying breakfast in the dining room of the east wing, take a leisurely stroll through the main house, wander through the gardens, enjoy tea and cakes in the cafe, or play a game of billiards. Bantry House offers you the chance to stay in a real stately home and guests have complimentary access to the house and its gardens. The house is steeped in history and contains an eclectic collection of objets d'art. The garden is abundant with flora, some of which is rarely seen in this region. Bantry House is also a registered civil wedding ceremony venue, and is able to host all types of family and corporate celebrations, all year long.

Room information

All of the rooms are traditional and classical in style yet offer modern comforts and facilities. All of the rooms have en suite bathrooms with under-floor heating and the high quality beds have memory-foam mattresses. Extra beds and cots are available on request and are charged individually. Please enquire at time of booking, giving the ages of any extra guests in the comments section of the booking form.

Area information

The house has a magnificent setting and a good location, within walking distance of all of Bantry's restaurants, pubs, cinema and attractions. West Cork offers something for everyone, from fishing, hiking and sailing to arts and crafts. The region boasts many award-winning restaurants and farmers markets selling local produce.

Quick description

Surrounded by magnificent grounds and immaculately kept gardens, this impressive stately home has stunning views out over the waters of Bantry Bay, in the south-west of Ireland. Bantry House is the ancestral home of the Earls of Bantry and is still lived in by their descendants. Since 1946, the house and its important collection of furniture, tapestries and objets d'art has been open to the public. Guests can enjoy self-guided tours of 3 floors of the house, with tours taking in the dining room, the library and the drawing rooms, which feature tapestries from Versailles. All guests are welcome to explore the house and its magnificent gardens at their leisure. All of the beautifully restored guest accommodation is located in the east and west wings of the house, overlooking the Italianate gardens, the fountain and the Hundred Steps. All of the en suite rooms are comfortable and contemporary, yet classical in style. Accommodation is available from mid-March through to the end of November. In the summer season, the West Wing Bistro offers delicious evening meals made with locally sourced produce. The Bistro is open daily for lunch throughout the year.

Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged. Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome. All children under 10 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults stay free of charge for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 2. Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged. VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is included. Internet: No internet access available. Meal Plan: Breakfast is included in the room rate. Parking: Free public parking is possible on site. Pets: Pets are not allowed. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.