Bantry House B&B (Ireland): See 72 Reviews and 52 Photos

Also Known As:: Bantry House Hotel; Bantry House Hotel Bantry; Bantry House Bed And Breakfast

Address: Bantry, Bantry, Ireland

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Region: Ireland > Province of Munster > County Cork > Bantry

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking

Hotel Style:

Ranked #1 of 15 B&Bs / Inns in Bantry

Price range (per night): $266 - $274

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: The bed and breakfast at Bantry House has 6 rooms and is located in the main house just off the library in the east wing. We offer 4 double rooms and 2 twin rooms all ensuite, non-smoking and with beautiful views of the garden. Two of our double rooms also look out over Bantry Bay. Breakfast is served on the ground floor offering a buffet selection of fruits, local cheeses and cured meats and cereal and cooked to order breakfast from the kitchen. Guests have exclusive use of a billiard room and can pour themselves a drink from the honesty bar and relax with a book in the library beside the fire. Guests can also visit the other main rooms of the house and the formal garden. A guided tour with Sophie Shelswell-White the General Manager and daughter of the owner can be arranged in advance by request. Guests can also book afternoon tea served in the library or outside in the garden. There is also a small day time room service menu available and drinks and treats on arrival can be arranged. ... more less

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Margaret H

Nr Hailsham

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Wonderful!”

Reviewed 11 June 2013

7 of us arrived on bicycles and we were so warmly welcomed and looked after. Absolutely stunning accommodation and so beautiful- and comfortable.Highly reccommend! Delicious breakfast in the morning. Wonderful billiard room to play billiards after an excellent fish supper in town and a honesty bar if you feel like a drink before you go out. Floating round the gardens... More

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Hello! What a fun trip you had travelling around ireland on bikes. So happy you chose to stay with us and to read you were comfortable. Hope to see you again, Sophie Shelswell-White More

Zmia

Miami

Reviewer

5 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

1 helpful vote

“Wonderful in every way!”

Reviewed 9 June 2013

I was recently very fortunate to enjoy a week-long stay at Bantry House. It is a wonderful in every way: from the moment I arrived, I was given a warm greeting by Dee, which was followed up by one from Sophie Shelswell-White offering to provide me with assistence with bringing in my bags. Dee provided me with retaurant recommendations and... More

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So lovely to read your review and that you enjoyed your stay with us. It was great to have you for a week with us and nice to get to know you. Really enjoyed walking around the house with a drink and chatting (which is really all I did!) Hope we see you again soon, good luck with the house... More

FinbarrBatavia_Ohio

Batavia, Ohio

Senior Contributor

23 reviews

8 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

17 helpful votes

“Walking Through History”

Reviewed 1 June 2013

I would like to especially thank Sophie and her staff for the very generous welcome they gave to us. They were all so extremely knowledgeable about the history of the house and it's gardens and they made us so at ease. I can't imagine what it must be like to run thst type of hotel but Sophie does her best.... More

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Hi again and thanks again! I will pass your kind review onto the rest of the staff as they all work very hard to offer the best experience for our visitors. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip around Ireland. best wishes, Sophie Shelswell-White More

Earlynn

Franklin, Tennessee

Senior Reviewer

8 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

4 helpful votes

“Bantry House - An Experience of A Lifetime”

Reviewed 8 May 2013

If you want a truly unique experience - one that you will never forget - stay at the Bantry House! From the moment my husband and I arrived at the Bantry House we were warmly welcomed by the staff. Sophie and her staff was friendly and extremely helpful. This was an experience of a lifetime! Our horseshoe shaped bedroom was... More

Dear Earlynn your glowing review is very much appreciated. We thoroughly enjoyed having you stay with us and do hope you return. Best wishes from a raing day in Bantry Sophie Shelswell-White More

ElvisPresley-33

West Bromwich, United Kingdom

6 helpful votes

“Visit to Bantry House and Gardens”

Reviewed 26 April 2013

My husband and I spent 5 wonderful hours visiting the house and gardens and doing the three walks. The gardens were lovely and we had a lovely chat with the gardeners. The visit to the tea room was a wonderful experience - the homemade soup was delicious so too the coffee cake. The river walk was lovely. The old ladies... More

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Dear ElvisPresley-33 Wonderful to read you enjoyed the entire estate and really immersed yourself for 5 hours - you probably have walked more of the garden then I have in recent times! My staff are the absolute best and love meeting visitors! I hope your "blue suede shoes" did not get too mucky and you weren't "all shook up" by... More

lellybellybean

London

42 reviews

24 hotel reviews

Reviews in 24 cities

55 helpful votes

“still relaxed two weeks after return- bliss!”

Bantry House is a truly unique and wonderful place to stay. Sophie (Manager and daughter of family) is so friendly and approachable - everyone made us feel so welcome and all of their recommendations for meals out/local pubs or day trips were spot on. We were in a large double room on the first floor and it was so comfortable... More

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Hi! Thanks for taking the time to write such a great review. I really enjoyed meeting you both since you had booked directly after our tv show last year (how quickly time goes by). It was our absolute pleasure to have you stay and I hope you will come back and visit us again. Best wishes to you both Sophie More

Brendan_Howie

Johannesburg

Contributor

12 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

9 helpful votes

“Experience of a lifetime”

Reviewed 7 February 2013

This spot has magnificent views across the bay and the rooms are situated in a wing of the house. At night they close off some of the rooms but you have access to the library, fireplaces and billiards room. We stayed for a week as a base to explore ring of Kerry, etc. You can walk into town for restaurants.... More

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Hi Brendan, We enjoyed having your family stay with us last year. Hope you are all keeing well and thanks for writing such a detailed and positive review. Hope to see you again soon, Sophie Shelswell-White, General Manager More

Thesurfmeetstheturf

Del Mar, California

11 reviews

9 hotel reviews

33 helpful votes

“Could have spent a week here”

Reviewed 6 February 2013

We travelled around Ireland for 2 weeks in May 2012. The entire country is gorgeous, friendly, easy to tour by car and so worth seeing. The Irish are so warm and friendly especially to Americans. We stayed in many wonderful hotels and B & B's but I must say our favorite was Bantry House. It is located along the southern... More

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Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. We hope you will be able to visit us again. We are now getting ready for another busy season! best wishes, Sophie Shelswell-White, General Manager More

Mark U

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

17 reviews

Reviews in 12 cities

“Do like the Duke and Duchess”

Reviewed 16 January 2013

Book a B&B room at the Bantry House. limited rooms so book quick. clasical and spacious rooms with modern bathrooms. Groundfloor: Biljartroom with fireplace. Good breakfast in nice athmosphere. Friendly personel who know how to welcome guests and proud about their location. Nice garden, unforgetable views (even in the rain). In the morning (after you slept here,had breakfast) visit the... More

Hi Mark U, i am glad you enjoyed your stay with us last year and thank you for reviewing. Hopefully next time you come to visit the weather will be a bit nicer!!! Sophie Shelswell-White, General Manager More

jane p

Lookout Mountain, Georgia

15 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

“Living as a Royal”

Reviewed 2 December 2012

Bantry House is a treat--gorgeous and stately with gardens and bay view to calm one's soul. Breakfast was wonderful. The hospitality was gracious. This is a must-stay spot for any traveler to the Emerald Isle.

dear Jane P Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to write a review. Merry Christmas and hope to see you again soon, Sophie Shelswell-White, GM Bantry House More

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