Ireland - Bantry Bay

Bantry Bay, where rugged coastline, colourful harbour towns, and ever-changing Atlantic views come together in one of Ireland’s most beautiful settings. As we travel along the shores of this sheltered bay, look out for historic houses, fishing boats, and the rolling hills that have inspired visitors for centuries. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the stories, scenery, and warm West Cork charm along the way.

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Nights 1 & 5: Newtown Park, Wexford

Nights 2 - 4: The Maritime Hotel, Bantry

Price: £889.00

Included

Door-to-door pick up service - see brochure

All coach travel

Ferry crossings

5 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast

Admission to Bantry House

Local tour guide for afternoon coach tour following the Bantry House visit

Ferry crossings and admission to Garinish Island

Supplements

Hotel single occupancy £176.00 (A £66.00 credit will apply to the first single booking)

Monday

A leisurely departure for the afternoon ferry to Ireland and our overnight in Wexford

Tuesday

We head west accross southern Ireland towards Cork and travel sections of The Wild Atlantic Way from Kinsale to Bantry Bay

IB, D

Wednesday & Thursday

Bantry House and Garden is a stately home overlooking Bantry Bay in the south west of Ireland. The House has been in Whites family, since 1739 and was opened to the public in 1946. It includes an important private collection of furniture and objects of art.

Garinish Island, also known as Illnacullin, lays offshore in the bay of Glengarrif and is famous for its beautiful gardens. The island once belonged to the Bryce family, who designed these beautiful gardens according to the plans of landscape architect Harold Peto. A considerable diversity of species and various buildings give the property a unique character – nothing alike can be found elsewhere in the country. In 1953, Garnish Island became the property of the state.

IB, D

Friday

Today as we leave The Bantry bay area, we travel east visiting Blarney for the gift of eloquence as we kiss the famous stone!. We contimnue via the scenic Vee Pass and return to Wexford via Dungarvan & Waterford for our overnight stay.

IB, D

Saturday

An early departure from the hotel with a breakfast voucher for the ferry crossing back to west Wales, arriving home early to mid-afternoon.

IB=Irish Breakfast Incl., D=Dinner Included

NEWTOWN PARK HOTEL, WEXFORD

The hotel is located on the outskirts of the town and handy for the ferry port, jusy twenty minutes away. With 108 spacious bedrooms decorated in grey with yellow touches, the majority being double bedded rooms with a single bed and showers over the bath. The public areas are modern, light and spacious.

MARITIME HOTEL, BANTRY

The Maritime Hotel is a 4 star hotel, managed by the popular Gleneagle Group of Hotels from Killarney, located on the quay on the edge of the town with attractive views to the front over Bantry Bay. There are 114 well appointed spacious bedrooms each with a small sitting area and modern bathrooms, comfortable for an overnight or longer stay. The stylish restaurant and bar both offer views across the bay. There is lift access to all floors. The Leisure Club facilities include a 19m pool, sauna, steam room and spa bath.

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