Ilnacullin – Garinish Island

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"A wonderful garden - small but perfectly formed."
Overview
Ilnacullin is a small island of 37 acres known to horticulturists and lovers of trees and shrubs all around the world as an island garden of rare beauty. The gardens of Ilnacullin owe their existence to the creative partnership, some 80 years ago, of Annan Bryce, then owner of the island and Harold Peto, architect and garden designer.
Features

  • Opening Times
  • Opening Times: Open Apr-Jun & Sep-Oct, daily 10-5.30; July-Aug, Sun-Fri 9.30-5.30, Sat 9.30-6 (last landing 1hr before closing)

  • Facilities
  • Cafe
Location
GLENGARRIFF, Bantry, Co Cork
About the area
Cork is Ireland’s southernmost county, and is also the largest. There’s a lot of coastline, most of which is rocky and dramatic, but there are some amazing beaches, like Barleycove, Inchydoney and Owenahincha.
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Ilnacullin – Garinish Island

Recommended by Visit England Logo
Visit England Logo Our view
"A wonderful garden - small but perfectly formed."
Overview
Ilnacullin is a small island of 37 acres known to horticulturists and lovers of trees and shrubs all around the world as an island garden of rare beauty. The gardens of Ilnacullin owe their existence to the creative partnership, some 80 years ago, of Annan Bryce, then owner of the island and Harold Peto, architect and garden designer.
Features
  • Opening Times
  • Opening Times: Open Apr-Jun & Sep-Oct, daily 10-5.30; July-Aug, Sun-Fri 9.30-5.30, Sat 9.30-6 (last landing 1hr before closing)
  • Facilities
  • Cafe
Location
GLENGARRIFF, Bantry, Co Cork
About the area
Area image
Cork is Ireland’s southernmost county, and is also the largest. There’s a lot of coastline, most of which is rocky and dramatic, but there are some amazing beaches, like Barleycove, Inchydoney and Owenahincha.