Garnish Island

Highly recommend a visit here. Take the boat from Glengariff Harbour. Check out Dursey Boat Tours and ask if they are heading out past Bull Rock this is a must see natural phenomenon. Visit For: Horticulture, Scenery, Wildlife. Distance: 1 Hour (64KM) From Clonakilty to Ballaghboy Cable Car…Read more

Beautiful gardens a little over an hour from us as you head west along the wild Atlantic way toward Kerry. very popular for young and old, you will love the short ferry ride and the peace and tranquility as you stroll among exotic plants from all over the world. We would recommend you bring a picnic…Read more

To get to Garnish Island you need to take a 10 minute boat trip, where if you are very lucky you might get to see seals and other sea life on the way. Bear in mind that you will be charged both for the boat journey to the island and again for entry onto the island. There is a cafe on the island or…Read more

The gardens are beautiful!

Just off of Glengarrif, Garnish Island is a ‘Garden Paradise’. Originally dominated by a British Martello Tower, John Annan Bryce commissioned Harold Peto to design the magical Italian Gardens growing here today. Bryce’s own cottage has been restored and is open to members of the public. A ferry…Read more