{"id":6744,"date":"2022-06-24T12:18:41","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T10:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/?p=6744"},"modified":"2023-02-03T08:28:42","modified_gmt":"2023-02-03T07:28:42","slug":"garnish-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/garnish-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Garnish Island: Ireland&#8217;s Stunning Flower Island"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.7%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.7%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.7%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.7%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.7%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.7%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:66.7%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_TG23.jpg\" alt=\"Italian Garden on Garnish Island \" class=\"wp-image-6752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_TG23.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_TG23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_TG23-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_TG23-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_TG23-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201000%20667'%3E%3Crect%20width='1000'%20height='667'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Italian Garden on Garnish Island \" class=\"wp-image-6752 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_TG23.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_TG23.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_TG23.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_TG23-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_TG23-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_TG23-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_TG23-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Italian Garden on Garnish Island (Photo: TG23 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Garnish Island Ireland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To sum it up in a nutshell, Garnish Island is a place unlike any other in Ireland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Garnish Island is a small island 37 acres (ca. 15 hectares) in size situated 1.5 km off the coast of Glengarriff in Bantry Bay in County Cork.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The unique climate of the area, combined with an extravagant idea and foresight in the 1910s led to the creation of these <strong>impressively landscaped botanical gardens<\/strong> with complimenting <strong>grandiose architecture<\/strong>,&nbsp;including a <strong>Grecian Temple<\/strong> and <strong>Clock Tower<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The development of the gardens and building design was carried out privately by the <strong>Bryce<\/strong> <strong>family<\/strong>, who later bequeathed the island to the Irish State in 1953. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Garnish Island is now a <strong>major tourist attraction<\/strong> in the West Cork area and is run by the<strong> Office of Public Works<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Garnish Island in County Cork &ndash; One Island with many Names&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This small island is known by several names, which can be a little confusing to say the least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Garnish Island Cork vs. Garnish Island Kerry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Garnish Island <\/strong><\/em>is widely used to refer to the island. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this is not without some problems as there is another less famous island off the coast of County Kerry, which also happens to be called <em>Garnish Island<\/em>. This, however, is not home to any elaborate gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n                <div class=\"ml-form-embed\" data-account=\"1451834:z8v5q8j9c3\" data-form=\"1342994:q3e2p6\">\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Garinish Island<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will also see the island referred to officially as <em>Garinish Island<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Office of Public Works, which manages the location, refers to the island as Garinish Island gardens and house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the official Ordnance Survey Ireland Maps (No. 85 Cork\/Kerry of the Discovery Series if you are wondering), the island is also identified as Garinish Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that if you google Garinish Island ferry tours, you might be left confused as the ferry boat operators refer to the island as Garnish Island.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ilnacullin and Illaunacullin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ilnacullin<\/em>, which means &ldquo;<strong>Island of Holly<\/strong>&rdquo; in Irish on the other hand, was the preferred name of the Bryce family, particularly <strong>Violet Bryce<\/strong>, who helped establish the gardens and lived a large part of her life on the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To complete the name options, there is also the other variation of <em>Illaunacullin<\/em>, which appears to be more seldomly used.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Occasionally, Garnish Island is also referred to as the <em>Garden Island<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Garnish Island&nbsp;History<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Glengarriff_Bay_County_Cork_Ireland_Leamus.jpg\" alt=\"Glengarriff Harbour is a very scenic location in West Cork. \" class=\"wp-image-6754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Glengarriff_Bay_County_Cork_Ireland_Leamus.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Glengarriff_Bay_County_Cork_Ireland_Leamus-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Glengarriff_Bay_County_Cork_Ireland_Leamus-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Glengarriff_Bay_County_Cork_Ireland_Leamus-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Glengarriff_Bay_County_Cork_Ireland_Leamus-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Glengarriff_Bay_County_Cork_Ireland_Leamus.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Glengarriff Harbour is a very scenic location in West Cork. \" class=\"wp-image-6754 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Glengarriff_Bay_County_Cork_Ireland_Leamus.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Glengarriff_Bay_County_Cork_Ireland_Leamus-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Glengarriff_Bay_County_Cork_Ireland_Leamus-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Glengarriff_Bay_County_Cork_Ireland_Leamus-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Glengarriff_Bay_County_Cork_Ireland_Leamus-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Glengarriff_Bay_County_Cork_Ireland_Leamus.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Glengarriff Harbour is a very scenic location in West Cork. (Photo: Leamus via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bryce family, based in Belfast, were well known in academic, business and political circles. West Cork was one of their preferred holiday locations and they frequently took Glengarriff tours to explore the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Initial Idea (1910s)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>John Annan Bryce<\/strong>, who at the time was a Member of Parliament of Great Britain, purchased Garnish Island in <strong>1910<\/strong>. Back then, it looked nothing like the gardens that are there today and was simply a rocky outcrop in Bantry Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bryce&rsquo;s vision combined with the input of the renowned Italian landscape architect <strong>Harold Peto<\/strong> transformed the island into a <strong>sub-tropical garden<\/strong> with remarkable architecture. Some people have gone as far to claim it was the &ldquo;<strong>Irish Riviera<\/strong>&rdquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Continued Transformation (1920s)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When John Annan Bryce died in 1923, his widow, Violet, moved from their London home to live permanently on Garnish Island.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the 1920s, the garden was developed further with the help of the esteemed Scottish gardener, <strong>Murdo MacKenzie<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was through his in-depth understanding of gardening, Mackenzie created shelterbelts of trees, which helped to protect the sensitive plants from adverse impacts of the weather in the mild climate around Glengarriff and enabled them to thrive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sheltered location of the island in <strong>Glengarriff Harbour<\/strong> benefits from a <strong>microclimate of mild humid conditions<\/strong> that enables the growth of plant species that would not typically survive in the Irish climate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Continued Development and Plans for the Future (1930s onwards)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the early 1930s, <strong>Roland L&rsquo;Estrange Bryce<\/strong>, the son of John Annan and Violet, moved to the island and lived with his mother and their staff. Further building work was carried out and a larger <strong>Edwardian style house<\/strong> was redesigned from what was once the cottage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After his mother&rsquo;s death, Roland who had no family, continued to live on the island and set about the process in which Garnish island would be <strong>handed over to the Irish State <\/strong>upon his death. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially, this plan ran into difficulties, as the State was unsure of whether the costs of running and maintaining such a location were justifiable. Roland&rsquo;s plan did work out in the end and <strong>in 1953 when he died, the island was gifted to the State<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the gardener, Murdo MacKenzie and the housekeeper, <strong>Margaret O&rsquo;Sullivan<\/strong>,&nbsp;served the family their entire working lives and continued to live on the island after they retired.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Garnish Island Gardens<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_Luke_Abrahams.jpg\" alt=\"The Colourful Italian Garden is one of the main highlights on the island.\" class=\"wp-image-6746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_Luke_Abrahams.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_Luke_Abrahams-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_Luke_Abrahams-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_Luke_Abrahams-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_Luke_Abrahams-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_Luke_Abrahams.jpg.webp\" alt=\"The Colourful Italian Garden is one of the main highlights on the island.\" class=\"wp-image-6746 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_Luke_Abrahams.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_Luke_Abrahams-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_Luke_Abrahams-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_Luke_Abrahams-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_Luke_Abrahams-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Italian_Garden_Garnish_Island_Luke_Abrahams.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Colourful Italian Garden is one of the main highlights on the island. (Photo: Luke Abrahams via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The main feature of the gardens is the famed <strong>Italian Garden<\/strong>, complete with a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buildingsofireland.ie\/buildings-search\/building\/20910418\/casita-garinish-island-county-cork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Caista<\/a><\/strong> <strong>tea-house<\/strong> that was designed by the architect Peto. The <strong>sunken garden<\/strong>, complete with <strong>pool<\/strong> is one of the most iconic images of this island.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another architectural surprise on the island is the <strong>Grecian Temple<\/strong> with impressive <strong>views of the Beara Peninsula<\/strong>. From here one can wander through the colorful array of diverse flowers in the &ldquo;<strong>Happy Valley<\/strong>&rdquo;.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the exotic plants, trees and shrubs which grow in the famous gardens originate from the many from the Southern Hemisphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The_Gardens_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23.jpg\" alt=\"Flowers from many parts of the world are found in these gardens, including many from the Southern Hemisphere.\" class=\"wp-image-6750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The_Gardens_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The_Gardens_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The_Gardens_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The_Gardens_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The_Gardens_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The_Gardens_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Flowers from many parts of the world are found in these gardens, including many from the Southern Hemisphere.\" class=\"wp-image-6750 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The_Gardens_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The_Gardens_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The_Gardens_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The_Gardens_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The_Gardens_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/The_Gardens_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Flowers from many parts of the world are found in these gardens, including many from the Southern Hemisphere. (Photo: TG23 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some highlights include <strong>Giant Tree Fern<\/strong>s from New Zealand, impressive <strong>Dahlias<\/strong>, and many different species of <strong>Rhododendron<\/strong>, including the Japanese <em>Rhododendron yakushimanum<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(It is worth mentioning that Rhododendron is one of the worst invasive species found in Ireland and its prolific growth and shading severely impacts native flora and fauna. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/irish-flowers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read about Irish flowers here<\/a><\/strong>, as well as problematic invasive plants.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Did you know?<\/strong> Some of the botanicals used in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westcorkdistillers.com\/products\/x5xcdvnpzbpt0nztvcu968ykvz7ni3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Garnish Island Gin<\/a><\/strong> are gathered from the gardens on the island.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other impressive parts of the island include a <strong>Clock Tower<\/strong> and <strong>Walled Garden<\/strong>, which is home to many other internationally sourced ornamental plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also a <strong>Martello Tower<\/strong>, which was built on the island in the <strong>Napoleonic Era<\/strong> as a beacon to warn of a possible invasion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike many other Martello Towers scattered around the coast of Ireland, the design of this one is slightly different with the walls standing vertically (rather than slanting inwards towards the top, like most).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(<strong>Bonus Tip<\/strong>: For anyone interested in visiting famous gardens in Cork, another impressive one that attracts many visitors each year is Fota Gardens on Fota Island. Information about Fota House and Fota Gardens opening times can be found <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fotahouse.com\/opening-hours-prices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/strong>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bryce House Garnish Island<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A tour of <strong>Bryce House<\/strong> will allow you to step back in time into the household of this family. The original paintings, drawings and books belonging to the family are still on show, as per the wishes of Roland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tour takes guests through the kitchens of this house where meals were prepared for some very famous people down through the years. <strong>Douglas Hyde<\/strong>, the first president of Ireland and good friend of Roland, <strong>George Bernard Shaw<\/strong> and Agatha Christie were just a few of the well known names that visited this scenic isle of Cork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a drawing room, library and bedrooms, as well as a beautiful veranda outside the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Plan a Trip to Garnish Island Ireland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/View_from_Garnish_Island_TG23.jpg\" alt=\"There are many stunning views from Garnish Island.\" class=\"wp-image-6756\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/View_from_Garnish_Island_TG23.jpg.webp\" alt=\"There are many stunning views from Garnish Island.\" class=\"wp-image-6756 lazyload\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/View_from_Garnish_Island_TG23.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>There are many stunning views from Garnish Island. (Photo: TG23 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to get to Garnish Island &ndash; Garnish Island Ferry Operators<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are <a href=\"https:\/\/visitglengarriff.ie\/ferryboat-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>four different ferry operators<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>that offer ferry services from Glengarriff to Garnish Island leaving direct from the harbor or a short distance outside Glengarriff on the Castletownbere Road.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For up-to-date <strong>Garnish Island ferry prices<\/strong>, as well as <strong>Garnish Island ferry times<\/strong>&nbsp;please check the ferry boat operator websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Tip<\/strong>: It is worth noting that the <strong>ferry price does not include the admission fee to visit Garnish Island<\/strong>. Admissions prices to Garnish Island can be found <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/garinishisland.ie\/plan-a-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/heritageireland.ie\/visit\/heritage-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Heritage Card <\/a><\/strong>owners do not have to pay the fee for the Garnish Island tickets.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Do you have to book the ferry to Garnish Island?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Glengarriff Garnish Island ferry boats depart frequently in the high season, but it is worth checking the ferry to Garnish Island timetable in advance and booking ahead during the summer season to avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Things to Do and See on Garnish Island<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to enjoying the beautiful sights of the gardens, house and impressive viewpoints, visitors can also pick up a coffee and a light snack in the Garnish cafe on the island.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lucky visitors can also enjoy some of the local wildlife, particularly on the short ferry journey. The Glengarriff Harbour area is designated a <strong>Special Area of Conservation<\/strong>, so on the way to the island, you should keep an eye out for the <strong>local wildlife<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Harbour_Seal_Glengarriff_Ireland_Bruno_il_segretario.jpg\" alt=\"Seals are a common sight in Glengarriff Harbour. \" class=\"wp-image-6748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Harbour_Seal_Glengarriff_Ireland_Bruno_il_segretario.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Harbour_Seal_Glengarriff_Ireland_Bruno_il_segretario-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Harbour_Seal_Glengarriff_Ireland_Bruno_il_segretario-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Harbour_Seal_Glengarriff_Ireland_Bruno_il_segretario-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Harbour_Seal_Glengarriff_Ireland_Bruno_il_segretario-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Harbour_Seal_Glengarriff_Ireland_Bruno_il_segretario.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Seals are a common sight in Glengarriff Harbour. \" class=\"wp-image-6748 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Harbour_Seal_Glengarriff_Ireland_Bruno_il_segretario.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Harbour_Seal_Glengarriff_Ireland_Bruno_il_segretario-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Harbour_Seal_Glengarriff_Ireland_Bruno_il_segretario-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Harbour_Seal_Glengarriff_Ireland_Bruno_il_segretario-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Harbour_Seal_Glengarriff_Ireland_Bruno_il_segretario-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Harbour_Seal_Glengarriff_Ireland_Bruno_il_segretario.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Seals are a common sight in Glengarriff Harbour. (Photo: Bruno_il_segretario via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a good area for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/bird-watching-in-ireland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bird watching<\/a><\/strong> or for catching a glimpse of <strong>harbour seals<\/strong> that are often spotted in the waters and sunbathing on the rocks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bonus Tips<\/strong>: Visitors during the summer months of <strong>June and July <\/strong>should keep an extra good lookout for inquisitive <strong>seal pups<\/strong>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those interested in<strong> open water swimming<\/strong>, keep an eye out for the annual local charity swim around Garnish Island, called <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ossischmidt.wixsite.com\/gaddinabtgarnish\/welcome-2-the-gadd16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GaddinAbtGarnish<\/a><\/strong>, to raise funds for the Bantry Inshore Search and Rescue Association (BISRA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQ about Visiting Garnish Island in Cork<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How far is Garnish Island from Glengarriff?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Garnish Island is located about 1,5 km outside of Glengarriff Harbour. The ferry to Garnish Island takes about 15 minutes by boat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is plenty of free parking in Glengarriff that can be availed of, if you are travelling by car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How long does it take to get from Bantry to Garnish Island?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes roughly about 25 minutes to drive from Bantry to Garnish Island, plus at least 15 minutes to cross on the ferry to the island.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to arrive at the pier in Glengarriff at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure for a smooth sailing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When is the best time to visit Garnish Island?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to plan your trip to the island to coincide with some of the best floral displays, then plan to visit in May or June. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Garnish Island is popular at this time, so expect plenty of visitors and try to visit on a weekday to avoid some of the crowds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Garnish Island open all year round?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Old_Garden_Walls_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23.jpg\" alt=\"The Walled Garden on Garnish Island. \" class=\"wp-image-6758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Old_Garden_Walls_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Old_Garden_Walls_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Old_Garden_Walls_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Old_Garden_Walls_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Old_Garden_Walls_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Old_Garden_Walls_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23.jpg.webp\" alt=\"The Walled Garden on Garnish Island. \" class=\"wp-image-6758 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Old_Garden_Walls_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23.jpg.webp 1000w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Old_Garden_Walls_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Old_Garden_Walls_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Old_Garden_Walls_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23-980x654.jpg.webp 980w, https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Old_Garden_Walls_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23-480x320.jpg.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Old_Garden_Walls_Garnish_Island_Ireland_TG23.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Walled Garden on Garnish Island. (Photo: TG23 via Canva)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/garinishisland.ie\/plan-a-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garnish Island opening hours <\/a><\/strong>vary by season and it is <strong>not open during winter or early spring <\/strong>period.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the summer season typically between April 1 and September 30, Garnish Island is (typically) open between 10am and 4.30pm daily. Between October 1 and early November, the closing time is usually a little earlier at 3.30pm. Please check <a href=\"https:\/\/garinishisland.ie\/plan-a-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a> for the exact opening times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>Remember to <strong>bring some cash with you<\/strong> as there are<strong> no credit card payment facilities<\/strong> on the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How much time should I plan for a visit to Garnish Island?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is best to <strong>plan about two hours <\/strong>for your visit. As the island is not particularly big, this amount of time usually suffices to enjoy and saunter through the garden and Garnish Island architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a trail through the island that you can wander at your ease. A self guiding booklet of the trail will help make sure you don&rsquo;t get lost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&rsquo;t forget to pick one up when you arrive on the island!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I visit Bryce House?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is possible to visit Bryce House, but only as part of a guided tour. (Places on this tour are limited, so <strong>check before you go <\/strong>for more information.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Garnish Island buggy friendly and wheelchair accessible?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the boats used to get to the island are wheelchair accessible (but not all, so <strong>check in advance<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Only limited parts of the island are accessible to wheelchair users<\/strong>, <strong>prams and for people with mobility issues<\/strong>. There is a wheelchair accessible toilet, baby changing facilities and a lift in the Bryce house.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are <strong>steep areas<\/strong>, as well as <strong>uneven ground<\/strong> in some areas on the island.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Good Tip<\/strong>: In general, it is a good idea to pack <strong>sturdy, comfortable shoes<\/strong> with you as there are plenty of uneven surfaces including the lawns and gravel paths around the island.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can you stay on Garnish Island?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, it is not possible to stay overnight on Garnish Island, but there are plenty of excellent accommodation options in and around Glengarriff, including the famous <strong>Eccles Hotel<\/strong> in Glengarriff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(<strong>Tip for Garnish House Cork Ireland<\/strong>: Garnish House Cork City is quite a distance away from this island (ca. 100 km or 62 miles), so don&rsquo;t get confused by the name! This is a guesthouse in the city, just opposite the University College Cork.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What facilities are on Garnish Island?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a small cafe on the island for light snacks, as well as baby changing and toilet facilities (including one special needs toilet).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are dogs allowed on Garnish Island?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dogs that are on a leash at all times are allowed on the island and the boat operators state that they take (small) dogs on the boats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to discover more in the Cork area, check out <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsgoireland.com\/day-trips-from-cork\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Day Trips from Cork<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This post may contain affiliate links. 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