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Town in County Cork, Ireland
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Bantry (Beanntraí, dwelling place of Beann's people) is a town at the head of Bantry Bay in County Cork in southwest Ireland. In 2022 it had a population of 2900.
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A stately home built in 1710 in a mix of styles. Nowadays it's a hotel so you can't go inside, you come for the extensive gardens looking onto the bay.
On the slopes overlooking the bay; it's not a links course. Blue tees 6144 m, par 71.
Cheerful family-friendly pizzeria.
It's a regular pub, but most people come for the food.
Organic health food store and bakery with a small cafe.
Pleasant little cafe and takeaway.
Welcoming central pub often has trad live music.
Comfy hotel with bar, restaurant and leisure centre.
Welcoming B&B north edge of village.
Elegant country house hotel and spa 5 km north of Bantry.
Clean well-run site open Jun-Sep for caravans and tents. No pets.
Hotel with bar, restaurant, leisure centre and pleasant grounds to walk in. Plus self-catering cottages.
Upscale hotel in converted farmhouse looking onto Dunmanus Bay, with great restaurant. Open Apr-Oct Tu-Sa.
Cork (ORK) is the nearest airport, but if you're flying in and renting a car (essential in this far-flung region) then Dublin (DUB) or Shannon (SNN) near Limerick might work.
Read in the guideO'Donovans does bike hire and repair. They're on Market St in Bantry, open Tu-F 10AM-4:30PM, Sa 10AM-1PM.
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