Enniskeane
Glenview Gardens
David and Mary Tanner
Desert
Enniskeane, Co. Cork Ireland
Various themes, plants, grasses, bamboos, perennials, hidden paths and
water features are common place across this beautifully maintained
garden of over 2 acres. The front garden contains a sunken white garden,
an amazing Italianate formal canal surrounded by box hedging, a
rockery fish pond and a unique Japanese garden. A stroll through the
back garden allows you to pass through an unusual bog garden and a
woodland area, before having a chance to relax in the self service tea
room. From there you can enjoy a view of the mediterranean and
tropical gardens, as well as the amazing wild flower meadows. Be sure to
wander over the birch mound and into the walled garden where you will
find a selection of seasonal organic vegetables.
Facilities available: Ample Parking for cars and coaches; Wheelchair
accessible throughout; Toilet facilities; Self-Service tea room.
OPEN: Daily 10am-6pm from May 1st - Sept 30th. Groups welcome.
ADMISSION: Adults €5 Children €2.
LOCATION: 2.5km from Enniskeane.
From Bandon take the Dunmanway Road for 10km, before turning left
at Murragh cross (just after a large apartment block). Continue for 1km
until you reach a crossroads. Turn right and continue for 400m to the
3rd house on the left.
From Clonakilty take the Bandon road and then take the 2nd left 1km
after Ballinscarthy. Continue for 7km to the 3rd crossroads. Turn left and
continue for 400m to the 3rd house on the left.
Tel.: (023)47230 (After 8th May (023)8847230)
Mob.: (087)2535971
Website: www.gardenvisit.com/garden/glenview_gardens
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