David and Mary Tanner,
Desert
Enniskeane, County Cork, Ireland
Enniskeane, County 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 11am–5pm from May 1st–Sept 30th. Groups welcome anytime by appointment.
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 Ballinascarthy. Continue for 7km to the 3rd crossroads. Turn left and continue for 400m to the 3rd house on the left.
Tel.: (023)8847230. Mob.: (087) 2535971.
Email: glenviewgardens@hotmail.com
GPS: N 51.43.861 & W 8.54.084
