A Kasuga lantern set on a mossy island guards the entrance to this intriguing garden which contains ornamental and purely botanical elements. Explore the stepping stone paths to a small secluded teahouse and enjoy the tranquillity. Alternatively take a guide and discover bamboos in this major collection, which now includes many of the latest finds from Yunnan, Mexico and Chile. The vegetable garden and tunnel house are managed organically. All the usual vegetables, with espalier grown traditional and modern apple varieties. Featured in the gardening press and TV. Limited bamboo propagations by request.

OPEN: 1–6pm Daily all year. Please telephone first except during Trail days 12th–27th June.
ADMISSION: €5. Guided tours of the Bamboo collection by arrangement.
LOCATION: From the roundabout at the western end of Skibbereen bypass (N71) take the exit signed ‘N.C.T. Centre’. Continue for 2½ miles (4km) to where the road forks. Go left here to second left turning, exactly ½ mile (0.8km) and turn onto narrow lane. The garden is a further ½ mile (0.8km) on sharp right hand corner.
Tel.: (028) 22563.
Email: rjstonard@eircom.net
GPS: N 51.35.11 & W 9.18.30

Originally (20 years ago) a very exposed 12 acre farm now harbours some sheltered and shady garden/woodland areas. The exceptional view from the house over the surrounding countryside and the River Ilen still determines the mainly natural and relaxed planting style. Features include a walled garden with flowers and veg., enclosed courtyard with fountain, orchard, custom built fruit cage, a polytunnel for veg. and tomato growing, avenue of Himalayan birches and a millenium planted woodland. A small distance down to the river lies a pond with the award winning ‘Boathouse’.

CHARITY DAYS
Monday 21st June – Thursday 24th June
10am – 5pm (only). Proceeds to COPE

OPEN ONLY ON THESE DAYS:  Mon 21st June – Thursday 24th June 10 a.m. – 5 p.m
ADMISSION: €5. Students/OAP €4. No dogs please.
LOCATION: Take main Baltimore Road from Skibbereen as far as Old Court Bridge. Take sharp right at boatyard before bridge onto Old Baltimore Road. About ½ mile from that turn left. Parking available through the 3rd gate. (Please no parking on the main road.)
Tel.: (028) 37498 or (028) 22410.