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Bamboo Park

18 April 2011 By omd Leave a Comment
Bamboo Park Glengarriff Cork Ireland

This is a unique setting (13 acres) on one of the most beautiful bays in Ireland. It creates the illusion that it is a lake but in fact it is the Ocean. Bamboos, palms, tree ferns, etc.what else could you ask for in the Southern part of Ireland, it lacks the excessive heat of the Mediterranean but looks like you’re in it. Some visitors are telling us: it’s heaven! Peace and quiet atmosphere, friendly reception at arrival, multilingual, seasonal tickets available and wedding photographs by appointment. [click title to read more...]

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Glenview Gardens

27 March 2010 By omd Leave a Comment

This 3 acre garden is full of surprises with each garden style flowing into the next. The front garden contains a sunken white garden, an Italianate canal and a Japanese garden. The boundary wisteria walk opens out into the bog garden and woodland area, from where you can continue to the tea house to enjoy a view of the Mediterranean and tropical gardens. Wander over the birch mound, which is surrounded by the wildflower meadow, into the walled kitchen garden to view the seasonal vegetables. [click title to read more...]

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The Ewe Sculpture Garden

26 March 2010 By omd Leave a Comment
Ewe Sculpture Garden Schull West Cork Ireland

Often described as ‘Ireland’s Eden’ The Ewe is a unique combination of nature, art and narrative. It is a private home open to the public and Ireland’s only interactive sculpturegarden. The whole family can enjoy mind challenging games, creative areas and story boards for a learning experience like no other in a one kilometre walk. [click title to read more...]

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Bantry House & Gardens

26 March 2010 By omd Leave a Comment
Bantry House Gardens West Cork Ireland

Bantry House and Garden is located on the fringe of Bantry Town, commanding magnificent views over the bay. It is lived in by the descendants of the Earls of Bantry and has been enjoyed by visitors for 65 years. [click title to read more...]

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Inish Beg Estate

26 March 2010 By omd Leave a Comment
Inish Beg Woodland Gardens Tree Ferns Baltimore West Cork Ireland

Restored wall garden. Glasshouse, two woodland gardens; formal gardens, orchard, extensive woodland and woodland walks. Since 1997 restoration of the grounds has been ongoing with replanting within the woodlands. Exceptional tree ferns and bamboo in woodland gardens. [click title to read more...]

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Lisselan Gardens

25 March 2010 By omd Leave a Comment

Designed in the 1800’s. Lisselan is a beautiful sculpted garden set on the banks of the Argideen River. Many features throughout which include rockeries, rustic bridges, flagstone pathways and many unusual plants adding character and charm to this Robinsonian Garden, making every season special.

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