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Glenview Gardens

omd — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:24:18 +0000

David and Mary Tanner,

Desert(serges)
Enniskeane, County Cork, Ireland

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.

Facilities: wheelchair accessible; self-service tea house; toilets; ample parking. Available for wedding photos, etc.

OPEN:Daily 10am–5pm f rom May 1st–Sept 30th. Groups welcome anytime & evenings by appointment.

ADMISSION: Adults €5. Children €2.

LOCATION: 2.5km from Enniskeane.

From Bandon: follow the N71 Clonakilty road for 7km. Turn right after Hosfords Garden Centre. Follow signs for 4km. Or from Bandon take the R586 Dunmanway Road for 10km. Turn left at Murragh. Continue for 1km until you reach a crossroads. Turn right and continue to the 3rd house on

the left. From Clonakilty: follow the N71 Bandon road and take the 2nd left 1km after Ballinascarthy. Continue for 7km to the 3rd crossroads. Turn left and continue to the 3rd house on the left.

Tel.: (023)8847230. Mobile: (087)2535971.

e-mail: glenviewgardens@hotmail.com

Website: www.gardenvisit.com/garden/glenview_gardens

GPS: N 51.43.861 & W 8.54.084

Bantry House & Gardens

omd — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:26:17 +0000

Mr & Mrs Egerton Shelswell-White
Bantry, County 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. Highlights are: Classical statues, urns, balustrades, Wisteria circle/fountain, Parterre, Terraces linked by 100 steps, Circular beds, Topiary, Sunken Garden, Walled Garden (allotments/poultry), Woodland Walks, Guided Tours for groups by appointment, B&B accommodation, Tearoom, Special events/ Weddings, Country Courses.

See our website for more information.

OPEN: April 6th–31st October. Daily: 10am–6pm.
ADMISSION: €5.50.
LOCATION: On N71 on west side of Bantry Town Centre.
Tel.: +353 2750047. Fax: +353 2750047.
e-mail: info@bantryhouse.com
Website: www.bantryhouse.com

Kilravock Gardens

omd — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:22:54 +0000

Malcolm & Phemie Rose
Durrus, County Cork, Ireland

A modern 2 acre terraced coastal garden with parts within 6 metres of the sea. Consisting of a series of interconnected spaces, contrasting in design so that the visitor has a continual sense of discovery. Plantings from both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere. Featured in Shirley Lanigan’s ‘100 Best Gardens In Ireland’ and many national and international publications and national and international TV. Unusual plants for sale. (Sorry no dogs).

OPEN: 9th-14th and 18th-26th June. 12am-5.30pm and May-September by appointment. Groups at any time by appointment.
ADMISSION: Adults €6. Children €3.
Garden unsuitable for children under 12yrs.
LOCATION: Just over 1 mile from Durrus on the Kilcrohane road. See sign.
Tel./Fax: (027) 61111. Mobile: (087) 8161526.
e-mail: kilravock1@eircom.net
Website: www.kilravockgardens.com
GPS: N. 51.037.014; W 009.33.055

Google Maps: 51.655519; 9.519653