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Kilcolman Garden

omd — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:43:06 +0000

Sarah Gornall, Kilcolman Rectory
Kilcolman
Enniskeane, County Cork, Ireland

Kilcolman Rectory is set in mature grounds with sweeping lawns, magnificent Beech trees, Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Magnolias, old Roses, plenty of spring bulbs for sale. Good flower cutting garden. Vegetable and herb garden. Many rare trees and shrubs including Eucryphia cordifolia and Stewartia pseudocamelia.

OPEN: 11th–26th June from 2–5pm and April to September by appointment. All groups welcome. Cream teas served. Please book. (Unsuitable for wheelchairs as too much gravel. Also unsuitable for children under 12 years.) Sorry no dogs.
ADMISSION: €5
LOCATION: From Clonakilty: Take the Bandon Road and after Ballinascarthy, turn left on the sharp bend, signed Oliver Plunkett GAA ground, go straight down hill, turn left at T junction. The Rectory is 3rd entrance on right.
From Bandon: Take the Clonakilty road, turn right on the sharp bend immediately after the sign for Hosfords Blue Geranium Café. Go straight down hill, turning left at T junction and the Rectory is 3rd entrance on the right.
GPS: N 51.73.128 & W 8.86.649
Tel.: (023) 8822913
Email: sarahjgornall@eircom.net
Website: www.kilcolmanrectory.com

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 11am–5pm from 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. Mob.: (087)2535971.

Email: 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, Wisteriacircle/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: 17th March–31st October. Daily 10am–6pm.
ADMISSION: €5
LOCATION: On N71 on west side of Bantry Town Centre.
Tel.: (027) 50047. Fax: (027) 50795.
Email: 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 coastal terraced garden hewn out of rock overlooking Dunmanus Bay planted to take full advantage of the mild climate of West Cork. Collections of Sorbus, Restios, Acers, ferns and Cordylines. Plants from both the northern and southern hemispheres thrive in the warm moist conditions and take you on a journey from shady woodland to the mediterranean. Featured in many national and international publications and national and inter national TV. Unusual plants for sale. (Sorry no dogs).

CHARITY DAY
Sunday 3 July
2–5.30pm

OPEN: 11th–26th June, 12–5.30pm. 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.
Email: kilravock1@eircom.net
Website: www.kilravockgardens.com
GPS: N. 51.037.014 & W 009.33.055