Abbey Road Gardens
Abbey Road is best described as a plant person’s garden. The Head Gardener is passionate about plants and carries out all the work – she is also the owner!
Contact: Margaret Power
Telephone: 051 851111
Mobile: 087 220 9026
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Ballyin Gardens
Ballyin’s six-acre gardens are located on the north bank of the river Blackwater just upstream from Lismore Castle on grounds which slope down to the river and thus provide splendid views of the river itself and the surrounding meadows.
Contact: Peter Raven
Telephone: 058 54608
Mobile: 087 793 9101
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Ballynatray Estate
Ballynatray is a privately owned estate steeped in ancient history, offering unique luxury accommodation with breathtaking views across the river Blackwater. Arriving via Templemichael, the garden trail follows the main drive through parkland and reedbeds with spectacular views of the wooded Blackwater River, to the Pleasure Ground and Kitchen Garden, over a mile from Templemichael.
Contact: Estate Office
Telephone: 024 97460
Fax: 024 97464
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Website: www.ballynatray.com
Cappoquin House & Gardens
Cappoquin House is an 18th century Georgian mansion built on the site of an old Fitzgerald castle. It dominates the River Blackwater at the point where the river turns south and ploughs its way through the hills to the sea. The five-acre south-facing garden, a combination of formal and informal planting, offers fine views over the Blackwater Valley.
Contact: Charles Keane
Telephone: 058 54290
Mobile: 087 670 4180
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Website: www.cappoquinhouseandgardens.com
Curraghmore Estate
The Curraghmore Estate has contained the home of the Marquis of Waterford and his ancestors since 1170. The garden includes an arboretum, some beautiful terraces designed by the various Lady Waterfords of the day and a bridge built for King John to cross the River Clodagh in 1205. A unique shell grotto was built and decorated by the Countess of Tyrone in 1754.
Telephone: 051 387101 (office) / 051 387134 (guide)
Website: www.curraghmorehouse.ie
Dromana House & Gardens
Historic house, garden and woodland walks, perched over River Blackwater. Terraced looped paths lead to the 18th century Rock house and Bastion. Acid loving plants, rhododendrons, azaleas, and magnolias, as well as ferns, mosses and woodland flora amongst 22 acres of mature native trees.
Contact: Barbara Grubb
Telephone: 024 96144
Mobile: 086 8186305
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Website: www.dromanahouse.com
Fairbrook House Gardens & Museum
This romantic walled garden, situated at the River Dawn, was first established in 1994 and evolved over the years. Seven acres of a former woollen mill have been changed into paradise by Dutch artists Wout Muller and Clary Mastenbroek.
Contact: Clary Mastenbroek
Telephone: 051 384657
Mobile: 085 8131448
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Website: www.fairbrook-house.com
Lismore Castle Gardens
The historic gardens at Lismore Castle are divided into two. The Upper Garden is a complete example of the 17th century walled garden, whilst The Lower Garden was mostly made in the 19th century. Visitors can also visit the contemporary art gallery, Lismore Castle Arts, as part of their admission.
Please note that the Castle itself remains a private home and is not open to visitors.
Contact: Chris Tull
Telephone: 058 54061
Fax: 058 54896
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Website: www.lismorecastlegardens.com
Mount Congreve Gardens
Designated as a “great garden of the world”, Mount Congreve represents gardening on a very grand scale indeed. In late spring and early summer the 100-acre demesne is surely one of the wonders of the floral world; at that time of year one of the largest rhododendron collections in the world, the culmination of Ambrose Congreve’s lifetime passion, reaches its peak.
Contact: Estate Office
Telephone: 051 384115
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Website: www.mountcongreve.com
Salterbridge House & Gardens
The garden surrounding Salterbridge House is filled with camellias, magnolias, rhododendrons and many other woodland shrubs. There are many fine trees including most notably four splendid Irish yews, a cork oak, an Indian horse chestnut and a single leaved ash. The garden is at its best in the spring.
Contact: Philip and Susan Wingfield
Telephone: 058 54952
Mobile: 087 2030763
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Website: www.salterbridge-houseandgarden.com
Tourin House & Garden
Tourin Gardens extend over five acres to the banks of the river Blackwater. A fine collection of camellias, rhododendrons, magnolias and other shrubs give a beautiful seasonal display of colour.
Contact: Kristin Jameson
Telephone: 058 54405
Mobile: 086 811 3841
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Website: www.tourin-house.ie
Tramore House Gardens
Two and a half acres of garden surrounds Tramore House. It was restored for Waterford County Council by Angela Jupe. The original water feature, fed by a hillside stream, has been redesigned to cascade down the steeply sloping site, through rock to a still pool. Bluebell and narcissi carpet the ground in the spring and there is a 150ft long herbaceous border planted with shrubs and perennials which provide colour from June to October. There are some upgrading works to be carried out on the gardens.
Contact: John O Sullivan
Tel: 051 395555
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