Failte Ireland - Ireland Buyers Guide 2018

HUNTINGTON CASTLE & GARDENS Alex Durdin Robertson, Clonegal, Co. Carlow +353 (0)53 93 77160 www.huntingtoncastle.com Huntington Castle was built, as a military garrison in 1625. Uniquely it is still home to the same family that built the castle. Its gardens were first laid out in the 1600s and hosts many champion trees, stew ponds, parterre gardens and a charming original 17th Century wilderness area. For guided tours contact Alex Durdin Robertson. JOHNSTON HOUSE & GARDENS (CASTLE OPEN FROM EARLY 2019) Matt Wheeler, Johnstown Castle, Co.Wexford. + 353 (0) 1 874 8030 www.johnstowncastle.ie Step back in time to the 1830s, to the the spectacular ornamental grounds and gardens surrounding the 19th century castle. The gardens were designed by Daniel Robertson, who is famed, for the gardens at Powerscourt. Learn about the 200 varieties of flora and fauna and our latest plans for the site. Our guide will conduct you around the romantic gardens to reveal some fascinating stories. Relax by the Castle lakeside with its Gothic towers, waterfalls and statues. KILRUDDERY HOUSE & GARDENS Anthony Ardee, Bray, Co.Wicklow +353 (0) 1 296 3405 www.killruddery.com With its magnetic beauty, romantic atmosphere and graceful elegance, Killruddery has caught the eye of many location scouts – Camelot, Becoming Jane and The Tudors, to name a few. Its unique formal layout is the brainchild of 17th century French gardener, Bonet, who was a disciple of the visionary designer André le Nôtre (of Versailles fame). Home to the Brabazon family since 1618; the gardens were designed for entertaining large numbers of guests and the French aesthetic mixes wonderfully with the rugged Irish landscape. Killruddery keeps the buzz going right through the summer with a Saturday Farm Market, tea room, festivals, classes and tours. 61 Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens, Co. Cork Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens, Co. Cork