Glanleam

Kerry

Glanleam is an elegant house overlooking the ocean on this wonderful island of Valentia, just off the Kerry coast - 50 acres of superb subtropical gardens.

Park Hotel Kenmare

Kerry

Since 1897 many world travellers have enjoyed the pleasures of the Park Hotel Kenmare. Set in a heavenly location overlooking Kenmare Bay the hotel is in the heart of Irelands most scenic countryside.

Blarney Castle and Rock Close, Co. Cork

Cork

This historic castle is most famous for its Stone, which has the traditional power of conferring eloquence on all who kiss it.

Bantry House and Gardens

Cork

Bantry House was bought by the White family in 1730 and was enlarged by Richard White the 2nd Earl of Bantry. The house has a collection of tapestries, furniture and art treasures which were mainly collected by the Earl during his travels through Europe in the 1800s. The Gardens are home to sub tropical plants and shrubs - reflecting the best in European design and style. Features within the 45 acre grounds are the Hundred Steps, the Italian Garden and the largest Wisteria circle in Ireland.

Lisselan Gardens

Cork

Lisselan Gardens was designed in the 1800s and laid out in Robinsonian style, enhancing the natural features and contours provided by the valley and the river Argideen flowing throughout.

Ballymaloe House

Cork

Ballymaloe House is a large country house on a 400 acre farm, 30km east of Cork. The house if family run, on the family farm. Comfortable accommodation and an award winning restaurant in pleasant rural surroundings.

Longueville House and Presidents Restaurant

Cork

An imposing 17th century listed Georgian heritage home situated in the heart of a 202ha wooded estate, working farm and garden overlooking the famous Blackwater River Valley. In the Presidents Restaurant guests can partake of the fresh produce from the farm, river and walled kitchen garden prepared by Chef William OCallaghan.

Kells Bay House & Gardens

Kerry

The 40 acres of gardens are laid out along a fast flowing stream and through the imposing entrance gates a waterfall is visible. Originally planted in the mid-nineteenth century, this is an opportunity to visit them at a magnificent stage of their restoration.