Ballindoolin House and Garden

Kildare

A 100m herbaceous border, parterre, Nature Trail and Tree Folklore Trail enhance the surroundings of the Georgian house. The 2-acre walled garden was recreated from old photographs.

Roundwood House

Laois

Member of the Hidden Ireland

Often described as having the appearance of a doll's house, Roundwood is a wonderful, family-run, Georgian House built in the 1730s. It is situated in a delightful location at the foot of the unspoilt Slieve Bloom Mountains, just one and a half hours from Dublin.

Castletown House and Parklands

Kildare

The most celebrated and magnificent Palladian style mansion in Ireland, it was built in the 1720s by William Conolly, speaker of the House of Commons, an important political figure in early 18th century Ireland.

Ardgillan Castle and Victorian Gardens

Dublin

An unusually welcoming 18th century manor in a wooded seaside landscape. The Victorian conservatory and alcoved fruit wall are features of the extensive gardens.

Deepwell

Dublin

The present house, built in 1857, and its re-designed garden on the margin of Dublin Bay form a surprising oasis of serenity in a busy suburb.

Powerscourt Townhouse Centre

Dublin

Built in the 1770s round a square comprising the town house, offices and stables for the 4th Viscount Powerscourt, this handsome palazzo is now a fashionable shopping centre.

Killruddery House & Gardens

Wicklow

Begun in the 1680s, these are the oldest and most extensive early formal gardens in Ireland. Kilruddery House, remodelled in 1820, has been the seat of the Earls of Meath since 1618.

Newbridge House & Traditional Farm

Dublin

Built in 1737 for Archbishop Cobbe and extended in 1760 by Lady Elizabeth Beresford to display her husband’s art collection, Newbridge stands in its own farm.

Newman House

Dublin

Two 18th century city-centre mansions combined to form the first Catholic University, now University College. The plasterwork is among the finest in Ireland.

Lodge Park Walled Garden & Steam Museum

Kildare

Adjacent to the Steam Museum, the walled garden consists of a box-edged and yew central walk giving on to a series of smaller gardens of unusual plants, shrubs, vegetables, fruit, herbaceous borders and a spectacular rosarie.

Coolcarrigan Gardens

Kildare

One of the best collections of rare and unusual trees and shrubs in Ireland, a 20 acre garden at the end of a spectacular tree lined avenue.

Marlay Demense

Dublin

200 acres of parkland and 4.5 acres of walled gardens restored by Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in regency style containing an orangery, arbour and water features.

Primrose Hill

Dublin

The 2.5ha garden has been created over the last 40 years by the late Cicely Hall and her son Robin. More of a botanical garden some of the plants have been in the family for over 100 years.

Beaulieu House, Garden & Car Museum

Louth

Of Dutch architecture and one of the earliest examples of an unfortified house, the garden is an early example of a walled garden.

Skerries Watermill and Windmills

Dublin

Restored by diligent community effort, these unique 16th century grain mills are once again in working order.

Powerscourt Gardens

Wicklow

A house and garden of world renown, Powerscourt is a sublime blend of parkland, terraces, statuary, walled enclosures, rambling walks and ornamental lakes.

The Talbot Botanic Gardens

Dublin

Created by Lord Milo Talbot in the middle decades of the 20th century and still being extended, these fine botanic gardens are part of the Malahide Castle demesne.

Russborough

Wicklow

Built in 1741 for the Earl of Milltown, this superb Palladian mansion was bought by the late Sir Alfred Beit in 1952 and now houses his internationally renowned art collection.

Irish National Stud, Museum, Japanese & St Fiachra's Gardens

Kildare

Created between 1906-1910 and laid out by Tassa Eida and his son Minoru, the gardens have been carefully preserved. St. Fiachra’s Garden was created in 1999 to celebrate the Millennium.

Knockabbey Castle & Gardens

Louth

30 acres of gardens restored after generations of neglect which include meadows, herbaceous border, formal Victorian garden with restored glasshouse, historical water gardens dating back to the 11th century.

Barberstown Castle

Kildare

Member of Ireland's Blue Book

Barberstown Castle & Country House Hotel has 59 bedrooms and a very fine award-winning restaurant.

Mount Usher Gardens

Wicklow

A collection of over 5,000 different species of rare plants and trees on 20 acres fascinates the professional plantsman as well as nature lovers.