Fota House & Gardens
| County: | Co. Cork |
| Tel: | 021-481 5543 |
| Email: | info@fotahouse.com |
Fota Island is located 12km east of Cork City on the northern shore of Cork Harbour. The old estate island of Fota is adjacent to the Great Island of Cobh and renowned for its magnificent regency style house, gardens and world renowned arboretum. The island also encompasses a holiday resort and wildlife park. Fota House was home to the Smith Barry family, of Norman descent, until 1975.
The present house, with over 70 rooms, was designed by the famous Morrison Architects in the 1820’s and the classical style includes gilt, marble work, superb painted ceilings and plaster detail.‘Fod te’, meaning warm soil, aptly describes the Arboretum and Gardens, which contain the finest collections of rare and tender trees and shrubs grown outdoors in Europe. The story of Fota is told on audio screens throughout the house and visitors can also enjoy authentic country house fare in the traditional tearoom. This prestigious venue is suitable for banquets, receptions, corporate events and select exhibitions.
General Information
| Address: | Fota Island, Carrigtwohill, Co.Cork |
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| Telephone; | 021-481 5543 |
| Email: | info@fotahouse.com |
| Website: | http://www.fotahouse.com |
| Location: | Just off the main Cork/Waterford N25 road. Take exit for Cobh and follow signposting. |
| Season: | Tours: Mid March-30th Sept. Regular tours daily, last tour 4pm Gardens open all year 10am-5pm |
| Open Times: | Nov-Mar: Only group bookings accepted for house tours during the winter |
| Tours: | Regular tours daily, last tour 16.00 Max No: 15-20 Languages: English |
| Booking Contact: | Debbie Walsh (debs@irishheritagetrust.ie) |
| Manager: | Debbie Walsh |
| Average Visit Length: | 1 hour |
| Entrance Fees: |
Adult: €7 Child: €3 OAP/Student: €5 Family (2A + 3C): €18 Groups (15+): €5 Self Guided Tours: Adult: €4 Child: €1 |
| Restaurant: | Tea room serving light lunches, cakes and tea/coffee. Closed Oct-Mar. |
| Picnic Area: | Yes |
| Shop: | Yes |
| Information Guide: | English language Audio Guide available from April 2012 |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
Opening Times
April - Sept
Daily: 10.00-17.00
Last admission half an hour before closing. Admission times may be subject to change, please ring to confirm visit.
Oct - Mar
Only group bookings catered for. Please ring to confirm visit.
Up-Coming Events until June 2012
March
Ridorami la Calma with Amanda Neri and the Carrigtwohill Gospel Choir
Friday 23rd at 8pm
Tickets €20
For a futher listing of fantastic events until June 2012, CLICK HERE!
Conference & Incentive
Magnificent Regency Period House and Garden, extremely accessible to Cork City,and airport, with direct train access. Ideal for Incentive or Corporate groups, from 12 to 300. Private use of the house available with unique dining experiences and creatively tailor made proposals. Catering for all events including team-building sessions and festival events (both indoors and outdoors), the house is also suitable for product launches, pre-wedding receptions, wine tasting, exhibitions, craft, food and antique fairs and much more
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