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Description
This handsome Irish gentry house is surrounded by its 130-hectare (320-acre) wooded riverside estate.
The former home of the MacGeough Bond family, a tour of this neo-classical masterpiece reveals it is unchanged since 1900. The eclectic interior still evokes the family's tastes and interests.
Outside there are sweeping vistas, superb spring flowers, scenic walks and fascinating courtyard displays.
A second-hand bookshop, adventure playground and Lady Ada's award-winning tea room provide retreats for children and adults alike.
Highlights include:
Outside there are sweeping vistas, superb spring flowers, scenic walks and fascinating courtyard displays.
A second-hand bookshop, adventure playground and Lady Ada's award-winning tea room provide retreats for children and adults alike.
Highlights include:
- Garden, woodland and riverside walks with wonderful sweeping views
- Snowdrop walks and superb spring bulbs
- Discover the rejuvenated walled garden and its produce
- Children's adventure playground and play areas
- House wth a treasure trove of Victorian and Edwardian interests
- Hear stories of Captain Shelton's heroism at sea
Top Reasons To Visit
- Neoclassical masterpiece
- Scenic walks
- Second-hand bookshop
- Gift shop
- Courtyard coffee shop
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Facilities and Access
- Lady Ada’s tea room
- Light lunches and snacks available
- Gift shop and second-hand bookshop
- Parking only 100 yards away
- Suitable for school groups
Family and Children
- Baby-changing facilities
- Hip-carrying infant seats for loan
- Children’s play area
- Children’s quiz trail
Access
- Drop-off point
- Braille guide
- Induction loop
- Adapted toilets in main toilet block
- Map of accessible grounds route
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