Annes Grove

A supremely romantic garden: laid out largely in the early twentieth century and Robinsonian in style, it also incorporates elements of an earlier, eighteenth century 'ornamented glen' and landscape. Many of the rare rhododendrons in the extensive woodland garden were introduced through subscriptions to the Kingdon Ward expeditions. On sheltered slopes overlooking the River Awbeg magnolias, hoherias and eucryphias grow to unusual size. Behind the eighteenth-century house, secretive paths wind down past limestone cliffs and offer glimpses of the river, lily ponds and wild meadow below. Riverside walks are bordered by giant foliage plants and naturalised day lilies, astilbes and primulas. Above the cliff, the walled garden offers a display of herbaceous colour throughout the summer and a contrast of styles within compartments divided by hedges of box, beech and yew.

Situated	1.6km North of Castletownroche, off the Fermoy/Mallow/Killarney road (N72)
Open	17 March - 30 September: Monday - Saturday from 10.00 - 17.00, Sunday from 13.00 - 18.00 Other times by appointment
Admission	Adults €6.00, OAPs/Students €4.00, Children €2.00 (under 5 free). Discount for pre-booked groups.
Facilities	Toilets, Wheelchair access, Plant Sales. Guided Tours for groups by appointment.
Contact	Jane or Patrick Annesley Annes Grove, Castletownroche, Co. Cork Tel: +353 22 26145 Fax: +353 22 26145 Email: annesgrove@eircom.net   Web: www.annesgrovesgardens.com