Powerscourt is one of my favourite places to spend time. The Avoca cafe is gorgeous, the food is incredible. The shops are lovely, and the gardens themselves are stunning. Every time, it's a great experience.
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Powerscourt Gardens and House, Enniskerry
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Ranked #1 of 7 attractions in Enniskerry
76 Reviews
Type: Gardens, Historic Sites, Waterfalls
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One of the world's great Gardens, Powerscourt is situated 20km south of Dublin City Centre in the foothills of the Wicklow mountains.The Garden was......
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One of the world's great Gardens, Powerscourt is situated 20km south of Dublin City Centre in the foothills of the Wicklow mountains.The Garden was begun by Richard Wingfield in the 1740's and stretches out over 47 acres. It is a sublime blend of formal gardens, sweeping terraces, and ornamental lakes together with secret hollows, rambling walks, walled gardens and over 200 varieties of trees and shrubs.The House was gutted by fire in 1974 but recently has been reborn as an exceptional tourist destination. An audio visual brings to life the rich history of the Estate, while the double height Georgian Ballroom has been restored and hosts wedding and special events.The House is now home to the best in Irish design in gifts, clothes and furniture in the Avoca Stores and Interiors Gallery. Treat yourself to lunch at the Terrace Cafe where you can enjoy exceptional food, from each loaf of Irish bread to Mediterranean tarts or extraordinary salads.
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Dublin, Ireland
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47 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Kerry
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45 reviews
45 helpful votes
Despite the inclement weather on the day of our visit I really enjoyed our trip of Powerscourt house & gardens. I'm looking forward to going back when the weather is better so that I can enjoy the gardens more.
We ate in the cafe which when I saw the prices I thought was expensive butt the portions are quite big...
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Cork, Ireland
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60 reviews
4 helpful votes
My family and I have visited here, just on a regular visit and for a wedding. It is so lovely.
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Brooklyn, New York
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15 reviews
2 helpful votes
Gorgeous views! And add to that there is (or was when I was there) an Avoca store. I love Avoca. Be sure to get a throw there. You'll regret it if you don't. =)
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PowerscourtGardens, Guest Relations Manager at Powerscourt Gardens and House, responded to this review
2 February 2012
Hi, thank you for writing a review for us. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit. Avoca is great and I shall pass your kind comments on to the manager there. I got a throw as a present and I love it!
With Warm Regards
Carmel Byrne
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Dublin, Ireland
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29 reviews
2 helpful votes
We stayed in the Ritz Carlton and if it's within your budget I'd say it's a must. Then we visited the gardens and they were simply stunning. The lunch was great and there were a lot of healthy options. The walk around the gardens was like being in a period drama and we could just imagine what it was like...
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PowerscourtGardens, Guest Relations Manager at Powerscourt Gardens and House, responded to this review
2 February 2012
Hi, thank you for your great review. The Ritz Carlton is indeed spectacular and very lavish! I am glad that you enjoyed your visit to the Gardens and House. If you have any photos please feel free to post them.
With Warm Regards
Carmel Byrne
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Rome, Italy
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31 reviews
14 helpful votes
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Powerscourt Gardens are not only one of the best gardens in Ireland, but also one of the best in Europe!
The gardens are perfect kept, with lovely spot to sit down and enjoy nature. You can really spend two or more hours walking around in the Japanese Garden, the Pet Cemetery and play with ducks!
The House includes a lot...
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PowerscourtGardens, Guest Relations Manager at Powerscourt Gardens and House, responded to this review
2 February 2012
Good morning and thank you for your lovely review. I am so glad that you enjoyed your visit to Powerscourt. The Gardens are spectacular and if you are planning to visit Ireland again try and come in late Spring or Summer when the gardens are in full bloom. I have passed your kind comments about Avoca on to the manager!...
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Ireland
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14 reviews
5 helpful votes
Great gardens, good restaurants and shops. A great day out for all the family.
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PowerscourtGardens, Guest Relations Manager at Powerscourt Gardens and House, responded to this review
2 February 2012
Hi, thank you for taking the time to write a great review for us! I am delighted you had a good time and if you have little ones please see our new events programme on our website and bring them along, there are loads of new activities for 2012. Hope to see you here again soon!
With Warm Regards
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Lienen, Germany
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9 reviews
2 helpful votes
The Powerscourt Estate and Gardens are breathtaking. I saw photos of the gardens even before I came to Ireland and I decided that I wanted to go there. My friends and I went there on a very nice and sunny day in October 2011. Once we went through the house and into the garden, it felt like we were in...
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PowerscourtGardens, Guest Relations Manager at Powerscourt Gardens and House, responded to this review
2 February 2012
Hi, thank you for your great review and I am so delighted that you enjoyed your visit to Powerscourt. We do recommend an hour but like you said when you stop for photos and you take time to explore the gardens it can indeed take longer. I often go to the gardens with my camera and you simply just forget...
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Ireland
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11 reviews
2 helpful votes
Beautiful house and gardens, well worth the trip, enjoyed the stroll around and got a little treat from the Avoca shop with was delicious
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PowerscourtGardens, Guest Relations Manager at Powerscourt Gardens and House, responded to this review
2 February 2012
Hi, thank you for your lovely review. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Powerscourt. The treats from Avoca are sinful! Hope to see you here again soon.
With Warm Regards
Carmel Byrne
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Belfast, United Kingdom
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7 reviews
1 helpful vote
average ,just what u would expect from a house of this kind.Best sight for me was the horses...
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PowerscourtGardens, Guest Relations Manager at Powerscourt Gardens and House, responded to this review
2 February 2012
Good morning and thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your visit. Spring and Summer are spectacular as the rose garden and herbaceous border are in full bloom. The kitchen garden is also nice as we have beautiful lavender plants and the aroma they produce is lovely!...
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