Curraghmore House and Gardens

Curraghmore House and Gardens

Curraghmore House and Gardens
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Curraghmore House is the home to the 9th Marquis of Waterford and his family. This estate is Irelands largest private demense with over 2500 acres. Tours are now available through this historic home where visitors "step back in time " and enjoy the wonderful stories about the colourful characters that have lived on the estate. Hidden in the shrubbery near the main house,is the most enchanting Shell House,created by Catherine Countess of Tyrone in 1754. The grounds of Curraghmore House,were laid out by the first de la poer-Beresford Earl of Tyrone around 1750 and provide a splendid example of an eighteenth century romantic landscape ,with the house as its centrepiece. In front of the house is the garden in the French manner designed by Louisa,third Lady Waterford. It's formal terraces,with balustrades and statuary,overlook a man made lake. The present day Lord and Lady Waterford are country people by tradition. Farming ,hunting and breeding horses continues as it did centuries ago.
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  • Roger P
    Prescott, Arizona6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Do Not Miss This Piece of Irish History
    This was the finest Great Home tour we have ever had the pleasure to experience. Evelyn sets the standard for her depth, hospitality and graciousness. The tour was well paced, we had time to explore and felt complete when finished. We could have repeated it the next day as it was fact filled and most engaging. You will not be disappointed either. And don't forget the wonderful baked goods at the cafe after the tour and a walk among the iconic grounds. Roger and Jane P.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 15 October 2023
  • William D
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A glorious day of memories!
    My Mother was brought up on Curraghmore and spoke lovingly of her time there. I brought my daughter to Waterford in the hope that we could visit the estate. I was given the estate managers contact details. He did not disappoint us! Despite being out of season he treated us to a wonderful tour of the grounds and shell house. The house was having work done so we were unable to go inside. This did not detract from our visit. He took us to the house my mother was born in and where they moved too, later. He took photos of us at various way points, and I couldn't have been more thankful. My Mother sadly passed away last year, at the grand age of 96 years of age. This trip was very important to me and brought back such glorious memories. Alan treated us like honoured guests! He is a credit to the Curraghmore Estate and I will be forever grateful for his thoughtfulness and kindness.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 21 April 2024
  • Carol E
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent tour!
    An unexpected pleasure visiting this wonderful house and gardens. Evelyn took us on a tour of the house and was outstanding in her historical knowledge of the family and the furniture and other items in the house. We finished the tour at the Shell House which was fascinating. Delicious cake in the tea room (apple crumble cake!). Well worth a very long approach along the drive.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 9 June 2024
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William D
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Family
My Mother was brought up on Curraghmore and spoke lovingly of her time there. I brought my daughter to Waterford in the hope that we could visit the estate. I was given the estate managers contact details. He did not disappoint us! Despite being out of season he treated us to a wonderful tour of the grounds and shell house. The house was having work done so we were unable to go inside. This did not detract from our visit.
He took us to the house my mother was born in and where they moved too, later. He took photos of us at various way points, and I couldn't have been more thankful.
My Mother sadly passed away last year, at the grand age of 96 years of age. This trip was very important to me and brought back such glorious memories.
Alan treated us like honoured guests! He is a credit to the Curraghmore Estate and I will be forever grateful for his thoughtfulness and kindness.
Written 21 April 2024
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TipperaryIrishJohn
Stari Grad, Croatia122 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Couples
Unique historical tour of one of Ireland's Great Houses with spectacular original contents. Our House guide was Evelyn who was knowledgeable and passionate in equal amounts about the significance of the preservation and appreciation of this lovely snapshot of the Big House, through the generations of a single family that have occupied it for over 800 years. Remarkable! Also met Alan the Estate Manager who was equally enthusiastic about the conservation of the grounds and buildings. Overall, the best value tour I've ever taken and very likely to be repeated in the future.
Written 26 August 2022
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helben2017
Cork, Ireland28 contributions
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Jul 2023
My husband and I visited Curraghmore yesterday and to say we were delighted was putting it mildly. What an amazing place, the beautiful maintained grounds which we were free to wander around, the lake with the swans and ducks and of course the magnificent house. Our guide Evelyn was absolutely wonderful, she gave us the full history of the family and the house in easy to understand and very informative manner. The lovely tea-rooms in the courtyard are worth a visit, we enjoyed a fresh scone with jam and cream and a pot of tea there before the tour. Well worth the visit.
Written 10 July 2023
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SabinaD
338 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Couples
What an amazing place. We timed our trip poorly so missed the guided tours, but managed a magnificent wander through the gardens and grounds, as well as coffee and carrot cake (delicious!) before leaving. We will most definitely be back. Curraghmore is a true hidden gem!
Written 12 September 2022
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jhmpeel
Buckingham, UK24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
This was one of the most interesting houses that I have ever visited, with huge historical significance over many centuries, helped enormously by our excellent guide Evelyn/ Eibhlin. The entrance dating back to the twelfth century was most impressive but the interior - especially the dining room and the Drawing Room - I found particularly evocative, reminding me somewhat of Newbridge House, Donabate, near Dublin. The grounds were also spectacular, notably the shell house but also the panorama at the back of the house
Written 2 August 2022
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Roger P
Prescott, AZ6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
This was the finest Great Home tour we have ever had the pleasure to experience. Evelyn sets the standard for her depth, hospitality and graciousness. The tour was well paced, we had time to explore and felt complete when finished. We could have repeated it the next day as it was fact filled and most engaging. You will not be disappointed either. And don't forget the wonderful baked goods at the cafe after the tour and a walk among the iconic grounds. Roger and Jane P.
Written 15 October 2023
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Dennis J
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Couples
Outstanding country estate to visit. An amazing home and gardens that have been in the same family for 800 years. A little off the beaten path but well worth the visit. Evelyn, our guide, was very charming and did a great job explaining the family’s history. My wife and I were the only ones in her tour, so very intimate.
Written 22 May 2022
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Annedeg41
Stratford-upon-Avon, UK54 contributions
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May 2022 • Couples
This is the best stately home I have visited. Some of the property dates to the twelfth century.
The rest of the house is eighteenth century with an interesting front door.
Evelyn our guide was terrific. Her family have lived on the estate for generations.
Highly recommended.
Written 28 May 2022
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Philomena B
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
We visited Curraghmore House today and took the guided tour.

We had a truly lovely experience , Evelyn our tour guide was excellent , her warm welcome and knowledge of the family and the house made the tour memorable.

We would have no hesitation in recommending a visit to this beautiful house.
Written 22 August 2021
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Jenny D
22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
Wonderful tour with Evelyn who brought us through the house and the history of the family. Very informative and enjoyable. We were amazed to see the original ceilings and furniture. The shell house at the end of the visit was beautiful! We had lovely cake in the tea rooms afterwards - perfect way to end our visit.
Written 18 June 2023
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