Enniscoe House and Estate can be found near Crossmolina in Co Mayo, on the shores of Lough Conn. Steeped in heritage the Georgian house dates from 1790 and today is run as a family hotel. We visited a couple of weeks ago to take part in a bumblebee workshop (held by the National Biodiversity Data Centre). The second half of the day involved looking for and identifying bumblebees. It also allowed us to enjoy the grounds including the beautiful woodland, but especially the organic walled garden. The garden is divided into two; first the formal garden or pleasure grounds, and secondly the vegetable and impressive fruit growing area. Strawberries, apple trees and currants were all in bloom. The garlic was huge in comparison to my own! And the potatoes were coming on very well.
Enniscoe is also the location of the Mayo North Heritage Centre, where people can go and explore their North Mayo ancestors / genealogy. There is also a looped walk, a museum and all important tea rooms.
What a beautiful spot!
janet
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It is a little treasure.
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What a lovely place. I plant garlic. Just a few cloves from the supermarket bulb and this year I planted them when I planted the daffodils and the plants are much bigger. Don’t know what the garlic bulbs will be like when harvested though. Normally they only have four cloves. (Sure it’s not the proper way but it’s fun.)
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Home grown garlic is always worth it. I have found that autumn sowings do better:-)
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Most beautiful photos of a lovely garden. I’ve never visited it yet but it’s lovely to read about it and see your photos.
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If you are ever up in Mayo it is definitely worth s visit:-)
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I will certainly keep that in mind! Thank you.
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Looks like a great spot. Love the window in the walled garden!
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Lovely photos. I am so envious of the historical buildings in your neck of the woods.
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We do have quite a lot!
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Lucky you! 😉
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I know…..
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What a beautiful spot indeed. Bumblebee workshop and then those magnificent gardens – can’t better that.
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Exactly 🙂
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Gorgeous.
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It is lovely:)
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