Fota House & Gardens
| County: | Co. Cork |
| Tel: | 021-481 5543 |
| Fax: | 021-481 5541 |
| Email: | info@fotahouse.com |
Fota Island is located 12km east of Cork City on the northern shore of Cork Harbour. The old estate island of Fota is adjacent to the Great Island of Cobh and renowned for its magnificent regency style house, gardens and world renowned arboretum. The island also encompasses a holiday resort and wildlife park. Fota House was home to the Smith Barry family, of Norman descent, until 1975.
The present house, with over 70 rooms, was designed by the famous Morrison Architects in the 1820’s and the classical style includes gilt, marble work, superb painted ceilings and plaster detail.‘Fod te’, meaning warm soil, aptly describes the Arboretum and Gardens, which contain the finest collections of rare and tender trees and shrubs grown outdoors in Europe. The story of Fota is told on audio screens throughout the house and visitors can also enjoy authentic country house fare in the traditional tearoom. This prestigious venue is suitable for banquets, receptions, corporate events and select exhibitions
General Information
| Address: | Fota Island, Carrigtwohill, Co.Cork |
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| Telephone; | 021-481 5543 |
| Fax: | 021-481 5541 |
| Email: | info@fotahouse.com |
| Website: | http://www.fotahouse.com |
| Location: | Fota Island |
| Season: | All Year (Restricted opening Oct - Mar) Tours 1st April-31st Oct Gardens open all year |
| Open Times: | Apr-Oct: Daily 10.00-17.00 Nov-Mar: Closed for tours Last admission half hour before closing |
| Tours: | Regular tours daily, last tour 16.00 Max No: 30-40 Languages: English |
| Booking Contact: | Michelle O'Riordan |
| Manager: | Tom Fannon |
| Average Visit Length: | 1 hour |
| Entrance Fees: |
Adult €6 Child €3 OAP/Student €4 Family €15.00 |
| Audio Visual: | 2 large screens and audio panels throughout the house in various rooms,detailing the history and res |
| Restaurant: | Tea room serving light lunches, cakes and tea/coffee |
| Picnic Area: | Yes |
| Information Guide: | English, French & German |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
Internationally renowned Cork Born Violinist makes a return visit to perform at Fota House
Venue: Fota House
Date: Friday the 5th of March
Time: 8.00pm
Tickets: €20
Internationally renowned Cork Born Violinist, Elizabeth Cooney, returns to Fota House to give a recital with pianist Elisabeta Blumina.
This programme will include sonatas for violin and piano by Mozart, Ravel and Brahms as well as Ravel’s famous Tzigane.
As is usual, at Fota House, a complimentary glass of wine will be served at the interval.
Booking Essential – Phone: 021 481 5543
Conference & Incentive
Magnificent Regency Period House and Garden, extremely accessible to Cork City,and airport, with direct train access. Ideal for Incentive or Corporate groups, from 12 to 300. Private use of the house available with unique dining experiences and creatively tailor made proposals. Catering for all events including team-building sessions and festival events (both indoors and outdoors), the house is also suitable for product launches, pre-wedding receptions, wine tasting, exhibitions, craft, food and antique fairs and much more
