Fota House & Gardens
| County: | Co. Cork |
| Tel: | 021-481 5543 |
| Fax: | 021-481 5541 |
| Email: | info@fotahouse.com |
The island estate of Fota is famous for its magnificent Regency period house, beautiful formal gardens and world renowned arboretum. The island also encompasses a wildlife park, 5-star holiday resort with spa and golf club. It is located 12km east of Cork City on the northern shore of Cork Harbour, adjacent to Great Island and Cobh.
Fota House was originally built by the Smith Barry family as a hunting lodge but was redesigned and extended in size by the famous Morrison architects in the 1820’s. The classical style includes gilt, scaglioli columns, superb painted ceilings and plaster details. It was home to the Smith Barry family of Norman descent until the mid-1970s.
Fota House has a magnificent collection of 18th and 19th Century Irish paintings and furniture and has a fully restored original kitchen, scullery and game larder.
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: | Just off the main Cork/Waterford N25 road. Take exit for Cobh and follow signposting. |
| Season: | Tours: Mid March-30th Sept. Regular tours daily, last tour 4pm Gardens open all year 10am-5pm |
| Open Times: | Nov-Mar: Only group bookings accepted for house tours during the winter |
| Tours: | Regular tours daily, last tour 16.00 Max No: 15-20 Languages: English |
| Booking Contact: | Debbie Walsh (debs@irishheritagetrust.ie) |
| Manager: | Debbie Walsh |
| Average Visit Length: | 1 hour |
| Entrance Fees: |
Adult: €6 Child: €3 OAP/Student: €4 Family (2A + 3C): €15 Groups: €4 Arboretum & Gardens are managed by the OPW and are open all year - Admission Free |
| Restaurant: | Tea room serving light lunches, cakes and tea/coffee. Closed Oct-Mar. |
| Picnic Area: | Yes |
| Shop: | Yes |
| Information Guide: | English language Audio Guide available from April 2012 |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
Spring Recital at Fota House
Friday, 17th February
On Friday, 17th February, Internationally renowned Pianist, David Syme, will give a recital at Fota House. Syme, an alumna of the famed Juilliard School of Music is a protégé of the late master Jorge Bolet. He has performed in eighteen countries and divides his time between the U.S. and Ireland, where he has a home in West Cork.
His in-house recital series has garnered national acclaim and has been attended by scores of enthusiastic followers. David has appeared in The Lincoln Centre, Carnegie Hall in New York, Kennedy Centre in Washington, D.C. He has also played at Wigmore Hall in London and other major venues throughout Europe.
He has recorded collaborations with the likes of The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Vienna Symphony and The Czech National Symphony. This summer will see the release of a recording entitled "Music from the Ahabeg Road"
The musical programme for Fota House will comprise of piano masterpieces by Chopin, Liszt, Ravel, Rachmaninoff, Debussy and Gershwin. As is customary at Fota House, a complimentary glass of wine will be served during the Interval.
Date: Friday, 17th February 2012
Tickets: €20.00
Time: 8.00 p.m.
Venue: Fota House, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork.
For more information, please call Fota House on 021 481 5543 or email info@fotahouse.com.
Opening Times
April - Sept
Daily: 10.00-17.00
Last admission half an hour before closing. Admission times may be subject to change, please ring to confirm visit.
Oct - Mar
Only group bookings catered for. Please ring to confirm visit.
Fota House Hospitality
Fota's stunning 19th century architecture, exquisite collection of paintings and world renowned arboretum and gardens is the ideal backdrop for your event that transports you back in time, providing a unique and secluded setting for everything from weddings and conferences to intimate dinners and special occasions.
Fota House has established a tradition of entertaining and we have a reputation for being flexible in meeting your needs, no matter how small or large the event may be. The splendour of the gardens and arboretum are on view from most rooms, and can also be incorporated into your function with top of the range marquees and pagodas.
Anthony McCann and his team joined Fota House to provide superb catering in the Billiard Room, the pannelled Gallery as well as outside. There is also the opportunity to purchase beautiful gifts on display in the Gallery.
Contact 021 488 2010 or 086 803 5783 for reservations.
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