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Garden Name: Lakemount
Last Modified: 12/02/2010
Garden ID: 0107

pic: 0107_lakemount.jpg

Owner: Mr Brian Cross
Address:
Barnavara Hill
Glanmire
Co. Cork
Postcode: 
County: Republic of Ireland

tel: 00353 021 4821052
fax: 
website: www.lakemountgarden.com
email: crosscork {at} gmail.com

Features: 
Many unusual trees, shrubs and plants.

English Heritage Grade:


Opening Times:
All year; 7 Days a week; 2.30pm - 5pm: by appointment only. Guided tours available.

Best Times of Year to Visit: 
April - October

To see: 


National Collection: 


National Garden Scheme days: No
Comments: 

Parties / Coaches: Yes 
Comments: 

Viewing by Appointment: Yes
Comments:  

House Open for Viewing: No
Comments: 

Admission Prices:
€ 7

Parking: Yes
Lavatories: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Shop: No
Plants for Sale: Yes
Lunches: Yes
Teas: Yes
Refreshments: Yes
Picnics: No
Dogs allowed: No
Only on Lead: No
Events: No

Other Facilities:



Designer: Brian Cross
Description of Garden:
Overlooking the River Lee, this mature garden hosts plants to ensure interest at all times of year. Australian, South African, and South American plants flourish in the mild climate - Resio, Dicksonias and tender Rhododendrons. This true modern Irish Garden has a strong design with contemporary pots and sculptures.


History: 
The garden was first planted in 1953, though it was originally a chicken and fruit farm on 7 acres.

Local Inns: 
The Brook, Riverstown

Accomodation: 
Vienna Woods, Glanmire
Silver Springs Hotel

Restaurants: 


Village/Town/Sightseeing: 
Cobh 
Blarney
Midleton - all within 20 mins. of Lakemount