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    House & garden highlights

    Co Armagh

    Ardress House

    The Drawing Room at Ardress House, County Armagh
    © NTPL / Andreas von Einsiedel

    A 17th-century farmhouse, Ardress House boasts elegant 18th-century decoration, particularly in its Adam-style Drawing Room with delicate plasterwork.

    The Argory

    The Organ Lobby at The Argory, County Armagh
    © NTPL / Andreas von Einsiedel

    This atmospheric Irish gentry house is virtually unchanged since 1900. Among its contents is a unique working cabinet barrel organ.

    Co Down

    Castle Ward

    Gothic-revival windows at Castle Ward, County Down
    © NTPL / Matthew Antrobus

    Overlooking Strangford Lough, Castle Ward is an interesting mixture of architectural styles. Children have the chance to dress up and play with period toys.

    Mount Stewart House & Gardens

    A family enjoying a picnic at Mount Stewart, County Down
    © NTPL / Ian Shaw

    The outdoor 'rooms' and parterres of Mount Stewart's magnificent gardens contain many rare plants that thrive in the mild climate here. The house, which in its day played host to prominent politicians, contains world-famous paintings.

    Rowallane Garden

    Blue poppies at Rowallane Garden, County Down
    © NTPL / Jerry Harpur

    The informal gardens at Rowallane contain many exotic species. Spectacular flower displays can be seen from spring, when the azaleas and rhododendrons bloom.

    Co Fermanagh

    Castle Coole

    The 'Grecian' couch in the Drawing Room at Castle Coole, County Fermanagh
    © NTPL / Patrick Prendergast

    From the sumptuously furnished state rooms to the servants' quarters, Castle Coole is one of the finest neo-classical houses in Ireland. Long walks can be enjoyed in the wooded landscape park.

    Crom

    A moored boat at the Crom Estate, County Fermanagh
    © NTPL / Joe Cornish

    One of Ireland's most important nature reserves with many rare species, Crom is also a romantic and tranquil place. With its islands, woods and ruins, Crom is a sanctuary for wildlife and people alike.

    Florence Court

    Walking sticks in the entrance hall at Florence Court, County Fermanagh
    © NTPL / Andreas von Einsiedel

    The return of many Enniskillen family belongings to Florence Court has rekindled its warm atmosphere. Embellished with rococo plasterwork, this is a splendid example of an 18th-century Irish house and estate.

    Co Londonderry

    Mussenden Temple & Downhill Demesne

    Mussenden Temple, perched on the edge of steep cliffs at Downhill, County Londonderry
    © NTPL / Joe Cornish

    The dramatic north Irish coast is the rugged setting to the Downhill Estate. The estate includes ruins, a mausoleum, beautiful gardens and the famous Mussenden Temple perched on the cliff edge.

    Springhill

    The 'Planter' house at Springhill, County Londonderry
    © NTPL / Andreas von Einsiedel

    The celebrated Springhill costume collection be seen in the laundry at this 17th-century 'Plantation' home. Springhill offers a 'Living History' tour which brings the family who lived here to life.
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    Boy and his mother in the gardens of Mount Stewart with the Dodo Terrace behind
    © NTPL / Ian Shaw
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