Castle Coole

Spring is one of the best times to visit Castle Coole as the days lengthen and the first flowers start to appear. Step into spring with wonderful wildflower meadows and carpets of bright bluebells.

Dogs are very welcome at National Trust properties. Here are our guidelines for dog owners visiting Castle Coole.

Take a pleasant, gentle walk around the tranquil Lough Coole, spotting wildlife and glimpses of the mansion house on the way.

Castle Coole is one of the greatest neo-classical country houses in Ireland. Built to impress in the 1790s by the first Earl of Belmore, no expense was spared on the palace in the park which was designed to outdo the home of his brother in law, the Earl of Enniskillen, at nearby Florence Court. Various craftsmen were employed from across Ireland and Britain to decorate the interior of the house, from the fine plasterwork to the marble fireplaces and the scagliola columns. Within the lavish interiors is a State Bedroom created for an expected royal visit of King George IV which never came.

With a magnificent mansion, set in a woodland park, there is much more to see on the estate, such as the Grand Yard, Ice House and Pump House.

Our holiday cottage at Florence Court provides the perfect base for exploring the large areas of parkland, gardens and forest park which surround the historic 18th-century mansion which is the focal point of the estate.

Find out more about our range of holiday cottages at Crom, that can sleep 2-7 people in comfort and beauty.