The Irish Cottages - Castle Coole Local To Irish Cottages

The family home of the Earls of Belmore and one of the treasures of the National Trust, local to Irish Cottages

On the outskirts of Enniskillen stands Castle Coole, the family home of the Earls of Belmore and one of the treasures of the National Trust

Designed by James Wyatt, this magnificent neo-classical house took ten years to build. It was completed in 1798

The interior of the house was created by some of the leading craftsmen of the late 18th century with chimney pieces carved by Westmacott, plasterwork created by Rose, scagliola columns and pilasters created by Bartoli

Highlights of a tour of Castle Coole are the magnificent state rooms with their sumptuous Regency furnishings. These include the State Bedroom prepared for a visit by George IV in 1821

The surrounding 700 acre estate is a fitting setting for the house, with parkland, Lough Coole and extensive woods

Visitors may enjoy walks in the grounds and also see the Grand Yard, the Servants' Tunnel, the recently restored Ice House, the dairy, stables, laundry house and display room which includes the Belmore Private Coach

How to get There:
On the Main Enniskillen Road (A4) 1.5 miles SE of Enniskillen