- The Head Gardener’s House opened in June 2026
- The property sleeps up to five guests
- Stays start from €458 for two nights
- The house features Graphenstone eco friendly paints
- Fota railway station provides direct access
The Irish Landmark Trust and Irish Heritage Trust have opened the Head Gardener’s House at Fota House. The restored 1862 property in County Cork is now available through the Irish Landmark Trust in partnership with the Irish Heritage Trust. The house sleeps up to five guests and sits within the Victorian Working Gardens on Fota Island. It features sustainable fit out including Graphenstone eco paints.
Located within the Victorian Working Gardens of the historic estate, the protected two-storey property sleeps up to five guests and features a fully equipped kitchen, living areas, patio, and dog-friendly enclosed garden. Guests gain private access to this unique setting amid rich biodiversity and cultural history, with easy links to Fota Wildlife Park and beyond via the island’s railway station.
Guests have access to a private patio and the property is dog friendly. Fota railway station, Ireland’s only island station, provides easy links to Cork City. Bookings start from €458 for two nights. The opening adds to heritage accommodation options in the region.
The restored 1862 property in County Cork now operates as a self catering heritage stay. The house sleeps up to five guests across two king bedrooms and one single room with a fully equipped kitchen. Guests enjoy a private patio and dog friendly enclosed garden.
The house sits within the Victorian Working Gardens of Fota House on Fota Island. Access occurs via Fota railway station, Ireland’s only island station. Graphenstone eco paints feature throughout the sustainable restoration.
Bookings start from €458 for two nights. The partnership combines conservation expertise from both trusts. House Manager Jacqui Boyle provides local knowledge for guests.
Niamh Lunny shared “The opening of the Head Gardener’s House represents an exciting new chapter for both organisations.”
Anne O’Donohue shared “This partnership is a wonderful example of how collaboration can unlock new opportunities for heritage.”
