We drove to Doneraile Park in north Cork on Saturday. Bronte was very excited about her new adventures.
It was a lovely cold and dry day and we decided to have a stroll around the grounds of a Georgian mansion landscaped in a Capability Brown kind of way.
He used sheep and cattle to mow his landscapes before the lawnmower was invented.
Some fields are still grazed by rare breed cattle and deer.
It felt like we were in a Jane Austen novel minus the long flowing dresses, tight bodies and horses and traps.
Here's some photos for your perusal:
Another day out post tomorrow.
Happy Saint Patrick's Day to you all!
What a lovely spot. I expect it must be quite popular during the summer months with free admission to the grounds?
ReplyDeleteYes it is JayCee. The Office Of Public Works have lots of great estates that are free to visit and park. Muckross gardens in Killarney are another example that I often blog a out every year.
ReplyDeleteWe never go I the big houses, I would only want to see kitchens or libraries, we much prefer the grounds.
ReplyDeleteWe are the same Marlene. Especially if they have a walled kitchen like Heligan in Cornwall. Cholmondley castle was a favourite of ours when we lived in Cheshire. Princess Diana got engaged there. It's got an Italian sunken garden and a great cafe.
ReplyDeleteA lovely place to visit. How wonderful to have those grounds to roam.
ReplyDeleteDidn't they make some nice places in those days Linda?
DeleteA great out for you and Lady Northsider. And you were her Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy in your lacy shirt with your chest hairs showing. "Ooo Mr Darcy! Not here in the haystack!"
ReplyDelete"What do you mean you can't find your mobile phone love?" And cut!
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