Castle Coole
Enniskillen, County Fermamagh BT74 6JY
Tel: (+44) 01365 322690
 On
the outskirts of Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh 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,
said to have been 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.
A major stonework restoration programme was completed in 1988 after
seven years of work. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother,
re-opened Castle Coole to the public.
Castle Coole is within easy reach of the National Trust's other properties
in County Fermanagh - Florence Court and Crom Estate.
Opening Arrangements:
Open: April & September:
Sundays & Bank Holidays: 1pm - 6pm
Easter (Good Friday tpo Easter Tuesday): Daily 1pm - 6pm
May - August: Daily except Thursdays 1pm - 6pm
Last Tour: 5.15pm
How to get there:
On the Main Enniskillen Road (A4) 1.5 miles SE of Enniskillen
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