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Muckross House and Gardens

Muckross Estate | Kenmare Road, Killarney, Ireland
353-64-31440
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Ranked #7 of 60 attractions in Killarney
Type: Historic Sites, Gardens, History Museums
Description: A beautiful 19th-century mansion with a spectacular view of the Irish countryside.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Maintained by the Department of Arts Heritage you were treated to a view of the past as actors fed and entertained you. The food and wine was passable but the entertainment was enjoyable. Better food would have made for better value.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Beautiful gardens and a very impressive interior. The guide (Mary) provided a very vivid and understandable tour experience.

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Sydney, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

muckross gardens was magnificent,the lawns were like putting greens all the way dow to the lake,but due to the restoration on the external part of the front of the mansion,with all the scaffolding and workmen,we could not take pictures of this magnificent mansion.

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Edinburgh
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

The best part of Muckross is the gardens, which are extensive and beautifully landscaped, set on the shores of the lake. We did not visit the historic working farm, entry to which costs extra. The self-service restaurant is OK. The house itself is interesting enough, but the tour we were on (compulsory) had about 30 people, which was about twice... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Muckross House is very lovely and the tour guide was very informative. The gardens are wonderful. I highly recommend this attraction. Food in their cafe is good and reasonable.

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Port Talbot, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

excellent location with good walks lakeside . Jaunting cars run regularly for those that enjoy a pony and trap type ride for a fee. the driver/operator giving interesting information on location and is available to "jaunt" to the Torc Waterfall. There is an entrance fee for Muckross House

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

A tour of this beautiful Irish manor gives a very good insight to what life was like for the priveliged in Ireland.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

The best house we have visited in Ireland. Beautifully maintained house and grounds. Very informational and historical. Our tour guide was slightly lacking but you can only enter with a guide. Pay for the combo ticket too, the house, farms and grounds are definitely worth around four hours of a day if it is less rainy.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

The Muckross House is this old historic building that is set in the gorgeous area of the Killarney National Park. The house is just fantastic. The tour of the house was only 4 euro for me since I was a student. The only downfall was that you are not allowed to take pictures inside of the house. The tour was... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Enthusiastic guides and beautifully appointed rooms and artwork. House conveys a real sense of time and place from previous centuries...

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