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The Bothy | Description

The Bothy is a garden cottage in its own secluded area within Birr Castle Demesne. A gate in the wall opens on to the famous Millennium gardens (open to the public) set in a large park laid out around a lake and on the banks of two rivers, offering miles and hours of beauty and tranquility. This is a must for nature lovers, gardeners, artists, and all yours to enjoy privately each evening. The Demesne is equally celebrated for its giant telescope, the largest in the world for 75 years and now fully restored. Boating trips on the River Shannon, cycling, fishing and golf are all nearby.

The Bothy comprises an entrance into a living room with dining area, kitchenette, bathroom and 3 bedrooms, 1 double, 1 twin and 1 single. The Bothy is heated by oil central heating and an open fire (all fuel and power, bed linen and towels included in rent) and includes a colour TV, washing machine. Garden furniture allows you to enjoy the lawned gardens and there is parking space for 2 cars. Pets are welcome. Shops, pub and restaurant are all within 300 meters.

There has been a Norman castle on this site since 1170. From the 14th to the 17th century the O' Carroll family ruled from here and the territory was known as Ely O' Carroll The castle was granted to Sir Lawrence Parsons in 1620 and it is still the private family home of the Parsons family.

The Grounds and the Gardens - The grounds evolved from the parkland of oak and beech trees of the 17th century; of the same period are the Box Hedges which form part of the formal gardens. The 18th century is characterised by the creation of the lake and planting around this area.The 19th century saw the building of the Suspension Bridge and the development of the Fernery and the Fountain, the Waterfall and the Winter Garden. The 20th century saw the creation of the Arboretum, the River Garden, the terraces and herbaceous borders around the castle, the seed and plant expeditions abroad and the development of glass houses for propagation. Of the same period is the development of the formal gardens based on 17th century Bavarian design.The wildflower meadows are left uncut until July to ensure that the wild flowers seed and naturally regenerate.

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