Barnavara Hill, Glanmire, Co. Cork.
Tel/Fax: (021) 482 1052
Mobile: 086 811 0241
E-mail: crossb@gofree.indigo.ie
Web: www.lakemountgarden.com

Nestled in the hills high above Cork, with distant views of the River Lee, Lakemount seems to blend into it's verdant landscape. In this beautiful corner of Ireland, Brian Cross has created, according to the Royal Horticultural Society, one of Ireland's "flagship gardens".

The garden was started in the early 1950’s by Mrs. Peggy Cross, who laid out the basic form by planting hedges to buffet the land from the relentless Atlantic winds. The garden is south-facing and slopes gently away from the house, supporting the cultivation of a multitude of plants from all four corners of the world. Since these early plantings, the garden has evolved into a wonderful oasis of calm. Recently, Brian's wife Rose has created a charming cottage-style area in this constantly-evolving garden.

Open: Any time by appointment
Admission: €6.50

Contact: Brian & Rose Cross

Facilities:
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Directions:

From Cork:
Take the R639 through Glanmire village. Continue through the pedestrian traffic lights. At the next lights, turn left at crossroads, up to the top of the hill. The garden is on the left at the end of the stone wall. The name of the garden (Lakemount) is on the gable of the garage.