Powerscourt Estate, House & Gardens, Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow

Named 3rd Best Garden in the world by National Geographic. 47 acres of carefully curated and maintained gardens, with many wondrous features to explore and the stunning Powerscourt House listed as one of the top 10 globally by Lonely Planet.

June Blake's garden at Tinode, Kilbride, Co. Wicklow

A rare fusion of inspired design and painterly planting. Situated in the townland of Tinode in west Wicklow, and spread over three rural acres, it wraps itself around, a handsome Victorian farm-steward’s house surrounded by a huddle of austerely beautiful, award-winning granite-stone farm conversions.  

Hunting Brook Gardens, Blessington, Co. Wicklow

Nestled in the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains, Hunting Brook Gardens is made up of five acres of contemporary exotic gardens and fifteen acres of woodland gardens and valley. Designed to be a thoroughly immersive experience, the gardens are home to one of Ireland's largest private collections of plants.

Japanese garden at the Irish National Stud, Kildare

The Irish National Stud’s Japanese Gardens, renowned throughout the world and the finest of their kind in Europe, are far more than simply a treat for the eye. They also provide comfort to the soul, achieving exactly the objective that was set out when the gardens were created between 1906 and 1910. The gardens were laid out by Japanese master horticulturist Tassa Eida and his son Minoru. Their aim was, through trees, plants, flowers, lawns, rocks and water, to symbolise the ‘Life of Man’.

Blarney Castle Botanic Gardens, Co. Cork

Between the entrance gates and the distant lake lie 60 acres of surprises, delights and mysteries waiting to be discovered. There is a network of paths that lead visitors through various gardens, arboretums, and avenues, which are a constantly changing and evolving environment throughout the seasons.