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Fota House (with baby)

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How Baby-Friendly is Fota House?

67%Baby-Friendly
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Pram-friendly paths and staff willing to warm bottles help, but baby-changing rooms are unconfirmed and upstairs tour areas need stairs, so carers should check facilities before travel.

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What is Fota House?

  • A 19th-century Regency-style mansion built as the country seat of the Smith Barry family, featuring over 70 rooms furnished in period styles
  • An 11-hectare arboretum housing one of Europe’s finest collections of rare and tender trees within a sheltered island microclimate
  • Manicured formal gardens that include an Italianate Sunken Garden, restored Victorian glasshouses and a walled kitchen garden
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Reviews of Fota House (Cork)

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Lisa Dwyer-Browne

Lisa Dwyer-Browne

Aug 2025

We had our wedding ceremony in the grounds in August and it was absolutely incredible. Catherine and the team at Fota House helped us have a wedding that exceeded our expectations. From the support in our ideas for the ceremony, being in constant communication running up to the day, helping set up on the day and being on hand to guide our guests to their seats, I have only positive things to say a...

Ruth Prendergast

Ruth Prendergast

Aug 2025

We had a very pleasant afternoon here. Came over on the car ferry from Passage which I'd recommend. A shirt drive and we were in Fota. The gardens are beautiful, more extensive than I'd remembered. I love the hideaway Fern area which wouldn't be out of place in the Hobbit! I saw plants in never seen before and really loved the glasshouses. We didn't do ghe tour but had lunch in the cafe. I found...

Anna Bradshaw

Anna Bradshaw

Mar 2025

This is a fantastic place to visit. The botanic gardens are beautiful with plants from all around the world. There are lots of pathways which would be great fun for little explorers and dogs are allowed on a lead. The cafe is a beautiful large room (accessed through the gift shop) and the food was lovely with friendly staff. We thoroughly enjoyed the guided tour of the house which I highly recomm...

Yvonne Murphy

Yvonne Murphy

Mar 2025

Beautiful house and gardens 🏡 thanks for the tour and enthusiasm Lynne.

paul hannigan

paul hannigan

Dec 2024

Attended the Wonderlights display, which was held here this year. I think this may have been the first time it was held here. But hopefully not the last. A magnificent, magical, and highly entertaining evening was had by all. It was displayed perfectly using the natural features of Fota without compromising the natural beauty of the place. A stroll of approximately an hour takes you on a loop b...

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Map of Fota House

Address: Fota House, Arboretum & Gardens Fota Island, Foaty, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, T45 Y642, Ireland

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About Fota House

Opening Hours

Monday:10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:10:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Hours may vary during holidays, special events, and peak seasons. Please check the official website for the most up-to-date information.

Website

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Phone Number

+353 21 481 5543

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