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Muckross House and Gardens

Muckross Estate | Kenmare Road, Killarney, Ireland
353-64-31440
Ranked #4 of 66 attractions in Killarney
4.5 of 5 stars 208 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Gardens, History Museums
Description: A beautiful 19th-century mansion with a spectacular view of the Irish countryside.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Singapore
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

You can visit the gardens 24 hours...astoundingly beautiful especially when the azaleas are flowering More

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Dublin, Ireland
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Enjoy, bring a picnic and enjoy the wonderful setting. More

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Old Town, Maine
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Well located just a little outside the central town, just enough away from the noise. It is located right on the National Park, so you just have to cross the street for a hike in natural beauty. The hotel itself is beautiful and the rooms are nice too. The spa (and hot tub) close at 8pm and you are unable... More

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houston
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The house is beautiful but we didn't go inside. Because it was such a glorious day weatherwise we instead just walked around the gardens and they are breathtaking. Saying HUGE trees doesn't even come close to describing them. Just a lovely way to spend part of our morning. You won't be disappointed! More

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San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Surprised to hear of the California connection with the Filoli House. Interesting tour. More

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Burgundy
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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This house is one of the jewels of the area which normaly is a must to visit but unfortunately due to one of its guides, we cannot speak for the others... highly dissapointing. If you visit this house you need skates, the guide 'ran' through his brief explanations of the rooms, we were not allowed to be interested in anything... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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Muckross House is very nice and the tour is worthy. While it is very nicely explained by tour guides, we thought it was too rushed at times and we didn't have time to admire some of the beautiful things in the house. It was a pity that no photography was allowed... The gardens are beautiful and i recommend to walk... More

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Brussels
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We took elderly relatives to Muckross House not knowing if there would be a wheelchair available to borrow or not - but there was, and the house is fitted with elevators that give the wheelchair access to almost every bit of the guided tour. You have to wait for a tour, so we filled in the time by taking a... More

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Palos Verdes Estates, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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Our group - two sixty-fives and two forties - spent a whole day in the park. The more adventuresome headed out on several hikes and the mom (me) thoroughly enjoyed the house tour and gardens. The tour guide was well versed and managed to keep everyone in our group (including Swedish tourists & a young child) interested in her presentation.... More

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Bradenton, Florida
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

I've been to Muckross House before, and it never disappoints. This trip I brought along three people who had never traveled out of the US. They loved the manor house and the views, as we took a jaunting cart from the manor to Torc Falls and then to the abbey ruins. Our driver was informative, and the spring greens and... More

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