Beaulieu House and Garden
Beaulieu House and Garden
Beaulieu House and Garden
4.6
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C17th historic house and garden situated overlooking Boyne River, 4km outside Drogheda, Co. Louth. Open by appointment for gardening and history groups. Advance booking only. Please see website.
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JHollie
London, UK357 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
What a pleasure to meet Cara and hear about her lovely home. We really enjoyed our time here and left feeling really delighted that we had been. There is something so much more inviting about visiting a home rather than a monument
Written 5 August 2022
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BM2
Dublin23 contributions
The tour is very interesting, the guide was amusing and knowledgeable and the family history, house and paintings are definitely worth the visit. We were greeted by the owner who was very welcoming and friendly. There is also a beautiful garden and lovely little church and graveyard. Yes the car museum is very small with only two cars but there is a genuine racing pedigree in the Vauxhall Viva which was driven by the owner's mother. Don't be put off by the fact that the grounds aren't enormous, they are still beautiful. There are no tea rooms at the house but there are within a five minute drive. We normally wouldn't review a day trip but we really enjoyed today and felt it deserved a good review. We took a day trip from Dublin and finished it with a trip to Monasterboice near by which is amazing. Mellifont Abbey too is very close. - Couple in their 40s from Dublin.
Written 13 July 2014
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Linda K
Drogheda, Ireland64 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
Gorgeous grounds surround this architectural treasure. Set along the Boyne as it travels out to sea, this area is usually ignored by (or simply unknown to) tourists. But coupled with a trip to Baltray and one to Termonfeckin, this makes a great day out.
Written 27 March 2015
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John S
Marco Island, FL1 contribution
Sept 2014
Outstanding home and magnificent grounds. We had such a good stay while we were here. Would strongly suggest this property for your next stay. Additionally, the owner is an
outstanding woman and very pleasant. We can't wait until we come back!
Rosemary and John
outstanding woman and very pleasant. We can't wait until we come back!
Rosemary and John
Written 20 September 2014
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grechmaria
Naxxar, Malta46 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
The house is very nice, including the entrance leading to it. The tour of the house was very insightful and detailed. There are lots of paintings of people who lived in this house, all from different generations. However, I would have loved it if there was some upkeep maintenance being done in this house. Certain parts of the house require attention. The gardens are worth a visit while here. Definitely not to be missed. There are also horses. Lovely experience!
Written 3 July 2014
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aji1376
Suffolk, UK172 contributions
May 2013
This was very interesting, the guide is extremely knowledgeable and brings history to life . I completely recommend a visit. Good value at €10.
Not suitable for small children, you have to listen to the guide.
Not suitable for small children, you have to listen to the guide.
Written 27 May 2013
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Kilteel186605
Dublin, Ireland27 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
Visited this house on a damp & dismal Irish summer day recently & by the way if you can`t find it & ask a local, tell them you are looking for Bewley House. When we arrived we were the only two visitors but despite this we were warmly welcomed by the guide, Noel Bailey, who made our visit most entertaining & enjoyable. It is a modest house by the standard of some of the "stately" homes around but a unique survivor & well worth a visit. If you are interested in the history of the English settlers / Irish of Drogheda & north Leinster, Noel is a mine of information & anecdotes about the families who have lived in the house & their marriages to other Anglo Irish families & the general history of the local area. It is still a family home but filled with some beautiful examples of furniture & paintings which show how "the other half" lived over the last 300 years. There was a notice saying the tour was 40 mins but we must have been there the best part of two hours which passed quickly listening to Noel's stories & witticisms. Thanks Noel & to boot the weather cleared up while we were there & we got to walk in the gardens when we were leaving. PS despite what it says on the website the Car Museum is no more.
Written 20 August 2015
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John McG
Ireland173 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
Noel Bailey you are a wee star! My wife and I, on our crusade to visit, and stay in, all 32 counties in Ireland visited Beaulieu House yesterday - 23/7/2015, We nearly didn't get there - due to stupidity - ours! Arrived at 4 pm. The last tour was to happen at 4.15pm. Noel Bailey was kindest itself. A man who loves his county - Louth, and loves his town, Drogheda. My wife and I were promised our 45 min tour which turned into 1 hour and 15 mins. I appreciate there were only the two of us on the tour but we have never enjoyed a tour so much. So much irreverent craic (that's fun) and so much love for a place he does not own. The Lady of the House should be very proud and appreciative of Noel, and no we are not related! After the tour we walked the grounds and the graveyard and church. There were some lovely kids playing in the garden, who were very friendly. We got a wave from the Lady of the house. All just lovely and very friendly. Toured the wee museum. Give this lovely old house a visit. It needs your money, just to keep it going. I fully intend to get back there, hopefully to do a B & B visit. Really lovely.
Written 24 July 2015
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Anne C
Drogheda, Ireland83 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
Close to the river Boyne and Baltray Village the house and walled gardens date c17th century and are well worth a visit. Open during June to September the entry fee of €10 (free to under 16s) and includes a guided tour of approx 40 mins. Our guide had extensive knowledge of the house,the paintings, the Plunkett family and times they lived in. The walled gardens spread over a large area and remain in their original design are included in the visit and are lovely to stroll on a fine day. There is B&B accommodation available in the summer time for visiting guests and the venue may be hired for weddings. Lovely house and well worth a visit.
Written 27 December 2014
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Sarah K
Dublin, Ireland27 contributions
Jul 2012 • Friends
Brought mam here. She loved it. Bit of an unusual collection of artefacts and racing exhibit to boot! But the grounds were lovely and the staff, maybe owners of the place?, were really interesting.
Written 16 March 2013
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Can you walk around the gardens for free?
Written 27 March 2022
Can you get there by public transportation? Is it near a village?
Written 5 February 2017
Hello there Beaulieu is close' ish to Termonfeckin Village and Baltray Village on the L6327.
There is a bus service from the main bus depot in John Street in Drogheda. This is the link for local services. Ask the bus driver when to let you off close to Beaulieu or ask at the bus station. I'm sure people will help. Im not allowed to share website address on this page but google get there. ie drogheda-baltray
Alternatively, the taxi is €10 each way and there are plenty of taxis in the town.
Kind regards,
Cara
Written 6 February 2017
Hello,
Apologies we are not open in Winter. We are open again June 1st through Sept 2015. see website 'beaulieu house' (via google as I'm not allowed to put websites in my reply here,) Thanks.
Written 26 January 2015
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