Castle
Coole
Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh,
BT74 6JY, UK.
Tel.
+44 (0) 28 6632 2690 |
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Castle Coole is a late 18th century neoclassical mansion lying
just south of the town of Enniskillen in County Fermanagh.
The huge house,
which is set in magnificent landscaped parkland, was designed
by James Wyatt in the 18th century as a palatial lakeside home
for the Earls of Belmore. Built in Portland stone, the elegant
building was completed in 1798, and has been restored and maintained
by the National Trust since 1951. Evidence of its
symmetry
is striking, and a guided tour enables visitors to appreciate
the details of the richly decorated interiors. Sumptuous gilt
Regency furnishings, intricate plasterwork, and scagliola columns
designed by the Italian marble craftsman Bartoli enhance the opulence.
The state
bedroom, which was decorated for a visit by King George IV in
1821 (although he never arrived, and the room remained unused),
retains its original furnishings. Also of interest are the outbuildings,
which include a servants' tunnel, stable yard and ice house. The
sweeping garden overlooks a lake, Lough Coole, which is the habitat
of the oldest non-migratory flock of greylag geese in the UK.
The grounds cover 700 acres and contain large areas of ancient
oak woodland, and are filled with lovely walks.
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