Powerscourt Estate, located in Enniskerry, County Wicklow, Ireland, is a large country estate which is noted for its house and landscaped gardens, today occupying 19 hectares (47 acres) 1. Here are some of the things you can see and do around Powerscourt:
- Powerscourt Golf Club: With Two Championship golf courses set in stunning surrounds at the world renowned Powerscourt Estate, Powerscourt Golf Club is an immensely popular venue. The 36 hole championship lay out ensures availability 7 days a week for both members and visitors, add to that friendly staff, outstanding facilities and excellent dining, and it’s not hard to see why so many flock to the Estate.
- Powerscourt House: This is a magnificent Palladian style mansion and a must-visit for anyone interested in Irish history. It offers tours of the house and its grounds 2.
- Powerscourt Gardens: These are 47 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens that offer a wealth of variety, including a blend of perfectly manicured formal gardens, sweeping terraces, striking statues, charming ornamental lakes, secret hollows, and rambling walks 3.
- Powerscourt Hotel: Offering Palladian-style architecture with 198 generously sized bedrooms, luxurious amenities with the majority of rooms enjoying a clear vista of one of Ireland’s most celebrated valleys with the Sugar Loaf Mountain taking centre stage; making the guest stay experience incredibly special.
- Powerscourt Waterfall: This is the highest waterfall in Ireland, set in beautiful parkland rich in local wildlife. With great amenities and loads of space to walk or play, it provides the perfect setting for a picnic and a stroll to enjoy the wonders of the natural world 4.