Summerhill Farmhouse bed & breakfast accommodation located near Ardmore & Youghal is the perfect accommodation for anyone wishing to experience rural tranquility and yet remain close to all that West Waterford has to offer to the keen gardener and heritage enthusiast. County Waterford boasts some spectacular country homes and gardens that have their doors open to the public. These can be found at various locations throughout the county as follows:

• Lismore Castle Gardens, Lismore, County Waterford. These gardens hang spectacularly over the river Blackwater at the entrance to the town of Lismore. They are open from March 30th to September 29th daily. Contact +353 (0)58 54424 for further details. While in Lismore, why not head for the Ballysaggartmore Towers that are located between Lismore & Ballyduff on a scenic route that runs by the river.

• Tramore House & Gardens, Tramore, County Waterford. Waterford County Council have taken the initiative and restored the gardens of this splendid Victorian seaside home in the exuberant period style. The gardens are open from October to April and from May to September daily. Contact +353 (0)51 386303 for further information.

• Curraghmore House & Gardens, Portlaw, County Waterford. Magnificent home of the Marquis of Waterford and his ancestors since 1170. The grounds include a magnificent Arboretum and shell grotto. Contact Lord Waterford on +353 (0)51 387102 for detailed opening hours for the house and gardens.

• Mount Congreve Gardens, Kilmeaden, Waterford, is a large plantman’s garden within woodlands and is open all year round from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Tel. +353 (0)51 384115 for further details.

• Tourin House, Cappoquin, is owned by the Jameson family. The house and gardens are open all year round and you can contact Andrea on +353 (0)58 54405 for further information.

• Cappoquin House & Gardens is owned by David Keane and is open at select times. Contact the Keane's on +353 (0)58 54258 for further information.