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Beaulieu House Gardens and Car Museum
Beaulieu
Drogheda
Louth
Phone: 041 983 8557
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Beaulieu House
Beaulieu House was purchased and enlarged by Sir Henry Tichbourne then Marshall of the Army in Ireland and Governor General of Drogheda at the time of the restoration of Charles II. The Plunkett family previously owned the lands of Beaulieu and its castle.
One of the earliest examples in Ireland of an unfortified house, The Beaulieu you see today was constructed in the late 17th and early 18th century, most probably designed by a Dutch Architect.
The walls are of rough stone, (possibly from the ruined Plunkett castle believed to have stood adjacent to the present house), and covered in lime render with fine Dutch bricks surrounding the windows and doors. The entrance is dominated by the magnificent two-storey hall. The grand staircase is Georgian style installed in the early 18th century by Tichbourne III. The original staircase exists to the right of the hall.
The garden, thought to be designed by Dutch Artist Van de Hagen who must have stayed some time at Beaulieu, painting the picture over the Hall fireplace, the Drawing Room ceiling and possibly using the garden as base to teach horticultural students in the art of designing the typical future Irish walled garden.
Description
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The present owner – Mrs Gabriel Montgomery DeFreitas – (nee Waddington) is a tenth generation descendant of Sir Henry Tichbourne.
Directions
Beaulieu is situated 2.50km East (towards the coast) from Drogheda, on the North bank of the River Boyne, between the R166 Termonfeckin and R 167 Baltray Roads.
Gardens
The 4 acres of walled garden are beautifully maintained by the family, the double herbaceous border are a mass of colour through the summer months. The Victorian knot garden beyond, provide visitors with plenty of enjoyment complimented by magnificent views over the Boyne estuary.
Museum
The house is the family home of racing driver Gabriel Konig - famous for her exploits in MG Midgets in the late 60's, Camero in the early 70's and who continues in modern Historic racing with an A40 Farina and a very special and unique pair of 70's Vauxhall's. These and other cars have now been bought together to form a Museum of classic cars together with photographs, memorabilia etc.
Opening Dates
Opening Months: May - September
Opening Times:
1st May until Mid September Weekdays – 11am until 5pm Weekends – July & August only – 1pm until 5pm. Other times for parties by prior arrangement
Prices
Guided tour of house €8.00; Gardens €6.00; Motor Museum €6.00. Tour of house, Museum and gardens €20.00. including free guide book. All prices per adult. Children under 12 free Refreshments
Available for parties over 12 by prior arrangement
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