Discovering Hidden Ireland Aidan Gallagher
Heading now to the kingdom of Kerry, no visit is complete without a visit to this next Hidden Ireland House. The next stop is to Glanleam House in Valentia Island, Co Kerry where your hosts Jessica & Eoin O’Donoghue will cater for your every need. Glanleam was built as a linen mill in 1775 and later converted into a house by the Knight of Kerry, who planted the magnificent sub-tropical gardens. Spellbound by its magical setting of sheer natural beauty, five generations of the Knights of Kerry made Glanleam their home, each extending the original building, turning Glanleam House into the historic country manor it is today. In 1975 Meta Kreissig bought the estate which had declined for 50 years. She rescued the house, restored and enlarged the garden and, with her daughter Jessica, made it a delightful place to stay, with a mixture of antique and contemporary furniture and an extensive library.
Glanleam House, Kerry
The setting of Glanleam House looking out over the harbour is magical and leaves you wishing to extend your stay. 37
