About
Irish Landmark Trust is a non-profit organisation that finds interesting and unusual properties that are in need of conservation, and gives them a sustainable new life. Since 1992, we’ve been turning historic buildings into truly special self-catering holiday accommodation. Our properties range from lighthouses and schoolhouses to castles and gate lodges. The lodge was built in the Scottish Baronial style in 1874, possibly by the architect S P Close. At the same time as the lodge was constructed, an extension was added to the main house also in the same style. The family believes that the main house was designed by John Lanyon but no definite evidence for the name of the architect survives. The gate lodge provides a fitting entrance to the estate as it echoes the style of the main house. The estate is entered through decorative entrance gates with a circular motif. Concave dwarf walls topped with ornate iron railings with the same circular motif lead up to the gates. The lodge is a simple three bay construction with a steeply pitched roof with sawtooth cresting. The walls are constructed of squared limestone and there is the final addition of a date stone over the door. The local House Manager will be at the property all day to answer questions and provide information on the building. There will also be a free leaflet available that will provide information on the history of the building and the restoration process.
