Introduction
Cairndhu is a gentleman's summer residence of 1875, formerly Sea View. The house stands next to the demesne of Carncastle Lodge and is linked to Carnfunnock. Features include sea views, shelter trees, steep terracing, a productive garden and glasshouses. Part of the site is now a golf course.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
028 9056 9615Directions
One mile east of Larne, next to Carnfunnock country park.
- Features & Designations
Designations
Environment and Heritage Service of Northern Ireland Heritage Gardens Inventory
- Reference: An 013
Features
- Glasshouse
- Terrace
- Kitchen Garden
- Boat House
- Gate Lodge
- House (featured building)
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Shelter Belt
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Bence-Jones, M {A Guide to Irish Country Houses} (London: Constable, 1988) A Guide to Irish Country Houses
- Register of Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest, Northern Ireland