The Swiss Cottage

The Swiss Cottage Directions from Cahir : From Cahir Castle car park turn right onto Castle Street. Take a right at the top of Castle Street onto the Ardfinnan Road (R670).

Continue 2km and turn right at the brown Swiss Cottage sign. Car park in the woods on the right. A delightful "cottage orné" built in the early 1800s by Richard Butler, 1st Earl of Glengall to a design by the famous Regency architect John Nash. Its interior contains a graceful spiral staircase and some elegantly decorated rooms. The wallpaper in the Salon manufactured by the Dufour factory is one

of the first commercially produced Parisian wallpapers. Situated on an elevated site with access by stone steps.

A very Happy St Patrick's Day to all ☘️🍀🇮🇪
17/03/2026

A very Happy St Patrick's Day to all ☘️🍀🇮🇪

14/03/2026
Almost time to close the door on the 2025 season🍁🍂🍃Last admission 3.45pm.Thank you to everyone who took the time to visi...
02/11/2025

Almost time to close the door on the 2025 season🍁🍂🍃
Last admission 3.45pm.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to visit us this year.
Winter well🫠

Beautiful fresh morning here at Swiss Cottage. Finishing off the 2025 season with some sunshine 🍁🍂🍃🌤
01/11/2025

Beautiful fresh morning here at Swiss Cottage. Finishing off the 2025 season with some sunshine 🍁🍂🍃🌤

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:Please be aware, due to a burst water mains, unfortunately there are no facilities available in Ca...
27/10/2025

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Please be aware, due to a burst water mains, unfortunately there are no facilities available in Cahir Park at the moment, toilets at Swiss Cottage will remained closed until further notice.

CHANGE OF HOURS🕰As the clocks go back this weekend, opening hours will change here for the last week of the 2025 season....
24/10/2025

CHANGE OF HOURS🕰
As the clocks go back this weekend, opening hours will change here for the last week of the 2025 season. From Sunday 26th October we will open at 9am with last admission 3.45pm.

Autumn mornings at the cottage💖🍁🍂🍃
12/10/2025

Autumn mornings at the cottage💖🍁🍂🍃

For anyone visiting or walking in the park today, due to a disruption in the area, there are no toilets available at Swi...
31/08/2025

For anyone visiting or walking in the park today, due to a disruption in the area, there are no toilets available at Swiss Cottage. Apologies for the inconvenience.

24/08/2025

Some eager visitors putting down the time here while they wait patiently for The Galtee Mountain Boys at 2pm in the garden
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A little reminder about Sunday 24th. This is a free outdoor event. Come prepared for Irish weather, whatever it will bri...
23/08/2025

A little reminder about Sunday 24th. This is a free outdoor event. Come prepared for Irish weather, whatever it will bring😎☀️🌦 Limited seating in the garden.
See you there🥳🎤🎸🪈
For further information DM, call 052 7441144 or email [email protected]

Heritage Week with The Galtee Mountain BoysCelebrate Heritage Week with the Galtee Mountain Boys on Sunday 24th August a...
19/08/2025

Heritage Week with The Galtee Mountain Boys

Celebrate Heritage Week with the Galtee Mountain Boys on Sunday 24th August at this special free event. Enjoy an afternoon of lively traditional Irish music, with songs and tunes inspired by our landscapes, culture, and shared history. Their music captures the spirit of the past while keeping it alive for today’s audience – a perfect way to honour our heritage together.
Free admission to the Swiss Cottage Garden for this event, 2pm - 4pm.
For further details contact 052 7441144 or email [email protected]
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Address

Ardfinnan Road
Cahir

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:15pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:15pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:15pm
Thursday 10am - 5:15pm
Friday 10am - 5:15pm
Saturday 10am - 5:15pm
Sunday 10am - 5:15pm

Telephone

+353527441144

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