On Tue, 21 Jan 2003 10:21:00 -0000, "K" wrote:


"Judith Lea" wrote in message
...
: I am off to a health spa at Inchydoney Island near Cork next week, are
: there are gardens worth a visit nearby?
: --
: Judith Lea

I seem to recall there is a cookery school in that area which is supposed to
have a garden worth looking at. Sorry I can't be more helpful.

K

Mentioned in Telegraph special on Saturday:
Ballymaloe House
Shanagarry, Midleton, Co. Cork
Reservations 00 353 21 465 2531 (that includes code from UK)

Comments made:
"This large, well-established operation - which includes a hotel,
farm, cookery school and restaurant - is a significant part of the
Irish gastronomic scene.

Cuisine: Seasonal
House wine from £12
Set lunch £16-£21
Set dinner £36
Plus: Big-scale but intimate
Minus: When it rains here it really rains.

The chef is Darina Allen, who some here will have heard of.

VivienB