Step back in time to the elegant, Georgian-style world of Lisnabrin House, a place where history and family warmth converge in the heart of County Cork. Described in the memoirs of Violet Edith Potter as a "paradise" located in the picturesque valley of the Bride near Curraglass, Lisnabrin is a home of profound significance and surprising connections.

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Built in the classic Georgian style, Lisnabrin is a well-proportioned two-storey home featuring a grand stairway that splits into two flights, setting a tone of stately charm that guests can still admire today.

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In the same family for 300 years, the Vickers family were resident during the early 20th century.  It was the home of Violet’s maternal aunt, Aunt Fanny, and her husband, Uncle Walter. Violet recalls it as a place of "authority combined with kindness," managed with meticulous care and Irish hospitality. The house served as a frequent refuge for Violet, including a visit in 1917 to recover from the strains of university life during the Great War.

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We are delighted that Violets Grandson, Chuck Whelan, got in touch when publishing a book about his grandmothers childhood - what an intriguing insight into the lives of Lisnabrin's past family, bringing history to life. Have a read - Lisnabrin is included in pages 156 - 176, but the entire book is exquisitely written - you can almost touch the past.​​