Killruddery House and Gardens
Filmed as The Mondego family home
📍 Southern Cross, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 W9F2, Bray, Ireland
Scene breakdown
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The Mondego family home
2002The house stands in for Fernand's family home in the early part of the film.
Fernand Mondego
Real-world history
Home of the Brabazon family, Earls of Meath, since the 17th century. The present Tudor Revival house dates from the 1820s, and its 17th-century formal gardens are among the oldest surviving in Ireland.
Logistics & accessibility
Admission: Gardens open from spring to autumn, Tuesday to Sunday, with a paid ticket; guided house tours run at set times in season. Check the current schedule.
Parking & accessibility: Free on-site parking.
Best time to visit: A dry summer weekday, booking the house tour on arrival.
What else to see here
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Powerscourt Estate
The Count's balloon arrival.
Estate
20 min drive