About Wells House & Gardens

Wells House & Gardens boasts over 400 years of history and was built in the late 1600s by John Warren. John owned more than 6,000 acres of land in the area that was purchased on his death by the Doyne family. The Doyne Family went on to run the Wells Estate for over 260 years. During the 1800s, engaged renowned English architect Daniel Robertson completely redesigned the house and its surrounds as you see it today. Robertson is best known for his work in creating the stunning gardens at Powerscourt House and Johnstown castle. He was also prolific throughout the Southeast.

In 1965 Gerhard Rosler; a hard working and innovative German industrialist bought the house and lands and moved to Wells House with his family. The Wells Estate currently amounts to 450 acres (inc. 100 acres of Woodland). It is owned today by Uli and Sabine Rosler who also run a working farm on the grounds.

We also have a blog set up to give you a glimpse into Wells and how we started. We look into the people who made it what it is today and the people who are working to make it last for generations! This blog is not just about the real lives of people from Ireland and beyond. It shows our heritage, their pets, hobbies, talents and successes and even some secrets!

Wells House & Gardens is a Great Victorian House and Gardens in the heart of Wexford. Wells House has something for all generations to enjoy and share:

The Lady Frances Woodland Walk & Mogue’s Woodland walk – Discover hidden treasures in a verdant landscape of mature plants and trees on our two woodland walks.
•Victorian Terrace Gardens – Relax in our beautifully restored formal gardens based on the original Daniel Robertson plans of the 1830’s.
•Adventure Playground – Swings, slides and climbing frames•Living Victorian House Tour – Experience real life in a Victorian Great house through the eyes of Lady Frances and the residents of Wells House
• Craft Courtyard – an array of unique shops including the Wells Garden Shop – perfect for browsing or gift shopping!
•Wells House Archery – Let the resident Archer show you how to shoot a bow at the only 3D course in Ireland.
•Mrs Stone’s Pantry – enjoy morning coffees, light lunches and afternoons teas. For that special treat try the signature cup cakes or irresistible fresh scones.

Tour Hours Daily at 2pm and 3pm

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