17 16 Barlow Tyrie The Collections 2024 Inspiration Inspiration Montalto Estate Montalto Estate, Ballynahinch, UK Background: Montalto Estate, nestled in the heart of the picturesque County Down countryside, is a privately-owned demesne which dates back to the early 1600s and receives over 100,000 visitors per year. Its stunning gardens, which allow visitors to ‘reconnect with nature’ have been shortlisted for UK Historic House Garden of the Year, and hold a 5-star rating from Tourism Northern Ireland. The Café at Montalto, which opened in September 2018, is a stylish eatery which specialises in exquisite seasonal menus and obtains many of its herbs and vegetables from the estate grounds. Solution: The Montalto Estate was inspired by RHS Wisley’s use of Barlow Tyrie’s Titan collection in its 2018 café launch. Montalto needed seating that reflected the rustic charms of this Northern Irish country estate and its elegant gardens. Sets of Titan tables, benches, and seats were delivered to the outdoor space allowing seating for up to 56 patrons at any one time. Montalto staff can easily and simply buff the wood back to its original finish should it get stained by beverages in such a high footfall area. This function, coupled with the highest quality, was critical to the estate, so much so that ‘The Shop at Montalto’ also offered a small selection from the Titan collection for retail sale. “We don’t see ourselves as your standard tourist attraction,” says Marketing Manager Tracy O’Toole. “Our shop’s focus is on premium products that are in keeping with the Montalto brand that we know our customers will love.” montaltoestate.com Instagram & Facebook: @montaltoestate
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