Places to stay

The Caravan Park

Teenagers setting up a tent © NTPL/Joe Cornish

Tucked away on Strangford Avenue in the stunning 820 acre demesne the caravan park offers a beautiful location for a relaxing holiday. 

A hidden treasure

Children playing football on Brownsea Island's campsite © NTPL/John Millar

Family camping fun at Castle Ward

Downpatrick Gate Lodge

A small white cottage with red trim.

The Downpatrick gate lodge is one of two holiday cottages at Castle Ward

A sneak peak

Downaptrick Gate Lodge bedroom © National Trust, Castle Ward

A self-catering cottage, it's the perfect place for a relaxing holiday to remember.

The Potter's Cottage

Potter's Holiday Cottage, Castle Ward © National Trust, Caste Ward

Potter's Cottage is in a prime spot in the farmyard

See Inside

Lounge in Potter's Holiday Cottage © Peter Muhly

This quaint stone cottage is perfect for a short break. There is access to Castle Ward house, park and gardens which are, of course, right on your doorstep.