Downpatrick Gate Lodge

A pretty, tucked-away lodge on the Castle Ward estate, surrounded by wildlife and walks with woodland, meadow and loughside views.

Guests

2

Bedrooms

1

Number of dogs welcome

1

Reference

019020

Acorn rating

5What's this

Downpatrick Gate Lodge is a secluded period cottage, built in the late 1700s. It sits beyond gothic, wrought-iron gates, on a quiet avenue on the Castle Ward estate; you’ll see the Ward arms on its western gable. There’s a woodburning stove in the sitting room, a view of the stars from the bed, and a roll-top bath for a relaxing soak. The cottage is surrounded by woodland and grazing land, with bay windows to take in the rolling views.

You’ll have free entry to explore the Castle Ward estate, which has 820 acres of woodland, miles of footpaths, an 18th-century mansion and formal gardens, all on the shores of Strangford Lough. Wander the grounds once other visitors have gone home for the day. The area is home to the Irish hare, pine marten and red squirrel, and look out for seals and terns as you explore to the water’s edge. Castle Ward is also well known as a filming location for Game of Thrones when the historic farmyard was transformed into ‘Winterfell’.

Layout

Ground floor: Tiny, decorative porch. Sitting room with log burner. Dining kitchen. Utility area.

First floor: Double bedroom. Dressing room. Bathroom with roll-top bath and free-standing shower.

• Wi-Fi, available
• Garden, available
• EV charging, not available
• Fridge, available
• Freezer, available
• Microwave, available
• Open fire / wood burner, available
• Television, available
• DVD, available
• Washing machine, available
• Dishwasher, available
• Tumble dryer, available
• BBQ, not available
• Cot & high chair, not available

Car parking for one vehicle outside the cottage. See an independent accessibility review below. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

View AccessAble's independent accessibility review of Downpatrick Gate Lodge. 

Ferries:  Stena Line offers a 10% discount for National Trust Holidays guests travelling to a cottage or campsite in Northern Ireland. You’ll need your booking reference to access the discount. Please follow this link. We recommend booking your ferry early due to the high demand for popular crossing times at busy times of the year including holiday periods.

Garden: There is no private garden, but lawned areas around the cottage.

WIFI: We’re pleased to provide free WiFi access at this accommodation, which is supported by BT. Please note intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and therefore should not be relied upon.

Heating: The cottage is heated by oil. There is a woodburner in the sitting room.

Parking: There is parking for one vehicle outside the cottage.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Please note: The first floor is in the eaves with sloping ceilings.

Please note:  Due to the size, this cottage does not accept children under the age of three.