Downpatrick Gate Lodge
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’.
Location Description
Take the A25 from Downpatrick towards Strangford. About 5 and a half miles turn left at sign for Audleys Castle. Take first road on the right (about 300 yards from Main Road). The cottage is at the end of this road behind the wrought iron gates.
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Downpatrick Gate Lodge
Downpatrick
Co Down
BT30 7LS
Four Star Self Catering Credit/Debit Cards Accepted Hairdryer Available Ironing Facilities Parking Available Tea/Coffee making facilities TV Dishwasher Microwave Tumble Dryer Washing Machine DVD Player Managed by Down Self Catering Self Catering Sleeps 2 Pets accepted Linen provided Hairdryers Fuel Included Pets accepted in some units Colour television in all units Radio in all units Self Catering
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