We visited on a lovely day in early May. The gardens were amazing. Full of colour with spring blossom - rhododendrons, azaleas just coming out and tulips, daffodils and cyclamen. The wildlife were on the lake - swans, tufted ducks, mallards etc which made the walking really interesting. The house on the other hand was a disaster! the guide we... More

visited Mount stewart and was quite Shocked by the entrance fee, it costs me and my partner 18.25euro to visit the Gardens And the House. The gardens was the purpose of my visit so why can I just pay for this, the gardens were very nice but not worth the fee. Just a bit much in today's environment.

We live very near to this lovely garden. It has something to offer at any time of year, but spring is when its at its best. There is an interesting walk around the lake,every now and then another beautiful view opens up and you catch your breath. The Italian gardens and the sunken gardens are better later on. The grassy... More

Mount Stewart House and gardens should absolutely be on your list when visiting County Down. The house is currently undergoing a 6million pound refurbishment/update and is a fantastic opportunity to see conservation in action. The gardens are spectacular all year round and as Spring is finally underway there's lots to see. Coming up is Pet nose day on the 21st... More

My wife and I spent a lovely afternoon at Mount Stewart on Good Friday this year. On arrival, the first thing we noticed was the well laid-out visitors car park with generous spacing between parked cars - nice!. A short walk from the car park and we were met by welcoming, polite and helpful staff at reception. On their advice,... More

Myself and my hubby decided too visit Mount Stewart on Easter Tuesday and although busy it didn't seem too crushed for space. The house is beautiful and it is amazing too see such detail and quality. We walked the gardens and although not as vibrant as they should have been (latest cold snap) it was a lovely walk. There was... More

This is truly a place apart. No matter when you visit it always appears a few degrees warmer. Lovely shop and restaurant with beautifully maintained house and grounds. The kids really enjoyed the Easter egg hunt and time passed so pleasantly. Thank you.

We visited Mount Stewart House some time ago with our two boys. The drive to it along the side of Strangford Lough is stunningly beautiful as are the house's ground and gardens. We were able to have a guided tour of the house and it is a veritable treasure trove of furniture, antiques and more importantly Northern Ireland's history. It... More

Although advertised as open from February, the house itself was closed. However we enjoyed our walks around the grounds - depite the bitter cold!