Brief Description
Ballyward Lodge is the demesne of an early-19th-century house, which is set in parkland with mature trees and views of the lake and the Mourne mountains. There is a maintained formal ornamental garden, a walled garden with an orchard, a garden house and a lodge.
History
The cottage orne was built about 1800.
- Features
Plant Environment
- Flower Garden
- Plant Type
- House (featured building)
- Description: Cottage orne
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- Access & Directions
Directions
Four miles north-west of Castlewellan on the A50.
- History
Detailed History
The house was built as a cottage orne in about 1800 for William Beers. It overlooks Ballyward Lake towards the Mourne Mountains. There were two later additions to the house.
The owner J.S. Higginson made alterations in the late-20th century, including a formal garden south of the house with statues and urns.
- Associated People
People associated to Ballyward Lodge
- Contact
- References
References
- Bence-Jones, Mark: {A Guide to Irish Country Houses} 2nd edition London: Constable 1990 p. 29A Guide to Irish Country Houses
- Register of Parks, Gardens and Demesnes of Special Historic Interest, Northern Ireland