we went for both the festival of light and the next day to see the grounds. Unfortunately the weather was horrendous for the evening that we went but there was a great cosy tent at the start of the walk so as we went for photography we stayed there for the time that we were there. The next day we went back to check the gardens out. It's a lovely spot and if you are very lucky you might spot a red squirrel. As the house is being renovated at this time we didn't go in there. I believe it's due to open in 2015This is a National Trust property so there is an entry fee but there is also a very nice and reasonable tea shop
Its a wonderful beautiful place for everyone, good cafe lovely walks, place for all the family, dogs etc
A really interesting place to visit, whether you are interested in history or beautiful gardens. The each of the families that occupied the house have left their mark on British and European history. The gardens are divided into infoal gardens which are set out around a lake and are really magical and enchanting. The formal gardens are also beautiful with many interesting sculptures. Mountstewart is well worth a visit.
Breath taking gardens, views and lakes making it a most enjoyable day out in your own private country side. Take a picnic along, go for a walk or take in the history of the beautiful house or forget the picnic and stop in for delightful home cooking in the cafe. Definitely worth a visit!!
Lovely gardens and walks. Pets welcome on a lead. Great cafe. House tour is definitely worth while. Would recommend a visit here.
A great day out for all the family. Beautiful gardens which are open all year round offering different perspectives in altering seasons.
Since I used to work as a house guide at Mountstewart as a student in the 1990's, I know the place extremely well. The "summer" residence of the Londonderry family, Mountstewart contains a wealth of fascinating history- in art, sculpture & the characters who have lived there. As a volunteer house guide all those years ago, I found many of the staff to be "cliquey"-as though it were their place and not for anyone else. There is still a hint of this behaviour and the staff should make more of an effort to remedy this... However, for anyone visiting this area, Mountstewart is a "must see". I visited the Festival of Lights exhibition in November 2014 and I thought it was truly fabulous- the event in its entirety was totally atmospheric and the music, wonderful. The "jazz on the lawn" Sundays at the end of each month during the Spring/Summer season are also really worth attending. The gardens were created by Edith, wife of the seventh Marquess, in the 1920s and are both tranquil & beautiful. I visit Mountstewart very frequently- at least once a week. The cafe is lovely when you can sit outside during the warmer months.
First time here. Tickets were £10 which were a little pricey but none the less the experience was lovely.We were lucky that it was very cold but dry! The lights are fabulous and change in time to the music as you walk around.(took us about an hour at a slow pace! )the teepee where we got warmed up and had some food was very chilled and lovely.I think more drama could be added to this event ie fountains of water or something happening in the lake. And festive music would have been a real bonus! Maybe next year?! We did have a lovely family outing, but would love to see them developing it even further next year :-)
I have been to Mount Stewart a few times and it always is a treat. The vastness of it is great as even in the most crowded of days you can always escape the swarm and find a place to explore. The gardens are the main attraction for me - with a small kid running around it is perfect to explore all the different bits and areas of this estate. I actually haven't been to the house but I heard it is nice too.
A great place to visit great gardens to enjoy. A very good restaurant with pleasant staff and good home cooked food. The old house is well worth a visit...just to see how the other half lived in the past!