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Houses in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland has the smallest share - 8 houses, almost all National Trust - but a distinctive one, from Mount Stewart's world-class gardens on the shore of Strangford Lough to Florence Court and The Argory. The Trust cares for 7 of the 8 directly.
There are 8 stately homes in Northern Ireland on this list across County Armagh, County Down, County Fermanagh and County Londonderry. Mount Stewart is the best-rated, at 4.7 from 3,377 Google reviews.
Map of every stately home in Northern Ireland
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County Armagh - 3 stately homes
- Ardress House National Trust
- Derrymore House National Trust
- The Argory National Trust
County Down - 2 stately homes
- Montalto Estate Montalto Estate Trust
- Mount Stewart National Trust
County Fermanagh - 1 stately home
- Florence Court National Trust
County Londonderry - 2 stately homes
- Hezlett House National Trust
- Springhill National Trust
Common questions
How many stately homes can you visit in Northern Ireland?
8 stately homes in Northern Ireland are on this list, spread across County Armagh, County Down, County Fermanagh and County Londonderry. Every one of them opens to visitors in some form, whether that is a ticketed house, a regular tour or a hotel occupying the building itself.
Which county has the most stately homes in Northern Ireland?
County Armagh, with 3 of the 8. Next come County Down and County Londonderry on 2. The full spread is 8 houses across 4 counties, every one of them a heading on this page.
Which is the best-rated stately home in Northern Ireland?
Mount Stewart in County Down, rated 4.7 from 3,377 Google reviews. Only houses with at least 100 reviews are considered, so a high score from a handful of visitors does not top the list.
Who runs the stately homes in Northern Ireland?
Of the 8 on this list, 7 are run by the National Trust and the last one by a private estate, independent trust or local council. Who owns a house decides whether a membership card gets you in, so each entry names its operator and links to the official site.
Can you stay overnight in a stately home in Northern Ireland?
Yes. You can stay at Florence Court and Montalto Estate. What is on offer ranges from a full country-house hotel to a self-catering cottage on the estate, so check each house's own page and book direct.