Brook Cottage Camping

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Relaxed early morning
Early summer sunshine
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Relaxed early morning
Early summer sunshine
Ready for relaxing

  • Small, quiet site on a working farm in the County Down drumlins
  • A 10-minute drive to Drumkeeragh Forest; half an hour to Belfast
  • Shops and restaurants in Ballynahinch, 15 minutes’ drive away
Looking for some quiet time somewhere close to forests, beaches and the city? Boy, you’re in for a treat at Brook Cottage Camping in the rolling County Down drumlins. It’s just a 10-minute drive from Drumkeeragh Forest (where there are some excellent walks and views, please and thank you) and half an hour from Belfast (yes, you’re not far from the capital of Northern Ireland, no less). The small, family-friendly site is a pop-up place up on a working farm with portable toilet access and a washing-up area. It’s on a minor road, so there shouldn’t be too much traffic noise. The road is handy for coming and going, especially if you want to make a clean sweep of some of the top attractions in Northern Ireland. Sling your fishing rods over your shoulders and set off to a local fishing spot – there are lakes within 15 minutes’ drive of the site – or go to gather your supplies from the market town of Ballynahinch. It has all the usual shops and restaurants you’d expect from such a spot. A 20-minute car ride through Dromara and Finnis is all it takes to reach Slieve Croob, the source of the river Lagan. After your climb, expect views for miles. And if you fancy a dip and some classic entertainment after your time spent outdoors, Lisburn (25 minutes' drive) has a swimming pool with water slides, a cinema and bowling venue.

Site type

Motorhome sites 1
Tent sites 7
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens 1 July
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Units heavier than 2800 kg are not allowed.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Jul to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

8.8

Overall rating from 20 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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95% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful, rustic farm stay with friendly host & handy kitchen. Flat pitches, good value base for exploring. Basic facilities, some want clearer signage & less farm machinery noise.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely spot, nothing to complain about…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan site

Liked Lovely spot, nothing to complain about

Recommend to friends Visit again

Schöne Campingwiese am Bauernhof in toller Landschaft! Toilette und Außenküche, keine Dusche.…

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8 out of 10
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Christian L.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Schöne Campingwiese am Bauernhof in toller Landschaft! Toilette und Außenküche, keine Dusche. Sehr ruhig!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Chilled, secluded area with everything you need at hand, the host was…

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Anonymous

1 bedroom ready tent

Liked Chilled, secluded area with everything you need at hand, the host was very friendly and helpful, we rented the tent of the host and it was a brilliant tent

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your positive review and we're glad you enjoyed staying in our rental tent

booked last minute and were very surprised by how good the camp was.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Quiet area . Toilet and kitchen facilities excellent. loved it

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Handy location to Belfast, has a great little room with a bar…

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Darren N.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Handy location to Belfast, has a great little room with a bar fridge and sink to wash the dishes. Hot plate if u don’t have a bbq.
Friendly owner. Quite small, but did the job nicely!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly host. Very reasonable pricing.…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Friendly host. Very reasonable pricing.

Disliked Small site and tents had to be put too close together.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyed quiet place and clear sky full of stars

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Vytautas L.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked It was nearly last minute booking. And everything was clearly explained on site, so we knew where we were going. This place has plenty of potencial if will be developed further. Reminded stays in my grannys farm.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your positive comments and we are in the early stages of some plans.

The stay was inexpensive with good weekend availability for my late booking.…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The stay was inexpensive with good weekend availability for my late booking. The facilities were limited but this was expected and clear in the description on Pitch Up. The neutral overall rating balances the above factors.

Vehicles are parked beside the pitch. The owner was on site and helpfully provided a steel plate for my motorbike side stand.

The location made a convenient base for touring around Strangford Loch and the Mourne Mountains. The site itself was located on a mown small grass field next to the working farm.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful place and friendly staff…

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Simon N.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Peaceful place and friendly staff

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We're glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your positive comments

Calme et ideal famille

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CAROLINE l.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Les installations pour les enfants sont super: mini golf, kart, aire de jeux.
La camping dispose de très grands emplacements avec une très belle vue.
Les sanitaire sont propres (bien qu'un peu vieillot mais il s'agit d'un camping a la ferme)
La personne qui s'en charge est sûr place et très aimable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Brook Cottage Camping

31 Brookside Road

Ballynahinch

Co. Down

Northern Ireland

BT24 8LE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.3921°N
5.95691°W

Route directions

What3words: obviously.craziest.moved.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

What’s there to do in Belfast (half an hour's drive)? Plenty, it turns out. After all, Northern Ireland’s capital is where the Titanic was created, so there’s a museum dedicated to its rise and fall in the dockyards. Get a taste of life behind bars at the city’s Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre too, which is a prison that closed in 1996. Already a pro at kayaking or knee boarding or looking to give it a go) Let's Go Hydro (25 minutes) runs watersports and an aqua park. If that gives you a taste for some water action, one of the nearest coastal spots is Newcastle (25 minutes). It has all the classic seaside amusements and backs onto forests and mountains. There’s a woodland, lake, garden and history trail around the Montalto Estate (15 minutes), so get your picnic blankets at the ready for a peaceful afternoon on the old estate built in the 1700s.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Murlough Co. Down 19.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Newcastle 20.4 km Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Tyrella 20.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kilclief 27.5 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentN/A
Ballyhornan 28.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Grand Opera House 22.1 km

Harland And Wolff Shipyard 22.7 km

Belfast City Hall 22.8 km

Castle Ward 23.3 km

Belfast Castle 27.9 km

National Trust

Rowallane Garden 10.2 km

The Crown Bar 22.6 km

Castle Ward 24.5 km

Mount Stewart House, Garden and Temple of the Winds 29.7 km

Patterson's Spade Mill 34.6 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

STRANGFORD BAY & SANDY ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 09/09/1994) 25.5 km

PORTMORE LOUGH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/08/2002) 27.8 km

BELFAST LOUGH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 10/10/2003) 28 km

CARLINGFORD LOUGH ISLANDS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/02/1996) 41.5 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Brook Cottage Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Brook Cottage Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Brook Cottage Camping? What’s there to do in Belfast (half an hour's drive)? Plenty, it turns out. After all, Northern Ireland’s capital is where the Titanic was created, so there’s a museum dedicated to its … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Brook Cottage Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Brook Cottage Camping? From $44.90 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.