Brook Cottage Camping

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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.

Campground type

RV sites 1
Tent sites 7
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens July 1
Please note
  • This 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, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The 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.
  • 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, Jul 1 to

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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 22 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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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 campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful rural campsite, simple and rustic. Guests loved the friendly host, good value, and on-site kitchen. Mostly flat, well-drained pitches. Basic amenities, but great base for exploring. Signage and farm equipment screening could improve.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great wee spot, very quiet and…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great wee spot, very quiet and the owner was very helpful. Would definitely go back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful quiet corner, big hedges and dark skies.

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Fiona K.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great location to explore from.
Owner friendly and helpful
Free range eggs
Fire pits provided
Wildlife
Setting

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely spot, nothing to complain about…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Lovely spot, nothing to complain about

Recommend to friends Visit again

Schöne Campingwiese am Bauernhof in toller…

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Christian L.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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…

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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

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Handy location to Belfast, has a…

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Darren N.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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!

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Friendly host. Very reasonable pricing.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

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

Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation 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 11.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Newcastle 12.6 mi Sea N/AN/AN/AN/A
Tyrella 13 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Kilclief 17.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentN/A
Ballyhornan 17.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Grand Opera House 13.7 mi

Harland And Wolff Shipyard 14.1 mi

Belfast City Hall 14.2 mi

Castle Ward 14.5 mi

Belfast Castle 17.3 mi

National Trust

Rowallane Garden 6.4 mi

The Crown Bar 14 mi

Castle Ward 15.2 mi

Mount Stewart House, Garden and Temple of the Winds 18.4 mi

Patterson's Spade Mill 21.5 mi

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) 15.9 mi

PORTMORE LOUGH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/08/2002) 17.2 mi

BELFAST LOUGH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 10/10/2003) 17.4 mi

CARLINGFORD LOUGH ISLANDS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/02/1996) 25.8 mi

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.

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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-park 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 $27.05 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.