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Narrow Water Castle

County Down, Northern Ireland


Narrow Water Castle
Narrow Water Castle, further view Narrow Water Castle, further view

Key facts

Operator
Private (Hall family)
Condition
Intact
Access
Limited tour days
Stays
Overnight accommodation available

Pinpoint

67 Newry Rd, Warrenpoint, Newry BT34 3LE

Telephone 087 990 8003

Narrow Water Castle - not to be confused with the nearby Narrow Water Keep, a separate state-run ruin across the road - is a Victorian house on private grounds near Warrenpoint, run for self-catering stays and set-date events rather than daily public access. Reviewers who've booked it for proposals, weddings, and Christmas events rate the hosting as highly as the setting.

Worth the trip

The grounds and setting on Carlingford Lough - reviewers repeatedly call it a magical spot for a special occasion, from proposals to Santa evenings.

Before you go

There's no general walk-in access to the castle interior - it operates on event dates and self-catering bookings, so check what's on before visiting. Don't mix it up with Narrow Water Keep just across the road, which is the separately run, publicly accessible ruin.

WHAT VISITORS SAY · 4.7 / 5 across 116 Google reviews

Visitors describe Narrow Water Castle as a scenic spot overlooking Carlingford Lough, often praising it as a self-catering and event venue (including weddings) rather than a walk-through attraction, since there's no public access inside the castle itself. One visitor felt there wasn't much to see around it given the surrounding land is a working farm, but overall sentiment is enthusiastic about the setting and the accommodation experience.

Victorian house tours on set spring/summer dates; self-catering

“A stunning castle in amazing grounds! One of Ireland's hidden gems, have self catering apartments for hire, stayed there on two occasions, both great experiences”— Gareth Mcgeeney, visitor review

Further reading

The English Castle: 1066-1650 cover book
The English Castle: 1066-1650

John Goodall

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Castles: Their History and Evolution in Medieval Britain cover book
Castles: Their History and Evolution in Medieval Britain

Marc Morris

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book
Castle: A History of the Buildings that Shaped Medieval Britain

Marc Morris

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