General information
Hezlett’s picturesque thatched cottage exterior hides a fascinating early timber frame dating from 1690, making it one of the oldest vernacular domestic buildings in Northern Ireland. The story of the house is told through the experiences of the people who lived there.
• Traditional thatched cottage
• Interesting exposed cruck-truss roof construction
• Cosy home with tiny rooms
• House is furnished in mid-Victorian style
• Home to the Downhill Marbles collection
• Guided tours
• A delightful afternoon treat
Visitor facilities:
- Historic house
- Garden: Guided tours
- Suitable for picnics
- Access for visitors with disability
- Facilities for families
- Learning
- Dogs welcome on leads in grounds/garden only.
Opening times
1st March - 30th March 10:00 - 17:00 Saturday & Sunday
31st March - 7th September 10:00 - 17:00 Monday to Sunday
13th September - 28th September 10:00 - 17:00 Saturday & Sunday
Last admission 30 minutes before closing.
Open Bank Holiday Mondays and other public holidays in Northern Ireland.
Price list
Admission charge.
Facilities
- Family Discount
- Baby Changing facilities
- Parking Available
- Credit/Debit Cards Accepted
- Euro Accepted
- Picnic Area
- Guided Tours Available
- Toilets
Facilities
Facilities
- Family Discount
- Baby Changing facilities
- Parking Available
- Credit/Debit Cards Accepted
- Euro Accepted
- Picnic Area
- Guided Tours Available
- Toilets
- Accept Groups/Coach Parties
Things nearby
Gallery
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Hezlett House
Contact Information
Attraction / National Trust
Hezlett House
- Address
-
107 Sea Road
Castlerock
County Londonderry
BT51 4TW
- Phone number
- T: (028) 7084 8728
- downhilldemesne@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Web Address
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk/downhillestate