Tourism NI have awarded Castlepoint Villa in County Down, a four-star grading.
Castlepoint Villa is a restored property, originally built in 1973, that retains many of its much-loved original retro features.
Accoladed for its close proximity to many of Northern Ireland’s top tourist gems, including the Kilclief Castle, Ardglass, Downpatrick and Newcastle. Castlepoint Villa offers guests stunning panoramic views of Strangford Lough, along with an extensive garden and direct access to a sandy beach.
Castlepoint Villa has also been recognised as a ‘Families, Golfers, Walkers, Film Crew and Cyclists Welcome’ property. A scheme which directs visitors towards suitable establishments that suit their specific requirements.
Commenting on Castlepoint Villa’s accolade, Kevin Glennon, Property Manager commented, “We are delighted to receive four stars from Tourism NI. Castlepoint has a stunning coastal setting and a beautiful mid-century aesthetic, giving guests a unique, luxury experience. We have an outstanding team and work hard to ensure our guests have a wonderful stay and enjoy the villa and the surrounding Strangford Lough and South Down area. We are looking forward to helping to showcase this stunning part of Northern Ireland to our local and international visitors.”
Sean Henry, Senior Quality Advisor, Quality & Standards Team at Tourism NI stated that, “Castlepoint is a fantastic addition to the tourism offering for any visitor wishing to come and explore more of the County Down area. It is the perfect base for both local and international visitors to relax and unwind. This four-star rating now gives it a great springboard to draw even more visitors to the area.”
Adding that, “we congratulate Kevin and the owners, Michael and Lauren McAlister on this fantastic achievement and wish them every success for their future.”
