Warmflow Supports Assisted Set-Up of Zeno R290 Heat Pump at Castle Ward — in the Historic Gamekeeper’s Lodge

Warmflow recently visited Castle Ward, the 18th-century National Trust estate near Strangford Lough, County Down, where Technical Sales Manager Michael led an assisted set-up for a newly installed Zeno R290 Air Source Heat Pump. What made the visit especially fitting was that the installation took place in the estate’s charming Gamekeeper’s Lodge — a historic cottage that offers a unique blend of heritage and countryside tranquillity.

Castle Ward & the Gamekeeper’s Lodge: A Blend of History, Nature & Comfort

Castle Ward stands out among historic houses for its intriguing contrast in architectural styles. Built in the 1760s for Bernard Ward, 1st Viscount Bangor and his wife, the mansion features a classical Palladian façade on one side and a Gothic-inspired Georgian design on the other — a reflection of the differing tastes of the couple.

Nestled within this storied estate, the Gamekeeper’s Lodge is a Victorian-era cottage surrounded by meadow and woodland. It's quietly tucked away, with distinctive stone detailing, a sun-catching porch, and original interior features like ornamental brass gas lamps and even the gamekeeper’s old gun cupboard.

The Lodge bridges Victorian-era heritage living with 21st-century sustainable technology. Having Michael on-site to assist the installer, Ian Short Plumbing & Heating and get the heat pump commissioned and linked to the Warmlink monitoring app meant that the transition from an old air source unit to a modern, energy-efficient solution was handled with care and technical precision — all while respecting the unique character of the building and its surroundings.

A Vision for the Future: Heritage Meets Sustainability

The successful set-up at the Lodge showcases how flexible and adaptable renewable heating solutions can be — even in buildings that weren’t designed with them in mind. This is especially true for the Warmlink Zeno R290 Air Source Heat Pump paired with the Warmflow Nero Heat Pump cylinder, which has integrated perfectly into the Gamekeeper’s lodge. Also, with Warmlink technology providing ongoing monitoring and management, properties like Gamekeeper’s Lodge at Castle Ward can offer guests warmth, comfort, and modern reliability, while also reducing environmental footprint.

For owners, trust-managers, or holiday-cottage operators who care about heritage and sustainability alike, the Warmflow Zeno R290 Air Source Heat Pump is the perfect fit.