Butler's Apartment

An 18th-century apartment in the laundry yard of Florence Court, with out-of-hours access to historic gardens, orchards and woodland.

Guests

4

Bedrooms

2

Number of dogs welcome

0

Reference

019018

Acorn rating

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Butler’s Apartment served as living quarters for the male servants at Florence Court, the 18th-century mansion next door to the holiday home. This atmospheric first floor apartment overlooks the laundry courtyard and adjoining woodland garden. Inside, you’ll find many historical quirks such as the period fireplaces, large sash windows and wooden floorboards.  

Wake up early and explore Florence Court before visitors arrive. With gardens, orchards and miles of footpaths and trails, there’s plenty to discover. Spot the original Irish Yew tree in the native woodland and explore the buildings of the historic working demesne including a blacksmith’s forge, carpenter’s workshop, and sawmill. The project to restore the Kitchen Garden to its 1930s glory is well under way, with two new glasshouses on the original footprint. Florence Court is a thriving estate, and you’ll see groups of volunteers working in the garden, happy to chat and answer questions. Find a peaceful, pretty spot in the gardens to sit and soak up the surroundings after visitors have gone home for the day.

The forests and hills at the foot of Benaughlin are right on your doorstep. Head 5 miles from the apartment and you’ll reach the Culicagh Mountains. Follow one of the many walking routes before following the newly installed boardwalk to the 666 metre high summit.

• Wi-Fi, available
• Garden, not available
• EV charging, not available
• Fridge, available
• Freezer, available
• Microwave, available
• Open fire / wood burner, available
• Television, available
• DVD, available
• Washing machine, available
• Dishwasher, available
• Tumble dryer, available
• BBQ, not available
• Cot & high chair, available

Parking in courtyard next to cottage. Steps up to bedrooms. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Ground floor layout

Kitchen/dining room, sitting/dining room, bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower cubicle. Steps lead up to two bedrooms (one king size and one twin).

Ferries:  Stena Line offers a 10% discount for National Trust Holidays guests travelling to a cottage or campsite in Northern Ireland. You’ll need your booking reference to access the discount. Please follow this link. We recommend booking your ferry early due to the high demand for popular crossing times at busy times of the year including holiday periods.

Heating: Biomass heating included.

Parking: There is parking available in the courtyard next to the cottage, however please do not block access to the archway as tractors and cars need access 24/7.

Garden: There is no designated garden for this apartment but the wider estate offers plenty of green space and trails to explore and guests have the added bonus of enjoying this when the estate is closed.

Utilities/electricals: The washing machine and tumble dryer is a combined washer/dryer.

WIFI: We’re pleased to provide free WiFi access at this accommodation which is supported by BT. Please note intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and therefore should not be relied upon.