Alder Cottage

Alder is a cosy cottage located at the heart of the Crom estate. It’s part of a complex of rustic cottages that have had many uses over the years including farm workers accommodation, a piggery and toy factory. 

Warm up by the open fire after a day spent exploring the beautiful Crom estate, which is set on the shores of the Upper Lough Erne. You can go canoeing along its trail where you’ll discover its scattered islands and narrow channels. There are 2,000 acres of parkland for bracing walks, and you'll discover the old castle ruins and ancient yew trees. Crom is home to a variety of plants and animals, the diversity of habitats makes it an important conservation site. Look out for butterflies, red squirrels, otters and pine martens, and visit the new bird hide in a quiet corner of the estate. 

Further afield, spend a day discovering Cuilcagh Mountain. Alternatively, you could take to the water at Enniskillen and board a boat to the nearby Devenish Island.

Layout

Ground floor: Entrance hallway. Sitting and dining room with open fire. Kitchen.

First floor: Double bedroom. Bathroom with shower over the bath.

Outside space

Although there is no private garden, the cottage is surrounded by countryside with several picnic tables and guests have immediate access to the grounds on the estate.

What's provided in a National Trust holiday cottage?

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: Parking is available in the courtyard behind the cottage. Please do not park at the front of the cottages as access is needed to the jetty area regularly.

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.

Fishing: if you intend to fish during your stay you do have to cross a stile to get to the fishing pegs. Disabled visitors are welcome to fish from the jetty.

Utilities: There is a fridge with an ice box and a washing machine.

Tokens are available to buy from the visitor centre for the shared tumble dryer. 

Please note: From time to time weddings are celebrated at Crom and there may be some entertainment provided for the guests at the visitors centre until late evening.

Please note: Crom Castle is private and not open to the public.