Aspen Cottage

Aspen is a traditional stone building, complete with wooden sash windows, and part of a converted farm building complex located on the tranquil Crom estate. The cottage boasts a cosy open fire and views over a small woodland area. You may even catch a glimpse of the deer that roam here.

You’ll be just a few hundred metres from the shores of the Lough Erne. There’s even a jetty so you can bring your own canoe and paddle along the river past its scattered islands. 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, there are lots of great attractions for all the family to enjoy. Don’t miss the Belleek Pottery and Visitor Centre to see where the world famous pottery is made.

Layout

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

First floor: Double bedroom. Single bedroom. Bathroom with shower over 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 cottages. Please do not park at the front 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: 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.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.