Florence Court Rose Cottage

Rose Cottage is a red-brick Victorian cottage at the heart of the Florence Court estate, with lots to see and do from the doorstep. It was once the head gardener’s cottage, and after hours, once other visitors have gone home for the day, you’ll have the gardens and pleasure grounds to yourself.

Inside the cottage, you’ll find rich Victorian colours and period furniture. The sitting room, with an open fire, and the dining room are bright rooms, with views of the apple orchard. The large kitchen is well equipped and looks onto the walled garden. 

The cosy upstairs has one double bedroom with a view of the orchard, one twin with a view of the garden and a small family bathroom.

With gardens, orchard and miles of footpaths and trails surrounding the cottage, there’s plenty of outdoor space 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.

Beyond the estate, the forests, and hills at the foot of Benaughin are nearby. Head 5 miles to reach the Cuilcagh Mountains. Follow one of the many walking routes before taking the boardwalk to the 666-metre-high summit.

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.

Garden: There is no private garden, but there is access to the estate grounds.

Heating: The cottage is heated by oil. There is an open fire in the sitting room.

Parking: There is parking for two vehicles outside the cottage.

Wifi: We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT. Please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur so it should not be relied upon.  

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

Please note: The back door leads onto a private driveway, accessed by the estate’s rear avenue. Visitors and staff will pass by the cottage during opening hours.

There is a large stream that runs alongside the kitchen garden 80m from the cottage, so please supervise children and dogs.