Looking for a holiday in Northern Ireland. Escape to Crom in County Fermangh and stay overnight in a truly special place. With a range of cosy cottages, our self-catering accommodation is the perfect mid-week or weekend break. Step outside your front door and explore the 2,000 acre estate on your doorstep. With tranquil islands and ancient woodlands, enjoy scenic strolls in one of Ireland's most important conservation areas. Home to a wealth of wildlife, enjoy butterfly spotting, bird watching and boat trips as you leave the road behind and enter a whole new world.
Turn a day out into a happy holiday by enjoying all the facilities Crom has to offer. Book a break in one of our seven self-catering cottages and make yourself at home in this stunning lakeside estate. As one of Ireland's most important conservation areas, spend your daysenjoying scenic strolls through the mature oak woodland, magnificient meadows and snaking waterways of Upper Lough Erne. A haven for wildlife, spot a vast array of rare species including some of the rarest butterflies in the UK. Sneak a peak at feathered friends from the birdhide or walk through the woodlands and see if you can spot the elusive pine marten and red squirrels. Keep an eye out for our resident Fallow Deer from the Deer Park. At the end of your energetic day, cook up a hearty dinner and relax in an armchair in front of a cosy fire.
A truly special place, for an unforgettable holiday
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. Sleeps 2.
Bluebell Cottage is a traditional style stone farm cottage complete with wooden sliding sash windows. The cottage boasts an open fire and steps out onto a number of fantastic hiking trails. Sleeps 3.
Orchard View used to house the farm workers of the estate and has now been restored into an inviting, three-bedroom holiday home, complete with an open fire and large windows. It also has an interconnecting door to neighbouring Willow Cottage if you need more space for larger parties. Sleeps 4.
Cattle at a Crom in County Fermanagh have completed their unconventional annual pilgrimage – by swimming 100m across Lough Erne to graze fresh pasture. Take a look at this video from previous years which captures the cows swimming across Lough Erne to graze at their remote wildlife haven.
Erne View is the largest of the cottages and has a dual aspect of the woodland and also overlooks Lough Erne and the island of Inishfendra from the large sitting room. Sleeps 7.
Upper Lough Erne is a slow flowing, meandering section of the Erne river in the southern half of County Fermanagh. Beautifully scenic at any time of the year, the many islands, peninsulas and bays of Upper Lough Erne offer lots to see and do.
You haven’t truly experienced Crom until you have taken a boat trip on Lough Erne. Enjoy the sights of the estate as you drift down its meandering waterways. Stop off at an island or two, enjoy a family picnic and experience Fermanagh from the exceptional vantage point of the water.
Shoreline fishing pegs are available on Upper Lough Erne to fish for bream, roach and perch, while Crom also offers boat fishing for pike on the inland Green Lough.
Six years ago, Audrey discovered Crom Estate in Country Fermanagh. She took her children and their two dogs on holiday there and instantly fell in love with the landscape and wildlife.
With classic cottages and cool camping pods, stay in our self-catering accommodation filled with character and comfort. With cafes, shops and natural play areas nearby, plan a relaxing and action-packed staycation near you. Take a look at some of the places to stay with the National Trust in Northern Ireland.