Alder Cottage

A courtyard cottage on the Crom estate, finished with a homely interior and open fire.

Guests

2

Bedrooms

1

Number of dogs welcome

1

Reference

019013

Acorn rating

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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.

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

Parking behind cottage. 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

Entrance hallway, sitting/dining room with open fire and kitchen.

First floor layout

One double bedroom and bathroom with shower over the bath.

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: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

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

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.