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Castlewellan Arboretum and Walking Trails

A very busy summer season has left me little time to write new posts. In fact, it has […]

Kernan Aviation

As well as helping to run Rostrevor Holidays with Liam and Eileen, I’m a part-time lecturer in the […]

Mars Bar Rice Krispie Squares

Mars Bar Rice Krispie Squares The Ingredients Another tray bake recipe, and one that is so popular that […]

Mint Aero Traybakes

Mint Aero Traybakes At least once a year we organise a fundraising event at Rostrevor Holidays. Recently it […]

Top 8 Pubs in Rostrevor

I was out for a walk yesterday evening in Rostrevor. I parked the car at the Fairy […]

Looking forward to the past.

When Liam and Eileen first acquired the farm that is now known as Rostrevor Holidays, it was from […]

The Lifespan of a Potato

Here in Ireland, the potato plays an important role in our history – the Great Famine of the […]

Yellow Water Nature Trail at Rostrevor Holidays

I’ve recently been working alongside Kieran Swail from i3 at the local college, SRC. A business support centre, […]

5 Historical Sites to Visit when staying at Rostrevor Holidays

5 Historical Sites to Visit when staying at Rostrevor Holidays All within 30 minutes drive from Rostrevor Holidays: […]

Rostrevor Mountain Bike Festival

With the Rostrevor Mountain Bike trails due to open soon, we’re looking forward to the Rostrevor Mountain Bike […]

Slieve Martin Cottage Layout

Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms

Ground floor – 3 twin bedrooms (each bedroom sleeps 2 persons). 1 bathroom (with WC and over-bath shower), separate small shower-room, and separate WC.

What is provided?

Beds are made up, and towels are provided. All kitchens are fully equipped. You can find further information on our F.A.Q page here

What is included in the price?

Oil-fired central heating, electricity, bed-linen, towels. Yellow Water Nature Trail is a 3km walk around Rostrevor Holidays. A children’s playground, and a hard tennis court. There is a wifi hotspot at the cottages.

Cot information

We have several full-size wooden cots available for use, free of charge. Please request a cot and/or highchair at time of booking. In this cottage, we would advise only 1 cot due to space constraints.

Parking

Parking next to the cottage and in the general car-park.

Accessibility

The house in on one floor. The path goes down a small hill to access the house, and there is a step at the main door.

The Ceili House Layout

Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms

Ground floor – 2 twin ensuite bedrooms (each bedroom sleeps 2 persons - one bathroom, one showerroom) 1 twin room on open mezzanine above living room. Not suitable for young children or less able. Shower-room on ground floor.

What is provided?

Beds are made up, and towels are provided. Kitchen is separate, and fully equipped. You can find further information on our F.A.Q page here

What is included in the price?

Cot information

We would not recommend this cottage for young children. We do have a cot available if required.

Parking

Parking next to the cottage.

Accessibility

The house in on one floor. Parking outside cottage on tarmac. Step into the house, and the living room has a liscannor slate floor. Two of the bedrooms are on the ground floor.

No. 12 at Rostrevor Holidays Layout

This house has 4 ensuite bedrooms, sleeping 8 in total. The master bedroom has a bathroom, whilst the other rooms all have showers.

What is provided?

Beds are made up, and towels are provided. The large kitchen living area has seating for 10. Kitchen is fully equipped, with oven and 4 ring hob, microwave, dishwasher, a separate washing machine, and a drying machine.

Freeview TV in the living room. You can find further information on our F.A.Q page.

What is included in the price?

Cot information

We have full-size wooden cots available for use. Please request at booking.

Parking

There is ample parking outside the house.

Accessibility

This house is on one floor, with a ramp access to the back door, and step at the front door (can park directly outside back door).

Leckan Mor Cottage Layout

Sleeps 4-6 in 3 bedrooms.

Leckan Mor cottage has 3 bedrooms. 2 double and 1 twin. The main double bedroom is off the kitchen/living area. The twin room, and the second double room, are accessed from the hallway. There is 1 large bathroom. Kitchen/living area, with freeview TV. Open Fire. We would advise a max of 4 adults, other cottages available for 6 adults. Max occupancy is 6.

What is provided?

Beds are made up, and towels are provided. Kitchen has 4-hob ceramic cooker and oven. Freeview TV. You can find further information on our F.A.Q page.

What is included in the price?

Cot information

We have full-size wooden cots available for use.

Parking

Parking near to the cottage and in the general car-park.

Accessibility

The house is on one floor, and is accessed by a pathway, about 15m from where you can park your car. There is a step to the main door, and a ramp to the sliding side doors.

Cnoc Si cottage layout

Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms

Ground floor – 1 double and 2 twin bedrooms (each bedroom sleeps 2 persons). 1 bathroom (with WC and over-bath shower), a separate small shower-room, and separate WC.

What is provided?

Beds are made up, and towels are provided. All kitchens are fully equipped. You can find further information on our F.A.Q page here

What is included in the price?

Cot information

Parking

Parking next to the cottage and in the general car-park.

Accessibility

The house in on one floor. Parking is to the front of the house, and access is via a path with a small ramp.

Carnaclasha

Each house sleeps 7 in 3 bedrooms.

Carnaclasha and Owenabwee are similar in layout. 3 large ensuite bedrooms are located off the hallway. A family bedroom, with double and single bed, has a shower-room. A twin room has a bathroom, and the other twin room has a large shower-room.

What is provided?

Beds are made up, and towels are provided. The large kitchen living areas have seating for 7. Kitchens are fully equipped, with oven and 4 ring hob, microwave, dishwasher, a separate washing machine, and a drying machine.

Carnaclasha has a log burning Jotul stove, whilst Owenabwee has a large open fire place. Both houses have freeview TV. You can find further information on our F.A.Q page.

What is included in the price?

Cot information

We have full-size wooden cots available for use. Please request at booking.

Parking

There is ample parking outside the houses.

Accessibility

These houses are on one floor, and are accessible by a level pathway. There is a step up to the front door, however a ramp can be provided if required.

Roosley Cottage Layout

Sleeps 4/5 in 2 bedrooms.

Upstairs Bedroom - Family bedroom, 1 double and 1 single bed. Bathroom is across the hallway, with a separate walk-in shower, in the bathroom. Downstairs bedroom is a single room, that can be made into a double on request, with a WC beside bedroom. Kitchen/living area, with freeview TV.

What is provided?

Beds are made up, and towels are provided. Kitchen has 4-hob ceramic cooker and oven. Freeview TV. You can find further information on our F.A.Q page.

What is included in the price?

Cot information

We have full-size wooden cots available for use.

Parking

Parking near to the cottage and in the general car-park.

Accessibility

The house is on two levels.

Leckan Beg Layout

Sleeps 2 in 1 bedroom

Ground floor – 1 double bedroom, with ensuite bathroom. Living room with open fire.

What is provided?

Bed is made up, and towels are provided. Kitchen is fully equipped, including oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, and washing machine. Freeview 32" TV. You can find further information on our F.A.Q page.

What is included in the price?

Cot information

We have full-size wooden cots available for use, however in this cottage, due to space constraints, we would advise against using a cot, unless for a young baby.

Parking

Parking next to the cottage and in the general car-park.

Accessibility

The house in on one floor with a step into it. Parking is directly outside the cottage, with gravel underfoot.