AMBIANCE: The large cosy, Eco Barn Conversion, located in the Mourne area of outstanding natural beauty, with breath-taking scenery overlooking the Kilbroney valley to Rostrevor and Carlingford Lough. lovingly converted with with lots of natural materials and full of character to the heights of the King Post Trusses, providing extensive open plan double height living. Under floor heating, wood burning stove and exposed beams. Private, luxurious secluded accommodation. Extensive front deck area with log brazier and barbecue. LAYOUT: Ground floor: Entrance hall with toilet. Living area, kitchen and dining area in the Great room, 3 steps down to the 4th bedroom with ensuite and a utility room. First floor: Gallery snug/tv area, 3 bedrooms, main bathroom. Master bedroom with en-suite, dressing and outside balcony. Second floor: Stair up to sitting and cot room among the kingpost truss. Great views from all rooms. Wheelchair access to ground floor and all external areas. GARDENS: Mature secluded 3 acre gardens with hundreds of trees where the wildlife is welcome from the forest and filled with birdsong. Bricked courtyard and covered off road parking for 3 cars. Secure lock up & bike washing area. Instant access to wonderful forest and river walking trails, bike trails and climbing the Mournes. Green Tourism UK, Gold Award on first visit. Ideal for the relaxed or adventure traveller.

In my youth I travelled a lot as a climber to the worlds great landscapes, all reinforcing a love of the outdoors and nature and I came to realize our own local landscape and remarkable history here in Rostrevor was second to none and the world might come to see. So in 2009 I headed on a new trail and converted my barn to a holiday let, incorporating lots of Eco developments and natural materials, our own ideas of comfort and homeliness and invited people to come stay. I've been recording, describing and protecting the ancient, rare and notable trees of Rostrevor. Author: of the Tree Trail and with local art and poetry added it was published as a new book, The Trees of Kilbroney Park. My latest book: Ross of Bladensburg, The Family, The legacy Rostrevor. details the Ross family, the landed gentry and the natural and built heritage of Rostrevor. Copies available at local shops and at the Barn. We are delighted to welcome guests from all over the world and I enjoy taking guests on a walk and talk Heritage and Tree Trail in Kilbroney park Rostrevor, about 2.5 hours on the level. My 11km Fallows walking trail, has been upgraded by the Mourne Heritage Trust and council for tourism. Member of our local historic society, and fifth generation here at Crotlieve.

ENJOY: Our natural and built Heritage, with 7 old pubs, music 3 nights a week, 3 great restaurants and 3 cafes, all dwarfed by the backdrop of Slieve Martin, first Summit of the Mournes, with the ancient Oak wood sweeping down to the sea. EXPLORE: See the Monument for General Ross of Bladensburg at sea point. Walk the beautiful Fairy Glen along the Rostrevor river and see the ancient oaks in the great meadow. Take the trail to Cloughmore, set down by a receding glazier 11000 yrs ago and see the wonderful panoramic views over Carlingford Lough and beyond. Ring the mystical 1000yr old St Bronaghs bell. Try the world class walking and bike trails. The many great local golf courses. The wonderful scenic drive around the great Mournes and the wealth of places of interest & historic attractions. RELAX: Afterwards return to the barn and relax in the great room cosy by the wood stove with family and friends. Writing of Rostrevor and the Lough, William Makepeace Thackeray wrote, were such a bay lying upon English shores it would be a world wonder. Crotlieve Barn Rostrevor, on the east coast, half way between Belfast and Dublin. The perfect place to come fill your hearts with Ireland.