Large Eco Barn Conversion, Located in the Mourne area of outstanding natural beauty, on the edge of the 4000 acre forest. lovingly converted with care and attention to every detail, with lots of recycled natural materials and full of character to the lofty heights of the King Post Trusses. Extensive open plan double height living area, with under floor heating, wood burning stove and exposed beams. First floor gallery snug/tv room, wheelchair access to ground floor and all external areas. Private, luxurious secluded accommodation. Extensive front deck area with log brazier, barbecue and breath-taking scenery overlooking the beautiful Kilbroney valley to Carlingford Lough and historic Rostrevor village with new restaurants and old pubs, the famous Fairy Glen and the Wonderful Kilbroney Park. Green Tourism UK, Gold Award on first visit. Mature secluded gardens, covered off road parking for 4 cars, secure lock up & bike washing area. Instant access to the local forest walking trails, bike trails and climbing the Mournes.

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. Active in recording and protecting the ancient, rare and notable trees of Rostrevor with the Woodland Trust. Author of the Kilbroney park Tree Trail and with local art and poetry added to the Tree Trail it was published as a 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 the Barn. If requested, I'm delighted to take guests staying at Crotlieve Barn 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. Paul Clerkin Crotlieve Barn.

Historic Rostrevor. Charming architecture with 7 old pubs, music 3 nights a week, 4 new restaurants and 4 cafes, all dwarfed by the backdrop of Slieve Martin, first Summit of the Mournes and with the ancient Oak woodland of Slievemeen sweeping down to the sea. Visit the 100ft high Monument for General Ross of Bladensburg at sea point. Walk the beautiful Fairy Glen and see the ancient oaks in the great meadow where Queen Elizabeth once stayed at the Lodge, 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, all inspiring CS Lewis to write The Chronicles of Narnia on his visits here. Ring the 1000 yr old St Bronaghs bell, and see the grave of Giant Murphy. Try the world class bike trails. The many great local Golf courses, fishing & sailing. The wonderful scenic drives in the great Mournes and the wealth of places of interest & historic attractions. 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.