Car essential Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 3 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Enjoy the beauty of the rugged Irish countryside and coastline whilst staying at Farm Cottage - a luxury holiday cottage ideal for a self catering holiday or short break. Farm Cottage is a five star luxury cottage that combines the charm of the traditional Irish farm house/cottage with modern finishes, furnishing and equipment.
With Lough Erne, the jewel in Fermanagh’s crown, literally right outside your door, you will be assured of magical moods and stunning views. You can stroll by serene tranquil waters, framed by mellow mists, and rolling hillsides in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Farm Cottage is located on the edge of the private 11 acre park, Portagaria Wood. Farm Cottage is set back on the hill overlooking Portagaria Wood and Lough Erne. With its own private access lane, enjoy the peace and quiet at Farm Cottage whilst also enjoying splendid woodland and lough views. Farm Cottage has full access to the facilities of Portagaria Wood.
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Beautiful and Luxurious Farm Cottage
Enjoy the sun on the terrace
Find perfect peace on Lough Erne
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The County Fermanagh region
It is a place of immense variety with beautiful views, hazy mountains, open Lough and intriguing villages and towns. It’s a place with heart, you can always stop and chat. The Lough covers about 1/3 of Fermanagh.
Sandy Beaches - nearby are the beautiful Donegal coast sandy beaches of Murvagh, Rossnowlagh, Mullaghmore and Rosses Point (about 15 mins drive)
Castle Coole - a magnificent neo-classical house, the family home of the Earls of Belmore, with remarkably fine interiors (about 20 mins drive)
Florence Court - built in mid eighteenth century in magnificent rococo style. The house has been meticulously restored (about 30 mins drive)
Devenish Island - one of the largest of the 200 islands of Lough Erne. The site of the ruins of an abbey and of a perfect 12th century round tower, reached by ferry (about 20 mins drive)
Enniskillen Castle - incorporating The Regimental Museum, The Watergate History and Heritage Centre (about 20 mins drive)
Aghnablaney / Leggs area
Farm Cottage is located on the edge of the private 11 acre Portagaria Wood with its own private access lane. Start your holiday or short break in splendid peace and quiet. When you are ready to venture out you'll find:
A lovely woodland walk up Aghnablaney/Derrin Mountain (more of a hill than a mountain!) with superb views over the open countryside and lough.
The most local pub is about 3 minutes drive, where you can enjoy great atmosphere, meet the very friendly locals and join in the variety of weekly activities. Opens from 9pm until late!
Good pub food at the Pettigo Inn, in the local village of Pettigo (about 5 minutes drive). Again, great atmosphere and friendly local people.
Local shops of reasonable size in the local village of Kesh (about 10 minutes drive). A good range of cosy pubs, good food, atmosphere and friendly locals. Particularly good places to eat include Lough Erne Hotel and the Mayfly Inn.
Hire a bicycle and enjoy the Pettigo History Trail. You will discover Pettigo has a huge history for a small town - an enjoyable day out.
Hire a bicycle and take in beauty of the surroundng countryside - cards with local cycle routes available in the cottage.
Castle Caldwell Forest - RSPB reserve. Shore walks, castle ruins and picnic areas. (About 5 mins drive). Great place for an early morning run in the dew or mist on Lough Erne.
Belleek Pottery - Ireland's oldest and most historic pottery. Guided tours, restaurant and museum. (About 10 mins drive). Nice cafe and good pub food at the Jolly Farmers pub.
Castle Archdale Country Park - woodland and loughshore walks, marina, boat hire, kayak hire, access to White Island, tearooms, bicycle hire and pony trekking. (About 15 mins drive)
Lough Navar - take the scenic drive through Lough Navar and you will reach a dramatic cliff-top viewing point with a sweeping panoramic view across Lough Erne to the distant Donegal mountains. Stop off at viewpoints, picnic sites and marked trails. (About 20 mins drive)
How to get there
Just an hour and a half from Belfast, Portagaria Wood is extremely easy to reach. Take the M1 and the A5 from Belfast to Omagh. Then head for Kesh on the B4. Take the A35 to Pettigo and 3 miles along the B136 you arrive at Portagaria Wood.
Fly from the UK to Belfast: Easyjet, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, FlyBe, BMI, Jet2
Fly from the UK to Knock: Ryanair
Fly from the UK to Derry: Ryanair
Car Hire: All major car hire companies present. Some have deals with airlines.
Bedrooms (4), Bathrooms (1), En suite (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (2)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Climbing frame, Swing set
Access:
Wheelchair access, Parking space
Further details indoors: A truly luxurious and spacious character cottage with stunning lough and woodland views - sleeps 6 in comfort and luxury
On the ground floor: - A large comfortable lounge with wood burning stove, flatscreen TV, Freeview, DVD, Hi-Fi, CD, books, games, CDs, DVDs, welcome pack and guide to things to do and places to visit. Opens onto timber deck overlooking the lough - Kitchen/diner, fully equipped - Spacious double bedroom with spacious en suite. Flatscreen TV, DVD, Freeview, radio - Kitchen equipped with fridge, freezer, oven, hob, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, electric vegetable steamer, coffee maker, food processor, mixer and the usual kitchen equipment. Flatscreen TV, DVD, Freeview, CD, radio - Gardens to front and rear, overlooking lough and woodland, with garden furniture and BBQ. Timber deck terrace to front overlooking the lough
On the first floor: - Double bedroom, flatscreen TV, DVD, Freeview, radio - 2 single bedrooms - Cot room - Family bathroom with bath and shower
Outside: • Patio furniture • BBQ • Children's play area • Timber deck with patio furniture • Gardens to front and rear
Portagaria Wood: • Picnic areas • Children's playground • Fishing stands • Bicycles for hire • Tranquil walks
Our Package includes: - A starter pack of: tea, coffee, sugar, milk, condiments, spices, soap, shampoo, conditioner, tissues, washing up liquid, washing powder, fabric conditioner, dishwasher tablets, kitchen roll, bin liners, logs and fire lighters - A welcome hamper, bottle of wine and fresh flowers - Electricity - Hot water & central heating for 90 minutes in the morning and 180 minutes in the evening with top up by meter at the rate of £1 per 30 minutes
The ground floor of Farm Cottage is fully accessible to wheel chair users
Further details outdoors: Farm Cottage overlooks the lough, open farmland and woodland. Located on the edge of Portagaria Wood, Farm Cottage has its own private access lane, private gardens to front and rear and all the benefits of access to Portagaria Wood.
Portagaria Wood is a great place for a woodland or lough side barbecue. Tranquil walks amongst the trees and by serene waters. Great scenery and plenty of wildlife to be observed. Children's play ground and bicycle hire.
Visitor services manager will help you plan your itinerary. Local pub about 3 minutes drive. Local village with good pub food about 5 minutes drive.
Rental rates
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382£382
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467£467
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552£552
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