Property Details

Northern Irelands Best kept Secret, Self Catering Cottage, Fermanagh, Enniskillen.
Family Friendly Rural Cottage 3 miles from Enniskillen.Sleeps 6, Pets welcome.
NEW ADDITION > 4 POSTER IN MASTER BED ROOM
Set in a quiet rural area of Fermanagh's Lakeland at the edge of Riversdale Forest. With its walks and wildlife alongside the beautiful Ballycassidy River which is famous for fishing; Garden House Cottage is in the perfect location for relaxing and sightseeing. Don't miss the chance to sample the local shopping and traditional Irish pubs & grub in the nearby town of Enniskillen. Cot and high chair supplied. Recently refurbished lounge includes,feature fire place real fire coal or log burner, oil fired central heating, pine flooring and patio doors.
All this bodes for a truely peaceful holiday where you can just get away from it all.

Local Area Details

A pleasant, conservative little town of around eleven thousand people, ENNISKILLEN sits on an island like an ornamental buckle, two narrow ribbons of water passing each side connecting the Lower and Upper lough complexes. The strategic strength of this position has long been recognized – indeed, the town takes its name from Innis Ceithleann
"the island of Kathleen", wife of Balor, who sought refuge here after a defeat in battle. Later the island became a Maguire stronghold before William Cole, a Planter from Cornwall, was appointed governor in 1607. The town played a major role in the 1641 Rebellion and the later Williamite wars, the latter leading to the formation of its two famous regiments, the Inniskilling Dragoons and the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, which played a significant role in the victory at the Battle of the Boyne.

With its historic castle and proximity to the elegant Castle Coole, plus a town centre relatively unspoilt by shopping developments, Enniskillen is worthy of a day's visit in its own right. It's also ideally situated as a base for exploring Lough Erne and touring the attractive local countryside.
The town centre is firmly built along the long, narrow Main St, which actually changes name six times along its length! This gives the town a real sense of bustle and life as well as imbuing the shops with their own unique character. There is no new, anonymous, development to be found on the Main Street and the established High Street Stores sit comfortably beside small independent traders, creating a special atmosphere for the place. A feature of Enniskillen which is becoming increasingly unusual is the number of small bars and hostelries which appear on the Main Street, providing welcome relief from the shops!

At the centre of the town is the Town Hall, which was completed as recently as 1901. The Clock Tower here is six stories high and can be seen from everywhere, complete with its statues marking the proud military heritage of the Town. The Bandstand outside the Town Hall is used regularly through the Summer and works well to add to the impression that this is a very warm and unusual retail centre.


At the west end of the Main Street can be found the town’s two main Churches. St. MacCartan’s Church Of Ireland Cathedral dates from 1842. Inside, General Lowry Cole, who also overlooks the town from his Column in the Town Park, is commemorated. The Cathedral is noted for its Bells, with one in particular being cast from a cannon used in the Battle of the Boyne. St Michael’s RC Church is opposite St. MacCartan’s, on the other side of the Main Street, and dates from 1875. The building has a steep roof and is actually best viewed from the rear. Inside a window portrays St Molaise, founder of the Devenish Monastery.


One of the key images that a visitor to Enniskillen may take home with them is the proximity of the Lough’s to the town. Moorings just outside the town centre certainly ease the pressure for parking spaces and add a continental feel to the town.


These moorings are also close to Enniskillen’s new shopping centre. Erneside is a recent retail development taking some shopping slightly out of town into a purpose built environment

Further down the Lough is the Ardhowen Theatre, Fermanagh’s own cultural entertainment centre, which boasts a full and varied programme of entertainment

Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Pets are allowed
* Children are allowed

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Name:	DENIS RUSH
Telephone:	+44-2890-849833
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