Bluebell Cottage

Ground Floor

• A large cosy lounge with log burning stove, widescreen TV, DVD, Hi-Fi, CD, books, games, CDs, DVDs, welcome pack and guide to things to do and places to visit
• Sun lounge, overlooking lough, with wicker furniture opening onto the patio
• Kitchen/diner, overlooking lough, fully equipped, opening onto patio
• Spacious twin bedroom with fitted furniture and spacious ensuite
• Enclosed patio with furniture and BBQ overlooking woodland and the lough
• Kitchen equipped with fridge, freezer, oven, hob, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, electric vegetable steamer, kettle, coffee maker, toaster, food processor, mixer, vacuum cleaner, iron and the usual kitchen equipment. Flatscreen TV, Freeview, CD, radio

The ground floor is fully accessible to wheelchair users with subtle and tasteful modifications barely noticeable to able bodied visitors.

First Floor

• Spacious double bedroom with king size bed and oak furniture
• Spacious double bedroom with twin beds and oak furniture
• Family bathroom with bath and separate shower

General

• Central heating
• Hair dryer
• Complimentary (please book): cot & mattress, highchair, stairgate
• Bed linen and towels for inside use
• Bring your own towels for beach and outside use
• Chargeable: telephone, WiFi broadband
• You can order evening meals delivered to your cottage (12-24 hours notice)

Outside

• Patio furniture
• BBQ
• Picnic areas
• Playground
• Bicycles for hire
• Rowing boats for hire (June to September)
• Kayaks for hire for group bookings (June to September)
• Parking
• A great place for a woodland or loughside stroll
• Great scenery, plenty of wildlife, tranquil walks
• Local walk up Derrin Mountain - spectacular views
• Local cycling, Pettigo area
• Local fishing - if you have your own equipment you can fish from our piers, the banks of Lough Erne and the mountain loughs and rivers. If you need equipment, ghillie services, etc this can be arranged locally - local fishing information
• Local water sports - you have 2 choices - rowing boats and kayaks by prior arrangement at Portagaria Wood or a wide range of water sports at Ultimate Water Sports, Castle Archdale marina
• Local Tour Guides - can provide you with local Tour Guides, Specialist Site Guides and National Trust Guides

Premier Starter Package

• 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, towels, logs and fire lighters
• A welcome hamper, bottle of wine and fresh flowers
• 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
• Linen and towels
• WiFi broadband available (chargeable)

The Local Area

The peace and tranquillity at Portagaria Wood is an experience never to be forgotten. Many great days out nearby, including woodlands, scenic drives, historic buildings, water based activities and sandy beaches. Irish Cottages will provide you with a relaxing break away from it all, yet with plenty to see and do when you are ready to explore the Fermanagh Lakelands. The Fermanagh Lakelands is amongst the most beautiful parts of Ireland.

In the area near the cottages you will 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 Drumrush Lodge, Boa Island; The Mayfly Inn, Kesh; The Lough Erne Hotel, Kesh and The Cedars Bistro, Lisnarick
• You can 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
• You can hire a bicycle and take in beauty of the surroundng countryside - cards with local cycle routes available in the cottage
• A good choice of cosy pubs
• Good pub food
• Fine restaurants
• Charming villages

Fermanagh

Fermanagh 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.

Castle Caldwell Park

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)

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)

Marble Arch Caves GeoPark

 Magnificent Mesozoic limestone caves (about 30 mins drive)

Devenish Island

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)

Festivals

Festivals, cultural events & tours, arts & crafts and traditional music - you'll find a calendar of local events in your cottage.

White Island

Local monastic sites of interest

Blake's of The Hollow

Local untouched victorian pub

Donegal

Donegal embraces some of Ireland's wildest and most dramatic scenery, a host of magnificent sandy beaches, rugged coastline, beautiful views, hazy mountains and intriguing villages and towns. It's a place with heart, you can always stop and chat.

Sandy Beaches

Nearby are the beautiful Donegal coast sandy beaches of Murvagh, Rossnowlagh, Mullaghmore and Rosses Point (about 15+ mins drive)

Glenveagh National Park & Gardens

Glenveagh National Park lies in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains in the north-west of Co. Donegal. It is a remote and hauntingly beautiful wilderness of rugged mountains and pristine lakes. The Park, over 14,000 acres in extent consists of three areas. Glenveagh is the haunt of many rare and interesting plants and animals and is famous for it’s fine herd of red deer. (about an hour's drive)

Arts & Crafts

Visit the Pettigo Cowshed - works by the local artist and the local sculptor (about 5 mins drive)

Sleive League

Visit the highest cliffs in Europe - a magnificent sight not to be missed! (55 minute drive)