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Recommended Family Holidays
Recommended Family Holidays is the place to find independent family friendly holidays that are recommended by other mums and dads. Finding self catering family holidays online can be difficult, but here you will find what you need for your family holiday in France, England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Cyprus.
Irish Cottages, Lough Erne, Co Fermanagh, Northern Ireland (click here for map)
Irish Cottages at Portagaria Wood is a private 11 acre park with luxury character Irish Cottages and stunning views. Hidden between Lough Erne and Derrin Mountain, With Lough Erne, the jewel in Fermanagh’s crown, immediately outside your door, you’ll be assured of magical moods and stunning views whilst staying in a sumptuous lakeside Irish Cottage.The facilities at Irish Cottages include: shared hot tub, children’s playground, 2 loch side picnic areas, bicycles for hire, fishing, wildlife, boats for hire. Nearby you can walk up Derrin Mountain for spectacular views, or head for the Ultimate Water Sports for a wide range of water sports. The peace and quiet at Irish Cottages, Portagaria Wood is an experience never to be forgotten. Many great days out near Irish Cottages, including woodlands, scenic drives, historic buildings, water based activities and sandy beaches.
Restaurant food can be delivered by prior arrangement although the most local pub
is about 3 minutes drive, where you can enjoy the great atmosphere, meet the very
friendly locals and join in the variety of weekly activities. Good pub food at the
Pettigo Inn, in the local village of Pettigo (about 5 minutes drive) -
All four cottages have been rated 5 star by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board, all
have a microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, wide screen TV including
Freeview, DVD, Hi-
Bluebell Cottage: sleeps up to 6 in three bedrooms with one en suite. The large cosy lounge has a log burning stove and downstairs is wheelchair accessible. Bluebell Cottage is located about 50 m from the water's edge and enjoys splendid woodland and lough views.
Clover Cottage: sleeps up to 6 in three bedrooms with one en suite. The large cosy lounge has an inglenook fire place with log burning stove. Clover Cottage is located about 70 m from the water's edge overlooking Sandy Bay, Lough Erne. You will enjoy splendid open farm land and woodland views.
Farm Cottage: sleeps up to 6 in four bedrooms with one en suite. The large cosy lounge has a log burning stove and downstairs is wheelchair accessible. With its own private access road, at Farm Cottage you will discover complete relaxation with spell binding views of open farmland, woodland and Lough Erne. The cottage is located on its own, set back from the lough, on top of the hill – you can already sense the splendid peace and quiet!
Shamrock Cottage: sleeps up to 6 in three bedrooms with one en suite. The large cosy lounge has an inglenook fireplace with log burning stove. Located just 50 m from the water in this area of outstanding natural beauty.
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Price guide:
Prices range from £379 to £799 per week in Farm Cottage and Clover Cottage and from £410 to £849 per week in Bluebell Cottage and Shamrock Cottage. Click here for latest availability.
Special Offer: 21 Aug to 4 Sep -
Or telephone John on: +44 7752 159254. All we ask is that you mention “Recommended Family Holidays” when you contact the owner so they know we are offering you a good service!! Many thanks.
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Very modern, clean and comfortable. Rating 5 out of 5, Avril, Aug 2010.
The Farm Cottage is in a superb tranquil location on the edge of Lough Erne but still highly accessible to all major attractions and locations within the county including those in the Irish Republic especially within Donegal.The Cottage was extremely clean and well equipped(including access to a hot tub!) and the staff very friendly and nothing was too much trouble whatever the time of day.The welcome pack was far superior to any we have had before and even included home made baking.The information pack was also extremely informative and included everything to enhance the holiday experience.We were a family of four with children aged 11yrs and 14 yrs and would definitely avail of these cottages again and would highly recommend them. Without question worth the 5* rating. Rated 5 out of 5, Darren, Aug 2010.
My family and I stayed at delightful Farm Cottage for a week -
These 5* Cottages are exactly that...5 star! The cottages are situated at the top of Lough Erne close to Boa Island and we found them ideally placed to be able to access both the attractions on the Lough as well as the West coast towns and beaches like Bundoran and Rossnowlagh. We stayed in Bluebell Cottage and everything is immaculate. The cottages are spotless and very well equipped. Highly recommended. Rating 5 out of 5, Alan, Aug 2010.
We had a lovely stay. The cottages were really well kitted out (cooking, relaxing, dining with friends) and very comfortable. Views were amazing. We would stay again and happily take the rest of the family next time! Rating 5 out of 5, C. Chipperfield, Aug 2010.
This property has excellent space and facilities. It is beautifully appointed and situated in stunning surroundings. A fantastic place to "get away from it all" with plenty to see and do for all the family. Lovely log burners and drying facilities so it is excellent at any time of the year, whatever the weather.The locals are very friendly and the cottages are situated within easy reach of the coast and some lovely towns and villages. We had a wonderful time there! Rating 5 out of 5, Debs, July 2010.
The Irish cottages was everything it said on its website, peaceful,beautiful scenery and a very relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Based on Lough Erin it was excellent the whole family enjoyed it. The accommodation was out of this world, Noreen and John were very friendly and helpful. I have already recommended this holiday to family, friends and work colleagues. Irish cottages is a place that we will be visiting again next year and hopefully for many years to come. Rating 5 out of 5, Theresa, July 2010.
Irish Cottages is a fabulous place for a holiday 'away from it all'. The cottages
are extremely well furnished and everything you should need is there for you. You
are welcomed warmly on arrival and nothing is too much trouble for staff to sort
out for you. I would recommend Irish Cottages to anyone who is looking for a 5* self-
This is a group of three gorgeous self catering cottages in Ireland. They overlook
and are right next to Lough Erne, perfect for launching a kayak and fishing. The
cottages are beautiful, so relaxing and genuinely 5 star quality. The attention to
detail in the cottages is amazing -
Wonderful cottages, they have everything you could possibly need from the kitchen to the bedrooms, a perfect getaway. A welcome pack is also provided to get you started. And what can I say about the hot tub so relaxing. If you enjoy the water the cottages sit on the edge of the Lough. We brought canoes and a windsurf with us and had so much fun out on the water. Also to wake up in the country with a couple of sheep watching you make your breakfast on the BBQ was really something else. I could go on and on. We will hopefully be back every year. Rating 5 out of 5, Louise, July 2010.
Lovely well equipped cottages situated in the picturesque Boa Island. Lovely quiet rural location just ideal for a quiet break away from it all. Cottages are very comfortable and spacious with everything you will need throughout your stay. Lovely welcome pack provided on arrival. Would highly recommend for a family break. Rating 5 out of 5, The Gregg Family, July 2010.
Excellent location with both lakes, stunning countryside, beautiful coastline all within easy reach. John and Family go out of their way to make your holiday work for you. The accomodation is excellent and is even better than the photographs. Everything to maximise your holiday has been thought of from picnic sets to umbrellas just in case of Irish showers. Each traditional cottage is set to maximise views and yet maintain your own privacy. One visit will not be enough. Rating 5 out of 5, Mike, July 2010.
The entire weekend in Fermanagh was amazing, the grounds the cottages are situated are fantastic, beautiful setting, views, vibe and feel to the place. from the jacuzzi, to fishing off the wee jetty, I can’t describe how much my family enjoyed themselves, we still talk about it today it was that good. Both occasions of visiting the cottages the management were so helpful and kind, everything you can think of was there within the cottages. They really would bend over backwards for you and your family. The cottages are so luxurious and fantastic for group of friends or family for all year round occasions. We'll certainly be heading back over in the near future. Rating 5 out of 5, Richard, July 2010.
Beautifully presented, scrupulously clean, thoughtfully kitted out cottage. Friendly,
helpful hosts available at the end of a phone.
Beautiful countryside, quiet roads,
friendly locals. Walking and riding along gorgeous beaches and through lovely countryside.
We
had a really relaxing holiday in October. Rating 5 out of 5, Alison, July 2010.
Picturesque tranquility! Quiet and beautiful surroundings. We wish we could have stayed much longer! Very comfortable and exceptionally clean. We hope to be back some day soon. Rating 5 out of 5, James & Jane, July 2010.
Fantastic place to stay for large groups with loads of space on the shores of Lough
Erne. Will definitely be going back. Rating 5 out of 5, Vilas, July 2010.
Beautiful location; peaceful; astounding tranquility; very tastefully furnished; within easy reach of places to visit; welcoming staff; stunning lakeside views; comfortable regardless of season; feeling of quality & luxury. Rating 5 out of 5, Keith, July 2010.
An excellent venue -
I brought a group of 15 friends over from Bristol to the Fermanagh Lakeland, where
we stayed in three cottages on the Irish Cottages site. We were all really impressed
with the warm welcome and the size & quality of the accommodation. The situation
of these cottages is simply out of this world, with lough side access and splendid
views across Lower lough Erne. I also caught a brown trout, and a 6lb pike off one
of their fishing jetties! Rating 5 out of 5, Darren, July 2010.
John Lowry and his team have a beautiful, quiet, secure site with the most comfortable,
well equipped and well maintained self catering accommodation any of my party have
ever stayed in. The warmth of the hospitality and the support given were second to
none. Our stay was luxurious but also great value. The surrounding area is full of
activity and potential for all ages, provided you have your own transport, plenty
of day trips are easy to arrange. We would come back without a doubt. Rating 5 out
of 5, Alison, July 2010.
Having done extensive research about Irish cottages we decided to book Farm Cottage for a week in June.My partner uses an electric wheelchair and after several communications we decided this was perfect for us. John couldn't have been more helpful and when we arrived we certainly weren't disappointed. Everything was as it said it was on the website. We only had to raise the bed as we use a hoist,other than that we had no problem. This stunning property has everything you could wish for and I'm sure if you needed anything that wasn't there every effort would be made to accommodate you. This property won't disappoint and the only feeling you will have when leaving is regret. Rating 5 out of 5, Erik & Jacqueline, July 2010.
I cannot recommend these cottage highly enough. We have been staying here now for a couple of years. Like my sister and husband who also book regularly, we have a young family and these cottages are absolutely ideal for families. Very safe, away from the road, lovely play area for the kids to enjoy and the cottages themselves are absolutely beautiful. Extremely clean, modern and spacious with everything you could need and more. They even have a lovely hot tub for guests to enjoy. We stayed in March this year and have already booked for November again as they are extremely popular. If you want a relaxing break with stunning views and 5 star accommodation, these well maintained cottages will not disappoint in fact you will end up recommending them to families and friends like I have done. Rating 5 out of 5, Sarah & Noel, July 2010.
Fantastic 5* houses: a real home away from home. Great for families: house very child
friendly, super purpose built play area, property secure and away from roads. Location
good base for both Donegal & Fermanagh holidays. You are really well looked after
by John and his team: happy to help with ideas for holiday. Would definitely recommend-
We had a fantastic time. The cottages are beautiful and everything is to a very high standard. The location is peaceful but perfect for exploring the whole of Northern Ireland. Rating 5 out of 5, Tess, July 2010.
The spacious 3 bedroom cottage is modern, with extremely tasteful furnishings. The design is first rate, and the kitchen equipped with everything one needs, and all appliances work as new. Spotlessly clean. It is in a small complex, so there are neighbours, but not on top of one. A nice open aspect, with views of the lake, and a patio to enjoy the good weather we had, or a nice light sitting room for evenings, and possible rainy days. All the staff worked hard to make sure our stay in June 2010 was very enjoyable. Looking at the price of similar cottages, this one is a very fair price, and well worth it. This area of Ireland is a lovely mix of open country side, the big lake, and not far from the coast. Rating 5 out of 5, Michael, July 2010.
The cottages have a 5 star rating and in our opinion is fully deserved. The accommodation is excellent and in perfect decorative order. The setting is ideal for a quiet safe family holiday. The facilities on site including the hot tub and playground are a great hit with the children. The customer service on site is very welcoming and helpful without being intrusive. We have stayed two years in a row and would certainly recommend to anyone. Rating 5 out of 5, Bbell, July 2010.
I would have no hesitation in recommending The Irish Cottages. I have never stayed
in such well equipped and luxurious self catering accommodation -
We have been to Irish Cottages twice, to Bluebell Cottage and Farm Cottage. Both are great properties with wonderful facilities. It is such a lovely area, ideal for a quiet family holiday. We definitely recommend these cottages if you are looking to stay around Lough Erne. Rating 5 out of 5, Ian, July 2010.
From start to finish our stay was a well managed, top quality experience. The owners
has thought of everything to make our stay comfortable from a welcome hamper to wood
and turf for the fire. The Cottages are finished to the highest of standards and
are in a brilliant location overlooking the lakes and a stones throw from the border
with Co Donegal. I would genuinely recommend the cottages to anyone. Rating 5 out
of 5, Chris, July 2010.
Holiday Reviews from the Owners’ site
Derek & Robin: We really enjoyed Bluebell Cottage. The facilities were first class and we would not hesitate in recommending them to any of our friends. Thanks to Noreen for her help during our stay. Good luck for the future.
Emma & Family: We really loved our stay. It is such a beautiful area. Thank you for everything, it was very sad coming home! Hopefully we'll be able to return in the next couple of years, there's still so much more to explore.
Maurice & Family: The reception we received was excellent and a credit to Irish Cottages. I have been recommending the accomodation to family and friends ...
Gaston Family: A thoroughly enjoyable week. Excellent days out and a wonderful cottage to come back to in the evenings. Keen to return with friends. A very big thank you to Irish Cottages.
Edmund & Vanessa: Beautiful cottage and area with loads to do (needed a much longer stay!) Looked after very very well at cottage.
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