Derrygiff Holiday Cottage

Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

Derrygiff Cottage

79 Swanlinbar Road
Enniskillen
Co Fermanagh
Ireland

Tel: 028 6634 8483 (answer phone)
or 07711 708064
enquiries@derrygiff.co.uk

http://www.derrygiff.co.uk

Self Catering Sleeps up to 8 people +  2 cots   Bedrooms 2 double  2 twin rooms        

Fishing pond on site and an enormous supply of red worms on farm !

Welcome to Derrygiff, set in the heart of Fermanagh's Lakeland

We aim to provide you with a warm welcome, comfortable accommodation and a quiet, relaxed environment for you to enjoy your holiday. There is lots to do and see around Fermanagh, and across the border in neighbouring Donegal, Sligo and Cavan. Derrygiff is ideally sited for you to take advantage of all that is on offer.

The Cottage
Derrygiff Cottage is a single storey four-bedroomed purpose-built cottage, constructed in 2004. It can sleep up to 8 people in great comfort (two double - one with kingsize bed - and two twin rooms) and is suitable for those with limited mobility or in wheelchairs. The cottage is furnished to above the normal standard found in holiday accommodation, fully equipped with useful extras such as ironing board and iron and a hairdrier, has oil-fired central heating and constant hot water. There is plenty of baby equipment including 2 cots, 2 high chairs, baby bath, steriliser, baby alarms etc. It has a large sized bathroom and en suite shower room, and large kitchen/diner and sitting room area with comfy seating and Digital TV, video and DVD player. It has its own garden area with furniture and gas BBQ, and views over the spectacular mountain scenery to the south. Derrygiff is a family-run, working farm and is situated just 4.5 miles south of Enniskillen, amidst rolling countryside with 360 degree views of farmland and mountains.

All bedding is provided, and towels are available to hire at £2 each. A "welcome pack" of tea, coffee and biscuits is provided free of charge. Additional provisions can be organised for you at cost plus a £2 administration fee. There are the usual supermarkets in town, and a very good shop in nearby Bellanaleck which can provide most of what you may need.

There is a washer/drier in the kitchen, and outside we have a washing and drying room with industrial sized washing machine, tumble drier and heated drying rail for bulkier or dirtier items (eg fishing gear). There is also a tackle shed with bait fridge adjacent to the drying room.

We welcome parties of people wanting to walk, cycle, ride or fish, and we also welcome families and can provide toys and games for the older children, and a cot and other baby equipment for younger ones. Board games, cards, and some videos and books are available for your use.

Note to Anglers:

We can sleep up to 8 anglers, the cottage is advertised as 2 double 2 twin, but extra beds can be provided for those who don't want to share!.  We have masses of parking and a large, dedicated bait and tackle shed with fridges, drying rail etc, and an enormous supply of red worms on farm.  There is a fishing pond on site as well as the vast array of venues within Fermanagh and surrounding counties.

Stabling and grazing are available for those wishing to bring their horses on holiday. Bicycles may be hired locally. There is plenty of information in the cottage on where to ride and walk in the nearby forest and mountain parks or the expansive sandy beaches of Donegal.

We also welcome well-behaved dogs and ask that dogs are not allowed on any furniture, and are kept shut in the hallway at night. Dogs must be kept on leads outside the cottage because of sheep, cattle and horses, and any dog fouling must be removed and placed in the bin provided. Derrygiff is a working farm, and farm animals and farm machinery must be expected. We would ask that children are supervised at all times and are not allowed to wander away from the cottage and its garden for safety reasons.

Fishing:
Enniskillen, the Island Town, is situated between Upper and Lower Lough Erne, and there are literally hundreds of lakes and rivers which provide enormous scope for the angler, whether coarse or fly fishing. There are a number of competitions running throughout the year for the competition angler, including several larger matches and festivals.

There is an excellent tackle and bait shop just 4 miles away on the outskirts of town. Fishing visitors will be given up to date tips on where to fish, and information on permits and licences. Bait may be pre-ordered by phoning Cloughbally Mill Angling Centre on 02866 322008.

Treat your Horse to a Holiday.

For those wishing to bring their horse on holiday to Fermanagh, we can offer livery together with our luxurious self-catering accommodation.
Livery is tailored to suit you and your horse, so please speak to us about your requirements and we will design a package around them.

Our facilities include spacious well-ventilated stabling, extensive summer turnout and “dry” winter turnout, undercover horsewalker with rubber tiled flooring, a 30x40 metre sand school with jumps, and a cross country course comprising both fixed and portable fences, which is open, subject to weather and ground conditions, for approximately 5 months of the year.
 

Tuition
I am a BHS Registered Instructor (see www.bhs.org.uk ) with many years’ experience of teaching all age-groups and standards

Joanna Balcombe
Derrygiff

79 Swanlinbar Road

Enniskillen

BT92 2DX
Tel: 028 66 348483 or 07711 708064
enquiries@derrygiff.co.uk

For more information about Derrygiff Equestrian - Livery and Tuition, visit www.derrygiff.co.uk/equestrian/

Things to Do During Your Stay
This part of Ireland is ideal as a base for any number of outdoor activities.

Boating
There are lots of opportunities for getting out on the water, whether hiring a boat for yourselves, or taking a trip on the loughs in one of the pleasure boats, either to visit some of the islands, or to combine with a meal at a riverside restaurant.

Walking and Cycling
Derrygiff is very close to the spectacular mountainous areas of the Cuilcagh Mountain Park, Marble Arch Nature Reserve, Benaughlin Mountain, and Florence Court Forest, with trails suitable for everyone from families with children to the serious walker. We are near to the Ulster Way and Kingfisher Trail, which are clearly mapped and signposted for ease of use.

Golf
For the keen golfer there are three 18 hole golf courses on the outskirts of Enniskillen, including Ashwood just 2 miles away, and a championship course at the Slieve Russell Hotel in Ballyconnell.

Sightseeing
Marble Arch Caves
Within just a few minutes drive we have the spectacular Marble Arch Caves, with daily guided tours from March through to September (subject to weather conditions). The caves are on the scenic Marlbank route and a visit can be combined with a walk in the Cuilcagh Mountain Park.

Florence Court House
Nearby National Trust property Florence Court House and Gardens is well worth a visit, and may be combined with a walk in Florence Court Forest (the trails join up with the Ulster Way).

Enniskillen Castle and Museum
The castle is situated in Enniskillen town, and is also home to the Fermanagh County Museum and Regimental Museum of the Iniskilling Fusiliers. A visit to the castle may be combined with a look around the shops in Enniskillen, with its pubs, restaurants and Buttermarket craft centre.

Castle Coole
On the edge of the town is Castle Coole with its delightful parkland and neo-classical house.

Crom Estate
Crom boasts one of Ireland's most important nature reserves, with its 2000 acres of woodland, parkland and wetland.

Ulster American Folk Park
This attraction in Omagh, about 30 miles away, is an absolute must to visit. There is an extensive indoor museum and a fascinating open air museum detailing the story of emigration from Ulster to North America in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Lough Navar Forest Drive
A seven mile drive from Derrygonelly through Lough Navar Forest ends up at a spectacular viewpoint overlooking Lower Lough Erne and its islands. This is a highly recommended trip to take.

Belleek Pottery
A scenic drive along the south side of Lower Lough Erne takes you to the border town of Belleek, with its fascinating pottery producing the world famous parian china. A return trip along the north side of the Lough, across Boa Island, provides some outstanding views and photographic opportunities.

Other Entertainment
Enniskillen has a multiscreen cinema showing all the latest movies, and the Ardhowen Theatre with its range of productions.

The Lakeland Forum provides opportunities for sport and swimming, and an indoor play area for small children. The Round O playground is also useful for occupying small children for a few hours, and is also the place to catch the boat for a trip around Lower Lough Erne and a visit to Devenish Island with its ancient ruins.

Eating Out
There are plenty of restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets. For a daytime snack or lunch in town, we recommend Rebecca's Coffee Shop in the Buttermarket. Other recommended restaurants in town include Franco's and Café Merlot, but there are numerous places to choose from.

Nearest to Derrygiff is the Sheelin Tea Room in Bellanaleck, and the award winning MacNean Bistro in Blacklion (booking recommended).

There is an excellent fish and chip shop in Bellanaleck, and a very good Chinese Takeaway on the Sligo Road on the way into town, if you fancy a night in.

There are two pubs just a mile away in Arney, one of which has an off licence attached and another 1.7 miles away at the junction of the Sligo and Swanlinbar Roads.

Many of the local pubs have traditional live music evenings and entertainment.

How to find us

Enniskillen is just two hours' easy drive from Belfast International Airport, George Best City Airport and Belfast Docks, and two and a half hours' drive from Larne Harbour, Dublin Airport and Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Docks. The roads are good and the traffic is light. It is also possible to fly into City of Derry Airport from some UK airports. There is an excellent bus service from Belfast and also from Dublin. Derrygiff is situated 4.5 miles south of Enniskillen on the A32 Swanlinbar Road, 1.7 miles from the junction with the main A4 Sligo Road, and close to the villages of Florencecourt and Bellanaleck.

We hope to welcome you to Fermanagh very soon, and look forward to sharing with you our wonderful countryside and historical town. Whether you want to fish, walk, ride, cycle or tour the area in your car, we are sure you will enjoy your time spent here.

Derrygiff Cottage

79 Swanlinbar Road
Enniskillen
Co Fermanagh
Ireland

Tel: 028 6634 8483 (answer phone)
or 07711 708064
enquiries@derrygiff.co.uk

www.derrygiff.co.uk

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