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Fishing Holidays in Ireland |
County Westmeath | Bed and Breakfast | Fishing Holiday Accommodation
Fishing Holidays in Ireland, County Westmeath
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Accommodation: |
Bed and Breakfast
Sleeps: 6 persons
Bedrooms:
3 |
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Location: |
County Westmeath, Ireland |
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Fishing: |
Trout fishing
Coarse fishing
Pike fishing
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Rates: |
from 50
euro per person 
see website |
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Welcome to Lough Bawn House
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Fishing Holiday Accommodation in Ireland
 Lough Bawn House is a beautiful family home in County
Westmeath, an area of Ireland renowned for its many lakes teeming
with fresh water fish, set in a gentle landscape of farmland and
rolling hills. Nestling above Lough Bane, reputed to have the
clearest water in Ireland, Lough Bawn House has stunning views
across the lake and woodland.
The imposing country house has been in the same family since it was
built in the 1800s. It has been lovingly restored and updated by the
current owner, Verity, who offers B&B accommodation for up to 6
guests in three fine double/twin rooms
Throughout the seasons this is a serene and welcoming place in which
to unwind, with castles and gardens to visit nearby, horse racing,
music festivals and golf courses and of course the fantastic
fishing. At the end of the day there is usually a log fire in the
guest drawing room at Lough Bawn House.
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Accommodation
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the guest bedrooms are beautifully decorated, with a blend of
traditional and contemporary furnishings.
The light and spacious double bedroom with en suite bathroom (with
bath, shower and WC) has fine views over the grounds towards Lough
Bane.
The twin bedded room has a hand basin, and a separate private
bathroom with free standing roll top bath, a large shower and WC.
A second smaller double bedroom has shared use of the bathroom with
free standing roll top bath, large shower and WC.
There are lovely views westwards from in front of the house as the
sun sets over the lake. Guests are welcome to relax in the drawing
room during the evening, with its blazing log fire.
Dinner may be booked at Lough Bawn House by prior arrangement.
Verity is an accomplished cook who ran her own catering company,
Burnt Vanilla, for a number of years, and will be happy to offer a
two or three course meal, using local produce, and tailored to your
preferences.
Free WiFi connections available. |
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Attractions and Activities
Fishing:
 Trout
fishing
Coarse Fishing
Pike
fishing
Golf:
Delvin
Castle, Mullingar, Slieve Russel, Virginia,
Kells Headfort
The K Club
(where the Ryder Cup was played)
Horse racing:
Navan,
Kilbeggan, Fairyhouse.
Walking
Swimming
Rowing
Bicycles are available for guests
to use
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Gardens:
Tullynally
Castle
Loughcrew
Belvedere
House
Ballindoolin.
Heritage:
Lough Crew
Megalithic tombs
Newgrange
World Heritage Site
Fore
Abbey.
Attractions:
Lockes
Distillery Museum
Causey
Farm
Glendeer
Pet Farm
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County Westmeath straddling the centre of Ireland, Lough Bawn House is an excellent base for
anglers, golfers, horse racing, daily tours and many other
activities.
Travelling westwards along the River Shannon you will
come across the historic towns of Athlone (88 kms),
Mullingar (18 kms) and Kells (22 kms)
Travelling east, the vibrant City
of Dublin is approximately 70 kms.
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Fishing
Lough Bane
Popular with fly fishermen is Lough Bane (known locally as Lough
Bawn). Lough Bane is controlled by Lough Bane Angling Association
and covers an area of around 150 hectares with some very deep water
with depths up to 20m. Trout in this lake include wild brown trout
and fish stocked by Lough Bane Angling Association. Brown trout are
the predominant fish but a small number of rainbow trout have been
stocked into Lough Bane. Trout of 4 to 5lb are not uncommon. Boat
fishing produces the best results and are available locally for hire
but they must be booked in advance. Day fishing passes are available
locally.
Lough Lene
Fishing Lough Lene is controlled by Lough Lene Angling Association,
founded in 1958 by local anglers to protect and develope the fishing
on the lake. This lake holds a natural head of wild brown trout
which is supplimented by the Angling Club with regular stocking of
both brown and rainbow trout.
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White Lake
White Lake covers an area of aproximately 26 hectares and has depths
up to 30 meters. Fishing is controlled by the White Lake Angling
Club who have stocked this fishery with both brown and rainbow
trout. This lough holds some big trout and fishes well all year
round. Boats for hire and permits are available locally.
Lough Sheelin
Lough Sheelin is 5 miles long and over 1 mile wide and part of the
River Inny system. Holding a good stock of large wild brown trout.
Fish average 2lbs to 3lb with fish 3lb to 7lb regulaily reported.
The lake is managed by the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board who work
with the local anglers, the Lough Sheelin Trout Protection
Association to protect and develop the lake. Species include: Wild
brown trout, pike and perch. |
Other excellent fishing lakes in the area include:
Lough Glore
Annagh Lough
Lough Bane
Lough Lene
Lough Derravaragh
River Inny
Lough Owel
Lough Drin
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Fishing
information given here is for advice only. Please contact the
controlling Club or association for up to date information and rules
etc. Always obtain a permit prior to fishing. |
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Rates:
Double
bedroom with en suite bathroom - 55 Euro per person per night
Twin or small double room with separate bathroom - 50 Euro per
person per night
If both the twin room and the small double room are booked, with
shared use of the bathroom:
Twin room with shared bathroom - 50 Euro per person per night
Double bedroom with shared bathroom - 50 Euro per person per night
Dinner - 2 courses 25 euro per person, 3 courses 30 euro per person
Rates correct at time of insertion.
For
more information please visit
www.loughbawnhouse.com
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Directions:
DIRECTIONS FROM DUBLIN:
Take the N3 from Dublin, drive through two tolls (1.30e each toll),
over 1 roundabout, then at 2nd roundabout turn left towards
Oldcastle onto R163.
Drive 2 miles, take a left to Crossakiel onto the L2801. Keep on
this road for 4.5 miles.
The road takes a sharp right sign posted to Fore, Collinstown -
follow.
Pass David Taylor Animal Nutrition on the right, then soon after
that note a ruined cottage on the right.
Immediately after the cottage, turn right into a drive with tall
trees. Lough Bawn house is at the end of the long drive.
see map showing the location of Lough Bawn House
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When contacting this advertiser please say you
found them on
Fish-uk.com
Thank you. |
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+353 (0) 44 96 66186
