Accommodation

Where to stay in County Fermanagh

Indoors or out? The choice of where to stay in County Fermanagh really is yours. With so many fantastic accommodation styles to choose from, no matter where you ultimately choose to rest your head, you’ll discover that a trip to Fermanagh really is something very special and memorable indeed.

Hotels in Fermanagh – Lakeside luxury, central charm and quaint cottages

Many of Fermanagh’s finest hotels are nestled along the shoreline or nearby the magnificent Lough Erne and boast spectacular views of this reed-fringed lake.

When it comes to luxury, the star of the show really has to be Lough Erne Resort (5*). The wooded setting on a 600 acre peninsula amidst Lower Lough Erne outside Enniskillen is simply unparalleled, offering views of both the lake and two renowned championship golf courses.

The resort has hosted many world leaders, film stars, business magnates and celebrities, but when you stay here you really feel you’re the only one that matters. Here you can rejuvenate at the luxury Thai Spa or dine in the hotel’s 3 AA Rosette Catalina Restaurant run by the much-lauded chef Noel McMeel. The hotel itself offers 120 rooms and suites, or you can also stay in one of the resort’s 25 self-catering, self-contained and beautifully furnished Loughside Lodges.

There is also the Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel & Lodges (4*) which boast an indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, gymnasium, a renowned restaurant and spa. The hotel is located close to Cuilcagh Mountain and Fermanagh’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’, a wooden pathway up the flanks of the highest point with commanding views over the lakes below.

For those seeking a little more peace and quiet, the suites, waterside lodges and cottages at Finn Lough offer another touch of luxury. Here guests can relax in the secluded setting with the Element Trail Spa, or enjoy a host of water activities, cycling and restaurant all on-site.

Away from the lakes, the centrally located Enniskillen Hotel (4*) gives a nod to the town’s very own Samuel Beckett with its restaurant and whiskey room while the Manor House Country Hotel (4*) close to Irvinestown is the perfect country retreat combining old world charm with modern hotel luxury.

Camp and glamp under the stars

Glamping and camping in Lakelands country really is a truly special experience.

Let’s start with Finn Lough (4*) - they sure know how to put the glam into glamping. Their unique luxury bubble domes have transparent walls and roof with 180 degree sky and forest views and are jam-packed with all sort of luxury surprises and creature comforts. The domes truly come into their own on a clear night when the stars come out to shine. Simply lie back on the finest of bed linen, look up and let the aurora work their captivating magic.

Castle Archdale (4*) is another quality camping option with a variety of accommodation options , from the intrepid independent traveller to the busy, bustling family on this 20-acre site on the wooded shores of Lough Erne. Pitch your own tent, stay in a luxury fixed caravan or hitch up your own touring caravan or dormobile.

Bed and breakfast with bells on

For all that luxury and sophistication, at heart Fermanagh is a down-to-earth, down-to-the-water kind of place, with an easy-going charm about it.

Where better to soak up some of that laid back atmosphere than in the rustic, stone-built, thatched Watermill Lodge. It’s tucked away on the northern shores of Upper Lough Erne, minutes from Lisnaskea. There are seven spacious en-suite rooms and the award-winning Watermill Restaurant offering Irish cuisine with a French twist.

The Customs House Country Inn (4*) in Belcoo offers a wonderful base from which to explore Lough Macnean, the Marble Arch Caves, Belleek Pottery and Florence Court.

Cruise and stay off the beaten track

With so much water all around, doesn’t it make sense to take to the water by day and by night on a cruiser or barge? Doze off in Enniskillen, wake up in Belleek. With somebody else’s hand on the tiller of course!

Explore the whole Erne system in complete comfort and at your own pace with Carrickcraft, in river cruisers that have berths for up to eight people You’ll find everything that you need on board in accommodation that includes a sitting-room, bedrooms, toilet, shower and kitchen - think of it as your cottage on the water!

Fermanagh offers it all, from sleeping under the stars to ascending your very own stairway to heaven: there really is the perfect place for everyone.