Pet Policy: Pet-Free Property

We regretfully cannot accommodate pets at our cottage. This policy applies to all four privately-owned cottages on our property due to:

• Our location beside active farmland with sheep and cattle (including young lambs and calves)
• The safety risks to both livestock and pets
• A family member with severe pet allergies

We understand pets are family too! For your convenience, many pet-friendly accommodations can be found by searching ‘Pet Friendly Fermanagh’ online. We’re happy to recommend some options if needed.

Thank you for your understanding.

Local Water Experiences on Lough Erne

Guided Tours

• Erne Water Taxi – Experience Lough Erne with Barry, our highly recommended local expert guide. His knowledge of the area is exceptional! 📱 Book online: ernewatertaxi.com

Self-Drive Boat Rentals

• Red Boats Enniskillen – Explore at your own pace with these easy-to-operate rental boats. 🔗 erneboathireltd.com
• Dulrush Lodge and Fishing – Just 10 minutes from Shamrock Cottage (on the Belleek road). James Gormley offers both guided tours and boat rentals. Many of our guests have highly praised his personalized trips!
• Castle Archdale Boat Hire – Convenient rentals from the popular Castle Archdale marina.
• Manor Marine – Quality boat rentals with excellent service.

For the best experience, we recommend booking water activities in advance, especially during peak season (June-August).

Yes, you can fish right from our property!

Fishing Spots:

• Fish directly from our two jetties
• Deep water close to shore attracts various fish species
• Previous guests have caught pike, perch, and trout

Required Permits:

• You’ll need a combined license and permit (choose game or coarse fishing)
• Available online through the NI fishing authority
• Options:
  • 3-day permit: £9.50
  • 14-day coarse fishing: £20
  • 14-day game fishing: £26.50
• These permits allow you to fish anywhere in Northern Ireland

Local Tackle Shops:

• Belleek: McGraths (behind The Thatch Cafe, Main Street)
• Enniskillen: Home, Field & Stream or Fishing Tackle and Bait (also offers mail order – you can have items waiting for your arrival)
• Several other fishing tackle shops throughout Fermanagh

You can book directly by phoning Anita on 078 7156 1616 or by clicking on Book Now or Check Availability on this website.

We supply towels for your use inside the cottage. Bring your own towels for beach or outside use please.

Yes, we have a portable charcoal bbq. You will need to bring your own fuel for it.

Yes, table and chairs

Yes, we are 5 minutes drive from Pettigo, 10 minutes drive from either Kesh or Belleek.

Yes, we can supply a travel cot but you need to ask for it in advance. We supply a sheet for it and we have found that parents prefer to supply their own bedding for their baby or toddler.

We also have a booster seat, and child’s toilet seat. These are not stored at the cottage so you need to ask in advance.

We have a booster seat which fits onto an ordinary chair.

I am flexible with check in and out times depending on availability of the cottage. If no one is booked in on your departure day then I can offer a later check out time. It’s not guaranteed but I like to give people as long as possible to enjoy their stay.

I ask that you leave the cottage as close to the condition you found it in as possible. Many hands make light work and everyone helping out with the basics can help reduce the turn around time so you can check in earlier or out later.

We are happy for you to have friends and family visit during your stay. The cottage can accommodate a maximum of 6 people staying, and I am happy for you to have up to that number staying. So for example if your group is booked as 4 for a few days but you would like 2 people to stay for 1 night during that time, I am happy to set up for them. We cannot accommodate more than 6 people and ask that you are respectful of that. I supply bedding for up to 6 people so I will ask you to confirm the number of guests staying prior to your arrival so I can set up as necessary.

Yes, lots of easy cycling in the area locally especially in Tullychurry forest.

Lots to explore by the water’s edge, plus some fishing. You may need a wetsuit for open water swimming though! Easy access to the water if you bring a kayak or small boat. The site is gated so there are not many cars around and so cycling is safe on the driveway. There are green areas for kicking a football around! The Cottage has some toys available.

All bedrooms are upstairs. Downstairs is comprised of lounge, kitchen and bathroom (with walk in shower).

We include a basket of wood and some kindling for the fire. If you would like additional firewood we can supply this for £5 per bag. The wood is dry and seasoned and will burn well for you. We include kindling and newspapers to help you get the fire going. Please let us know in advance if you would like additional wood. A bag should be able to run a fire for an evening or two depending on how long the fire is running.

First of all, lovely soft white bed linen to include 2 pillows, bottom sheet and duvet per person booked.

Furthermore, the two twin bedrooms can be made up as individual twin beds or these beds can be pushed together with one set of bed linen. This forms a super king bed.

White hand and bath towels white hand towels and white bath mat in each of the three bathrooms.

Selection of kitchen towels and tea towels

Kitchen roll

Basket of well seasoned wood for wood burner in addition to kindling and firelighters to get it going!

Fire guard to cover the fire.

Basic pantry supplies including tea, coffee, sugar, milk, salt, pepper.

Basic utility supplies for cleaning including washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets and cream cleaner, washing powder.

WiFi throughout the house

Hairdryer Iron and Ironing board Clothes rack for drying clothes.

Cot, baby bath, child toilet seat, booster seat – all available upon request at time of booking. 

Cot included is a portable cot, I only supply a bottom sheet as guests have preferred to bring their own bedding for their babies.

Booster seat which clips onto a dining chair.

Shamrock Cottage is 30 minutes drive from Enniskillen (19 miles).

Yes, it is 50 minutes drive away. Easy to achieve in the day! Perfect to relax by the fire in the evening.