Our holiday cottage is overlooking Lough Bran. It is situated in scenic, landscaped gardens, remote from the hustle and bustle of life, yet still only three km from the county town of Carrick-on-Shannon (the main boating centre on the Shannon). This cottage includes gas central heating, electric shower, large television, multi region DVD player, washing machine, dryer, gas cooker and microwave. 

Carrick-on-Shannon is acknowledged nationally and internationally as an Anglers Paradise, and has hosted National and International Fishing Competitions. Within a 10km radius of the town are no fewer than 41 lakes, all of which are free, unrestricted and easily accessible. Lough Bran is sixty acres of easy access fishing. There are twenty fishing stands from which can be caught bream, hybrids, perch, pike, roach and tench.

Just 500m away there is a modern leisure centre offering saunas, steam-room, plunge pool, solarium and a fully equipped gymnasium. Other facilities include the local equestrian centre and sports centre, which has squash courts and indoor basketball courts etc. Carrick's nightlife is lively all year round thanks to the town's friendly pubs and particularly during the summer period with river/music festivals a weekly occurrence.  

# Traditional style Irish home
# Large living/dining room
# Fully central heated
# 3 spacious bedrooms. 1 double and 2 twin rooms with fitted wardrobes.
# Wash hand basins in each bedroom.
# Hot and cold water.
# Carpeted throughout
# Tiled bathroom with electric power shower
# The living room/ dining room has open fireplace, Liscannor stone floor, natural furnishing and large colour tv
# Fully fitted and equipped kitchen with microwave and sandwich toaster.
# Linen and tea towels supplied 

Overlooking Lough Bran with beautiful mountains and historical places of interest. Within a 10km radius of the town are no fewer than 41 lakes, all of which are free, unrestricted and easily accessible. Lough Bran is sixty acres of easy access fishing. There are twenty fishing stands from which can be caught bream, hybrids, perch, pike, roach and tench.

The cottage comprises 3 bedrooms in total; 1 double, 2 twin. . This gives room for up to 6 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The cottage has 1 bathrooms and 1 WCs for your party's use. Central heating keeps you snug and warm.

The cottage has television dvd. The music system will play cassettes, radio.

There is room for 7 in the living room and 6 in the dining room. The open fire can be used to create a comfortable atmosphere. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a washing machine, a clothes drier, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.

Smoking is allowed in this cottage.

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The cottage is in a very quiet area. It has a south facing garden, a summer house, a north facing patio area, panoramic views, interesting views, a barbeque. If you are driving there is private parking with the outside areas of the house having external lighting.

The cottage is right beside fishing, walking, cycling.

Close to the cottage you will find swimming, boat hire, mountain biking, horse riding, golf, tennis, a sports center, historic sites, a museum, shopping areas, a restaurant, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the cottage you will find a beach, sailing, scuba diving.

Traditional music is very good in Carrick on Shannon and Leitrim Village.

Lough Key forest park in Sligo is less than 15 minutes away.

The cottage is....

150 min from Dublin airport.

Review submitted by non-Villarenters customer: # October 2004 - Gloria and Mick Shannon, England.

"Lovely cottage in a beautiful, peaceful place. Will recommend to friends and family".

# September 2004 - The Parkinson Clan, Australia.

"A perfect setting for Australian visitors. Thank you so much for the use of your cottage. All of our guests were delighted with it and the surroundings. We had a brilliant time and were quite sad to leave. Hope you enjoy the bottle of red on your next stay here".

# September 2004 - Deidre Reynolds, New York.

"Shane and Tara, thank you so much for the rental of your place. I truly enjoyed myself. I have no doubt that we will be speaking again as I would love to rent from you again next year. Be good and take care. Thanks again. Deidre."

# August 2004 - Annie McLoughlin & Coogan family - England.

"Beautiful cottage in a beautiful place. Many thanks to Shane and Tara. Daniel competed at the Manorhamillton Feis and won two trophies. We had a very enjoyable stay. We will book again some time".

# July 2004 - Jenny Kelly, Laois - Ireland.

"We had a lovely stay in your beautiful cottage".

# July 2004 - Kathleen Callihan - Ireland.

"Had a lovely time. Thank you".

# July 2004 - Aine Tierney - Lisburn, Northern Ireland.

"Had a great time. What a lovely place. Thanks again".

# May 2004 - Cathriona, Leslie and Grellan - Dublin, Ireland.

"Just a note to say thanks for letting us stay at your beautiful cottage. We had a really great time. Spent Satruday at Strandhill Beach (great seafood at The Venue Bar) and Sunday at Lough Key Park. You might hopefully see your way to renting to us again this time next year? All the best and thanks again."

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Long stay discount!! E50 (EUR) discount if booking length is more than 14 days.