The Derries

About this property

Ballinagh 7.4 miles. Nestled in rural Ireland in County Cavan near Ballinagh on the banks of the River Erne is The Derries. This wonderful, detached, white-washed holiday home benefits from breath-taking views across the countryside, a spacious open-plan living space, ample off-road parking for ten cars, large garden with raised terrace and external kitchen, as well as three well-appointed bedrooms and access to riverside walks and the loughs; a delightful dwelling for families and friends looking to explore the wonders of Ireland. Cross the threshold into your new home-from-home where after a day full of exploration you can unwind on the plus sofas in front of the TV and the warmth of the crackling woodburning stove. Later, step into the fully-equipped kitchen to rustle up a delicious meal that the whole family can enjoy around the dining table or outside upon the patio furniture with the Irish countryside providing a memorable backdrop. On sunny days, utilise the barbecue and gas hob in the covered, external to cook up a storm or simply savour the last light over County Cavan with a glass of wine in hand. When the evening draws to a close, travel back inside to wash off the day’s adventures in either the shower room on the ground floor or the one on the first then choose between three bedrooms; there are two doubles and a triple bunk room. If you can tear yourself away from this idyllic holiday home venture to the nearby village of Ballinagh where you can stock up on all your self-catering essentials at the local store or enjoy an evening out at surrounding pubs like White’s Bar Lough Gowna, Creegans Pub, Murtagh's Pub or enjoy a meal at Caseys Steakbar. This property lies close to the river and adjoining lakes and is an excellent spot for fishing. County Cavan is a haven for those looking to explore the great outdoors with an abundance of walks laced throughout the countryside or amble around the ample loughs and the banks of the River Erne. Be sure to venture to Killykeen Forest Park to tour 600 wooded acres, dotted with lakes offering hiking, fishing and even wild swimming! Experience all this and more from The Derries.

Ballinagh is a quaint village resting between the county town of Cavan and the village of Arvagh. Offering an array of local amenities, a store where guests can pick up essentials and pubs, serving delicious food, including the Caseys Steakhouse; Ballinagh is a wonderful base for an adventure in Ireland. Outdoor enthusiasts will be in their element thanks to the abundance of walking and hiking routes throughout the surrounding countryside as well as its proximity to Killykeen Forest Park which has Lough Oughter and its adjoining loughs at its heart. The village has excellent transport links with bus routes into Cavan, Granard and Delvin which then have routes to the thriving capital Dublin or Belfast, across the border. Embark on an Irish adventure from your base in Ballinagh, County Cavan.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x triple bunk.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.

Utility.

External kitchen

Oil fired central heating.

Oven, 5-ring gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.

TV and WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 10 cars.

Large, raised patio with garden furniture, an external, covered kitchen with gas hob, barbecue and sink and external, covered bath with hand-held shower, path down to the river with small orchard.

One well-behaved dog welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 3 miles and pub 4.3 miles.

Note: This property lies close to the river and adjoining lakes, please supervise pets and children at all times