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The Water's Edge

Boyle, County Roscommon (Ref. 1098812)

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4.8

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Hogans Irish Cottages rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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27 Customer Review(s)

  • Fran

    “This is beautiful property and Hazel & Michael, the owners, couldn't have been more pleasant and helpful, even to the point of offering to cook the rather large joint I'd brought along if it wouldn't fit in the oven !”

    ! It is well decorated and has many nice touches throughout in the general decor, like vases of silk/imitation flowers, the Labradors in the window and the model of how the property would have looked originally. The main living area, lounge/kitchen/diner, is very spacious and with comfortable seating enough for 6 people, the log burner is wonderful on a cold autumn evening, or during the day as well. The main bedroom is large enough to accommodate a travel cot if needed and the wet room ...

    ! It is well decorated and has many nice touches throughout in the general decor, like vases of silk/imitation flowers, the Labradors in the window and the model of how the property would have looked originally. The main living area, lounge/kitchen/diner, is very spacious and with comfortable seating enough for 6 people, the log burner is wonderful on a cold autumn evening, or during the day as well. The main bedroom is large enough to accommodate a travel cot if needed and the wet room ensuite is also spacious. The second double room is much smaller in comparison to the other two. The twin room is also spacious enough for a travel cot but lacks a wardrobe although a clothes rail is there to use it wanted. The beds are comfortable with extra bedding available if required. The second bathroom with shower stall is a good size. There are electric oil filled radiators in all rooms which certainly provided enough warmth for our needs. There is on-site parking. The view of the lake is stunning and we were fortunate enough to see the sun shining across it, no mean feat in October in Ireland ! Just a suggestion to the owners, maybe consider getting bunk beds for the smaller bedroom and make both the larger ones into doubles ?

    - Fran, October 2025

Summary

  • Single-storey
  • Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, sitting area, gas fire and woodburning stove
  • Gas central heating with gas fire and woodburning stove
  • Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, WiFi
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Beach towels should be brought by customers
  • Off-road parking
  • Front gravelled garden
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 4.3 miles pub 2 miles
  • Note: The front garden is not enclosed, please take care
  • Please note: One well behaved small dog
  • Please note: This property is well equipped for wheelchair users

The property

Boyle 5.1 miles.

The Water's Edge is a whitewashed, detached cottage sitting next to Cavetown Lough in Glooria near Boyle, County Roscommon.

Ideal for a family of six looking for a relaxing break in this part of Ireland, the cottage not only enjoys views of the lough from the front rooms, but offers convenient, ground-floor accommodation throughout.

Upon arrival, you'll be pleased to find a gravelled driveway, where you can park up and easily unload your belongings into your new home-from-home.

Venture inside to be welcomed by the flickering flames of the woodburning stove and gas fire; especially ideal during the chillier months!

After a busy day, kick back and relax on the plush sofa and armchair in front of the TV with your favourite tipple in hand.

After unwinding for a bit, head to the kitchen, a well-equipped area with everything you need for a self-catering holiday, including a handy dishwasher; perfect for a quick post-dinner clean-up!

When the chef of the group has fixed up a tasty meal, enjoy it around the dining table whilst you marvel at those dreamy views of the lough.

As the day comes to an end, head to the back of the cottage to find three well-furnished bedrooms, two of which are doubles, with one of these enjoying lough views and access to an en-suite wet room, whilst the latter bedroom is a spacious twin room.

The family shower room is close-by, a contemporary space enjoying marble tiling throughout.

Try your hand at angling on Cavetown Lough, where the likes of perch, roach, pike and bream can be found, or simply embark on a leisurely stroll around the serene waters.

Travel a short distance into Boyle, a small but bustling town offering a range of fantastic amenities, alongside the renowned historic site of Boyle Abbey and the fascinating King House Historical & Cultural Centre; the town is also home to a regular farmers market, perfect for purchasing local produce!

Head to Carrick-on-Shannon, a riverside town which is home to Butler's Marina, where you can partake in watersports, along with the ancient landmark of the Costello Memorial Chapel and the quaint green of the River Front Amenity Park.

The area hosts plenty of other attractions to see, such as the breathtaking Strokestown Park House with its gardens, the intriguing Arigna Mining Experience and the Lough Key Forest & Activity Park; you'll rarely lack things to do here!

Choose The Water's Edge for an idyllic stay with those who mean most.

About the location

BOYLE, COUNTY ROSCOMMON

Carrick-on-Shannon 10 miles; Ballymote 13 miles.

The small and lively town of Boyle sits on the border between County Roscommon and County Sligo. Steeped in history, Boyle has had a varied past and features a beautifully preserved 12th century abbey, as well as the grand King House, a restored Georgian mansion in the centre of the town. Lough Key lies just outside Boyle with a superb wooded adventure centre, as well as pretty footpaths around the lakes, which take in the ruins of Rockingham House. Nearby Carrick-on-Shannon, a lovely riverside town, is internationally regarded as an angler's paradise and offers no less than four large fishing lakes within a 6 mile radius. With a wide variety of shops, pubs and restaurants in the town, this is an excellent choice for an Irish holiday.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Christmas