The property
Ballaghaderreen 1 mile.
Situated just a 20-minute drive from Knock International Airport, on the outskirts of Ballaghaderreen in County Roscommon, is this cosy Irish cottage.
Sympathetically decorated throughout, this traditional cottage is the perfect base for couples and groups of friends wishing to explore and discover the counties of Roscommon and Mayo.
This cottage boasts the original set up of a sitting room with a lovely open fire and two well-presented bedrooms leading off the sitting room where you can enjoy a good night’s sleep.
For delicious home-cooked meals and social evenings together, there is a well-equipped kitchen and dining area, or why not take your lunch outside to the picnic bench and enjoy the sunshine?
The bustling town of Ballaghaderreen is situated in the western part of County Roscommon and is only a few miles from the border of County Mayo.
Home to a selection of shops, pubs and eateries, visitors can mingle with friendly locals and immerse themselves in rural life.
Roscommon is famed for its excellent fishing opportunities, with the Lung River valley on your doorstep.
With such wonderful attractions and destinations within easy reach of your holiday cottage, you will certainly find yourself spoilt for choice!
Choose from the Lough Key Forest and Activity Park in the nearby town of Boyle, also home to the stunning Boyle Abbey, or a cruise along the River Shannon at Carrick-on-Shannon.
For those that are looking for sand and sea, the stunning beaches of County Sligo are not far away, including Enniscrone and Strandhill.
For the history and botany enthusiasts, Strokestown House and Gardens are certainly a must whilst staying in the area, with its walled gardens, Irish Famine Museum and woodland walk.
A wonderful base to sample this majestic region.
About the location
BALLAGHADERREEN, COUNTY ROSCOMMON
Castlerea 13 miles.
Ballaghaderreen, also known as 'The Way of The Little Oak’, is a small but thriving cathedral town in the county of
Roscommon, just beside the border of County Mayo. Situated in the Lung Valley, Ballaghaderreen is surrounded by captivating rural scenery and views. With its friendly people, the town of Ballaghaderreen is a charming touring base for your west of Ireland getaway. Ballaghaderreen is also a great place for traditional and Country and Western music that can be enjoyed in the local pubs. There is also a traditional music centre just a few miles away that holds twice weekly concerts of Irish music and dancing; ideal for fans of all ages, as is the traditional, annual Irish music week on 1st July. Lough Gara and the surrounding lakes in Boyle and Carrick-on-Shannon are perfect for anglers, and is probably one of Ireland’s best coarse fishing destinations. The area also boasts tennis courts, golf courses (Ballaghaderreen, Rosses Point and Enniscrone) and there are boats available for hire in this great fishing area. Nearby is the Lough Gara Riding stables where you can avail of horse riding, clay pigeon shooting and falconry. Lough Key Forest is just a short drive away and is great for all the family as there is plenty of activities both indoor and outdoor available including zip-lining. Kayaking is also available at the nearby Errit Lake. This is an ideal base for touring the area, with Galway and Donegal both within an hour’s drive away and also as a gateway to the west and North West Ireland with Sligo and Westport just over a half hour drive, all just waiting to be discovered.
