Welcome to our Holiday home ” SIONNA”
Located next to the Shannon-Erne waterway and sitting between Lough Keshcarrigan and Lough Scur, this end of terrace cottage is situated on the main street of the charming Village of Keshcarrigan. Just a short 10 minute drive from the County town of Carrick-on-Shannon. With beautiful views of the surrounding countryside, this cottage is a wonderful base for friends and families exploring the heart of the Emerald Isle and uncovering the beauty of its western coastline. This cottage features three bright and airy bedrooms (1 en-suite) and a large family bathroom. There is an ample sized kitchen and a large lounge-dining area where a multi-fuel stove offers a cosy spot to curl up by on chillier nights and plan tomorrow’s adventures. When the sun is shining, venture outside and enjoy sitting on the patio to soak up the summer sun. Just a five minute stroll to find your way down to the waterways jetty and beautiful ever changing views across the shimmering surface of the waterway, with the chance to glimpse local wildlife of this luscious landscape including the majestic Slaibh an Iarriann (Iron Mountain). Perched on the border of County Roscommon and the banks of Ireland’s longest river, the River Shannon, the town of Carrick-on-Shannon has a wonderful selection of pubs, restaurants and shops to sample and peruse. Enjoy a night at the theatre or on rainy days, make a splash in the local swimming pool and leisure centre, with Ireland’s first ever aerial adventure course a short drive away in Lough Key Forest Park. With the River Shannon winding away from the town to the south, and the Shannon-Erne Waterway heading north, you can enjoy boat trips and cruises along over 450 miles of water. An angler’s dream, there are forty lakes peppered across a ten mile radius from this Carrick-on-Shannon cottage! Truly with something to do for everyone, this cottage near Carrick-on-Shannon is the ideal base for discovering the unspoilt beauty of Ireland, all year round.
About KESHCARRIGAN, CARRICK-ON-SHANNON, COUNTY LEITRIM
Sligo Town 32 miles; Dublin 105 miles.
Driving times:
• Knock Airport; 40 miles, 1 hr
• Dublin ferry; 105 miles, 1 hr 55 mins
Area:
• Nearest Pub; Keshcarrigan, Gerties Canal Stop Pub, 50yds (Meals available at weekends), McKeons Bar, 50yds.
• Nearest shop; Keshcarrigan, Gerties Canal Stop Pub, 50yds (basic provisions available eg. Bread Milk, Bacon, Eggs, etc)
• Nearest towns; Leitrim Village, 5 Miles , Carrick-on-Shannon, 8 miles
On the doorstep:
• Carrick-on-Shannon – This bustling town has everything you need to keep busy, shops, pubs and restaurants, a leisure centre, and even a theatre!
• Lough Key Forest Park – Test your nerve on the daredevil aerial forest trail at the Zipit Adventure Centre
Day trip:
• Dublin City – Get an early start and venture to the upbeat city of Dublin for the chance to hear some live, traditional folk music over a pint of Guinness
• Streedagh Beach – Kick off your shoes and paddle in the sea on this beautiful, sandy beach in Sligo