Frequently Asked Questions – Fermanagh Lodges Accommodation

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Frequently Asked Questions About Staying at Fermanagh Lodges

At Fermanagh Lodges we offer a range of self catering accommodation on the shores of Upper Lough Erne in County Fermanagh. Below you will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about booking your stay, facilities, fishing boats, pet friendly accommodation and activities available during your stay.

Cygnet Lodge is perfect for a family weekend away or a gathering of friends, with its four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and beautiful outdoor kitchen, along with a private garden. Bluebell and Blackberry Cottages are ideal for large groups, with their decked balconies overlooking Upper Lough Erne. Our ever-popular Primrose Cottage is a hit with fishermen due to its proximity to the marina. The Woodland Lodges are perfect for small families or couples and are beautifully furnished throughout. Finally, our Tree Top Apartments offer privacy and are keenly priced, encouraging you to stay time and time again.

See below for some of our most frequently asked questions!

  • Booking Questions

  • How do I make a booking? 
    • We will provisionally hold your booking request for five days to allow time for you to complete our online booking form and pay a deposit or full balance.
    • If your stay is over four weeks away, a deposit of £100 is required to confirm your booking, with the remaining balance payable four weeks before your arrival date.
    • If your stay is within four weeks of your arrival date, the full balance is payable at the point of booking to confirm your stay.
    Do I have to pay a security deposit?
    • A security deposit is required alongside every booking, this is payable alongside your balance, before you come to stay. This is refundable on your departure provided the accommodation is left in a reasonable manner with no unnecessary breakages.
    • For more information please read our terms and conditions.
    What payment methods do you accept at Fermanagh Lodges? 
    • Bank transfer and Paypal are our main payment methods.
    • We can also provide you with a paypal invoice which allows you to pay by credit/debit card.
    • All bookings must be paid in full before arrival.

    We also use Airbnb and Booking.com but for the best price please contact us directly!

  • Accommodation Questions

  • What’s included in the price?
    • Our prices include your accommodation for the number of nights requested, all bed linen and towels, electricity, central heating, basket of logs for the fire, wireless internet and the lodge is equipped with basic supplies such as cling film, tin foil, bin bags, fairy liquid, salt and pepper etc.
    • From April to September all accommodation options come with complimentary sit on top kayaks, paddles and buoyancy aids.
    • You can also leave a single boat on the breakwater of our marina for the duration of your stay at no extra charge. If you require a berth or electricity there is a small charge for this.
    Is there internet access? 
    • Yes, all of our accommodation options have wireless internet connection and smart TVs. Our internet is provided by Fibrus and we are fortunate to have great speeds despite our beautiful location on the lake.
    Do you provide towels? 
    • Yes, towels and bedlinen are provided in every accommodation at Fermanagh lodges.
    Is smoking allowed? 
    • No, smoking is strictly prohibited inside the accommodation. Smoking is allowed in outdoor areas, and we ask guests to please be mindful of others when smoking and to ensure they clean up all smoke rubbish on their departure.
    Are the gardens secure? 
    • Each of our sites is secure from the main road and has gated access. While every accommodation option includes a private outdoor area and garden, they are not fully enclosed or fenced.
    • However, Bluebell and Blackberry Cottages feature large decked areas that can be enclosed.
    Is there parking available?
    • Each accommodation option has private parking for at least two cars. The Tree Top Apartments share a large parking area.

  • Stay Information

  • Where is Fermanagh Lodges located?
    • Fermanagh Lodges is located near Lisnaskea in County Fermanagh on the shores of Upper Lough Erne in Northern Ireland. The location offers easy access to Enniskillen and the Fermanagh Lakelands.
    Are Fermanagh Lodges pet friendly? 
    • Yes, all of our accommodation options are pet-friendly, and there is no extra charge for your furry friends to join you on holiday.
    • We ask that pets are house-trained and well-behaved and that they do not enter the bedrooms or go upstairs. We recommend bringing your own pet bedding and throws to protect our furniture.
    • Throughout your stay, please ensure that your pet is supervised and that you clean up after them, disposing of waste in our green wheelie bins. Upon departure, please make sure all traces of your pet are removed from the accommodation.

    We have two dogs, Dougal and Bert, who are very friendly and who you might meet during your stay!

    What time is check in and check out? 
    • Check-in is from 3pm for our Tree Top Apartments, and 4pm for all our other accommodations. All of our properties are accessible by a key box so upon arrival you can make yourself at home.
    • Check-out is by 11am.
    • Early check-in or late check-out may be possible upon request during our winter season.
    Can I have guests over during my stay? 
    • Only the number of guests listed in the booking are permitted to stay. Please contact us if you wish to have visitors.
    How do I contact you during my stay if I have a problem? 
    • You can reach us via email, or WhatsApp. Our contact details will be provided in your booking confirmation.

  • Facilities & Activities

  • Can I hire a Wood Fired Hot Tub? How much does it cost? 
    • Add a little indulgence to your holiday with our wood fired hot tub! Perfect for relaxing, enjoy an evening destressing in one of our wood fired hot tubs, which sit up to six people.
    • The hot tub will be set up outside your accommodation for your private use, a briefing will be provided on how to use the hot tub and how to keep your fire stoked up so the hot tub comes to a suitable temperature. Initial heat up takes approx. 2 hours, but once warm, the hot tub only takes approx. 30 minutes to bring back to temperature the next day so it can be used throughout your stay or over a number of days.
    • The price is £75 for the first day, and £25 for each consecutive day, each hire includes two tubs of wood and a lighter pack. More logs can be purchased from us or in the garages in our local towns.
    • Your hot tub needs to be booked 48 hours before you stay, so it can be set up for your arrival. We refill the hot tub with fresh water for every booking.
    How do I access the complimentary sit on top kayaks to go exploring on Upper Lough Erne? 
    • From April to September, all bookings in our accommodation include complimentary sit on top kayaks, paddles and buoyancy aids. Information on where the kayaks are located can be found within your accommodation.
    • These are self service and available at any time during your stay. All the equipment you need is provided. Kayaking is an activity that everyone can enjoy, regardless of age or ability, and sit on top kayaks are very easy to use.
    • We recommend you wear old clothes which you don’t mind getting wet (normally a damp bum!) and old shoes. The kayaks are a great way to explore Upper Lough Erne, or to just have a potter along the lake shore and check out the abundance of bird life. You might even be lucky enough to see our resident otter or pine martin.
    • You use this equipment at your own risk and you are responsible for any injury suffered to yourselves or others whilst in use.
    • Please do not go out in adverse weather conditions i.e. high winds, driving rain, hail stones, thunder and lightening. If you get into bother on the lake please call the RNLI or Coastguard by dialling ‘999’.
    Can I leave my boat in the Fermanagh Lodges marina during my stay?
    • Yes, guests are very welcome to leave one boat in the marina during their stay at no extra charge. Please contact us so we can advise you where best to leave it during your stay.

Facilities at Fermanagh Lodges

  • Self-catering accommodation with private outdoor spaces. Units to suit parties of 2, 4 or 8 people.
  • Fully equipped kitchens, thoughtfully stocked for all your cooking needs
  • Open-plan kitchen, dining, and living areas, featuring wood-burning stoves
  • Private 30-berth marina available for guest use

  • Prime lakeside location on the shores of Upper Lough Erne
  • Fishing boats and wood-fired hot tubs available for hire
  • Complimentary sit-on-top kayaks available from April to September
  • Secure and private site with gated access
  • Group bookings very welcome

Outdoor patio area and furniture
Wood fired hot tub in Outdoor Kitchen

Reviews

  • The cottage was wonderful - everything was clean, and it was very pleasant to stay there. Inside, there was everything we needed. The lake is nearby, and the location is excellent. We had a great time and highly recommend it.

    Katka via Airbnb - https://fermanaghlodges.com/accommodation-activities/primrose-cottage/

  • It's a beautiful apartment, very cosy. Loved the birds (mostly robins) that came to visit. Very relaxing weekend. It was a lovely place to stay. Loved the dogs coming to say hello too.

    Gillian via Airbnb - https://fermanaghlodges.com/accommodation-activities/tree-top-apartments/

  • We loved it. Really great for the dogs and the kids loved the hot tub. Used the wood burning stove a lot and it was left fully equipped for us. You could smell the cleanliness when we opened the door. We will be back, hopefully in the summer when the weather a bit better.

    Jean via Airbnb - https://fermanaghlodges.com/accommodation-activities/tree-top-apartments/

  • Great short break at Oak Lodge. The lodge was very clean and comfortable, and ideal for a short break with our dogs. Good location, and very peaceful and safe.

    Catherine via Airbnb - https://fermanaghlodges.com/accommodation-activities/woodland-lodges/

  • Stayed here at the Oak lodge for 4 nights and I can honestly say it was amazing the oak lodge is modern with a abstract twist spacious rooms and tastefully decorated venues are of woodland 2 min walk to lake. The owner Dawn was fantastic and very welcoming. Great stop for exploring enniskillen and surrounding areas highly recommend Fermanagh lodges.

    Linda via Facebook - https://fermanaghlodges.com/accommodation-activities/woodland-lodges/

  • Great location. Treetop apartment was fantastic, everything you could possibly need & spotlessly clean. Owners very friendly & helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 night stay, so calm & peaceful. Will definitely be back. Highly recommend.

    Roberta via Facebook, August 2020

  • Such a hidden gem, the house is a great size, beautifully but comfortably decorated and in a stunning location. The house was so cosy and the log burning stove was great in the evening! Robyn has thought of everything you could possibly need for your stay. We couldn't have asked for more, we didn't want to come home! We loved the private woodlands and marina, my husband fished the lough numerous times during our stay. A fantastic place for a family holiday, I only wishe we had been staying longer!

    Kathryn via Airbnb, October 2018

  • What an amazing place to recharge!! Cygnet Lodge is in a beautiful location and is spacious and airy. Has absolutely everything you could possibly need for self catering and really is a home away from home. The owners are on hand with any queries and nothing is too much trouble. Their family pets Dougal & Bert were a big hit with the kids as was the kayaking on the Lough.Thank you for our wonderful stay and look forward to our next visit.

    Leanne via Facebook, August 2021

  • We stayed for 4 nights in mid September in the newly built Oak Lodge. All furniture and furnishings are of the highest quality and the Lodge is equipped with everything you could need. A fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and fridge freezer. Constant hot water, plenty of good quality cooking utensils and dishware and a utility room with a washer/dryer. The beds are very comfortable and although there is a wood burning stove we didn't need it as there are also radiators which heated the rooms very quickly. Wi-fi is also available. We were lucky to stay during good weather and the picnic style table and benches were great for eating outdoors. Dawn and Maeve are great hosts and strive to ensure a great stay for all their guests. We will certainly return.

    Janette Walker via Facebook - https://fermanaghlodges.com/accommodation-activities/woodland-lodges/

  • Arrived for a 4 day fishing stay. On arrival we had the warmest of welcomes from Maeve, she was a hive of information and nothing was a bother for her. The house was furnished to the highest of standards and the most comfy bed I’ve ever slept in. Spotlessly clean and had everything you could ever need. Great location for fishing everything on your door step. The only down side is that I don’t want to go home. Thank you for letting us stay and we will definitely be back...if you’ll have us. I honestly cannot recommend the place enough. 5 stars all the way

    Jill Pickering via Facebook - https://fermanaghlodges.com/accommodation-activities/woodland-lodges/

  • We are just back from a 3 night stay in the newly built oak lodge. I can honestly say we had the best time here as a family with 2 children. The place was spotless with everything that we needed in the lodge. We spent most evenings on the patio with a BBQ going. We were only a short walk from the marina where we spent time in the mornings with our Paddle board and swimming ?‍ the kids loved jumping into the marina. We made use of a little boat for the day to explore the Lough (the kids loved learning to steer and navigate around the Lough) We will definitely be back to explore some more of the Lough. The owners were so helpful and nothing was a bother at all ? so helpful and friendly. If you want to getaway for some peace and tranquility then this is definitely the place to go. This will be somewhere we will return to time and time again. Thanks to all at Fermanagh lodges for making our staycation one remember. The kids are already asking when are we going back!

    Charlotte Scott via Facebook - https://fermanaghlodges.com/accommodation-activities/woodland-lodges/

  • Wonderful welcome on arrival and a beautiful place to stay in. We stayed in the Elm lodge and it was perfect. a great spot close to some excellent fishing on the Erne. Will definitely be coming here every year from now on. Couldn't reccomend it highly enough. Five stars all the way!!

    Noel Quinn via Facebook - https://fermanaghlodges.com/accommodation-activities/woodland-lodges/

  • Great location. Treetop apartment was fantastic, everything you could possibly need & spotlessly clean. Owners very friendly & helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 night stay, so calm & peaceful. Will definitely be back. Highly recommend.

    Roberta McCrum via Facebook - https://fermanaghlodges.com/accommodation-activities/tree-top-apartments/

  • Such a hidden gem, the house is a great size, beautifully but comfortably decorated and in a stunning location. The house was so cosy and the log burning stove was great in the evening! Robyn has thought of everything you could possibly need for your stay. We couldn't have asked for more, we didn't want to come home! We loved the private woodlands and marina, my husband fished the lough numerous times during our stay. A fantastic place for a family holiday, I only wishe we had been staying longer!

    Kathryn Kirkwood via Airbnb - https://fermanaghlodges.com/accommodation-activities/tree-top-apartments/

  • This is a great place to spend a relaxing weekend with family or friends. As usual the cottage was spotless, ready for our visit. The weather was very mild for the time of the year so the huge basket of logs left for us remained unburnt. Because we had stayed at Cygnet Lodge before, and knew how well equipped it is, we were able to travel light. Usually self-catering means having to ‘make do’ or bring loads of things with you but Dawn’s cottages have pretty much eveything you will need. We are already looking forward to our next visit

    Cranley via Trip Advisor - https://fermanaghlodges.com/accommodation-activities/cygnet-lodge/

  • We had 3 cottages for a week for a large (22 people) family get together. The houses were all lovely; clean, comfortable, well-equipped and incredibly spacious. A few stand-out features were: The beautiful master bedrooms with ensuite and large balcony. The large decking area, perfect for relaxing in the evening. The frankly huge living room/kitchen. And our particular favourite, the loughshore and jetty 5 mins walk away. A beautiful sunset over the lake every evening. Outdoor activities are available at the centre 5 minutes away, there are many fantastic sightseeing trips within an hour’s drive and for peace and quiet just sit on the balcony and chill out. The owners are friendly and very accommodating, helping to make it a wonderful holiday for everyone.

    Seamus M via Trip Advisor - https://fermanaghlodges.com/accommodation-activities/bluebell-blackberry-cottages/

  • We all had a lovely time in this spacious, well-equipped and extremely comfortable family house. Beautiful surroundings, quiet and relaxing and very kind and helpful. We would love to return in the summer months and explore the lake more and take advantage of the activities on offer.

    David Philip via Airbnb - https://fermanaghlodges.com/accommodation-activities/bluebell-blackberry-cottages/

  • Just back from an amazing long weekend at Corradillar Cottages, Fermanagh Lodges. I was tasked with finding accommodaton for 22 people for a large family get together and it did not disappoint. We stayed in 3 of the cottages Bluebell, Blackberry and Badger as we had asked for 3 beside each other. Big thank you for accommodation us on that request. The houses where spotless and the decked areas the same. It was a great treat getting the use of the kayaks and the kids loved it. Overall an amazing family holiday with great memories. We will be back.

    Richard Lavery via Facebook - https://fermanaghlodges.com/accommodation-activities/bluebell-blackberry-cottages/

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