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Did Harry and Meghan have a Wedding Co-Ordinator?

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Its been quite a week with the royal wedding and all the commentary it has enjoyed. From the ceremony to the dress, from the flowers to the flower girls, it is fair to say that few weddings have experienced such scrutiny.

The question as to whether a wedding co-ordinator was involved in the planning and preparation of Harry and Meghan’s wedding …

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Popping the Question at Belle Isle

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We host castle weddings all the time at Belle Isle and the season is now well and truly under way with couples planning their 2018, 2019 and even 2020 weddings.   We recently had the pleasure of hosting a couple that have started their journey of togetherness as they got engaged at Belle Isle.

Arriving to their cottage, the couple had booked …

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Our Top Ten Places to Picnic

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It goes without saying that at our 400 acre island estate there are any number of places to picnic, whether thats on the shores of Lough Erne or in the midst of our woodland.  Safe to say there really is nothing like a picnic to bring back childhood memories and create some of little ones.   If you are staying at …

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This Lady We Know As Belle Isle Castle

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Here at Belle Isle, we often refer to the castle in the feminine context.  Its simple really.  Apart from being a 17th Century Irish Castle, we think of Belle Isle Castle as an elegant lady, full of character, stories and perhaps the odd laughter line or two! We are really only custodians of what is a truly special place and …

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Belle Isle Bistro…………….Bursting with Flavour

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Yes Full of Flavour…………………That is all I can say about Belle Isle Bistro to be honest.  We had a menu tasting last week and it was Delicious.  Our chef Jerome Nicolle originally from Northern France has brought to Belle Isle an exciting mix of flavour’s that have been delicately put together to create a menu that should appeal to many …

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Its all about pet friendly!

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Taking a pet friendly holiday is certainly a learning experience.  Many years ago before children we were gifted a golden retriever pup as a wedding present! Yes it was welcome gift unlike the Claddagh clock though whilst I despise it, it still takes pride of place in my kitchen.  Anyway in the early days, we hired a holiday cottage with …

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Belle Isle Must Sees

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At Belle Isle we are surrounded by some of the most amazing landscapes and visitor attractions.  Of course, we are biased but honestly, we know that even if you can only manage to see or visit half of the features listed in our “Must See” Guide,  we know your stay at Belle Isle will be truly enjoyable.  We’ve picked out …

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All This Talk about the Beast from the East

We are totally ready for the Beast from the East here at Belle Isle.  All this talk over the last few days about the storm that is brewing has us getting a few extra supplies in for guests this weekend.  The log stores are filled to the brim and our wood burning stoves are ready to take on “the beast” …

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