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Belle Isle ……………..A Place Apart

Posted on 31st January 2020

Belle Isle has always been a natural sanctury, in one form or another. The spirit of the place has remained unchanged. Idyllic, Tranquil. Apart. In contrast, we know that the outside world has become different – busier, more connected, more distracted.

As we move out of January and into February , we invite you to come an experience Belle Isle for …

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Peace, Tranquility and a Place Just to Be

Posted on 1st July 2019

We are half way though the year and have welcomed so many guests already to Belle Isle. Many arrive at the estate not really knowing what to expect and then there are others who have been coming back to us over the years again and again. What is it we actually offer that we believe is a little bit …

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A Little Forest Bathing At Belle Isle

Posted on 11th June 2019

Forest bathing or ‘shinrin-yoku’ was first developed in Japan in the 1980s, following scientific studies conducted by the government. The results showed that two hours of mindful exploration in a forest could reduce blood pressure, lower cortisol (stress hormone) levels and improve concentration and memory. At Belle Isle, we have developed two wonderful trails that allow residence to mindfully explore the estate …

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A Romantic Wedding in a Irish Fairytale Castle

Posted on 24th February 2016

On Monday 22 February 2016 at the Europa Hotel, Belfast welcomed over 200 attendees from across Northern Ireland in a celebration of the Wedding Industry.

The Northern Ireland Wedding Awards is very much a celebration of local businesses. Winners are a true reflection of quality and customer service, as chosen by members of the general public.

Visit the Belle Isle Estate weddings page

Presenter, …

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Belfast Travels Blog their stay at Belle Isle

Posted on 26th May 2015

Belfast Travels Blog their stay at Belle Isle

Sarah Monahan, a fresh young blogger from Belfast and creator of ‘Belfast Travels’ stayed with us at Belle Isle with her finance a few weekends ago. It was great to have them on the Island, we think they enjoyed it!

Find out about what Sarah thinks about Belle Isle on her blog

Belfast Travels …

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Bridal Photo Shoot @ Belle Isle

Posted on 9th March 2015

Bridal Photo Shoot @ Belle Isle

A bridal photo shoot @ Belle Isle with a selection of Fermanagh and Northern Ireland’s finest Bridal Couture

We have had a busy start to March, and with the Wedding season fast approaching we thought it appropriate to show off Belle Isle and its unique Castle Venue, and a group of very talented individuals.

Belle …

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#DonalsIrishFEAST

Posted on 5th March 2015

#DonalsIrishFEAST – Donal Skehan is a Food Blogger, Cookbook Author, Food Photographer & TV Presenter from Dublin, Ireland.

Donal has presented two 14 part, prime time Irish television cookery programs which have been sold to the UK, France and Brazil. A new series is being launched this year, #DonalsIrishFEAST and we have been lucky enough to have been part of it.

First stop – …

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When Martin and Gord came fishing

Posted on 30th June 2014

When Martin Founds and Gord Burt came fishing at Belle Isle Estate…

We are delighted that both Martin and Gord found their trip thoroughly enjoyable!

When Martin and Gord came fishing – Pike Heaven

Gord and Martin met 7 gentleman who were enjoying a weekends “social” pike fishing at Belle Isle. Very friendly and sociable, and who insisted they joined them …

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70th Anniversary of D-Day Celebrations

Posted on 12th June 2014

70th Anniversary of D-Day Celebrations

Remembered at Crom Castle, Marking 70 years of the US Army being stationed in County Fermanagh.

In the build up to D-Day on 6th June 1944, a quarter of County Fermanagh’s population consisted of American military personnel based in 20 garrisons all around Lough Erne, one of which was Belle Isle Estate.

From the 18th January 1944, 644th Tank …

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Lough Fishing Fermanagh Style

Posted on 12th May 2014

Why not try the superb Lough Style Fishing we have available at Belle Isle Estate. These feisty French fisherman did!

Looking over at Bridge House from the Island of Belle Isle. One of the 2 very popular ‘fishing cottages’

Staying in one of our two Lough Side Cottages which are located directly on the banks of the Lough, the boys …

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Ken McTernaghan

13:37 26 Nov 24

A terrific place to visit for a holiday break! The accommodation is truly five star. The walks around the estate fantastic, especially with the dog. The staff make you feel very welcome and would do everything in their power to make your stay a first class experience.

Hannah Moore

16:36 25 Nov 24

Beautiful picturesque setting. Lovely cottage and a cosy fire. Remote and very peaceful perfect for a getaway. Wi-Fi could be stronger.

Fergal Crawley

05:55 23 Nov 24

R Elder

16:38 15 Nov 24

Loved our three night stay in Oak Courtyard Cottage. Very restful, quiet and the cottage was warm and had everything we needed. Weather for Nov was amazing so lots of lovely walks and plenty to see and do in the area.

Michele Kotek

07:59 07 Nov 24

Miles Tallentire

07:18 07 Oct 24

A place to switch off and totally relax. We visited Belle Isle in October and were very fortunate weather wise. A car is required as there is nowhere to eat, drink or shop at Belle Isle just glorious peace and quiet. Dog friendly although dogs must be kept on a lead when outside the accommodation. We had a fully and tastefully decorated courtyard apartment complete with log burner. Will definitely return there.

Anita Davison

12:58 29 Sep 24

We stayed in ‘Ash’ Courtyard Apartment for six nights and it was so relaxing and peaceful. The apartment was spotless, comfortable and cosy with the log burner lit on chillier nights. It was well equipped and had everything we could possibly need. The estate itself is nothing less than spectacular and it was such a pleasure to walk around the grounds. An added bonus for us was that it was pet friendly as we had our dog with us to enjoy the experience. I just want to thank everyone who works so hard to keep Belle Isle such a fabulous place to stay! We definitely will be back!Kind regardsAnita, Gary and Jasper.

Chris Getty

07:44 24 Sep 24

Belle isle is a beautiful part of Northern Ireland. The cottage was amazing it was very clean. Had very comfortable beds and had everything needed for a perfect stay.

Kath Liddle

12:37 20 Sep 24

Idyllic spot.Made very welcome. Had everything we needed. Lovely to be able to wander around the estate.Grear for those looking for peace and quiet.Very pooch friendly.

Carmel Leahy

17:27 01 Sep 24

Could improve the wifi.

jorge romero

20:39 30 Aug 24

John Bell

12:19 22 Aug 24

Blown away from we entered the cottage. Fabulous location, tranquil... cottage very well equipped. spotless throughoutMost definitely will return.

Martin Navarro

20:45 19 Aug 24

Lynda Buick

11:36 18 Aug 24

Great place to stay, apartments have everything you need and want. A beautifully quiet nights sleep. Lovely views. Fab sunset. The grass in the walled garden was a joy for bare feet. Enjoyed the donkeys and the cows. My retriever not so much 😂. He’s scared of cows. Although pets are welcome they must be on their leads when out walking, which I didn’t pick up on when reading other reviews before I booked, so be advised. I had planned to just chill but the walks around the accommodation itself are very limited so we headed out instead. Glad we did. Crom Estate was divine, and my pup got to run wild and free at Big Dog Forest. The view from Little Dog was to die for. Great place for kids, not so much big dogs.

Charlie Gardiner

15:58 16 Aug 24

Great BBQ and fire pit

Frances Duffy

20:38 15 Aug 24

Two days celebrating my sister's wedding felt like a week as we settled into "our " castle. The rambling mansion offered plenty of rooms for socializing or quiet moments. The bedrooms were large, each decorated in tasteful style in tune with the grandeur of the castle without compromising comfort and modernity. The grounds are expansive, cows and sheep speckle the views of rustic woodlands, fields and lake. It really is the perfect setting for a private event away from distractions.

Adriana Puga

13:38 13 Aug 24

Stacey Curry

12:25 04 Aug 24

Chris Einkauf

16:21 02 Aug 24

We had our wedding at Belle Isle and everything about it blew our guests away -- the castle, the accommodations, the experiences, and the surrounding area. We'd highly recommend Belle Isle for anyone considering a wedding in Northern Ireland.

lisa gleeson

12:41 01 Aug 24

From the booking process to check outt. I was overwhelmed by how accomadating the staff were throughout the whole process and stay. Pleasant place to stay with all local activities near by. Highly recommend!

Marco S

12:31 30 Jul 24

eduard murray

11:07 30 Jul 24

Wonderful place for a short break. Beautiful surroundings, lovely accommodation and fantastic service. Would highly recommend.

Ciara Cassidy

08:22 30 Jul 24

Hannah Caputo

18:07 25 Jul 24

We had a such great time at Belle Isle. We hosted a murder mystery with Play Dead NI and Clay Pigeon Shooting with Hunterwest Activity Center. I'd highly recommend them both!! We also visited Enniskillen for dinner, drinks, and music one evening. Emma was so kind and knowledgeable. She was so helpful with planning before our stay and while we were at Belle Isle. The team at Horesheoe and Saddlers was also incredible. We had such wonderful service by Ann and the team. Definitely do the high tea!!

Cassandra Gray

22:12 03 Jul 24

Words cannot even describe the incredible experience we had planning our wedding at Belle Isle Estate. Through the incredible distance between Colorado and Northern Ireland we always felt in complete control and on schedule with all things wedding related. The staff was absolutely amazing in making us feel prioritized and keeping us organized throughout the entire process.They walked us through the ENTIRE castle multiple times to truly make us feel connected to the venue, they always made time for us to check in whenever we requested (regardless of how far out our big day was) and took all of our details and ideas to heart. They truly made our wildest dreams come true.Planning a wedding is no easy task, especially when you are in a different country, but Belle Isle made it seem completely ordinary. They took extra measures and crafted a three day experience to make it uniquely ours, sharing suggestions when we were in need of ideas and adapting itineraries to meet all of our wishes. It was truly such a seamless process, and made so much stress and anxiety simply melt away with each call.Us and our guests felt completely at home when arriving at the estate. The rooms were something out of a dream, and all of our guests felt like actual royalty. Everyone had their own space which allowed for the best experience for everyone who had traveled so far. We utilized every space of the castle and planned different activities accordingly. The staff was so flexible and adjusted timelines as needed to ensure the perfect weekend was underway. We thoroughly enjoyed our time within the charming castle walls dancing, having family dinners, playing games and preparing for our big day - but the surrounding estate was such an added bonus. We took the time to go on group walks, watch the sheep graze, partake in some water activities such as fishing, boating and kayaking, and felt so lucky to have a moment of peace and disconnect from our normal daily lives. It is truly something out of a fairytale.We knew our wedding day would be magical in any setting, but this truly exceeded all of our expectations. The venue was clean, beautiful, comforting and an experience in itself. The staff was so incredibly attentive and charming throughout our 11 months working together.The vendor list provided is extensive, we felt no matter the decision we made it would be a perfect choice. Again, they would provide suggestions as needed to ensure we were making the right decisions. We would like to give a major shoutout to Amy who made this experience what it was. She went above and beyond for us and truly became a close friend. Leaving her was one of the hardest moments of the entire trip! She was not just our point of contact for the wedding, but she connected with all vendors and outside parties to truly let us be hands off once we boarded our plane to Dublin. She was there for every moment we needed her to be, and we are forever grateful.We truly want to thank everyone who played a part in hosting us and allowing us to have the most special day. We are already planning our trip back!

Marie McMullan

15:23 03 Jul 24

A beautiful place in which to relax and wind down. Perfect.

Brian Kerr

19:55 30 Jun 24

Amazing few days, we were a family group celebrating our parents 50th wedding anniversary, we enjoyed the easy going walks, swims off the jetty, we had nice bbq in the courtyard at picnic tables in the sunshine and the kids in our group had great fun with their cousins and in the small playground.

William Dowling

18:23 21 Jun 24

Lovely spot, very relaxing.

John Slowey

09:36 20 Jun 24

Our Clan gathered from all parts of the world for a family reunion and I honestly can’t thank Belle Isle Estate enough for the wonderful time we experienced. We hired the Belle Isle Bistro for the weekend and a local caterer (Saddlers) provided excellent food and service over the celebrations.Accommodation on the Estate was great. A perfect venue for this type of event.Thank you to John, Amy and Lana for looking after us so well.Slowey Family

Maurice Keane

17:24 10 Jun 24

First time to visit, thoroughly enjoyed our short stay. very relaxing would highly recommend Belle Isle and the surrounding area , plenty of historic buildings in the vicinity.

Julia Melendez

13:08 06 Jun 24

We were blessed to attend a family wedding weekend here. It couldn’t have been more wonderful!

Maddy Jenkins

09:58 04 Jun 24

BelleIsle is the perfect little getaway. We enjoyed our 2 days staying in Ash Cottage. The walks around the estate are lovely. Everything you need is there. Aimee greeted us on Sunday with a smile and a welcome. So peaceful and we are already looking at booking our return. Thank you BelleIsle.

Abby Ingalls

14:23 03 Jun 24

Recently traveled from the US to have our wedding at Belle Isle Estate- first time seeing the venue in person was the wedding weekend. The castle and grounds are absolutely stunning. So peaceful and original. Our guests had nothing but amazing things to say about their experience and had the best time exploring the castle/cottages and walking paths. Amy and John made our experience and wedding weekend perfect. Amy was our wedding coordinator- she was very easy to work with, responsive (especially during the planning phase), and quick to help with anything/everything. It was a weekend we will never forget and look forward to coming back and visiting!

Gordon Gillespie

08:33 28 May 24

The Fridge in the larger cottages are too small for 6 or 8 guests staying in a cottage and the shower facilities need an upgrade.The facilities externally need a refresh to match the inside of the properties which are of a high standardStaff lovely and location is great

Seamus O'Halloran

09:26 26 May 24

Wow, what a gorgeous place.Bear in mind these are self-catering apartments/houses, and there is nothing around the place at all, no shops, no restaurants, nothing, so make sure you bring supplies with you.We checked in, and the 2 girls in reception were absolutely amazing to deal with (and i mean, they would literally do anything within their power to help you).We were a family of 12 staying there for my father's surprise birthday which went down a treat (the staff let us hide our cars and sent my parent's to the room which we picked).We had two 2 bedroom houses, a 3 bedroom apartment and a 1 bedroom apartment. All were absolutely beautiful, inside and out. I can't speak more highly of the rooms.We were able to light the fire (firewood and Firestarter blocks provided), and it left a lovely smell in the houses.A small park out the back was just swings and a slide, but the kids were happy. Un the park was a firepit. This was our happy place. We sat around the firepit with an unlimited amount of wood (already provided) and really enjoyed our time as a family together. There were also barbecues provided and charcoal to light them were also included, so we went into enniskillen, bought a few burgers, sausages etc and had a great night.Would love to go back, and highly recommend the area and this accommodation to anyone looking a quiet weekend away, or to be used as a base to do other things while there.Cavan is not far at all, marble arch caves are close by, and we also hired boats, and went for a cruise.What a brilliant time and thanks to belle isle for making our weekend special 😀

Joanne Cathcart

12:50 21 May 24

I could not recommend Belle Isle enough for your wedding! (Or as an accommodation and getaway)You get the whole castle for the day, what more could you want! Our niece felt like a princess being able to sleep in a castle and truthfully that's how you felt with the treatment you got from the whole team at Belle Isle!Amy is a delight to work with and puts you at ease before and during the day. The catering by Saddlers was delicious and we really couldn't have wanted for more. And being able to have fireworks over the lake was the icing on top of the cake!!Thank you Belle Isle for our perfect day!!

Craig McKee

13:33 19 May 24

May’24 - Just returned from another stay stay in the Ash cottage and everything was perfect once again including the warm sunny weather! January’23 -Belle Isle castle estate is such an idyllic tranquil place to stay. My accommodation was the one bedroom ‘Ash’ self-catering cottage. Has everything you need for a stayover. The wood burning stove in the lounge area adds to the overall ambiance. Highly recommended.

Anne Marie Keown

09:31 13 May 24

The lodges were spotlessly clean and the care taken by the team welcoming us was amazing. Beautiful place

verton gibson

11:57 04 May 24

Stunning property, and views to die for.

Laura Gibson

15:41 29 Apr 24

Stayed here for a wedding, absolutely beautiful venue. The staff were extremely welcoming amd helpful. Outstanding location.

Maeve Daly

08:06 24 Apr 24

We spent a fabulous weekend in the Belle isle estate with 10 adults and 3 dogs in two of the courtyard houses. The accommodation was very comfortable and worked really well for our needs. We ate locally and barbequed on the 3rd night. We walked the beautiful grounds and gathered around the firepit for sing song and sundowners on the last evening. The staff are very warm and welcoming and were so helpful in recommending local places to eat.It was a magical holiday and I will recommend it highly to everybody I know.

Lynne Spence

08:47 05 Apr 24

Great accommodation - very clean, well stocked with everything you need and very friendly and helpful reception staff! Gorgeous walks and a great place to recharge the batteries. Highly recommend!

Rachel Frazer

20:05 01 Apr 24

We booked our wedding at Belle Isle for the final weekend in March 2024. Everything was so well taken care of, Emma went out of her way to make sure we were all looked after. She was incredible.

David McCann

16:52 24 Mar 24

Always the most relaxing stay. Love the location all the property’s are clean and fresh and such nice place to be.

Paddie Devon

17:44 03 Mar 24

Enchanting location & great accommodation oozing with character. I couldn’t praise the staff enough. Genuinely friendly, welcoming & efficient. My family & I thoroughly enjoyed our stay in ‘The Rowan’ & I have no hesitation in recommending Belle Isle 😊

David McCullagh

17:37 01 Mar 24

We loved going to Belle Isle Estate. It was a great location for our family to enjoy the beautiful Fermanagh countryside. There is lots to do in the surrounding area and enjoyed our three day (2 night) break. The cottages are cosy and the staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay.

Jonathan Watson

10:46 26 Feb 24

Faye Moulton

16:01 23 Feb 24

We had a fantastic one night stay in Belle Isle courtyard apartments. The accommodation is a beautifully renovated farm building/stable which was clean,spacious and cosy especially with the wood burning stove. The location is perfect, tranquil and beautiful countryside. I didn't want to leave! Fantastic walks around the grounds and gorgeous views for miles. It was the first time we took our 2 dogs away with us and this was the perfect place for them. They were exhausted when we left!The staff were extremely friendly and very helpful. They gave lots of info about places to visit and eat in the area.

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Archive for the ‘Around the Estate’ Category

Belle Isle ……………..A Place Apart

Peace, Tranquility and a Place Just to Be

A Little Forest Bathing At Belle Isle

A Romantic Wedding in a Irish Fairytale Castle

Belfast Travels Blog their stay at Belle Isle

Bridal Photo Shoot @ Belle Isle

#DonalsIrishFEAST

When Martin and Gord came fishing

70th Anniversary of D-Day Celebrations

Lough Fishing Fermanagh Style

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