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The Perfect Family Holiday In Unique Surroundings

The Perfect Family Holiday In Unique Surroundings

Posted on 14th May 2019

We really feel that Fermanagh and Belle Isle both offers something truly unique when it comes to a family holiday. Belle Isle is an island estate surrounded by Lough Erne, allowing guests to enjoy a tranquil and relaxing experience. Throw in a trip to the ocean or journey along the Wild Atlantic Way guests will get a truly invigorating experience. We’ve been thinking about all the things you can expect with a family holiday here on the estate. And so to start …

Surfing, sailing, scooba diving, scenic drives, golf, food tours, caves, museums, forest and coastal walks, shopping, National Trust, fishing, electric bike hire, canoeing and so much more.

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Belle Isle was a winner at the 2025 Irish Hotel awards!

Belle Isle Estate, Castle & Cottages

4.8

Based on 617 reviews

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Andy Slater

06:57 06 Nov 26

Richard Buchanan

08:15 30 Oct 26

We only stayed for two nights but the accommodation, Ash, in the courtyard was perfect for our purposes. It was well equipped, comfortable and warm. The whole estate is beautiful and well maintained with plenty of areas for walking. We would highly recommend Belleisle for a stay in Fermanagh.

Mister Lee

23:09 29 Oct 26

Belle Isle was a great, quiet wee spot to get away for a few days during mid week. Emma and the staff were very friendly and relaxed. We had a few things we needed them to attend to in the rooms, and they were available and helpful. The rooms had most of the essentials, though a few updates around the house would make it even better. The map is out of date, so exploring and finding the marked trails turned into a little adventure! For the holiday special offer we got, it was worth it.

T black

13:56 28 Oct 26

Stayed as always at Cathcart Cottage, just love the cottage, magnificent views of river and really comfortable beds, seating etc…. Also easy access to boats which we took for a couple of days piking, nephew had a 22lb PB and we had a couple of other decent doubles.

Pete

17:14 25 Oct 26

Keith Baldrick

23:14 23 Oct 26

Jessica Martin

11:20 23 Oct 26

We stayed for a wedding in October and it was absolutely stunning! The staff were all kind and friendly, the food was great at breakfast and at the wedding. We loved the animals on the grounds and how peaceful and quiet it was.

William Irvine

12:40 22 Oct 26

This we our first time staying here and my wife and I had a great time. Emma was really cheerful on our arrival and made us feel really welcome. The surroundings was excellent and Very peaceful and relaxing and great walks around the estate for me and my dogs and they loved it . We will definitely be back.

Richard Tobin

10:56 19 Oct 26

Excellent wedding venue, with amazing views and beautiful spaces. The service throughout was excellent.

Melanie Lund

06:35 03 Oct 26

A beautiful place to stay! The cottage was very spacious and clean, and the castle grounds were amazing. The wifi was quite spotty so it was difficult to keep a connection. We were not informed of when or where breakfast was so we completely missed it our first morning. As we were visiting from Canada, we had no rental car so taxiing to/from the location was necessary and costly. No food on site so we had to taxi back into town to get groceries. Once that was figured out, all was good, but would be good for future guests to be aware to get groceries beforehand if you do not have a rental car!

K B

15:25 28 Sep 26

Jac Castle

14:12 20 Sep 26

Beautiful location, there are no words or photos that can do it justice.

Lewis Rentschler

10:50 20 Sep 26

We (couple from Australia) had our wedding recently at Belle Isle: guests came from Northern Ireland, Australia, London, and the USA. We would say that the castle, the physical environs, and in fact the whole technical and emotional "environment" created by Belle Isle team, was THE highlight of the event. Everyone was impressed, not least the locals who saw in it a hidden gem. The Belle Isle team has carved out a routine for weddings that works smoothly and faultlessly (while also allowing for individual tailoring). Belle Isle is an excellent destination, especially for a travelling couple in need of guidance and looking for a destination-lure for guests.

Daniel Halliday

08:18 17 Sep 26

We had a brilliant family wedding here with relatives flying in from the United States and Australia. Thankyou for your hospitality.

david evans

16:35 14 Sep 26

A fantastic weekend. Accommodation was great we stayed in Bridge House amazing views and spacious. Staff were very helpful and always cheerful. The whole place was open and unspoilt with no crowds. We'll be back again.

brenda phillips

17:08 06 Sep 26

Just returned from a weekend stay. Everything was perfect. Really peaceful and not too far for shopping. We all loved feeding the donkeys especially the grandson who found it funny when they took the apple from his hand. Will definitely be back. Stayed in rowan and it's massive so plenty of room for everyone to move about.

Alison Montgomery

19:35 01 Sep 26

Third visit to this wonderful place. First 2 times at a wedding that they do so great 😁. This time a little break with my partner and our wee mini schnauzer Dolly 🩷. Being dog friendly is the best part. We really love the cottages and the beautiful castle and scenery. Not forgetting Ollie and Cosmo the resident donkeys We can’t wait for our next visitThank you so much ☺️

Boyan Georgiev, MD.

19:22 26 Aug 26

Stef McL

19:46 18 Aug 26

Stayed in Bridge Cottage. Decor was in need of a spruce up with peeling paint and some mildew in the corners but everything was functional for our out stay. Living room furniture was definitely on the functional side of comfy.

Jo & Landon

16:21 15 Aug 26

We celebrated our wedding with a weekend at Belle Isle and cannot say enough good things! Amy and the team made the planning so straightforward, and they did an exceptional job executing our vision for the weekend. We came in with high expectations, and Belle Isle exceeded them in every way possible. We can't wait to come back to celebrate a future anniversary!

Rosaleen Sugrue

09:54 13 Aug 26

Mt sister stayed 2 nights in the cottage we visited it was lovely, well presented and spacious and relaxing lovely walks and scenery

Courtney Alister

18:51 26 Jul 26

We had our wedding here and would 100% recommend. It was absolutely beautiful both outside and in. The castle is stunning and the scenery is beautiful. We booked the castle for us and our guests for 2 nights and it was fantastic value for money.

Ashley Runyan

20:43 25 Jul 26

We got to stay here for a friend's wedding and this property is incredible! There are a lot of options for activities. Make sure to book those in ahead of time. Make sure to walk up to the Walled garden and say hi to Cosmo and Ollie the resident donkeys

John Quintana

21:50 22 Jul 26

JAN K.

13:39 22 Jul 26

I was here for my daughter's wedding. Very nice staff and a beautiful quiet place. I will definitely come back here

Lucy Hull

13:16 14 Jul 26

We had a lovely stay. However we had no hot water during our 2 day stay. We spoke to reception and the girl “reset it” but still no hot water. Don’t think this is very acceptable.The main oven didn’t work.Some of the doors especially the living area door didn’t shut tight and this made things difficult with 2 dogs.

Melanie McNair

11:31 24 Jun 26

Nick Cann

14:28 17 Jun 26

Beautiful location with its superb setting on Lough Erne.Staff were friendly and helpful nothing was too much trouble.Amy and Emma were a delight.Our family wedding at Belle Isle could npt have gone better.

Reik Winkel

08:52 02 Jun 26

Overall good and happy to come back. Even for a short stay just make sure you bring your own coffee as nothing is there in the cottages.

Roisin E

16:48 31 May 26

We honestly could not have chosen a more perfect venue for our wedding weekend. From start to finish, the entire team at Belle Isle went above and beyond in every possible way to make the experience so special for us and for all of our guests.Every detail was handled with such care, professionalism, warmth, and attention, and throughout the whole process we felt completely supported and looked after. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and the team consistently went out of their way to make sure everything ran smoothly and that we could fully relax and enjoy the weekend.Belle Isle itself was absolutely stunning, but what truly made the experience exceptional was the people. Every member of staff we dealt with was kind, welcoming, calm, and genuinely invested in making our wedding unforgettable. So many of our guests commented on how incredible the team were and how comfortable and cared for they felt all weekend. A particular shoutout has to go out to Amy, who was honestly there every single step of the way and was a huge reason we booked Belle Isle in the first place. We knew as soon as we met her and got a tour, that we couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else. Amy was there every single step of the way, and honestly she and the whole team felt so much part of our day.I have spoken to a lot of couples about their experience wedding planning, and honestly most of the time we can’t relate because so much of the stress of wedding planning was taken care of by the team at Belle Isle. Trust them and their recommended vendors - they won’t steer you wrong!!It is hard to put into words how grateful we are for everything that was done for us. Our wedding weekend exceeded anything we could have imagined, and so much of that is thanks to the amazing team at Belle Isle.We honestly can’t recommend Belle Isle enough, we haven’t stopped thinking about our incredible weekend and wouldn’t change a single thing. I wish we could do it all over again, but instead we will be visiting Belle Isle every year to celebrate our anniversary and remember the most incredible weekend of our lives.

John Livsey

23:09 30 May 26

Went for a wedding. The venue was beautiful and the food and service was absolutely top notch!

Maedbh Hillen

19:16 17 May 26

We stayed here with family to celebrate our father’s 90th birthday. It is a great location and the accommodation is first rate.

Adolfo Borrego

23:04 09 May 26

Viajamos de Miami fl USA,para celebrar la boda de mi hija, la coordinadora del lugar, muy profesional, trato muy amable, lo tenia todo organizado, excelente todos disfrutamos, una experiencia que siempre llevaremos en nuestros corazones, muy agradecidos por todo, fue un evento. Muy especial, Gracias al equipo que trabajó para la boda de mi hija, Bendiciones a todos.

GaryD244

08:38 09 May 26

This was our third stay in Ash at Belle Isle and it didn’t disappoint. We had a great quiet relaxing stay with wonderful weather. Since our first stay there has been so many improvements to the surrounding grounds. My wife, I and Jasper the dog look forward to returning in the not too distant future.Gary, Anita and Jasper the dog.

Susan Mitchell

07:30 06 May 26

As we drove in we were greeted with the picturesque view of the famous Stairway to heaven in the distance.As we took it in it was over looking the just as, if not more, aesthetically beautiful Belle Isle Castle.And it was giving way to a most eye-catching view over the lake below.The scenery was unmatched.The cleanliness of our cottage added to the already calming entrance and relaxing atmosphere.The tranquility and the sound of nature on the walks was beyond peaceful it was a mini paradise of retreat from the outside world.A truly amazing Location for individuals and groups to enjoy a break and peace in nature and with history.Incorporated the modern and ancient ways and scenes so subtly that it is perfect for all ages and walks of life.The staff and management were beyond a joy. The manner in how they spoke and made our time feel as valued and as important as the next customer. A down to earth professionalism that is so welcoming and rare. Gregarious management that know how to deal with people and respect our visit.No doubt we will be back and cannot rate highly enough.The walks staff and scenery is refreshing and just what is needed to enjoy a peaceful vacation.

Kerry

11:37 05 May 26

We had a wonderful stay at Belle Isle!The walled cottage is beautifully kept and very clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our weekend stay we will definitely be back in the future *****

Gordon Gillespie

06:57 05 May 26

Very welcoming and the location is Fab.New woodland walks being developed and the grounds are being improved with new fencing and landscapingGreat the properties are dog friendlyThe natural stone work of the buildings is beautiful, thou the properties are tired and need refreshed, but we believe this is planned soon.Would recommend Belle Isle for a relaxing break

David Miller

15:34 29 Apr 26

My wife and I came from the USA to get married here in April of 2026! Amy and the entire team there at Belle Isle was amazing, friendly, and the whole experience was like something out of a dream.We rented the entire castle for a 4 night stay to accommodate ourselves and our guests, along with a few of the cottages and coach houses at the estate.The grounds were incredible, the views were amazing, and the rooms were comfortable - we didn't hear any complaints from the 38 total people who stayed there at the estate.Amy was our coordinator there at Belle Isle, and she was marvelous to work with. She was organized, and on the day of the wedding everything went incredibly smoothly.My wife and I are already trying to figure out how to get back to Belle Isle for a reunion with some of our wedding guests, or for just a long weekend in Ireland.Thank you Amy and the whole team at Belle Isle for making our wedding an amazing, fairytale experience! If you're reading this review, go ahead and book that cottage, or the whole castle for that matter, you'll not regret it!

Aidan Kenny

07:59 27 Apr 26

Stanka Valla

17:38 26 Apr 26

Andrew Katay

10:38 11 Apr 26

Basically, everything was perfect, and all we hoped for. Staff super friendly , flexible and accommodating. The castle itself is beautiful, and the partnership with The horseshoe and saddlers worked really well for the dinners. Ideal for our group of 28. Loved every moment.

Colin Shaw

06:53 09 Apr 26

Paul Coulter

17:52 08 Apr 26

Lovely location and good service, but some furniture could be improved for comfort - sofas are mainly conservatory furniture and not comfortable.

Sarah Dore

23:44 03 Apr 26

Beautiful spot 👌

Michael McHale

18:53 31 Mar 26

We booked Belle Isle Castle for a 30th birthday celebration and had exclusive use of the entire castle—an experience we’ll never forget. From start to finish, Emma was absolutely fantastic. She was incredibly accommodating, attentive, and made the whole process feel effortless.The venue itself is truly magical. Every room is beautifully designed with stunning attention to detail, creating a unique and luxurious atmosphere throughout. The service…… was impeccable, and the food was exceptional—everything exceeded our expectations.Emma ensured everything ran seamlessly from planning right through to the event itself, which allowed us to fully relax and enjoy the celebration. We couldn’t recommend Belle Isle Castle highly enough for a special occasion.

Etienne

14:50 31 Mar 26

Lovely stay in one of the apartments. Place was warm and was very convenient. Bathrooms had good showers. Happy with our stay

Sharon Capes

10:10 09 Mar 26

We had a party of 14 friends and family stay in 3 of the Courtyard apartments over my birthday weekend and had an amazing time. The accommodation is excellent, fully equipped and high standard of furniture and bedding towels etc. Having a wood burning stove and logs available was also a lovely extra. The staff are so friendly on arrival and the whole booking process is so easy along the way. The grounds are really beautiful for a walk and the kids loved going to see the donkeys!We all couldn’t recommend it highly enough for a stay and we will be back!

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