Esox Lodge, 3 Bedroom Luxury House, Belturbet

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The Cavan Region

The area around Belturbet is world renowned for its coarse fishing. The entire North West region offers one of the greatest varieties in Ireland for the keen angler, seeking the tranquility to enjoy this ancient sport. The North West region also offers the highest concentration of natural links golf courses in Ireland. The region boasts 3 new 18-hole championship courses and a further one at the Slieve Russell Hotel, just fifteen minutes from Esox Lodge.
The Cavan area has been inhabited for over 5,000 years and there is much evidence of these early Cavan people throughout the county. The West Cavan area is particularly rich in archaeological sites. Throughout Co. Cavan many people lived on artificial islands or Crannogs, many of which were used for hundreds of years.

Missionaries converted the County Cavan to Christianity in the 6th Century. St Feidhlim founded a church at Kilmore, while St Mogue set up an abbey at Drumlane.

In the Later Middle Ages (1200-1600), Cavan was a border area under the control of Irish chieftains. The Anglo-Normans had settled to the West and South as they tried to conquer Cavan but were driven back. They built a castle at Lough Oughter and a motte and bailey at Belturbet. In 1579 County Cavan took on its present boundaries.

In the early 17th Century Cavan was settled by planters from England and Scotland who laid the foundations for many towns and villages such as Belturbet, Killeshandra and Virginia. In the next century their descendants built fine houses, many of which are still standing today. Cavan's history as a holiday destination dates from this time, when visitors from all over Ireland flocked to the mineral spas at Swanlinbar in West Cavan.

The countryside prospered with the growth of the linen industry. The process of turning flax plants into linen took place locally. The cloth was then sold in Cootehill. The population grew dramatically, and in 1841 nearly a quarter of a million people lived here - over four times the current population. At this time over half the population depended entirely on potatoes for food. When the potato crop failed for two successive years in 1845 and 1846, there was widespread starvation and hardship.

After the Famine Cavan became a very rural area, with many lively market towns and villages, but few industries. Widespread emmigration took place in search of work to America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, where many gained wealth and fame.

The partition of Ireland in 1922 made Cavan into a border area once again, though thankfully it was spared involvement in the conflicts of recent years.

 

Belturbet Area

Belturbet is a lively and bustling town on the River Erne. An excellent base for exploring the river and the Shannon-Erne Canal, cruisers can be hired in Belturbet and the marina in the town facilitates cruisers of all sizes. The area is a magnet for anglers as there is a variety of catch to be had in the local waters.

The river and numerous surrounding lakes make Belturbet a very popular destination for anglers. With several restaurants and many of the town's pubs also providing food, there are many options for eating out. Bike hire is available at Corleggy Farm (t: +353 (0)49 9522219) and visitors to the town will also enjoy the beautiful riverside walks. Golfers will enjoy Belturbet 9 hole golf course (t: +353 (0)49 9522287) situated on the outskirts of the town.

When the Anglo-Normans attempted to conquer Cavan in the early 13th century, they built a defensive fortification; a Motte and Bailey on Turbet Island near the present-day bridge in Belturbet. The Motte and Bailey was probably the first major settlement in the town and many discernable and interesting historic fortifications are still visible today.

The Festival of the Erne is a very popular annual event taking place from at the end of July/early Aug annually. With the famed Lady of the Erne pageant, live music, talent competition, marching bands, fireworks and the most popular fancy dress party in the county, the festival is not to be missed!

 

Getting There

Fly to Dublin or Belfast 1 hour 30 mins drive to esoxlodge

Nearest Travel Links

• Airport: Dublin (130 km)
• Ferry: Dublin (135 km)

 

Suitable types of Holiday Belturbet

• Fishing
• Golf Course
• Horse riding
• Tennis courts
• Watersports
• Swimming
• Walking

 

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Exterior Facilities in Esox Lodge, 3 Bedroom Luxury House, Belturbet

• Balcony/Terrace
• BBQ
• Parking space
• Secure parking

 

Esox Lodge provides a luxurious ‘country escape’ amidst the tranquil backdrop of a beautiful river setting on a maintained and monitored wildlife reserve. It also offers a unique series of pastimes to suit individuals, couples or families for nature, fishing, health and leisure within a setting of quality and luxury.
In addition to half a mile of one of the most picturesque stretches of water in Ireland, Esox Lodge is surrounded by beautiful pastoral scenery, lakes and mature woodland near the historic town of Belturbet in County Cavan.

The area around Belturbet is world renowned for its coarse fishing. The entire North West region offers one of the greatest varieties in Ireland for the keen angler, seeking the tranquility to enjoy this ancient sport. The North West region also offers the highest concentration of natural links golf courses in Ireland. The region boasts 3 new 18-hole championship courses and a further one at the Slieve Russell Hotel, just fifteen minutes from RiverRun.

 

Rental Details

Facilities in Esox Lodge, 3 Bedroom Luxury House, Belturbet

• CD player
• Central heating
• Clothes dryer
• Cooker
• Dish washer
• DVD player
• Freezer
• Indoor swimming pool
• Iron
• Kettle
• Linen provided
• Microwave
• Television
• Toaster
• Towels provided
• Video
• Washing machine

Sleeps 6 very comfortably. The bedrooms are decorated to a high standard, two having their own bathrooms and a third bathroom with double shower.

“We had a great weekend thanks, the house is lovely, very well equipped very clean and fresh”

Esox lodge is fitted out to 4 star Bord Failte standard.
The high celings and lots of windows gives Esox lodge a fresh feeling and great view over the river Erne from the gallery, an ideal place to sit and watch the water world go by.

 

Bedrooms / Bathrooms

• Bedrooms (3)
• Bathrooms (3)
• Ensuite (2)
• Showers (3)
• WCs (3)

 

Sleeps a Maximum of 6 people:

• Single Beds (6)

 

Furniture

• Dining Seats (6)
• Lounge Seats (6)

 

Guest Book

“The Lodge is fantastic you definitely have the best one on the site!”

“The house was fab and we were all so envious of such a nice house and the views from it are stunning. We would defo recommend it to friends and would go back again another day.”

“We had a great weekend thanks, the house is lovely, very well equipped very clean and fresh”

"16lb pike was taken by Niall on dead bait at the end of the garden his biggest pike yet so he was very pleased with that!!"