Riversdale
self-catering Log House in secluded setting
adjoining Lough Key, the Boyle River and Clarendon
Lough
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Riversdale
Self-Catering,
Knockvicar, Boyle,
Co.Roscommon
Contact
086 8170996
jpburke@indigo.ie
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Book
this Accommodation
This
accommodation is also available on short term
nightly basis (minimum 3 nights)
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Location
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The
self-catering accommodation consists of a Log
house made from Scandinavian Pine. Activities
that are available on site include: a children's
play area; barbeque and picnic facilities; fishing;
boating; a mulch path walk through privately owned
forest; idyllic river bank walk to local shop;
as well as access to Kilteasheen archaeological
site, also
4 more newly built larger Log Houses on the farm
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Accommodation
Details
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Riversdale
self-Catering is a family run business with personal
attention to guests being of high importance.
Pubs, shops, restaurants and an organic centre
are located close-by. The self-catering log house
has three bedrooms, a wood burning stove, a geothermal
heat pump and all mod-cons. Three
bedrooms - Two twin rooms downstairs and
Double room upstairs which is open plan overlooking
the living area.
Open fire, washing machine and dryer, linen and
towels supplied, colour television, children very
welcome, secure parking and secure large open
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Facilities
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Riversdale
is a working farm with a variety of farm animals.
Visitors are given the freedom to enjoy walking
throughout the extensive grounds and farmland.
There is excellent pike fishing on Lough Key and
also on small lakes in privately owned forests.
Fishing boats with outboard engines are available
on Lough Key. A strict 'catch and release' policy
is observed by all angling visitors at Riversdale.
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Distances
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Within
walking distance of local village. Riversdale
self-catering is a perfect retreat where visitors
can enjoy the sound of the nearby weir and experience
unspoilt nature at its best. There is private
access to the Boyle river and Lough Key for fishing
boating and water sports. Inside the house there
is an attractively designed balcony which overlooks
the living area. At the front there is a veranda
with a picnic table, chairs and a barbeque.To
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Route Planner |
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Activities
& Places
to Visit
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Walking
- The Arigna Miners Way and Historical Trail.
Angling/Fishing - Boyle River and Lough Key which
adjoins Riversdale. Numerous rivers and lakes
locally.
Golf - Carrick-on-Shannon, Rosses Point, Strandhill,
Casteldargan, Boyle, Roscommon.
Equestrian - Moorlands, Tubberbride, Strandhill.
Watersports - Louth Key and Lough Allen canoeing,
kayaking, windsurfing.
Boat Trips - Moon River Pleasure Cruiser, Carrick-on-Shannon
caters for groups of up to 110 passengers. Music
sessions are provided during selected cruises.
The Lough Key Experience which includes a tree
canopy walk and Boda Borg Adventure House.
Farmers markets in Boyle and in Carrick-on-Shannon.
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For
40 years the Burke Family has successfully operated
a tourism business at Riversdale. Their reputation
for hospitality and friendliness is evidenced in particular
by the high percentage of repeat and referred bookings
(80%), they receive annually. Numerous letters of
appreciation and comments in visitor books provide
further evidence of that reputation. The Burke family
commit to provide a unique experience for visitors
in an unspoilt rural setting.
Since
2002 a research project and archaeological dig has
been taking place at the "Bishops Seat"
on Riversdale farm alongside Riversdale Self-catering.
Indications are that this site will be of national
importance and is regarded to be a high status Medieval
site, on which stands the ruin of a "Hall House"
built in 1252 by the Bishop of Elphin Thomas O'Connor,
cousin of the then King of Connaght Félim O'Connor
Entertainment/Theatres
Traditional Irish Music in local pubs three nights
weekly.
The Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon has a modern Theatre.
The Úna Bhán Centre, King House,
Boyle.
The Glens Centre, Manorhamilton.
Leitrim Sculpture Centre, Manorhamilton.
Roscommon Arts Centre, Roscommon. |
Festivals
& Events
Boyle Arts Festival.
The O'Carolan Summer School, Harp and Traditional
Music Festival, Keadue.
An Tostal, Drumshanbo.
The Joe Mooney Summer School, Drumshanbo.
The Yeats Summer School Sligo
Carrick-on-Shannon Water Music Festival.
Josie McDermott Memorial Festival, Ballyfarnon |
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Seasons |
2012 Rates |
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Low
Season - Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb & Mar
April,
October
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€400
per week
€500
per week
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Mid
Season - May, September
High
Season - June, July & August
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€600
per week
€650
per week
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Holiday weekend - Fri to Mon |
€150
to €500
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Midweek |
€150
to €200
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