Riversdale Self-Catering,
Knockvicar,
Boyle,
Co.Roscommon
Contact John Burke 086 8170996
jpburke@indigo.ie

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This accommodation is also available on short term nightly basis (minimum 3 nights)

	Location Riversdale self-catering is in a secluded setting adjoining Lough Key, the Boyle River and Clarendon Lough. 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.
	Accommodation Details 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 area for children.
	Facilities 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. To Find Location > Click This Link AA Route Planner

Distances
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.

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

Activities
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.

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

There are another four newly built larger Log Houses on another part of the farm, well worth a visit

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