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Location
Enjoy a country style
getaway in this rustic retreat, situated on
our private 51 acre farm, offering seclusion
and privacy from its location on the periphery
of the Curlew Mountains with breathtaking views
over Lough Arrow and the surrounding mountains.Ballaghboy
Lodge Farm, Ballinafad, Co. Sligo in the North
West of Ireland is situated within easy reach
of the main N4 Dublin to Sligo Road, on a quiet
lane located off the Curlews Drive, a recognised
scenic route, and yet only a few minutes' drive
from Ballinafad village. In the village there
is a Church, Post Office/Shop and Pub. If you
enjoy walking, our farm is located on a mapped
Historical Trail.
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Accommodation
Details
Choice
of Cabins - Double Bed or Twin Bed
The
eco-friendly log cabin accommodation ideally
sleeps two adults and two children/teenagers
and comprises bedroom/lounge (with a choice
of either double or twin beds), shower room,
kitchen and additional upstairs loft sleeping
area (with restricted head height).
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Facilities
All linen and towels will
be supplied with the accommodation and a welcome
pack will be awaiting you on your arrival. Within
the cabin you will find maps and literature
on local attractions, restaurants etc.
Adjoining
the cabin there is a large veranda, should you
wish to dine outside, or BBQ, and a parking
area. The cabins are offered on a self-catering
basis. Optional Extras - Cot, Highchair
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In
addition, Ballaghboy Lodge Farm can now offer
guest accommodation in our newly completed eco-friendly
farmhouse with geo-thermal underfloor heating.
All guest rooms have ensuite facilities, wireless
broadband, a
TV / DVD, and tea and coffee making facilities.
Rooms are available on a week to week basis
and all, with the exception of the ground floor
family room, have the benefit of lake views.
Celtic
Dreamtime Escapes, provide guided tours
- be introduced to our ancient traditions &
scared ways
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Route Planner
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For
those seeking activity or well-being breaks
there are both indoor and outdoor leisure pursuits
locally, an abundance of lakes and rivers and
the farm itself is located on a mapped historical
trail with several scenic and energetic walks.
Distances
Boyle Town which is steeped
in history is 7 kms away, and boasts the beautiful
Lough Key Forest Park and activity centre, Boyle
Abbey and King House, together with a comprehensive
range of shops, hotels, restaurants and entertainment
and a mainline railway station to and from Dublin/Sligo.
The cosmopolitan and popular riverside town
of Carrick-on-Shannon is a 15 minute drive and
the vibrant city of Sligo is approximately 25
minutes' drive from Ballinafad
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What
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Activities and >
Places to Visit in area
Ideal
base for touring heritage sites.
Golf
- Boyle 9 hole Golf course is approx 10 miles away
on Roscommon Road and
Carrick 18 hole course 15 miles away on N4.
Convenient
to Lough Key Resort, with 350 hectre parklands estate
contains many walks & trails through the woodlands
and forests, Bog Garden and 19th century parkland
with it's majestic trees, follies, bridges and canals.
The Lough Key Experience will
take you on an engaging audio journey of nature and
history, through the 19th century underground servant's
tunnels, up the Morlurg Tower and along Ireland's
only Tree Canopy Walk -
a 300m long creation of timber and steel, that gently
rises 9m above the woodland floor offering a 'Bird's
Eye' view of the landscape. The innovative and weather
independent Boda Borg Adventure
House, is
a unique and challenging Swedish concept for adults
and children alike, containing numerous rooms with
fun-filled activities and imaginative puzzles, but
with 'No Instructions'!
The outdoor Adventure Play Kingdom
provides stimulating and entertaining activities
and equipment for children of all ages and abilities,
in a colourful and safe enclosed environment.
Moorlands Equestrian Centre located in Drumshanbo.
Cinemaplex, bowling alley & large indoor play
Kingdom and Aura swmming centre available in nearby
Carrick-On-Shannon ( 4km).
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Low
Season - Mar to June
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€300
per week
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Mid
Season - September
High
Season - July & August
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300 per week
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300 per week
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Holiday weekend - Fri to Mon
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