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Accommodation search · Enniskillen
Enniskillen town centre stays
Hotels, guesthouses and apartments within walking distance of Enniskillen Castle and town-centre restaurants.
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Boats and Islands
As much time on the Erne as the daylight allows.
This trip gives you as much time as possible on Lough Erne.
- Couples, friends and groups
- Boats and islands
- One to three nights
Where to base yourself
Enniskillen or Castle Archdale and Lisnarick
Both sit beside jetties and marinas, so you start each day at the water.
Day by day
Day 1
First run out
- Afternoon skippered trip from Enniskillen with Erne Water Taxi.
- Walk by the water at the Round O, then have dinner in town.
Day 2
Islands
- Devenish Island round tower and monastic site.
- Castle Archdale, with seasonal access to White Island when the ferry is operating; confirm current arrangements with the operator.
Day 3
Your own boat
- Day-boat hire on the lough, weather permitting.
- If time allows, finish with a walk at Crom on Upper Lough Erne.
Where to eat
Eat in Enniskillen town centre — it is the easiest place to find a table after a day on the water.
These are a few practical options, not rankings. Check current menus, hours and availability directly.
A few local options
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Places to stay
A waterside hotel and lodge option close to Enniskillen.
A country-house hotel on Lower Lough Erne, north of Enniskillen.
Food and drink
A long-established town-centre restaurant with its current menu and booking details online.
Where to stay
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Accommodation search · Lisnarick / Castle Archdale
Castle Archdale area stays
Caravan, camping, glamping and lodge options beside the country park, marina and forest trails.
Reviewed 2026-09-01
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Accommodation search · Lower Lough Erne
Lower Lough Erne lakeshore resorts
Lakeside resort hotels and lodges with spa, golf and water access, a short drive north of Enniskillen.
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Experiences on this trip
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Boat trip · Enniskillen / Lough Erne
Erne Water Taxi
Skippered boat trips on the Erne, including routes from the Round O in Enniskillen and visits to Devenish Island.
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Self-drive boat · Lough Erne
Erne Boat Hire
Day-boat and cruiser hire for exploring the Erne; routes and hire conditions should be checked directly.
Reviewed 2026-09-01
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Heritage site · Lower Lough Erne
Devenish Island
Monastic island with a round tower and ruined churches, reached by boat from Enniskillen or Trory.
Reviewed 2026-09-01
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Other Fermanagh trip plans
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- Romantic Lakeside EscapeTime by the lough, long dinners and very little driving.
- Family Adventure WeekendCaves, forest, boats and short drives between them.
- Luxury, Spa and FoodA lakeside base, water views and an unhurried schedule.
- Walking, Cuilcagh and the CavesThe boardwalk, the show caves and the western viewpoints.
- Car-Free EnniskillenTown-centre heritage and the lough without bringing a car.
- The Rainy WeekendA flexible plan with more indoor options and shorter journeys.
- Golf on the LakelandsTwo rounds, a lakeside base and somewhere good to eat.
- Fishing and the ErneQuiet water on the Upper and Lower Lough, with a licence sorted first.