Holiday rentals and lettings in Enniskillen

Table of Contents

• At a glance: What should you know about renting a holiday rental in Enniskillen?
• Holiday rentals and lettings in Enniskillen: find your perfect retreat
• Exploring Enniskillen: our top recommendations
• Activities: What are the top things to do and see in Enniskillen?

• Island town on the Erne: Enniskillen sits on an island between Upper and Lower Lough Erne in County Fermanagh, so most lettings are within a short drive of a jetty or shoreline walk.
• Space, gardens and lake views: townhouses and lakeland homes here favour generous kitchens, enclosed gardens and terraces, with Wi-Fi standard and parking usually included.
• Where to base yourself: the island centre suits walkers and diners, while the Lough Erne shoreline and the Marlbank uplands suit anglers, boaters and hikers.
• Highly rated food: guests rate 28 At The Hollow, Blakes of the Hollow and Dollakis among the town's best tables, with independent cafés along Belmore Street.
• Best time to come: May to September brings the longest days on the water, while autumn and winter are quieter and cheaper.

Enniskillen's lettings run from Georgian-fronted townhouses on the island itself to lakeland houses, converted farm buildings and modern family homes on the Erne's wooded shores, most sleeping four to eight. Most Enniskillen properties share a familiar set of practical extras.

• Enclosed gardens and lawns for children and dogs
• Terraces or decking with Lough Erne views
• Well-equipped kitchens for self-catering after a market run
• Private parking and drying space for boots and waterproofs

Together these make longer lakeland stays comfortable in any season.

What are the best areas to stay in Enniskillen?

For a first visit, base yourself on the island town centre, within walking distance of the castle, Belmore Street and the Watergate towers. The table below details regions for specific interests:

What do our guests say?

Guests in Enniskillen consistently praise the same things: space to spread out after a day on the water, hosts who leave clear local tips, and how quickly you reach the shoreline. Ratings of 9.5+ are common for properties with a garden and lake outlook, and reviewers regularly mention easy parking and a warm welcome on arrival.

Here are our top-rated holiday lettings from the past year:

1. 12b Crest Rd - Escape Ordinary in Enniskillen - 9.9+: A pet-friendly house for eight in Enniskillen, praised for its space and its easy run into the town centre.
2. Townhouse - Sleeps 6 - Parking - Garden - 9.5+: A townhouse for six in Enniskillen with a terrace, garden and lake view, and parking right outside.

Enniskillen is Northern Ireland's only island town, set on the channel that joins Upper and Lower Lough Erne in County Fermanagh.

✈️What is the best way to get to Enniskillen?

Most visitors drive, as Enniskillen has no railway station. Here are the most common ways to get to the town:

• Car: From Belfast the A4 via Dungannon and Ballygawley takes roughly two hours, while Derry is about ninety minutes on the A32 through Omagh. Dublin is around two hours by the N3 and A509. The town centre has several car parks, and a car is genuinely useful for reaching Florence Court, Castle Coole and the Marlbank uplands, none of which are served frequently by public transport.
• Bus: Translink Ulsterbus runs the Goldline 261 service between Belfast Europa Buscentre and Enniskillen Bus Centre on Wellington Road, with connections from Omagh, Dungannon and Derry. Bus Éireann's cross-border route links Enniskillen with Cavan and Dublin. Local services fan out to Lisnaskea, Irvinestown and Belleek, so a few key sights are reachable without a car if you plan around the timetable.
• Plane: Belfast International and Belfast City are the nearest airports for UK and European flights, both about two hours away by road with car hire on site. Dublin Airport is a similar drive and offers wider long-haul choice. City of Derry Airport is closer at around ninety minutes but has fewer routes, so most visitors weigh flight choice against driving time.

🥗Where to eat in Enniskillen?

According to Google Maps data and reviews, 28 At The Hollow is the best rated restaurant in Enniskillen. Below is a table showing the top 5 highly-rated restaurants hand-picked by our travel experts.

⭐Our guests' recommendation: Our guest traveller Charlotte recommends the FOLK Espresso and Boulangerie in Enniskillen: a tiny bakery-café on Forthill Street turning out sourdough and French-style pastries, ideal before a morning boat trip on the Erne.

☀️When is the best time to visit?

The lakeland is at its best from late May to early September, when long evenings suit cruising, angling and shoreline walks. Autumn brings colour to the Florence Court woods and much lower rates, while winter is damp and dark but wonderfully quiet, with the town's pubs and their traditional music at their cosiest.

Spring

• Best for: Walkers and gardeners heading for Florence Court and Castle Coole.
• Weather: Cool and changeable, typically around 10 to 15°C with frequent showers.
• Atmosphere: Calm and uncrowded, with attractions reopening for the season.

Summer

• Best for: Families, boaters and anglers on Upper and Lower Lough Erne.
• Weather: Mild rather than hot, usually 16 to 20°C with long daylight hours.
• Atmosphere: Lively, with festivals, cruises to Devenish Island and busy waterside car parks.

Autumn and winter

• Best for: Couples and budget travellers seeking quiet and lower prices.
• Weather: Wet and windy, around 4 to 12°C with early sunsets.
• Atmosphere: Snug and local, centred on pubs, museums and firelit sitting rooms.

⭐Our Hosts' recommendation: Our Enniskillen local expert, the resident host team of the Townhouse - Sleeps 6 - Parking - Garden recommends coming to visit Devenish Island by boat from Trory. The round tower and monastic ruins are only a short crossing from town, and the same trip takes in the reed beds and wooded shores of Lower Lough Erne. Go early in the day, when the water is glassy and the site is almost empty. You can read more about local tips on the host team's page.

1. Tour Enniskillen Castle and the Watergate
2. Sail out to Devenish Island
3. Go underground at Marble Arch Caves
4. Explore Castle Coole and Florence Court
5. Watch Belleek pottery being made

1. Tour Enniskillen Castle and the Watergate

   Standing on the water's edge since the 15th century, Enniskillen Castle is the town's defining landmark, and its twin-turreted Watergate is the image most visitors take home. Inside the barracks you will find the county museum and the regimental collections, covering everything from Fermanagh's lake dwellings to the Inniskillings' campaigns. Allow a couple of hours, then walk the short riverside path back towards the bridges for the classic view of the towers reflected in the Erne.

2. Sail out to Devenish Island

   A short boat trip down Lower Lough Erne brings you to Devenish Island, where a monastery founded in the 6th century still stands in ruins beside an almost perfect round tower. Climb the internal ladders for a view over the water, then wander the graveyard and the remains of St Mary's Augustinian priory. Ferries run seasonally from Trory jetty just north of town, and the crossing itself is half the pleasure, threading past reed beds and wooded islands.

3. Go underground at Marble Arch Caves

   South-west of town beneath the Marlbank, the Marble Arch Caves open into a world of underground rivers, waterfalls and calcite formations. Guided tours begin with a short boat ride along a subterranean stream before continuing on foot past chambers with names like the Moses Walk. Above ground, the same geopark carries the celebrated Cuilcagh boardwalk across blanket bog to a viewpoint over the lakeland. Book ahead in summer and bring warm layers.

4. Explore Castle Coole and Florence Court

   Two of Ireland's finest country houses sit within a short drive. Castle Coole, on the edge of town, is a severe neoclassical mansion in Portland stone with a celebrated state bedroom and a wooded parkland loop that locals walk daily. Florence Court, beneath Cuilcagh, is warmer in character, with a walled garden, a working sawmill and the parent tree of every Irish yew. Both have tearooms, making them easy half-days when the weather turns.

5. Watch Belleek pottery being made

   On the border at the western end of Lower Lough Erne, Belleek has been producing its distinctive pale parian china since 1857. The visitor centre tour shows basket-weavers and painters at work, a craft that still takes years to learn, and the museum displays pieces made for royal households. It pairs well with a lakeshore drive back through Kesh and Irvinestown, or with a night in a lakeside cabin or one of the glamping sites in County Fermanagh.