Willowbank House

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Just 3 miles from the historic island town of Enniskillen, this 4-star B&B has 15 fishing piers within 300 metres. There is free Wi-Fi and free parking on site, and it has picturesque views of Lough Erne. Buttermilk pancakes, Aga-cooked kippers, and cinnamon French toast with maple syrup feature on the extensive breakfast menu at Willowbank House. You can also enjoy home-cooked roast ham, and Fermanagh Black Bacon, which undergoes an ancient 3-month form of curing. Rooms are traditionally furnished, and each benefits from a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Each also has its own en suite bathroom with free toiletries provided. The Marble Arch Caves are nearby, and guests at Willowbank House can also visit Enniskillen Castle and Devenish Island.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Isobel
Ireland Ireland
“Friendly hosts and an exceptional breakfast with lots of choice.”
Aliaksandr
Ireland Ireland
“we had a fantastic stay. Lovely people, lovely house!”
Daphne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic place to stay and the hospitality was second to none and pancakes was unreal and the owner were lovely 😍 👌 👍 definitely stay again”
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fabulous property very welcoming nothing too much trouble Shaun and Aoife were great hosts will definitely come back and recommend to others travelling in the area. Breakfast was fab”
Andrew
Australia Australia
“Willowbank House sits inside a bend of the river, affording lovely views in a broad arc. The facilities are comfortable and immaculate, and we particularly enjoyed the lounge room. Breakfast was magnificent, and served in the bright and airy...”
Margaret
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was a great location for access to Enniskillen & surrounding areas. The room was lovely and breakfast was delicious - the Willowbank Stack was great!”
Lee
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A charming, cosy guest house with fantastic food in a beautiful location. The host was very helpful and welcoming. The quality of the breakfast was superb. I can thoroughly recommend staying here.”
Jeremy
Ireland Ireland
“Beautiful setting and amazing views. So peaceful, set well off the beaten path. Great breakfast, and friendly helpful staff.”
Gennie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Willowbank House was just stunning! From the location to the house to the lodge was magnificent. It’s was so quiet n the lodge was hid away from the main house which ment you had your own privacy”
Blything
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location. Very comfortable and welcoming. Perfect introduction to Ireland. Rooms and bed excellent. Breskfast fresh and good standarf”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Aoife and Shaun

Company review score: 9.9Based on 347 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are new to Willowbank House and aim to deliver the high standards that guests have come to know, and love, of Willowbank House. We are truly standing on the shoulders of giants following on from J and T Foster, and, S and R Bass. We have a mixed background of Hospitality and Health Case. (There are plenty of transferable skills in there, believe it or not) We adored Willowbank at first sight. We both love to host and believe passionately in a great guest experience. When we saw Willowbank, we recognised that it would offer our guests an idyllic setting that we could complement with great food, comfy beds and exceptional hosting. In our view, these are the fundaments required to underpin a outstanding Bed and Breakfast offering, and we are not aiming to deliver anything less than that.

Property information

Willowbank House is a purpose built Bed & Breakfast, nestling in a large elevated landscaped garden in a secluded location, enjoying breathtaking views of Lough Erne and the surrounding country side, yet only a short diving distance from the historic town of Enniskillen. The service at Willowbank has wont a number of award and we want to make sure your experience is all it can be while you're with us.

Neighbourhood information

We are centrally located in rural Co. Fermanagh and just 5km from the principal town of Enniskillen. A short walking distance from the lake where there are 15 Fishing Piers. Lough Erne is renowned for its abundance of course and trout fishing, hosting world classic events throughout the year. We are ideally positioned to explore most of the attractions which the County has to offer ie., Marble Arch Caves, Castlecoole, Florncecourt House, Crom Castle, Bellek Pottery. Enniskillen Golf Club and the renowned Lough Erne Golf Resort are within easy reach.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Willowbank House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Willowbank House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.