Our holiday cottage is situated "On the shores of Lough Bran". It is set in beautiful, landscaped gardens, remote from the hustle and bustle of life, yet still only three km from the county town of Carrick-on-Shannon (the main boating centre on the Shannon). This cottage includes gas central heating, electric shower, large television, multi region DVD player, washing machine, dryer, gas cooker and microwave.

Carrick-on-Shannon is acknowledged nationally and internationally as an Anglers Paradise, and has hosted National and International Fishing Competitions. Within a 10km radius of the town are no fewer than 41 lakes, all of which are free, unrestricted and easily accessible. Lough Bran is sixty acres of easy access fishing. There are twenty fishing stands from which can be caught bream, hybrids, perch, pike, roach and tench.

Just 500m away there is a modern leisure centre offering saunas, steam-room, plunge pool, solarium and a fully equipped gymnasium. Other facilities include the local equestrian centre and sports centre, which has squash courts and indoor basketball courts etc. Carrick's nightlife is lively all year round thanks to the town's friendly pubs and particularly during the summer period with river/music festivals a weekly occurrence.