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4 Star Self Catering lakeside holiday log cabin in County Monaghan Ireland

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Point of interest
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
TV, DVD player
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms84 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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CARRICKMACROSS, COUNTY MONAGHAN
  • Dún na Rí Forest Park
    10 min drive
  • Carrickmacross Lace Gallery
    10 min drive
  • Newgrange
    46 min drive

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Dún na Rí Forest Park - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Carrickmacross Lace Gallery - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Slane Castle - 36 min drive - 30.9 km
  • Navan Town Centre - 42 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Newgrange - 46 min drive - 48.2 km

Getting around

  • Dundalk Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Malone's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Valley Lodge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Derby Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cartlan's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Fiddlers Elbow - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

4 Star Self Catering lakeside holiday log cabin in County Monaghan Ireland

The log cabin is on the shores of Rahans Lake in County Monaghan beside counties Cavan, Meath and Louth.
This rural self catering accommodation is situated in a fishing and golfing paradise.
The cabin stands on its own site in a quiet rural location.

The cabin's proximity to the border with Northern Ireland makes it an ideal base for exploring both parts of the island of Ireland.
There are numerous excellent fishing lakes within a 5 miles radius.
Golf available at the 18 hole Nuremore or Mannan Castle.
Rahans Lake Lodge is 2 miles from Nuremore Golf & Country Club & Cabra Castle hotels.
3 miles from romantic Dunaree Forest Park with its famous Wishing Well.
1 hour from historic Cooley Mountains of Irish legend and Carlingford Lough.
90 minutes from Belfast International Airport and Titanic Exhibition.
45 minutes from Newgrange World Heritage Site.
This Irish holiday chalet is a pet friendly haven of tranquility only 1 hour from Dublin via M1.
All heating, lighting, bed linen and towels are included in price.

Carrickmacross Equestrian Centre is just a five mile journey.

Carrickmacross town is surrounded by a host of lakes, which produce excellent catches annually.
Monalty lake, covers an area of 16 hectares with depths to 6m. This lake holds good stocks of fish including pike, roach, rudd, bream, hybrids, tench and eels. Anglers fishing in the early months of March and April and the later months of August, September and October produce the best results.
Lough na Glack, covers approximately 12 hectares with depths to 7m located in the North East quadrant of the lake. Depths elsewhere in the lake range from 3m to 5m. This is an excellent pike fishery
Lisanisk is a 5 hectare lake with a maximum depth of 2.5m. This lake holds good stocks of bream, roach, hybrids, perch and pike. Lisanisk has a very weedy bottom and is best fished by float or pole.
Corcrin Lake covers 3 hectares approximately and has depths to 6m. This lake contains tench to specimen size and good stocks of bream, rudd, roach, perch and pike. Parking is difficult on the narrow road. A number of fishing stands have been provided on the northern shoreline and swims are cut around the lake.
Spring Lough this is an excellent pike fishery and covers an area of 14 hectares with depths to 6m. You will find deep water off the rod tip if fishing from the shore but spaces are limited. A small road runs from the west of the lake right to its southern shoreline but access is difficult. This lake is reed fringed and overgrown in places and it is best fished from a boat.
Capragh Lake, covers an area of approximately 12 hectares and has depths ranging from 3m to 12m. It contains bream to specimen size and good stocks of roach, rudd, tench, perch and pike. Pike anglers will also find it possible to launch a boat at this venue.
Lough Fea is a 36 hectare private fishery. Day permits can be purchased at the lodge house for a nominal fee. This lake contains good stocks of bream, roach, rudd, hybrids, perch and pike. Boats are not permitted on this water.
Rahan’s Lake, covers an area of 25 hectares with depths ranging from 1m to 6.5m. The deepest area being the central area at the northern end of the lake. Rahans contains good stocks of pike as well as roach, bream, hybrids, tench and perch. Stands and good car parking are available. It is also possible to launch a boat from the slipway.
Descart Lake covers an area of 8 hectares with depths varying from .5m to 4.5m with the deepest area located in the North East quadrant of the lake. There are some stands on the South East shoreline and a number of swims have also been cut. Some of the shoreline on this lake is extremely soft. The lake holds good stocks of pike, roach, rudd, bream, hybrids, tench and perch.
Reilly’s Lake is a 1 hectare lake. Fishing stands are in place. It contains some pike as well as rudd to specimen size and stocks of roach, bream, hybrids and perch.
Clonturk Lake covers an area of 1 hectare with depths to 3m. It contains stocks of pike, roach and bream and large stocks of tench. Access is by way of a lane way and anglers are requested not to park in this lane way. A number of fishing stands are in place on the western shoreline
Lisnashannagh covers an area of approximately 2 hectares with depths to 5m. This lake holds stocks of pike, roach, perch and carp and good stocks of bream, tench and rudd to specimen size. Parking is limited. The margins of the lake are extremely soft so anglers should ensure they fish from a solid bank.
A number of fishing stands have been provided by the Eastern Regional Fisheries Board.

Drumconrath Village is surrounded by a number of small to medium sized lakes and is only a short journey from many of the other angling centres mentioned above. Lakes in the area include Corstown Lake, Ballyhoe lakes 1 and 2, Mentrim lakes, Lough Bracken and Balrath lake.
Mentrim Lake covers approximately 4 hectares and has been developed to a high standard with depths to 5m. The lake holds good stocks of bream, roach, rudd, hybrids, tench, perch, pike and eels with bream and hybrids to specimen size (7.5lbs and 3lbs respectively)
Corstown Lake, leaving Drumconrath on the R165 to Kingscourt, turn right for Carrickmacross at the top of the town. Corstown is located approximately 1.25kms outside Drumconrath on the right hand side of the road. The lake is sign posted and a small roadway of 1km takes you to the lake shore where you will find good parking. This lake covers an area of 12 hectares and has excellent fishing stands on the northern, southern and eastern shorelines. The lake is a good match fishing venue and has depths to 8.5m with the deepest area located in the northeastern quadrant. The lake holds good stocks of pike, bream, roach, hybrids, perch and eels.
Balrath Lake covers an area of about 1 hectare with depths to 3.5m. It holds reasonable stocks of small fish including pike, bream, roach, rudd, hybrids and perch.
Ballyhoe Lakes: Ballyhoe 1 covers approximately 11 hectares and depths from 3.5m to 4m with the deepest area just south of centre. This lake can be weeded in summer so float methods can produce the best results. Feeder methods work well earlier in the season. This lake holds good stocks of pike, bream, roach, rudd, hybrids, perch, tench and eels.
Ballyhoe Lakes: Ballyhoe 2 covers an area of 16 hectares with depths to 8m. The deepest area is in the North Eastern quadrant. The Lagan river that flows from Ballyhoe 2 also holds good stocks of coarse fish.
Make yourself comfortable in your cabin, featuring a refrigerator and a microwave. The bathroom has a shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include an electric kettle and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

The Owner

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 904 sq ft (84 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

4 Star Self Catering lakeside holiday log cabin in County Monaghan Ireland Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Nice and peaceful. Very cosy. Cant fault it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
2nd time we have stayed at the cabin love staying there great cabin perfect for our family. Jim wonderful landlord makes sure everything is perfect for us. We definitely will stay again thank you jim jim
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Cabin
Beautiful water view and quiet little retreat! We would definitely return! The host was helpful and attentive!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy P., Goffstown NH

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
We were in need of a nice quiet place to take a break from the road. Perfect stop.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
Great property. Ideal for a relaxing and quiet break.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Stay
The host is helpful and friendly and the property is good with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Close to Kingscourt which was good for us and our trip. A nice kitchen and cosy lounge to relax in.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful retreat
We had a blast. It was so peaceful and quiet and the view overlooking the lake is superb. We will return???
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning location
The lodge was very clean, well equipped, beds were comfy and the location was excellent. It was wonderful to sit outside for breakfast in the morning with a lovely view of the lake, just a few metres away. James is a very friendly, helpfull host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday treat
Lovely place and lovely host x
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chloe S., Belfast

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
We all really enjoyed staying here and would stay again. Great location and Jim was a very helpful host. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness
August 2023
Great stay on Rahan’s lake! This is our 2nd time staying here while visiting the area and enjoyed it both times. All the amenities you need including wifi and 2 bathrooms. Our group of 6 was very comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Una Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what the doctor ordered
Absolutely amazing. It’s the first time staying in Jim’s log cabin and it certainly won’t be the last, we have booked again for next month. It is definitely a piece of heaven. Jim is such a genuine person and is really welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Concert
We stayed as it was closer to slane for Harry styles Very quiet secluded spot ideal for fishing or doing nothing but relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

noel m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside
Brilliant location. Lovely host. Excellent value.enjoyed every minute of the stay. Hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mathew G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely secluded lake house
Jim was a wonderful host and ensured we were settled in upon our arrival. So much room and all the amenities you would need for a long stay. The location was very quiet and about 20-30 minutes away from many attractions. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place
absolutely amazing place to stay Jimmy makes sure you have everything you need, it now has wifi so no issues with internet or service, very great views of the lake , grocery stores ,gas , pharmacy 7 min down the road. Already planning our next and will definitely stay there again. Thank you Jimmy for having such a great place
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rahan's Lake side cabin
I can't say enough about our stay Jim (owner) is a absolute gentleman very helpful and welcoming, the cabin is huge pictures don't do it justice the lake is practically at the decking of cabin with songs of birds all around and i can only imagine what it would be like on a summer day i definitely will return again Michelle Reynolds
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne A., Wasaga Beach, Ont. Canada (World’s largest “fresh” water beach)

Liked: Cleanliness
April 2023
Accommodation is exactly as shown in pictures with a “beautiful” location. Bedrooms were lovely with very comfortable beds. 2 bathrooms were great with 4 adults. Kitchen was well-equipped and washer and dryer were “a blessing” with all the rain. The only negative was “no Wifi”, which would have been very helpful for travellers from abroad.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Cheryl O., Middletown

Disliked: Cleanliness
Log house by the lake
The location was great and the view was very nice. The house was warm (Almost too warm! We had to turn off the heat...). Our only complaint about the place was that there were dust bunnies and cobwebs in the corners and on the windows. Maybe the house hadn't been used all winter, but a better cleaning before guests arrive would have been nice. The bathrooms and the kitchen were very clean, however. It met our needs for the time we were in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to stay
Absolutly great place to stay Jim couldn't be any more helpfull to accommodate our stay. 5 out of 5.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin and location
We needed a place for family to stay near Kingscourt and this was the perfect one. The cabin was cosy and convenient. Jim the owner was really helpful and sorted out anything we needed. All amenities were there, only small downside was no internet (tho we survived without it!) and as it’s a wooden cabin, easy to hear noise between rooms. Otherwise the cabin is a great find, I’m sure we’ll be back 😊.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The accommodation and the owner were fantastic
The advert looked great that's why I booked it but it is 100 percent better. Possibly the best stay in five weeks in Ireland
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Orina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful lake cabin
Jim was an excellent host with great communion throughout our stay. The log cabin is situated beside the beautiful Rahans Lake and we felt we could practically touch the water when we looked out the window with how close we were to the lake. We had access to shops for groceries in Carrickmacross. We visited the beautiful Dún a Rí Forest while there and although the day was wet, the forest was as beautiful as ever. We had everything we needed in the log cabin and we were cosy and warm despite the bad weather. The slipway to the lake located just beside the cabin was perfect for some kayaking and the location felt safe and very peaceful. We enjoyed ourselves immensely for the few days there and definitley experienced a proper getaway from busy life whilst there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and neighboring attractions
Loved the cabin, the Louch, the swans and the front porch view. good locale for the Newgrange tour, abbey, castles, hills of Tara, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tonya S., Northern KY

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location & Responsive Host
Great Location for New Grange, Trim Castle, etc ... Lake views and daily swan visits too. Jim is incredible responsive as he lives near by. Made wonderful memories with my children before we head back to the US.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022