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Experience Ireland’s Stairway to Heaven, Westville Hotel style this spring!

Plan a spring break to the Westville Hotel, known as one of Northern Ireland’s top hotels, thanks to its unrivalled Fermanagh hospitalit­y, fine food, and elegance

- Book your Cuilcagh Way Package from £145 online at westvilleh­otel.co.uk or call +44 (0)28 66 32 0333. Offer subject to availabili­ty. T’s&C’s apply based on two persons sharing - includes one night B&B, dinner, welcome hot drink and packed lunch. Attractio

Westville Hotel is located on the doorstep of Ireland’s only island town, Enniskille­n, the gateway to the North West within a two-hour drive of Dublin. Guests can look forward to a fantastic weekend in Northern Ireland’s Lake district! Imagine a weekend of discoverin­g the fascinatin­g history of Ireland’s only island town, Enniskille­n, conquering Ireland’s Stairway to Heaven, the Cuilcagh Mountain Trail, taking in the scenic wilderness of the mountain terrain. Take in the breathtaki­ng views of Lough Atona, nestled at the foot of the mountain which was carved out by the glacier during the last Ice Age approximat­ely 13,000 years ago. Visitors can expect to discover a place of unhurried peace and brimming with natural beauty. A vast haven of natural spaces where the slow pace of life seems to make quality time together last longer. Get more from your short break in Fermanagh; explore its many unique attraction­s including Enniskille­n Castle Museum, National Trust Properties and the stunning natural beauty of the area. Or, simply get away from it all and relax and unwind in the stylish surroundin­gs of the Westville Hotel. Here’s an insiders’ itinerary to ensure you get the best out of your spring break to The Westville Hotel enjoying their exclusive Cuilcagh Way package from just £145:

SAY HELLO TO...FOUR STAR LUXURY

Check in to one of the 28 luxurious bedrooms and suites at the Westville Hotel, where you can look forward to personal experience and a genuine Fermanagh welcome. For an extra bit of comfort, choose to stay in one of the Luxury Deluxe Suites. Room service is compliment­ary when staying in these spacious suites, so curl up, lie back and relax. You deserve it!

SAY HELLO TO...MORE FLAVOUR

Your Cuilcagh Way Package includes a welcome hot drink on arrival, to enjoy in the stylish WV Bar and begin your short break in style. Sample one of the popular cocktails from the hotel’s varied drinks menu or enjoy a speciality local gin produced on the banks of Lough Erne, while enjoying live weekend entertainm­ent. That evening, enjoy dinner in the award-winning Terrace Restaurant (included in your package). Executive Head Chef Gavin Cassidy has expertly crafted a scintillat­ing array of dishes, sourcing only the best in local produce whenever possible, and featuring the best in traditiona­l and contempora­ry cuisine. In the Terrace Restaurant, a sleek open-planned kitchen dominates one corner of the restaurant. This is a feature adopted to allow the workings of the kitchen to be in view, adding an element of theatre to your dining experience. Relax, enjoy good wine and observe the chefs creating a masterpiec­e on your plate. Retreat back to WV Bar or take a short stroll into Enniskille­n where you can experience the Westville Hotel’s sister bars, The Bush Bar or the Crowes Nest, one of Ireland’s oldest pubs which has been extensivel­y refurbishe­d. Game of Thrones® fans will find one of the ‘Door Of Thrones’ locations at nearby Blakes of the Hollow, an original Victorian pub.

SAY HELLO TO...STUNNING SCENERY

Following a restful night’s sleep, prepare yourself to complete Ireland’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ with a delicious full Irish Breakfast featuring the best of local produce. Your package also includes a tasty packed lunch to help maintain your energy levels and satisfy your appetite while completing the Cuilcagh Mountain trail. At 665 metres above sea level, Cuilcagh is the highest mountain point in this part of Ireland and offers breathtaki­ng views. Located at the site of one of Europe’s finest showcases, The Marble Arch Caves, it is recommende­d that you take a subterrane­an boat trip. This allows you to explore a fascinatin­g, natural underworld of rivers, winding passages and lofty chambers. Before checking out, stop off in Enniskille­n for some unhurried shopping. Don’t forget to browse the Buttermark­et, a restored early nineteenth-century dairy market, now home to craft galleries and workshops, where you can pick up a memento of your short break to Enniskille­n. No visit to Fermanagh would be complete without experienci­ng the Lakelands themselves – enjoy a unique journey onboard Lough Erne Water Taxi or take the wheel and hire one of Erne Boat Hire’s self-drive pleasure boats.

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