“Exceptional stay in a truly unique setting” We stayed as a family in one of the courtyard apartments for four nights. From our arrival to departure Colleen and Nick could not have been more welcoming. They made every effort to ensure that we enjoyed our stay and there enthusiasm and passion for their home really […]
Read MoreBlessingbourne Estate is home to lots of different types of wildlife including several beautiful Sika Deer, who happily roam the grounds and can be seen hiding in the forest. The sika deer originates from Japan, Taiwan and the adjacent mainland of eastern Asia. It is intermediate in size between roe and red deer, with a white-spotted […]
Read MoreRed squirrel’s are the only squirrel native to the UK. Once widespread throughout the island of Ireland our red squirrel population is currently confined to a few strongholds throughout the province. Habitat loss and the invasion of the non-native grey squirrel are the main driving factors behind the decline of the charismatic red squirrel. Red […]
Read MoreSpring has Sprung at Blessingbourne! Spring is a beautiful time to stay at Blessingbourne, the gardens are blooming, the peacocks are brightly coloured again and the award winning self-catering accommodation is, as always, luxurious, relaxing and comfortable. If you are planning a break to Fermanagh or Tyrone soon Blessingbourne is the ideal base to explore […]
Read MoreWe are delighted to have been shortlisted for offering the best MTB-Friendly Accommodation in Northern Ireland by MountainBikeNI Chain Reaction Cycles. Our collection of self-catering apartments include 5 Courtyard apartments & the fairytale 5* Gate Lodge. Blessingbourne is an oasis of outdoor activities for fitness fanatics and Mountain Biking Enthusiasts! With the private Lough Fadda […]
Read MoreShortlisted for the Mid-Ulster Business Awards 2015! We are delighted to announce that Blessingbourne Estate has been shortlisted for the Mid-Ulster Business Awards 2015 for Excellence in Tourism! Colleen and Nick will represent the Beautiful Estate tonight in the Glenavon House Hotel in Cookstown. Wish us luck! Courtyard Apartments Nestled in the heart of the estate’s […]
Read More2015 Farm Business Innovations show Colleen and Nick were delighted to be invited to speak at the Farm Business Innovations show 2015 in Birmingham. Colleen covered the topic of how to keep ahead and stay innovative and individual in a challenging industry using Blessingbourne Estate as a successful example. The Farm Business Innovation started in […]
Read MoreBlessingbourne are delighted to welcome Kelsey from Canada, she is a environmental student who is with us on work placement and is excited to help with interpreting the nature trails on the estate. Kelsey is looking forward to getting to know the unique aspects of Blessingbourne including the vast 550 acre woodlands and nature reserve, […]
Read MoreBelfast Telegraph Weekend Magazine Journalist, Colin O’Carroll recently experienced Blessingbourne’s Mountain Bike Trails and wrote about us in his review “Bourne to be Wild”. “The first stop on our packed Sperrins agenda was the magnificent Blessingbourne Estate with its historic Victorian manor house. We were welcomed by owners Colleen and Nicholas Lowry who are generally […]
Read MoreBlessingbourne Estate are thrilled to announce that it has been named as one of the top destinations to enjoy an adventure break in Ireland by independent.ie. The adventure break list compiled by Fran Power, from Independent.ie specifically highlights the Estate’s exhilarating 13k Mountain Bike Trails and invites readers to “build their mountain bike muscle”. Recognised […]
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