4 Star Self Catering lakeside holiday log cabin in County Monaghan Ireland
The log cabin is situated on the shores of Rahans Lake in County Monaghan beside counties Cavan, Meath and Louth. This rural self catering accommodation is 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 18 hole Mannan Castle. Rahans Lake Lodge is 2 miles from Cabra Castle hotel. 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.
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Carrickmacross Lace Gallery - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
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Dundalk Station - 30 min drive
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Frequently asked questions
Is 4 Star Self Catering lakeside holiday log cabin in County Monaghan Ireland pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 4 Star Self Catering lakeside holiday log cabin in County Monaghan Ireland?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4 Star Self Catering lakeside holiday log cabin in County Monaghan Ireland on 30 September 2026 start from NZ$276, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at 4 Star Self Catering lakeside holiday log cabin in County Monaghan Ireland?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 4 Star Self Catering lakeside holiday log cabin in County Monaghan Ireland?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 4 Star Self Catering lakeside holiday log cabin in County Monaghan Ireland?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 4 Star Self Catering lakeside holiday log cabin in County Monaghan Ireland located?
Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from St Joseph's Catholic Church and within 12 miles (20 km) of Dún na Rà Forest Park and Patrick Kavanagh Rural and Literary Resource Centre. Inniskeen Pitch & Putt Club and Ardee Golf Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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An idyllic cabin set in a peaceful area. Warm, cosy, a home from home, slept like a baby, everything you need for a relaxing chilled out time. Host Jim very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend this wonderful place. Hope to return soon
Friendly welcome and great communication.Amazing views.Beds made up.Quiet & secluded.Cosy & warm.Plenty of room and storage.Clean bedding & fresh towels/tea towels.Well equipped kitchen & utensils etc.Good recycling/refuse organisation.Washing machine great on No.10.Loads of coat hangers.Lots of electrical sockets.Parking for at least 3 cars.Ample hot water & washing up facilities.Good WiFi.Handy cobweb cleaner.
Aline C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 March 2026
Aline Paul Marlene and Jim were great guests.
A flat tyre on the way to the cabin didn’t dampen their enthusiasm.
We would be delighted to have them come again.
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.
Lovely spacious log cabin by the lake. Lots of parking great for our two dogs. Very cosy and warm. Away from the hustle and bustle of Dublin but not too far for a visit and not far from Newgrange if you are planning on going there. The lovely Jim was a great host and came and met us on arrival to give us a warm welcome. Recommended.
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
We all really enjoyed staying here and would stay again. Great location and Jim was a very helpful host. Thank you
Chloe S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2023
Chloe and her family were very gracious guests seeing that they were forced to suffer an extended power outage during their stay.
We are delighted they enjoyed their time at the cabin.
What a wonderful place. The cabin offers an atmospheric view of the lake. Everything is very quiet, cosy and relaxing. The cabin was secluded, so we could practise our music undisturbed. We would love to come back. Many thanks to Jim, a host who took good care of us and gave us lots of good recommendations.
Dieter P.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2025
Dieter and his family were great guests.
Very undemanding and left the cabin clean and tidy.
We would love to have them visit again.
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.
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
Kathryn C.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2023
Kathryn and her family were great guests. They really appreciated the scenery of Rahans Lake.
I would be delighted to have them stay again.
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!