The Stairway to Heaven is the ‘must do’ activity of 2022 with visitor numbers soaring over the past year. It is easy to see why, when you reach the summit and the sensational views of the surrounding countryside. Wainsfort House is located on the outskirts of Blacklion, Co Cavan - the nearest village/town to the attraction (10minute drive). This luxury self catering property offers the perfect stay in the area With a spacious kitchen and five large bedrooms, families or groups of friends will want to sprawl out after exploring this beautiful area or an exquisite food experience @Nevens.
Wainsfort House offers you the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends and spend a chilled out weekend in a relaxing and luxurious house in this beautiful part of the country. We can accomodate groups of 10 people per stay in 5 double beds. Perfect for friends or a couples weekend away. Check out this short trailer on what we have to offer!!
2 Night Stays for 10 people - €750 (€75 per person). ** NB- We do also offer discounts for smaller groups
Please note that weekends are booking quickly!
The Perfect Weekend - Itinerary
We want all our guests to fully explore this stunning area and really enjoy your perfect weekend away! We have put together this weekend itinerary to really allow you to have a great weekend away in the beautiful North West.
Friday
Arrive & Check in - From 1500 @Wainsfort House
Friday Evening - Visit the stunning Cavan Burren Geopark for a short walk and soak up the stunning views of Sligo,Leitrim,Cavan and Fermanagh. On a clear day, it is even possible to see Donegal!
Friday night - Unwind and relax with a bottle of wine/ some beers in the house or visit some of the local pubs in Blacklion
Saturday Morning - Stairway to Heaven (Cuilcagh boardwalk). This stunning walk will take you 2-4 hours depending on your walking pace. Be prepared for stunning views when you reach the top!
Saturday afternoon - Marble Arch Caves / Corralea Activity centre
If energy levels are still high, why not visit one of these local attractions. The Marble Arch Caves are located beside the boardwalk. Corralea activity centre offers a wide range of activities such as canoeing, wall climbing, and archery amongst others.
Saturday Evening - Food & Relax
If you are lucky enough to have a reservation in Neven Maguire’s MacNean House, you will be treated to the ultimate dining experience. There are also other local restaurants with delicious food offerings that we can point you towards, depending on your tastes!
Sunday Morning stroll - Cavan Burren Geopark
We highly recommend a trip up to the geopark to try one of the other trails in the park. There are a variety of distances to choose from and this is a nice way to finish off your weekend in the beautiful North West.
Overview of Local attractions
MacNean House & Restaurant - Neven Maguire
Located in our local village of Blacklion, this award winning restaurant is a taste experience that cannot be missed. Neven has put Blacklion on the map with his culinary skills and restaurant experience.
Distance: 2.5km from Wainsfort House (3mins)
Cuilcagh Board Walk - ‘The Stairway to Heaven’
This local hiking attraction has earned rave reviews over the past number of years with a huge spike in visitors over the last number of years. With spectacular views of a number of counties in both Ulster and Connacht including Sligo and Donegal. This walk is a ‘must do’ when visiting the area.
Corralea Activity Centre
Corralea Activity Centre is a well-established family run Activity Centre in the heart of Fermanagh offering a wide range of OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES on site:
• Water trampolines & Waterpark
• Canoeing
• Archery
• Climbing
* Orienteering
• Mountain biking (skills, pump track, trails)
• Team building
For bookings 0044 (0) 28 66 386 123
5 minute drive from Wainsfort House
Cavan Burren Park - Geopark
The Cavan Burren Park is located in the Marble Arch Caves UNESCO Global Geopark. But what is a Geopark?
Essentailly it is an area recognised by UNESCO (the United National Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation) as having exceptional geological heritage. Pretty impressive indeed! This means that Cavan Burren Park as part of the Geopark is a really good example of a natural landscape that provides good opportunity for education, has a particular scientific value and is pretty impressive to look at!
Geoparks are not just scientific though – they are also important for highlighting the culture, archaeology, wildlife and history of an area.
They also benefit the local economy and that can’t be a bad thing!
There are numerous sites to visit across the Geopark, from waterfalls and abbeys to mountains boardwalks and forests trails.
Marble Arch Caves
Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark is host to one of the finest show caves in Europe. Visitors are guided through a fascinating natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers while stunningly beautiful cave formations glisten all around.
Located in the foothills of Cuilcagh Mountain an incredible subterranean world awaits.
Experience the beauty and brilliance of nature with a visit to the Marble Arch Caves.
