Knockninny Country House & Marina; formerly Knockninny Tourist Hotel was originally built by John Grey Vesey Porter in the 1800's and was to become Lough Erne's original Hotel. The owner of Belleisle Estate, Mr Porter was an entrepreneur and industrialist owning and managing the Woolen Mills at Lisbellaw, the Lisbellaw Gazette Newspaper and Knockninny Tourist Hotel. From here he also operated Lough Erne's first steam ships transporting cargo and passengers up and down the lake known as S.S. Knockninny and S.S. Belturbet. Having left no heir to his estate, the property was owned and occupied by a number of families over the past century but eventually fell into disrepair. In 2004; the current owners set about renovating and rejuvenating the property spanning 4 years.
This secluded hideaway is now a farrago of the regal old and unspoilt new.
Enveloped at the foot of Knockninny Hill and towering over Upper Lough Erne, it is located amongst acres of manicured lawns, orchard, woodland and boasts probably the best views of the Fermanagh Lakelands and its islands.
Enter this tranquil world free from the norm of daily life. Rest in old world allure with modern day comforts at Lough Erne's original hotel.
Our commitment is to give you the highest level of comfort and service expected from a country guesthouse designed to 4 star specification. Enjoy our quaint yet luxurious accommodation, sample good local food and beverages in our Porter House Restaurant, but most of all
“Let the worries of life drift away”.
We are located approximately 90 minutes from Dublin and Belfast Airports and are the gateway to the Fermanagh Lakelands from the Irish Midlands. Just 11 miles from the county town of Enniskillen and 18 miles from Cavan's county town. We are ideally located to explore all of Fermanagh's and, the border counties offerings.