We have a natural habitat home to many wild animals and birds on our land. To complete the walk at one's leisure could take up to two hours.
Leaving the cottage the walk is directly through all our land at Milltown, Dysart and into a natural habitat Folio 7867 in Taughmaconnell. This thick undergrowth of vegetation, habitat is used for winter grazing for cows and sheep grazing in the summer months.
The sound of many birds and sight of rabbits and hares is a delight to watch. These are just some of the many birds we have seen while herding the stock:
Green Finch
Chaffinch
Heron
Seagull
Wagtail
Rook
Crow
Robin
Jackdaw
Swallow
Magpie
Pheasant
Thrush
Wren
House Martin
Hawk
Cuckoo
Blackbird
Owl
Wild Geese
Visitors to our cottage are welcome to take this walk and enjoy the natural landscape untouched for hundreds of years. The natural stone, wild trees and thick undergrowth leave this area difficult to walk but very interesting.
The effect of the animals grazing on the vegetation and wildlife appears to be positive and it is a natural healthy combination where all are undisturbed.
The hill and hollows in this land are covered in natural herbs and insects. The hard surface of rich limestone has evolved over thousands of years and small patches of earthly ground were developed by farmers by removing the surface rock manually. This area the farmer would use to sow vegetables for his family.
It is indeed a reminder of yester-years and how man had to work for basic survival for himself and his family. There is a man-made road through some of this area and would help walkers find their way back to the open field.
Some of the hedgerow species to be founding the land are Whitethorn, Blackthorn, Hazel, Holly, Gorse, Beech, Dog Raised, Briars, Blackberry, Guilder Rose, Elder,Woodbine and Snowberry. There are thousands of insects, butterflies and wild animals to see.
An ideal place to relax and watch nature take it course.
Roscommon has one of the finest race tracks in the country. Meetings are held monthly during the summer and autumn, hosting some of the finest bred horses in the world. Horseback riding lessons and leisure horse riding is available in the many equestrian Centres in the County. Stress Free Cottage is only a few minutes drive from the following:
New town Ballinasloe Equestrian Centre. Contact Damien Carey 0909643105
Kiltoom Equestrian Centre. Contact 0906489511 or 086 0858402
Roscommon has some of the finest nine and eighteen hole parkland courses. Situated among rolling hills and spectacular green fields. The breath taking flora and fauna will help you enjoy golfing at your own pace.
Mount Bellew Golf Club. Contact 0909679259
Ballinasloe Golf Course. Contact 0909642126
Roscommon Golf Course. Contact 0906626382
Boyle Golf Course. Contact 071 9662594
Carrick on Shannon. Contact 071 9667015
Hodson Bay (Athlone) Golf Club. Contact 09064092073
Irelands heart has plenty of leisurely activities to complement the walking and cycling exercise. You may choose to take relax in the local pubs in Dysart, Ballyforan or Four Roads villages.
Top things to do while staying @ Stress Free Cottage:
Visit our local Holistic Farm in the village "The Little House of Avalon". +353 (o)90968302
Cinema IMC six screen Cinema Athlone. Contact 0906476655
Roscommon indoor bowling and games centre. Contact 0906634372
Roscommon Town Arts Centre. Contact 0906625824
King House Auditorium. Contact 071 9663242
Dean Crowe Theatre. Contact 0906492129
Indoor and outdoor childrens playgrounds.
Loughnaneane Park, Roscommon Town.
Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle
Swimming pool and fitness centre. Aura Fitness Centre, Carrick on Shannon
Derryglad Folk Museum. This museum is only 7 minutes drive from Stress Free Cottage. It has over 4,000 items of the peace and tranquillity of South Roscommon’s unspoilt country side. The museum deals with farm and folk life in Ireland years ago. Contact +353(0)906488192
Dysart is a quiet peaceful village for anglers. Stress Free Cottage is located in the heart of the village only one mile away from The River Suck which runs through the village. The river is clean and unspoilt, ideal for coarse fishing.
The River Suck in the west of Co Roscommon has good stock of bream roach, tench, rudd, perch and pike. The river flows through a 30 mile stretch of West Roscommon and East Galway and Dysart village is in the heart of this area.
The town of Athlone is built on the River Shannon, only 20 minutes drive from Stress Free Cottage and is renowned for its fishing, cruising and boat hire.
The Suck Valley Way
This is a pleasant and undisturbed valley with many small lakes and an abundance of Flora and Fauna in its bogs and farmland. The village of Athleague is 7 minutes drive from Stress Free Cottage, it has an angling centre and café where visitors can get all the information they need to help them with their fishing or indeed the local history of the area.
A packed lunch can be prepared by the owner of Stress Free Cottage for fishermen and can be enjoyed on the river bank or boat.
The cottage has a bait shed with washing and drying facilities or air drying area for wet fishing gear. A large field beside the cottage can hold a boat or large trailer if needed. All your needs will be taken care of at Stress Free Cottage - well worth a visit.
