Watermill Lodge in Fermanagh

Extraordinary week at the Watermill, pike, a good bass boat, good meals and passionate people. Pascal and his team are extremely friendly and helpful people. Thank you Pascal for being a humble man, passionate about fishing and cooking. Hoping to see you again Christian

What can I say other than it’s the best 👍

Beautiful scenery, supperb food and nice people 👌

Incroyable premier séjour ! Merci à Pascal, Romain, Yves, Marine ainsi que tout le staff pour cette superbe semaine. Un cadre splendide, une ambiance conviviale chaleureuse et bon vivant. Le Lac Erne est gorgé de poissons et un vrai labyrinthe plein de surprise. Nous recommandons fortement ce superbe Lodge et son équipe. Les journées sur le bateau sont inoubliables et le retour à l'auberge est toujours un très bon moment (échanges avec les pêcheurs, le patron, les guides..). Les repas sont copieux et excellent. Rien d'autre à se soucier que son confort (Bateau gérer par Marine, Breakfast et repas servis rapidement, Yves et Pascal toujours disponible pour discuter, serveuses au top, guidage et cuisine par Romain, bières fraîches...) Nous y reviendront. Jacky et Vincent

This is my second day in northern ireland! So far I'm amazed by the local cuisine! We ate in the watermill Lodge and what an experience! Food was absolutely beautiful 10 out of 10! What a beautiful restaurant! Only have 1 day left or I'd love to eat here again! 5* thanks again for your hospitality!

fin d'un superbe endroit ... la covid est elle la cause ? peut être ... mais le service est devenu banal.. et que dire des repas qui le sont tout autant pour un prix de 225€ jour passé votre chemin ... lorsque tout va bien on dit que tout les capitaines sont bon mais en cas de tempête c'est là que l'on voit les personnes .... ici un devis n'a pas été respecter et on ne recherche aucune solution du gérant du site même on évite les clients... alors que la solution était simple... Plus aucun investissement dans les chambres et les bateaux ....et donc cela devient inconfortable, panne du bateau .... etc dommage car le site est superbe .... faudra peut être attendre un nouveau gérant de lieu .....

Très belle endroit pour se reposer et passer un agréable séjour La restauration est au top Et l'accueil très chaleureux

Cadre exceptionnel au bord du lac. Prestations top niveau. Accueil très chaleureux, une équipe de vrais professionnels, tout le monde parle Français! Bonne cuisine traditionnelle copieuse, chambres cocooning! Séjour de pêche inoubliable ! Je recommande vivement, nous reviendrons c’est sûr ! B.et A.

You will note from my previous review we really liked this place and stayed here every year for the last 10+ years. This year was no different however our experience last month was far from good. The owner Pascal was ‘on a fishing trip’ and left two people in charge who didn’t know how to run a restaurant. My wife is Coeliac and neither the person taking our orders, nor the chef seemed to know what gluten free was. This left us very nervous about ordering anything from the vastly reduced menu. Starters was soup or tomato and mozzarella. For main course we had a choice of fried fish or beef. As the chef didn’t know whether the sauce with the beef was gluten free this left plain fried fish for my wife with little else. Dessert was a slice of cake (full of gluten) or a scoop of ice cream Breakfast the following morning for my wife was a teaspoon of mushrooms, half a fried tomato and a fried egg. We went into Enniskillen for a proper breakfast after leaving. After supporting this business and enjoying our stays for 10+ years and after spending over £200 for this 'gourmet' stay we will not be returning. There are plenty of far better hotels in Enniskillen for a lot less cost and with a guarantee of good gluten free food.

Relaxed after 2 nights there. Food great and quiet

Stayed for four nights on a fishing trip. This is my third visit over the last year. To find such a little gem as this in the middle of Fermanagh is very unusual and a real treat. Pascal is Michelin trained, a very fine host and cooks delicious and creative food. We understood the post-Covid situation about not being able to find sufficient and reliable staff in the local area, but i hope that this is just a phase that will be overcome. The on site accommodation is great. Good sized rooms, many with lake views. The fishing operation is also very good. Marine, the boat man, is super friendly and knows his business. The lake is huge and lovely, even though the fish were hiding for us! We will return.

What struck me most was the tenacity of Chef Pascal Brissaud and his partner, Vanessa, to keep afloat in the hardest of times and without staff. One cannot judge this amazing venue as if times were normal. So yes, it needs work, but it is still magical. The room was immaculate and comfortable and the laugh is home of some six dozens swans. It was fascinating watching the swans. And Chef Pascal served an absolutely delicious three course meal. His culinary skills are outstanding. Vanessa was warm, welcoming, and concerned that her guests were comfortable. I highly recommend a stay and meals at Watermill Lodge and restaurant.

We were a party of 4 who enjoyed a wonderful evening at the Water Mill , Lisnaskea. The food was absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection and beautifully presented! We had a very charming, attentive and efficient waitress who, although, at one point during the evening had quite a few tables to take care of , maintained the exceptional service with a smile! The Water Mill offers a fabulous dining experience and a haven of peaceful tranquility in a truly beautiful setting - it is lovely to have a conversation without having to shout …..and is very deserving of both local and visitor support as once again the hospitality industry faces yet more challenges.

I stayed at Watermill in July for a fishing trip with old friends, the location is beautiful, the fishing facilities including very well equipped boats were superb but the highlight was the welcome and amazing food from Pascal and his superb team who looked after our group perfectly from full Irish breakfast through to Michelin standard dinner. We will be back!

Six fishers rented boats from Watermill Lodge to catch brown trout. The weather wasn't entirely suitable for catching but we had a great time. The welcome and hospitality was fantastic and cuisine outstanding. Full breakfast, pack lunches of baguettes, fruit and home baking and dinner. Each course exquisite and beautifully presented. The highlight of the stay

I have tried to ring numerous times, only get answer phone which advises me to book by email, i did this few days ago, but have received no reply. We have now booked another restaurant nearby.

My wife and I stayed here at the weekend on there B & B and 3 course evening meal deal. Accommodation was fine but not the lake view room we had booked or been promised. The whole site including the main restaurant is very tired and in need of much TLC, the grounds, buildings and interiors. The restaurant was how we had remembered it from our first visit 7 years ago albeit a lot quieter. It seemed to be managed by a team of 2, the chef and a lady front of house. A very restricted menu, 1 chicken dish, 1 fish and 1 beef, 3 starters and 3 deserts but we couldn't fault the service we received or the food. All dishes were well presented and tasty including the freshly baked French baguette which we enjoyed with our starters and again at breakfast. We would go back but it is disappointing to see how the location and business is clearly struggling. It would be great to see what is a potentially stunning location raised to its former glory and full potential and the restaurant filled with diners. I'm guessing remote location and covid have left the owners in a difficult position. I genuinely hope this business survives and finds a way forward..

The best food and pikefishing! Just awesome

We stayed in motorhome in car park motorhome friendly and used restaurant excellent food fantastic service will be back superb

I went for dinner with my family and had a lovely experience! The service was excellent and the food was delicious. There is also a great wine selection and a nice atmosphere. I will definitely return/recommend to others.

We ate here for our friends anniversary and it did not disappoint! The service was impeccable and the food was delicious. We had the four courses. Starters some had prawn and lobster, others had the scallops and mussels all were beautifully presented. Our mains we had the slow cooked beef, the steak, the children had linguini and burgers. The potato gratin was also just lovely, french green beans still with a lovely crunch. Our deserts were creme brûlée, chocolate fondant and my husband and I shared a cheese platter. Our table had Prosecco and we ordered the Chablis which was gorgeous. Our overall experience was superb and we cannot wait to be back!

We went for dinner for my birthday and had a very pleasant experience, the staff was very attentive and treated us in the best possible way, smiling all the time. Pascal would regularly check on us and the others customers. The food was lovely, different...

Recently booked this resturant for a family meal, the resurant itself is located in a idealic spot, beautiful views and the building itself is amazing. However unfortunately that is where the positives stop. The service was poor, however not the fault of the single waitress...

Upon arrival, there was no one to greet us, no sign to say wait to be seated, and the staff seemed very distracted. We awkwardly got their attention then, without any instruction, waited to be seated. En route to the table, I quickly asked if...

Enjoyed a fantastic Sunday lunch here on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon. The setting is stunning - situated at the water's edge on Lower Lough Erne. Service was excellent - there seemed to be only one waitress, who despite being extremely busy, was very pleasant...

Wonderful food in a great location down by the lough shore. Definitely a hidden gem!

It's early July and the weather forecast is a little uncertain on the drive down to this superb lakeside restaurant with rooms. On the shores of Upper Lough Erne, the view as we arrive is of swans among the reed beds. The sound is almost...

Having lived in Lyon (gastronomic capital of France), for a number of years, I was excited to see this place, surprisingly in one of the remote parts of Co. Fermanagh. Beautiful location, scenery , there was a jetty by the lough, few cabins for accomodation...

Wonderful location for a relaxing break. To have a superb restaurant a few steps away is just perfect. Brilliant food in the restaurant cooked by Pascal is top class and service provided by Alice was friendly, exuberant and informative.

Great night with beautiful food served by very helpful and pleasant waitresses. Sun shone as we sat outside admiring the magnificent scenery. Lovely place in a wonderful setting. Would thoroughly recommend.

We had a very quiet overnight stay at the hotel and enjoyed a beautiful well prepared meal from the gourmet menu followed by breakfast the next morning, We would usually travel the continent for out holidays and this was our first stay-cation so we were...

We were staying nearby so decided to dine here one evening. It was an enjoyable evening. The restaurant was quiet, with just a few staff. We had vegetable soup, delicious, followed by 36 hour cooked steak which was Ribeye, very good. My wife had Chocolate...

My partner and I visited for a birthday treat. Beautiful location. Comfy bed. Great shower in the end suite and certainly a room with a view of the lough. Had dinner 4 courses and each course was simply fantastic. Scallops super tasty. Pascal's famous beef...

This is our 5th time here and won’t be our last! The setting alone is unreal with the restaurant enjoying views over the water and most of the accommodation having the same. The food is superb and presented well and Pascal takes the time to...

Great spot. Run by great hard working people who make you very welcome from the minute you land Lovely location. Lovely bar and restaurant amd food is top class lovely family run business

Can't recommend this place highly enough. We (4 Friends) are back from our second fishing package. 2 nights B&B, Dinner and full days fishing including boat, all gear, bait etc and fabulous packed lunch. You can switch off and just relax and have a wonderful days fishing with the best of equipment. Then come back to restaurant and enjoy fabulous Guinness and food cooked by renowned chef Pascal Brissaud. He might even tell you a fishing story or 2 ! Pascal and his team make you feel like you are home. Can't wait to get back again.

We stayed here yesterday for my partners 40th birthday food was fantastic we have been here a number of times and has never disappointed. Pascal you are a legend you work so hard and such a pleasant man can't wait to come back

Fantastic food brilliant staff. So friendly Recommend to anyone thank you pascal and Alice for fantastic time This is a must see

We have eaten a few times in the Watermill and it c tongues to be incredible. Pascal is a genius and Alice is a darling thank you guys for gorgeous food as usual

My family and I have been going to the watermill for years and it’s always been absolutely beautiful!Pascal is an artist when it comes to food! Every bite is so tasty! I’m vegetarian and pascal created a dish on the spot for me! Absolutely amazing! I would definitely recommend to everyone to stop in and grab something to eat because it is beautiful and every single time!

Accommodation was very impressive. Food in the restaurant was outstanding. Staff friendly and attentive. Definitely be back

Has a lovely 2 night stay at the lodge and ate in the restaurant both days. The food is absolutely delicious and really good value. Service from staff is impeccable and having a pint in front of the fire is highly recommended!

We stayed in the cottages on site which were spacious, clean, comfortable and have amazing views across the lough.Dinner was delicious and despite being under-staffed, Pascal and his team provided us with good food, quickly and efficiently. Pascal alternated between cooking, serving and clearing the tables. Could not fault them at all.

Myself and my husband arrived on a beautiful sunny October afternoon to this gem of a spot, tucked away on the edge of Lough Erne for an overnight stop with dinner. The accommodation was good value for money and we loved the proximity to the Lough. Dinner was superb with a truly french flavour to the food. Reminiscent of trips to france and french Sunday lunch. Pascal the owner and chef was very charming and looked after us exceptionally well. He selected a superb 1998 pauillac to go with the signature beef dish which was memorable. We’re looking forward to a return already. Magnifique!

Stayed here for 2 nights, really lovely spot albeit far outside enniskillen, which we didnt think about. Had dinner in the restaurant on night 1 and was lovely, rather quirky little waitress who does need to learn her wines good breakfast both mornings served by the chef herself, I felt sorry for her having to be cook and front of house,but her humour was great and she took it in her stride.lovely spot and lovely food

My partner and I have stayed here twice before and absolutely LOVED it. The food was amazing and the surroundings clean and tidy. This time, because we loved it so much previously, we decided to come stay for a couple of nights after getting married in August. We were SO looking forward to it. However, it seems that perhaps Pascal has fallen out of love with this previously wonderful place. Its unkempt and shabby. The veg and herb garden is completely overgrown and no longer used. And clearly sadly the food was pretty poor. To be fair Pascal wasn't here, so we can't directly blame him. But to say it was like a canteen dinner wouldn't be unfair. The prawns in the prawn cocktail were clearly frozen, Iceland type, small with no flavour. And 'Pascals special beef dish' definitely wasn't special. The veg was over cooked and the dauphinoise potatoes were so overcooked, the sauce had curdled!We were so disappointed we decided not to eat in the restaurant on our second night, opting instead for fish and chips from the local chip shop.What's happened Pascal?? Having really loved here, I'm sad to say we won't be back again.

We had a window seat and the setting couldn't be more idyllic. The grounds need a bit of attention and are a little off-putting when you arrive. However it's the food that counts! Excellent food, especially enjoyed the goats cheese starter. Sirloin cooked medium rare to perfection.All beautifully served. Top class.

Just back from an overnight visit to this lodge. Set in the most scenic of areas, right on the shore of Lough Erne. The lodge itself is very picturesque outside and the interior is extremely tastefully decorated. A warm and friendly atmosphere made the stay very enjoyable. Our food experience was delicious, from the goats cheese starter, duck with all the trimmings to the creme brûlée I relished each course. Our accommodation was also first class, comfortable and warm. Pascal and his staff are welcoming and very attentive. Can’t wait for another visit to this charming gem of a place.

Really enjoyed our stay Very welcoming staff with top class food at a reasonable price.Breakfast was also delicious with freshly baked croissants and a cooked breakfast I would recommend this gem to any one!!!

Such a tranquil location. The food in the restaurant is top quality and the French / Irish decor is so nice and the French / jazzy playlist suits nicely. We loved our 2 night stay in room 10. Lovely views onto the Lough and very spacious, particularly the bathroom.

The service was really terrible. Left standing for ages waiting to be shown the table. Brought to the table then waitress walked away. Waited ages to then have our drinks order taken. Asked three separate times for water. Staff walking around not knowing which food was for which table. Staff seemed to lack confidence. Our food was sat on the table then staff walked away. Had to call back and ask for salt and vinegar.Couple in before us still hadn't had their order taken and at this stage we had finished our starters. Felt sorry for them. We were offered desserts. Table beside us wasn't and they had to go over and ask for the dessert menu, then their desserts arrived before ours?! My husband's main arrived 10 minutes before mine. Then a queue to pay and the girl at the till didn't know what we had ordered and we had to go through each of it, including the type of wine we ordered. It wasn't enough to say red. A sham. Don't really blame the individual waiting staff, more a lack of organisation all round. Can't blame it on being busy as staff member acknowledged this is an ongoing problem.

Decided I would go to the Watermill for Sunday lunch.We have had many excellent meals in this restaurant on previous visits. One of my favouritesIt is hard to believe that an establishment can go downhill so fast.Service was of FAULTY TOWERS standard. After some difficulty we got someone to check our reservation and take us to our table.A waitress asked if we wanted drinks. We ordered diluted orange which we never got.35 minutes later we persuaded a waitress to take our order. The restaurant was almost empty so it is hard to understand why the wait.My wife order mussels which were not of quantity or quality normally supplied. I ordered soup which was lukewarm and worst still I almost chocked on a wooden spike. The local health inspector is investigating and hopefully will close the place down. My wife ordered the chicken which looked more like a water hen than chicken: the smallest portion I have ever seen. I order Pascals slow roast rib eye. This was completely burned and dried up. You would not offer it to a dog.We were asked if we wanted desert and we said OK. We were given 2 menus and waited for another 30 minutes for someone to take our order. We finally decided to call it a day and paid our bill and left. The prices are very high for lunch menu even if you got a good meal. For what we got and what we paid I will not make any comment: The great Fermanagh robbery.As a business person it is not difficult to know what is going on:Pascal lost his dining room supervisor / manager [AN EXCELLENT LADY].As business declined due to poor service Pascal made the usual mistakes made by personnel with no business ability.He employed cheap untrained staff [Foreign students]He put up his prices.He reduced the portion size.You soon finish up with no customers and you go out of business.Customers are KING.Go back 12 months and this restaurant was packed, good food and reasonable prices. It was difficult to get a reservation The restaurant was almost empty last Sunday and remember customers were spending hours there due to the lack of service.The staff only need a little bit of training. Mannerly kids that haven't a clue what they are doing.In my opinion Pascal is too arrogant to admit he has screwed up and to sort this mess.Pascal look out for the health inspector: and the revenue will be checking if you are paying your staff minimum wages.Have a good day

Stayed here for two nights July. With friends. We really enjoyed our stay. The food was very good. We were lucky the weather was lovely so we were able to sit outside and enjoy the lovely view

It saddens me to see such bad reviews, We come and stay at the watermill at least three times a year. Stayed in July after COVID restrictions were lifted. And as always our stay amazing. Food fantastic, service great. My husband had the pound streak and was cooked to perfection. The rooms are very chic rustic french design, with breath taking views. Have to stay my favourite place.

Stayed here August 13 2020 for one night. On arrival the location and views were tranquil and stunning, the main building with its thatched roof was very attractive.When we were given our keys and shown to our accommodation which where separate from the main building we where disappointed to find the rooms very tired looking, Could do with a repaint. The wardrobe looked like it was on its last legs and had only 4 hangers ,hardly enough for the 2 of us. The bathroom appeared grubby again could do with a refresh, with it being a wet room [no bath ]while showering the wet room flooded to the door making it difficult to re-enter after your shower until the floor dried. We hoped things would improve looking forward to our evening meal to make up for our initial disappointments.The menu appeared to be impressive but the starters of soup , mussels, prawn cocktail proved to be more disappointment not close to the standard expected.We then waited some 45 minutes for our main courses which only arrived after i had asked the waiting staff if they were on the way. in hindsight had they not arrived it might have been a blessing as they proved to be worse than our first course.By now we all had had enough and asked the waiting staff if it was possible to speak to the person in charge of the restaurant , He informed me there was no immediate person in charge as they where off sick , I asked could I talk to the owner but again was told this was not possible as he was too busy , I again requested the owner come to hear our concerns but this time was told to enter the kitchen where I could speak to the owner.This request was extremely odd that a customer had to enter a kitchen to be seen by the owner and especially with the restrictions on us all due to the corona virus.After a somewhat heated discussion I left the kitchen no further on as the owner appeared to be severely stressed and in complete denial to the complaints i put to him Surely our breakfast would be better , well if you can call one piece of bacon one sausage one egg a half tomato a full irish , where was the potato bread ,soda bread,black pudding etc which is the norm in any hotel in Ireland I have stayed in .When checking out no member of staff enquired if we had enjoyed our stay or wished us well , maybe this was better as it could have been a very unpleasant farewell.This has to be the worst experience I have had for an overnight stay and will avoid it going forward.

We had an extremely disappointing visit to this restaurant. Service was absolutely dreadful. White wine served warm but eventually chilled in ice bucket by the time we got to the end of the bottle. Food barely average quality. Prices extortionate. Do not recommend and will never return.

We stayed here last week for one night and unfortunately wouldn't be able to recommend it after our experience.Firstly, the location and views are incredible, and the main cottage with thatched roof is beautiful. Check-in was quick. First impressions of the room was that it smelt like someone had spilt a bottle of cheap aftershave. It was so overwhelming and unpleasant. After some investigating, we found the source to be an air-freshener, which we unhooked from the wall and put outside with the windows left open to air the room. The furniture is very worn and in need of replacement. The wardrobe only had four hangers, which for a couple, just isn't enough. Neither bedside lamps worked and only one out of 8+ light switches in the room worked. The bathroom was clean but the water pressure in the shower was disappointing and the tiling around the bath was unfinished. We had a bad sleep because the mattresses (two singles put together) were too firm and pillows too soft, but that is personal preference. After check-in we headed for a drink on the outdoor terrace - a beautiful spot beside a pond with running running and views across Loch Erne. I went to the bar to order drinks and halfway through my order the owner answered the phone without excusing herself. I didn't mind as I wouldn't expect the hotel to turn away business but I ended up standing at the bar for over 15 minutes. I would have expected the owner to ask the caller to hold for 10 seconds to finish taking my order and say she would have it brought out to me. Even when two staff members arrived to start their shift the owner didn't even ask them to take my order, so I just stood around more trying to make eye contact but I was ignored by all three of them. Really disappointing service. Dinner was really disappointing sadly. I was surprised the menu had no provenance since the area is blessed with fabulous local produce and an onsite herb garden. Starters came quick - the soup was really lacking in seasoning but the prawn cocktail was lovely. We then had a very long wait for our mains. Tables who arrived after us were served before us. Our drinks sat empty until we asked if we could get another round. We actually thought our mains had been forgotten about so we asked if they were coming and were told there had been a mix up in the kitchen. Looking around you could see other diners where disappointed too and the table next to us said they were having the same issues. When the mains did come my fish was overcooked and the chefs special '36 hour cooked beef' was not as described. Instead of slow cooked tender beef, we received thin sliced, tough, pan-fried skirt. At this point we were so hungry we just ate it but decided to skip dessert as we were so frustrated and lost our appetite. A far cry from 'fine dining' as described on the website.The floor staff are young and in desperate need of some training. There was no manager supervising (as we asked to see one) so the poor service is clearly due to a lack of training and leadership from the owners. No one asked how our food was, so my dad went and spoke to the chef to express our disappointment but he didn't want to listen or try to remedy the situation, instead he got irate (my dad did as well) and threatened to call the police! He seemed to be more interested in finishing service so he could start drinking at the bar. We hoped breakfast would be better but it was just another disappointment. The plate was so small, probably to try and make what was on the plate look substantial. Every time I moved something a mushroom would fall off my plate. There were no Irish elements like potato bread, soda bread or black pudding. Croissants were not fresh - surprising for a French 'master chef'. Had to eat our cereal with the teaspoon for our tea/coffee. Some might say it's 'laid back', but if that's meant to make you feel relaxed, it's achieving the opposite. Breakfast was chaotic and the waitress looked like a deer in headlights. Not how you want to start your day. All in all we were very disappointed. I would have raised these issues directly with the owner on checkout but she didn't even ask how our stay was, instead she put her head down and pretended to fix the hand-sanitiser station. I hope management listen to this feedback and don't continue to just rely on location and views. If the food and service improve this place has the potential to be amazing.

Beautiful location shame about the food. We were really looking forward to our first visit. I do not take pleasure in writing this review as it must be hard to keep a place open in these difficult times.- starters of prawns and mussels = good- steak = v poor. Was not seared and very chewy- Seabass and Salmon = overcooked- creme Brulle = mediocre Service= it seemed it was all waiters first day of service. From start to finish. I have waited on tables for years and I am usually very forgiving. Bread being served during mains, waiting for 20 mins at table to get order taken. Pascal I really hope the food and service side of your business improves as you have a gem of a location.

My Fiance and I went with a few friends last year for a meal the food and service at the meal was great, my fiance and I had decided then to have the Watermill as our wedding reception it ended up a massive mistake,as we hadn't planned a wedding before and seen the watermill had won numerous awards we put all our faith in them we originally wanted to have our reception and have a small gathering then we chatted to Reynald and ended up going for a marquee which I didn't really mind under a year we spoke to 4 different people RE our wedding we first paid our deposit last march then a few months later we spoke to a different person who we were told was now dealing with our wedding then I nearly paid another deposit for the same date which was supposed to be free even though we had been in before and paid deposit for the date and descussed ideas because of language barrier I didn't realize only my fiance pointed out to me that I had already paid the deposit when Reynald brought us up to the card machine after that we thought things were going fine then I got a phone call from Tracey another wedding co ordinator that was now dealing with our wedding stating there wasn't much information about our wedding that's fine I am a activity co-oridanator so used to planning things last minute and it being 4 months away then I find out all the rooms that were promised for guests on several occasions were let out to fishermen that we were told last year weren't going to be there and I didn't mind but unfortunately my guests did and said they would sort out there own arrangements I was so upset that the perfect wedding I was promised was them talking crap as Tracey stated they don't usually do weddings in April unfortunately if this had been mentioned last year we would of booked another venue and the worst insult of all is being called a liar by someone who didn't know anything about my wedding arrangements or anything and I have the email to prove I didn't tell lies and if they were treated the way I was they would be frustrated, they have time for your money but not time for you . They can keep there deposit that they wouldn't give back anyway, the way I have been treated coming up to what's supposed to be the happiest time of your life has ruined my mental health the last few months thankfully the wedding wouldn't have went ahead anyway due to covid so I have plenty of time to learn from my mistakes at the watermill for my new venue next year .

11th August 2020I hate to write this. The restaurant had been highly recommended.6.00 p.m. booking. The restaurant was absolutely full.My first visit and the third by my partner for the meal who said she’d never seen it that full and there was normally a Maitre-d orchestrating the restaurant.First course Goats cheese tart with beetroot three ways.My partner commented that the tart was anaemic looking on top unlike previous visits.The pastry was fine as was the tart.Beetroot three ways. Small diced, no dressing, the merest piping of beetroot puree. Webbs lettuce leaves with a squirt of dressing and three spirals of beetroot.I had the slow cooked Ribeye. A slice with Green peppercorn sauce. Both with really no taste.I’m so sorry to write this.Garnished with a small pile of potato puree topped with a small wooden skewered stick containing a grilled baby tomato and that was it. The tomato had taste but the potatoes were poor.I ordered onion rings which were very hard with no onion discernable, inedible and obviously bought in.My partner had the Sea Bass and accompanying vegetables. Green beans overcooked, carrots soft, broccoli which was OK but all drenched in butter and she was disappointed.Pudding was Crème Brulee and another coconut topped Brulee.They tasted good but no presentation as seen on the photographs.The food lacked seasoning so why no sea salt and fresh pepper on the tables at least.Why did I not complain at the time as I should have done.I cooked professionally for 40 years and believe that Pascal had to resort to prior cooking the vegetables, seriously had no time to send the dishes out properly dressed, had to bus-in extra girls who all seemed to have no prior knowledge of working in a restaurant. There was no one over seeing their work.I hate doing this as its hard work keeping a good reputation.Why was it absolutely impossible to get a print out of our meal, wine and room prices.We returned to the reception after leaving the room next morning and asked for a printed itemised bill of stay and was told it couldn’t be done but then was told we owed for a bottle of wine which we paid for and was thanked for our honesty.But no bill for anything, just the bottle of wine.How is it that there seemed to be absolutely no communication with the people in the evening and the people next morning.Breakfast was good and Pascal is a lovely friendly man but where is the leadership to keep the business going to the standard I was told and raved about.

Magical atmosphere. Food was amazing. Staff were super helpful and on hand. The rooms are charismatic and it's such a relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend this hidden gem to anyone wishing to escape to a little piece of paradise

Our family visited this restaurant over the weekend. What a setting overlooking the lake, it’s simply stunning. I think it’s both a lovely summer setting but equally in the winter with the open fire as you walk in. With Covid they are only doing one set menu which is fine. Hubby had the goats cheese and I had the mussels to start. We always get pascals famous beef and it’s hard not to get it. It has a lovely charred outside but incredibly tender on the inside. It’s slower cooked for 32 hours. The others in the group got prawn cocktail & soup. We got onions rings and dauphinois to go with the mains, as portions are French and quite small which we didn’t mind. They need to work on the service end of things, drinks had to be asked for after ordering, we were also served by several different waiters. I think it would be better if the same person looked after your table. Food took a while to come out and nobody asked how was the food even though it was great. it was extremely difficult to get any of the servers attention. Asking for the bill took a while also. If they got the service fixed it would get 5 stars. Will be back for the food!!

We had the most lovely meal in this most lovely restaurant in what is just the most beautiful surroundings, and served by friendly helpful staff! The set menu has a lovely choice and was definitely good value for money.

My wife and I visited the Watermill Lodge earlier this week for a one night stopover. It was our first visit and we were absolutely delighted that we had discovered this little gem. Our room was spacious and very clean. Opening the doors in the morning to the breathtaking views out onto the Lough was a real highlight. We thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast the food was fresh and beautifully presented. We were so impressed by the quality of service we received from all the staff - they couldn’t have done enough for us. Tracy was a delightful host and went out of her way to meet our needs. We will definitely be back!

As a 1st anniversary surprise for my wife I booked a 2 night stay at the lovely Watermill LodgeThe chalets are beautifully situated on the edge of Lough ErneThe staff are very friendly and certainly give you a good welcome.... but sure that's Fermanagh folk for you!!We had opted to eat both nights in the restaurant...and Pascal certainly knows how to tickle the taste budsThe food is outstanding... So much so on our second night we had to miss out on dessert.... An unusual occurrence I will add.Breakfast both mornings of our stay was very enjoyable Thanks again Pascal and staff for making our stay so good... and I'm sure you will see more of us before the second anniversary wears round

1st year Anniversary. Wonderful food, presentation maybe not perfect but taste amazing! We highly recommend the ambience, the simple but delicious menu. The best chocolate fondant possible... bucket list must! Staff lovely and Pascal is delightful. This is a beautiful venue, with amazing food! Just come here and feel life is worth living.

My fiancé proposed to me this weekend at this beautiful location and we had the most wonderful time. Staff really went out of their way to make it special and we had a lovely warm welcome.

Just returned from a one night stay at this beautiful spot. We arrived to a warm welcome and a roaring fire. Lovely warm room with lakeside view awaited us and we enjoyed a terrific meal of prawn cocktail and ribeye steak with a fabulous green pepper sauce, which was so good we were delighted to be offered extra. Service friendly and efficient.After a great nights sleep we had a very good breakfast, will be back.

Stayed here with friends for a birthday occasion having booked and paid for 2 rooms in advance for bed and breakfast. When we checked in bedrooms were freezing so went for drink in bar. To be fair meal was nice apart from goats cheese starter but we were cold in the restaurant. A real shame. Breakfast next morning was a disaster. No staff except 1 person doing cooking and waiting and totally unprepared for guests. Food was not nice and tea was cold. Nobody to speak to about this. No manager on duty.... so disappointed as had been here twice before and it was lovely. We left some items behind us in our room and I sent an email explaining why we were so disappointed and asking for someone to contact me in relation to that and to arrange to pick up our items. NO RESPONSE TO MY EMAIL. My husband rang Pascal a week later and asked him to read my email and respond. No response. My husband rang him again and he said he didn't believe our complaints and hung up!!! It takes a lot for me to write a bad review but this was shocking customer service.!!!

10/10 excellent food great waiter must eat beef slow cooked 💚😘👌 Popped in for a drink ended up having dinner ...... beautiful 👌😘💚

In a word, Miam, amazing food amazing place and views of river ways. I have been twice to this French haven in the middle of Fermanagh and it’s is just magnific! Highly recommended vist and I would love to stay so I could wallow in the vibe here for an entire evening! Warm inviting homely in distinctive style. J’adore!

Nous somme venue manger nous avons adoré la nourriture et extra le serveur Julien et très bon comme les deux cuisinier

I don’t like writing a bad review but unfortunately the experience of dining here was so bad I have to.

Every time I eat here the food is gorgeous. The setting is stunning, it a must for everyone to try ,,,

I visit this restaurant approximately 3 times a year and it never fails. Wonderful location in the Summer but still fabulous when dark outside. The staff are very professional and the food is divine. Highly recommended.

Had a wonderful Sunday Lunch in the watermill. Wonderful lakeside restaurant, friendly staff tasty food.

Good rooms and a even better reastraunt, had our evening meal here while having a. Two day break here. Great dinner, we both had salmon in a nice sauce, as well as breakfast on two mornings, traditional Ulster Fry one morning, poached eggs the next morning. Would go back again.

We had a beautiful meal at Watermill Lodge. The selection of breads before our meal was super - fresh, very scrumptious and served from a wide basket. Our main meal was melt-in-the-mouth delicious. Watermill is off the beaten track but well worth finding. We will definitely be back.

Can be difficult to find particularily as we travelled to it when there was road diversions. When we finally arrived it is just like one of those thatched cottages from a chocolate box. Nestled on the edge of upper Lough Erne with lovely planting in the garden. We were given a seat beside the window with a lovely view out to the patio area and garden and overlooking the lough. Staff were attentive and we both enjoyed our meals. We had soup and a goats cheese tartlet and both were delicious and ample portions, Then came the mains my husband eating a chicken dish in a rich sauce which was maybe a little too much sauce . I had duck cooked two ways and it was just right. Got a portion of veg and potatoes but could have done with veg alone as we couldnt attempt dessert. Pricey but worth the visit and good food. Just be aware it is down a wee narrow road with grass growing up the middle. You might think this will lead to nowhere be a great restaurant. Place also for boats to moor and also has holiday lodges. Worth a visit

Had 6 nights bed and breakfast with three evening meals middle of August. Food was excellent chalets where great with a fantastic view over Lough Erne. Pascal the owner has created a wonderfuly eccentric but relaxing environment with pools and ponds with fish and that's local course fish from lake everywhere, even inside.Its very unique and a great touch.Highly recommend food and chalets

This is the 3rd time I've been to the restaurant. The first time, about 2 years ago was brilliant. Second time, last year was good, but last week's visit was woeful.

Accueil et cadres extraordinaires et niveau restaurant saveurs et délicatesse sont au rendez vous Pèche au carnassiers très très bien organisé Nous y reviendrons c'est sûr

We had an overnight stay with friends at The Watermill Lodge on a short break for our wedding anniversary. As always the food was first-class, the staff were friendly and welcoming, the rooms were clean and comfy, and the views stunning. A truly magical experience. We will definitely be back.

We went here because of the TA reviews and have to say that most of the comments were spot on. Only for Google maps it would have been difficult to find it but all of that was well worthwhile. The atmosphere was quite relaxed but the food and the service was top notch. I highly recommend.

Have eaten in this fine establishment previously but after eating there again today it is must for anyone wishing to eat the finest food in Fermanagh the new Chef in the Kitchen has it running like clockwork a visit you will not be disappointed by the mussels were divine the duck was out of this world and the crem brûlée just finished off an excellent dining experience thanks to all staff x

While on our boating holiday we ventured through the well marked channel to this magnificent location. We tied up along side their jetty and sauntered up to the restaurant. What a delight as we viewed the stunning surroundings and then entered the beautiful bar and dining area.

We have stayed here several times and it never fails it’s a beautiful thatched restaurant with rooms along the loch or herb garden. The restaurant is beautiful with views across loch Erne with lovely gardens and water features. The food is fantastic the duck starter and the prawn are lovely. Pascals steak special is mouthwatering never had steak so tender Our friends had the duck 3 ways which was suberb. The deserts. Creme brûlée’s and apple tarts were lovely the wine list is very good with some beautiful French wines. The staff are very attentive and pleasant couldn’t fault anything it’s just perfect for a quite restful. Break. The rooms are like lodges well equipped and.clean with patio doors onto area for sitting patio furniture is there and you can look over loch Erne we had fantastic weather which was the icing on the.cake Pascal and his staff should be proud of what they do, food ,service and surroundings are first class we will be back again and again

Buen restaurante, la carta es bastante corta, pero todo lo que pedimos en la mesa estaba rico.

A lovely above standard lodge with friendly helpful staff.food presentation ,taste, freshness and choice is supreme .relaxing surrounding beautiful chalets.excellent in presatation and manners .didn't even want to leave lol.heaven from home

We travel extensively and have been fortunate to eat in some amazing places around the world so imagine my surprise that a restaurant this good and with such beautiful surroundings was hiding in Lisnaskea on the shore of Lough Erne. Absolutely delicious with wonderful service. All of my party enjoyed every course and we would all happily go back. Truly delightful and I couldn't give it higher praise. 1 of the best meals I've ever eaten in Ireland.

It was our first visit this evening and it definitely won't be our last!!!!

Very mediocre meal , we were very disappointed , chicken was over cooked and dry , quite bland , it’s a pity as the setting is so beautiful, won’t be back

Had dinner in watermill tonight, very disappointing. Restaurant was extremely cold, had to ask waiter to put on heat, it warmed up eventually although I kept my jacket on throughout the meal. Had smoked salmon starter, which tasted like smoked salmon with a butter filling, not great. Main course was nice. Toilet roll holder hanging off wall and toilet roll up on a high shelf, toilet doors look like they could do with a good clean. Was being overcharged when I went to pay, until I pointed it out. This was definitely not the experience I was expecting. I felt it really

I don’t normally leave reviews but just had to say something about the food here. Its delicious, the service is wonderful and views of lough erne are stunning.

Que dire ... une prestation hors normes!!! Une équipe géniale! Un service parfait! Et des plats succulents!!! Des chambres très jolies avec une literie parfaite! Vous l'aurez compris je recommande à 200% ce lieu!!! Me patron Pascal est un homme comme on en croise rarement attentionné avec ces client et très amical!!! Une adresse a ne pas louper!!!

I have dined here several times and never been disappointed in terms of everything that makes a first class dining experience. I have also bought dining vouchers for discerning friends such is my confidence in certainty of consistent top standards in all areas of dining out. The not too long drive to it from the rural town of Lisnaskea to spacious parking is well worth it: then to languish over a pre-prandial pint or cocktail while taking in the stunning views from the open air terrace. Pascal Brissaud - the owner and top Chef - is amenable and one feels that he takes a personal interest in users of this long established business. As a diner who has dined extensively in France over the years I can confidently recommend this restaurant for its extensive UK and continental menu.

Great service fabulous setting and wonderful food👌

We were staying at the nearby Erne View Cottages, a mere 1 minute easy walk away.

We visited this restaurant yesterday. A group of 21 and i must say the meal was delicious and well presented by very friendly and efficient staff. I would definatly recommend it as its situated in beautiful surroundings by lough erne. I give it 10/10 no bother

A very lovely Sunday lunch here . Not my first visit by any means, but I don’t think I’ve written a review before now. The scenery and situation of the Watermill is outstanding, service excellent, staff very pleasant, and the food very well presented, hot and delicious. Just one thing.... the pork would have needed to be served with a steak knife, though it did taste good!