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Welcome to the Old Schoolhouse Cavan...
Located near the beautiful little village of Dowra the Old Schoolhouse is the prefect way to visit and relax this undiscovered corner of Ireland. Whether its a relaxing family break or a adventure packed weekend your after we have it all on our doorstep. The schoolhouses is ideally suited for group reunions, hen parties or family get togethers
Choose from angling in some of Europes finest coarse and game waters (Shannon-Erne waterway, Lough Melvin, Lough Macnean as well as the numerous smallers lakes and rivers. Or visit some of the most spectacular scenic, historical and natural features on our Island including; the Marble Arch Caves, Florencecourt House, The Cavan Burren...
Read about our feature in the Eco Escape Ireland publication...
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Our EU Flower...
![]( "Roo - Eco Friendly Irish Cottage") The Old Schoolhouse has been awarded the EU flower following an inspection on the 16th April 2008. This green standard is one of the highest accredited to accommodation providers, leaving visitors safe in the knowledge that they are welcomed to the greenest stay Ireland has to offer.
The EU flower
To achieve the highest standards required for the EU flower it was necessary to install solar panels and pellet boiler for the heating system together with underfloor pipework for a more effecient and comfortable distribution. To conserve water rainwater harvestingis used for the toilet flushing, while the hotwater system utilises a ring circulation system to provide instant hot water at each basin svaing cold water run off. The water treatment comprises a Septech 2000 system with sand folterstion and reed bed technology. Documented systems within the premises for waste recycling energy control etc complete the EU Flower requirements. |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 July 2010 12:42 |
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Guardian Green
Travel List 2010
The schoolhouse has been chosen by the Guardian to be included in their 2010 travel list, one of only sixteen in the UK and Ireland
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 July 2010 12:40 |
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