Lough Erne Resort has announced it is to implement a short-term ‘circuit breaker’ closure due to the increasing levels of Covid-19 within Co Fermanagh.
With immediate effect all dining facilities and the spa at the resort have been closed to non-residents, while the hotel will close to residents from 12noon on December 30.
It will be open to wedding guests only on Thursday, December 30, and Friday, December 31, 2021, while golf facilities will remain open.
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Lough Erne General Manager, Joanne Walsh, said the decision taken was the ‘responsible’ one, and added the resort planned to reopen on January 5.
“We trust anyone with bookings will understand the rationale behind our decision to effectively temporarily close the hotel to the public with the exception of two weddings and our golf facilities which will continue to be conducted observing all relevant guidelines,” Joanne said.
“We are aware that so many people were looking forward to an escape to the countryside over the seasonal holidays and this news will be disappointing, but the health and wellbeing of our guests, staff and local community must be our priority in these challenging times.”
Joanne added that anyone with a reservation for the resort would be contacted directly by its staff.
“For anyone with a reservation for a hotel stay, spa experience, dinner booking or celebration for arrival up to Wednesday 5th January 2022, our reservations team will be in contact as soon as possible.
“We would like to thank our guests and visitors for their continued support and look forward to welcoming them back to Lough Erne Resort when we reawaken on Wednesday 5th January 2022.
“We will continue to communicate with all of those who have reservations and trust everyone will stay safe in these unprecedented times.”
The closure comes after Enniskillen bar the Crowe's Nest announced it was closing its doors on Tuesday due to a number of staff having to self isolate.
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