Stilt House
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The incredible, architecturally designed Stilt House opened in August 2022 and is our most ambitious project to date. Perched on 57 stilts ...
The incredible, architecturally designed Stilt House opened in August 2022 and is our most ambitious project to date. Perched on 57 stilts above the woodland floor with a unique elliptical excision, we are so excited to share this project with our new guests. Internally clad in a pine plywood finish, stained in forest green and with floor to ceiling windows, you have a sense of being wholly enveloped by the surrounding woodland. The experience within the space is a calming journey of moving from dimly lit to wide open vistas. The elliptical curve invites you to discover what awaits around the corner. Each window with a different aspect, inviting light into the space at different times of the day. A stay in the Stilt House will soothe the senses of your soul and bring you back to nature. Oh, there's a wood fired Swedish hot tub hidden in the woods, just for your own use! Being completely isolated in the woods, need not come without the simple luxuries that we offer at all of our Fernwood stays. At 45 square metres, it feels even bigger, and would rival a honeymoon suite in size and experience. The Stilt House has the same mattress as those used in the Merrion Hotel Dublin whilst furniture has either been locally handmade or sourced from design houses in Scandinavia. There is a Bang and Olufsen portable speaker, which can be brought outside whilst you relax under the birch canopy in the wood-fired hot tub. The fully equipped kitchenette comes with a microwave oven combi, an induction hob and fridge with freezer compartment. As always, there is tea & coffee along with other breakfast items to get you started. The bathroom is huge, with a fabulous rain shower and awesome window overlooking the native Irish woodland. In keeping with our minimal impact ethos at Fernwood, the building is A-rated and features triple glazed windows and an air to water heat pump.
Facilities
- Refrigerator
- Free high speed Internet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Non-smoking
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Kitchenette
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Clothes rack
- Wardrobe
- Sitting area
- Dining area
- Limited accessibility
- Carbon monoxide detector
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Toaster
- Microwave
- Kitchenware
- Cooking appliance
- High quality bedding
- Memory foam mattress
- Linen provided
- Private entrance
- Outdoor furniture
- Wine glasses
- Electric kettle
- Smartlock access
- Smoke detector
- Oven
- Rubbish bin
- Hot tub
Treehouse Dome
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Contemporary design led treehouse dome, perched 5 metres above the woodland floor. The ultimate escape to the trees! ...
Contemporary design led treehouse dome, perched 5 metres above the woodland floor. The ultimate escape to the trees!
Facilities
- Fireplace
- Refrigerator
- Free WiFi Internet
- Non-smoking
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- WiFi Internet
- Kitchenette
- Heating
- Fan
- Wardrobe
- Sitting area
- Limited accessibility
- Carbon monoxide detector
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- USB plugs / charging station
- Toaster
- Microwave
- Kitchenware
- Cooking appliance
- High quality bedding
- Linen provided
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Wine glasses
- Electric kettle
- Keypad access
- Smoke detector
- Oven
- Rubbish bin
The Studio@Fernwood
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This is contemporary architecture and interior design at its best. The Studio was our first accommodation offering at Fernwood and remains ...
This is contemporary architecture and interior design at its best. The Studio was our first accommodation offering at Fernwood and remains a favourite of our regular guests who still can't believe what you can fit into a 35m2 space! Underfloor heating, polished concrete throughout and many hidden design features in the birch plywood walls, make this a unique and fun space. Every little detail is considered. There’s a private garden to enjoy your morning coffee or your evening sundowners and a Bang and Olufsen portable speaker to provide the tunes! We've got lakeside sauna house with plunge pool for our guests' use and enchanting woodland paths throughout our 150 acre farm. Wintertime is just as special as the summer in Fernwood. Draw the blinds, grab a good book and cosy up beside the wood burning stove. (Or stay in the bed and binge on your favourite Netflix series!)
Facilities
- Refrigerator
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Kitchenette
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Wood burning stove
- Wardrobe
- Sitting area
- Wood, tiles, stone floor
- Sofa
- Carbon monoxide detector
- First aid kit
- Toaster
- Microwave
- Kitchenware
- Cooking appliance
- High quality bedding
- Additional blankets
- Memory foam mattress
- Linen provided
- Blackout curtains/blinds
- Private entrance
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Patio
- Outdoor furniture
- Wine glasses
- Electric kettle
- Coffee maker
- Keypad access
- Smoke detector
- Oven
- Rubbish bin
- High Definition (HD) Flat Panel Television
Reviews
Fernwood
(63 Guest Reviews) 100% Would RecommendGuest Ratings
Review Summary
Review Overall Rating
- 5.0
Fernwood Information
Description
Save up to 15% on Fernwood.eco At end of a country road and at the beginning of the Connemara Greenway, Fernwood.eco is a true oasis with the benefit of being minutes away from Clifden town. The house is on a 140 acre private farm comprising of native woodland and bog, on the shores of the Salt Lake. Walk out your front door to explore, in complete solitude, the wonders of the Connemara bogland, relax in our newly constructed lakeside sauna house with plunge pool, cross our rope bridge, marvel at ancient ruins that dot the land and think of early life in this remote setting. Stroll down the river through the woodland and take a break in the clearing. This is just the tip of the iceberg of what is available on your doorstep, not to mention the wider Connemara area. We are a small family farm with wonderful hens providing daily eggs, a polytunnel bursting with greens and resident dogs and donkeys to have a chat too! You can chose to stay in our completely refurbished garage Studio conversion which is finished to the highest spec with underfloor heating, wood burning stove, sheepskin rugs, feather down duvets and some locally sourced goodies to get you started. For the ultimate experience, we also have a luxury treehouse dome or better again a Stilt House Suite with private woodfired Swedish Hot Tub.
We are a busy family of four with lots going on!! When you arrive you will let yourself in using the automatic keypad. We will call by to say hello once you are settled and to answer any questions you might have.
Facilities
- Free high speed internet
- Free WiFi internet
- Sauna
- Bike lock-up
- Garden
- Pet(s) live on property
Parking
- On-site parking
- Free parking
Activities and Experiences
- Bird watching
- Boating
- Clay pigeon shooting
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Fly fishing
- Golf
- Horse riding
- Kayaking
- Mountain biking
- Sailing
- Snorkelling
- Surfing
- Walking
- Farm life
Policies
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Check in15:00 23:30
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Check out11:00
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Child PolicyAdults only
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Smoking PolicyNo smoking
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PetsNo pets
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Parties AllowedParties not allowed
Directions
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Road from Clifden (1.5 km)Please click on this Google Maps Link. Make sure change the starting point to 'your location' and it should reroute you correctly to us. Our Eircode is H71 XY80, however, if you use this from your starting point, it will send you down a private cycle path with a locked gate and you will have to turn around!! Alternatively you can put the Eircode to Google Maps once you are in Clifden town; it will then guide you the most direct route to the house.