River
Sauna
Dog Friendly
Forest
Solo Friendly
OffgridFrom €195 per night
(2 nights min)
Duchas - The offgrid cabin in the west of Ireland draped in celtic charm
Duchas is for couples, friends and solo travellers who want real time in Irish nature and the country's ancient past. It sleeps two, it's secluded, and the pull of the place is the woodland, the river and the Celtic history layered through the land around it — ring forts, tombs and a 6,000-year-old landscape a short walk or drive away. It's a proper West of Ireland stay, not a quick hop from the city: about 2 hours 15 from Galway (105km) and 3 hours 30 from Dublin (250km). That distance is the point — you end up somewhere that still feels remote. Things to note: There's a 300m walk from the car park down a pebble path to the cabin (a wheelbarrow is provided for your bags). The cabin is deep in nature, so you'll hear wind, rain and wildlife around you. Phone signal is limited — you can make and take calls, but data is patchy, so it's worth downloading directions before you set off.
Check-in 16:00
Check-out 10:00
Sleeps 2 max
1 x King size bed
Wilderness level - 4/4
No encounters
If you want a swim, Lough Conn is just a 10 minute drive from Duchas
Step back through 6,000 years of Ireland's ancient past on the Blanemore Forest Archaeological Walk on the same land as Duchas
Enjoy your private woodfired sauna and cold plunge by the river. Soak up the sounds of birds hidden under the canopy of 200 year old beech trees.
Outdoor Firepit
Organic Toiletries
King Size Bed
Hot Shower & Eco-Toilet
Indoor Wood Stove
Fridge And Gas Hob
Coffee Beans & Tea
Outdoor Cooking Facilities
Salt Pepper, Oil, And Sugar
Sauna
Towels And Bed Linen
Car Recommended
Parking 300m
Board Games & Books
Parking At The Space
Radio
Once booked, we will provide you with a what3words pin for you to find your cabin. But for now you can know it’s located on the outskirts of Moygownagh a small village in North Mayo.
By car
3:30 drive from Dublin - 250km & 2:15 drive from Galway - 105km
By Public transport
There are a number of routes into Ballina - A taxi would then be required from Ballina to the site. We would recommend prebooking the taxi.
We loved it all. Miniature but clever. Quiet and peaceful. A true retreat.We loved it all. Miniature but clever. Quiet and peaceful. A true retreat.We loved it all. Miniature but clever. Quiet and peaceful. A true retreat.
Portia R. - 2 September 2026
the stay was WHIMSICAL - especially because of the sauna and the cold plunge by the river. would definitely go again to relax! some manuals would‘ve been really helpful (sauna, trash separation etc.) - we figured it out in the end. thank you!the stay was WHIMSICAL - especially because of the sauna and the cold plunge by the river. would definitely go again to relax! some manuals would‘ve been really helpful (sauna, trash separation etc.) - we figured it out in the end. thank you!the stay was WHIMSICAL - especially because of the sauna and the cold plunge by the river. would definitely go again to relax! some manuals would‘ve been really helpful (sauna, trash separation etc.) - we figured it out in the end. thank you!
elif k. - 23 August 2026
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