Glenties, County Donegal, Ireland
An entirely hand-built cabin on a leafy slope near Glenties in County Donegal, an area sometimes referred to as the Highlands of Ireland. The cabin was praised by a visiting Canadian architect as the best building of its type seen in years. Inside, an open-plan living area with a wood stove opens through double doors onto a west-facing deck. The kitchen is well equipped with an electric oven, gas hob, and a welcome basket of scones, tea, coffee, and cooking ingredients.
With 431 reviews and a 4.97 rating, this is one of the most established tiny stays in Ireland. The west-facing deck captures evening light across the Donegal hills, and the host lives nearby to ensure privacy while remaining available. Access involves ascending a series of steps from the parking area, which is worth noting. The cabin's handmade quality is visible in every detail, from the timber framing to the interior joinery.
Hand-built to a standard that impressed a visiting architect. The west-facing deck over the Donegal hills catches evening light in a way that makes the extra effort of the stepped access worthwhile.
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