The Bothy @ Fernwood.eco with private sauna

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Exterior
A modern kitchen with a window, built-in shelves, and a sink.
A stone building with a large garage door, a small window, and a chimney.
A bedroom with a large window, a wooden headboard, a hanging light fixture, and a bedside table with a vase.
A rustic outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by a stone wall and gravel ground.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 21 bedroom1 bed

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Clifden, Galway
  • Place, Station House Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Clifden Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sky Road
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

The Bothy @ Fernwood.eco with private sauna

Located at the edge of the woodland at Fernwood, the Bothy is a beautifully crafted space that proves just how much can be achieved within a modest footprint. Thoughtful architecture and clever design come together to create a calm, contemporary retreat that feels both generous and deeply connected to its surroundings.

Inside, polished concrete floors and underfloor heating provide a quiet sense of comfort, while the birch plywood interiors conceal a series of subtle, well-considered details that reveal themselves over time. It is a space designed to be lived in slowly, where simplicity and quality take centre stage.

Step outside and you are immersed in Fernwood itself. Your private garden offers a sheltered spot for morning coffee or an evening drink, while beyond it lies 150 acres of woodland, water and wild bogland to explore. Wander the paths, take a dip, or make your way to the lakeside sauna and plunge pool for a restorative reset.

The Bothy invites you to switch pace. Open the doors and let the outside in, or close the world out entirely. In summer it is light-filled and open, in winter it becomes a warm, cocooned hideaway with the stove lit and the landscape shifting quietly beyond the glass.

This is not about space, it is about how space makes you feel.

Save up to 20% booking directly on Fernwood.eco.

At end of a country road and at the beginning of the Connemara Greenway, Fernwood is a true oasis with the benefit of being 2 minutes from Clifden town.

Our organic farm is on a 140 acre private estate comprising of native woodland and bog, on the shores of the Salt Lake.

Walk out your front door to explore, in complete solitude, our 2km of woodland paths, the wonders of the Connemara bogland or relax in our newly constructed lakeside sauna house with plunge pool.

You can chose to stay in our new refurbished Bothy conversion which is finished to the highest spec with underfloor heating, wood burning stove, sheepskin rugs and feather down duvets

For the ultimate experience chose our luxury treehouse dome/tent or better again a Stilt House Suite with private wood-fired Swedish Hot Tub.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Minimum guest age: 18
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Latest check-in time: 23:30

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10816607
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Clifden

Clifden is home to this holiday home. Clifden Castle and Alcock and Brown Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Connemara Championship Links and Connemara Championship Golf Links. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Clifden, Galway

What's nearby

  • Station House Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Clifden Castle - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sky Road - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Kylemore Abbey - 26 min drive - 26.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪E.J. Kings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Guy's Bar & Snug - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ravi’s Bar and Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Veldons Seafarer Bar & Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bothy @ Fernwood.eco with private sauna pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bothy @ Fernwood.eco with private sauna?

As of 14 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bothy @ Fernwood.eco with private sauna on 2 Nov, 2026 start from S$608, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Bothy @ Fernwood.eco with private sauna?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bothy @ Fernwood.eco with private sauna?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bothy @ Fernwood.eco with private sauna?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bothy @ Fernwood.eco with private sauna located?

Situated in Clifden, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Station House Museum and Clifden Castle. Sky Road and Connemara Heritage & History Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 76 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Brilliant location and lovely unique accommodation

Very peaceful area with great walks nearby
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Carly

An Incredible Getaway

Beautiful and luxurious stay
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

A very special place in beautiful surroundings

Peace and comfort
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ciara

In the very best way, 1 night felt like a long time.

We were impressed with the ingenuity of the accommodations, the forest walk and how it was so obvious a lot of thought had been put into making sure we enjoyed our stay
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Unique relaxing environment , birdsong and great comfort.

Made to feel very welcome, without any intrusion. The woodland, lake inlet , farm and river offer really healthy walks and wildlife. The accommodation is very good and to a very high standard.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy Ellen

A fabulous woodland reset with beautiful decor, spectacular wild flowers and a sauna!

We loved walking the woodland trails, spotting ferns, primroses, violets, bluebells, sorrel and so many birds. The sauna and plunge pool were wonderful and we loved the sourdough bread in the bothy.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael

A magical stay

Clean, cheerful, relaxing, and interesting. The hosts and the staff we met are great people. We would highly recommend and return ourselves.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Daragh

A magic spot! Couldn’t recommend it more for a beautiful, restful & rejuvenative spot to stay

The walks, the views, the sauna and plunge pool and the lovely cosy accommodation
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

amazing setting, beautiful cottages

setting was great, beautiful - away from it all but still actually very close to town
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Beautiful, peaceful and would definitely recommend

The location is stunning and so close to Clifden for evenings out. We loved the sauna and plunge pool and the whole experience was so well designed and thought out. We loved our stay in the Bothy.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sarah-Kim

goregous little relaxing stay.

I absolutely loved little things about this stay, like how the fire was set, how everything was so clean, THAT sauna, wow. I also loved the style and that the kitchen has everything you need if you do need or want to cook, which is probably the best option when you're staying here.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Peaceful, luxury accommodation in the heart of Connemara

Fantastic stay in the Bothy at Fernwood. This is a hidden gem location and very well designed by Anne & Simon. The private sauna and plunge pool really topped it off. The accommodation has everything you need for a few days stay and it's only a 2min drive to Clifden but you could easily not leave Fernwood at all! We will definitely be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Beautiful Getaway

Fabulous location, beautiful accomodation, stunning surroundings.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

It's an amazing place to stay, it quite, comfy and just lovely.

Its remote and has a sauna.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Very relaxing beautiful couple of days

The accommodation was gorgeous, absolutely our style very modern and the design is amazing.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John

Beautiful wilderness hideaway

Beautiful accommodation, private and warm
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sinead

Lovely restful stay.

We stayed at the Dome in Fernwood. Restful retreat.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Totally relaxed Iim the super comfort of the Bothy

The location the peace and ambiance
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Wonderful place to rejuvenate

Wonderful and relaxing
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

The whole place feels like a sanctuary.

We loved everything about Fernwood. A hidden gem just outside Clifden. You could walk the short distance into Clifden but you won't want to leave! We had everything we needed in our studio. The view from the Sauna out across the lake is simply stunning. The sauna's design is fabulous as is the cold plunge. There's a 2km woodland walk on the property with lots of places to sit and reflect. We can't wait to come back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Really lovely, chilled out, fab

Location, amenities, just all of it really - Bonnie !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kiara

Amazing!

Beautiful location, lovely and immaculate accommodation. Would definitely recommend a relaxing weekend away in fernwood.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Loved it. Absolute zen!

Quiet, relaxing and lovely surroundings.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Inspiring!

The accommodation was really well designed and comfortable. My favourite aspect though was the landscape setting and the rewilding efforts on the land.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Wonderful place to stay!

Everything is very well thought, the studio is perfectly organized with the most confortable bed. Beautiful view all around and the woods are an enchanted place with the private sauna that makes it very special.

About the host

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Tucked away on a quiet country land, just outside Clifden, Fernwood is a peaceful eco retreat set within native woodland, wildflower meadows and restored bogland. Our uniquely designed forest hideaways offer guests a chance to slow down and reconnect with nature. Wander through wooded trails, visit our small farm with Dexter cattle and hens, or simply enjoy the stillness and views across the surrounding Connemara landscape. Whether you're here to explore or unwind, Fernwood offers a unique and thoughtful escape rooted in sustainability and local character.

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