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Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life in an off-grid cabin surrounded by nothing but silence, tranquility and endless nature.

Taking a break in nature is easy

BOOK YOUR NATURE EXPERIENCE

Book your cabin at a location and date of choice, fill in your details and check your mailbox for a confirmation mail.

RELAX & LET GO

Stay confirmed? Excellent! Two weeks prior to your stay, you will receive all information regarding your stay, including the exact location.

TIME TO GO & ENJOY

Ready to depart for your cabin? Read the brochure one last time for a last check and off you go!

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What our guests are saying

SHARE YOUR MOMENT OF RELAXATION

Get a glimpse of cabin life and discover how our precious guests spend their @slow_cabins_ireland time.

If you fall out with your best bud, take some time in Slow Cabins to figure it all out!

We're watching and willing 'Banshees to Oscars success 🏆 tonight from our latest lofty cliff-top cabin 😜 (planning permission ignored for this one!)

Our cabins are the perfect base for exploring some of the stunning set locations along the #wildatlanticway.

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✨ Share your slow moment and WIN a free stay ✨⁠
Have you already stayed in one of our cabins? Or are you planning to? Don't forget to share your favourite moments with us, using the hashtag #slowcabinsslowmoments. Each month we select one 'moment of the month' and by the end of the year we select our favourite 'moment of the year'. Monthly winners get a little present from us and the yearly winner even gets a free two night stay.⁠

These moments can be either photos, videos, reels or drone footage. As long as it captures the best of your time with us. Think glowing fires on a wet and windy night, local wildlife, time spent with your most loved pet, or a special moment spent together with a loved one, it's up to you! ☘️⁠

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Our beautiful Kinvara cabins are the perfect base to explore the wonders of The Burren and Clifs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark or the soulful rhythm of Galway City. Check us out over on www.slowcabins.ie

Imagery shot by Sarah Kim Watchorn & Tadgh O'Brien
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Have you been feeling a bit tired and unmotivated lately? Don’t worry, that’s normal this time of the year. Nature is in hibernation and our bodies need their rest too. Try to break your daily routine and immerse yourself in a whole new environment. Starting your day by waking up to the sound of chirping birds and the gentle glow of the rising sun filtering through the trees can make a world of difference. Be gentle with yourself and try to take enough time to slow down and just do ‘nothing’ for a while. It’s okay. ✨

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Only one week left until Christmas! 🎄 Our Slow Cabins gift cards are still up and running to give your loved ones an unforgettable experience. You can create yours via our link in bio. 💌 Choose your image, amount and personal message and make it the most special and thoughtful gift you’ve ever given.

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A relaxing cup of tea and the warmth of the fire is the perfect combination to slowly wind down and get ready for the night. 😴⁠

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About a Slow Cabins weekend

WHAT EXACTLY ARE ‘SLOW CABINS®’?

Slow Cabins® are temporary eco houses that are completely self-sufficient when it comes to water and electricity provisions. They are situated in secret locations close to home and rose from the Slow (travel) movement, more about Slow Travel on our concept page. In a Slow Cabin there is no Internet as well, which means that you slow down and break free from the stress of everyday life.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY ‘SELF-SUFFICIENT’?

Self-sufficient lodging is unique. Not only are you going back to basics, you also gain more respect for nature and the environment. You become acquainted with the slower pace of nature and learn to accept it as it is.

Upon your arrival, you are given a fully charged battery – charged by solar panels. In addition, you get a substantial water reservoir filled with filtered rainwater. At normal consumption levels, you can live completely self-sufficiently with ‘zero impact’ for several days (even during the winter months). So as your cabin’s battery discharges, yours recharges.

However substantial, your resources are not endless, during your self-sufficient stay, heightened awareness of how you use energy and water is thus essential. Throughout your stay, you can monitor your battery, as well as your rainwater levels, on a display in the Slow Cabin.

Being obligated to keep an eye out for your resource levels raises consciousness and promotes active awareness of your footprint during a your stay. A consciousness, many of our guest take home with them. Off-the-grid vacations are no longer a romantic dream – they’re an absolute reality! Read more on our Off-grid technology on our concept page

WHERE ARE THE SLOW CABINS® LOCATED?

Our Slow Cabins® are set up at temporary locations, which we keep strictly confidential. Don’t worry, they are no further than 2.5 hours’ drive from large central cities in Ireland. So, there is always one in your neck of the woods, pun intended :)!

When you make a reservation, you will receive all the relevant information on your Slow Cabin two weeks before departure. A brochure will tell you how to get there as well as information on activities in and around the cabin, from beautiful walks to cosy local eateries and other surprising slow activities.

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN STAY IN A SLOW CABIN?

Our Time for Two cabins are suitable for up to 2 people

We can provide a baby cot on request for up to 1 child at some of our cabins. Please select this during your reservation under “extra services”.

HELP, I HAVE TO CANCEL MY STAY!

Oh no, that is too bad! Contact us as soon as possible at info[at]slowcabins.ie and we’ll look for a solution together.

CAN I BOOK OR RESERVE MEALS?

Due to the logistical complexity of servicing the Slow Cabins®, it is not yet possible to reserve meals. However, in the cabins, you have access to an equipped kitchen with a small gas burner and a wood BBQ, make sure to pack your chef’s hat.

It is entirely up to you whether you bring food along (or prepare at home to heat up in the cabin), buy daily fresh ingredients in the local shops or to go to a restaurant in the neighbourhood.

In our brochures, which we send to you two weeks before your stay, you will find all kinds of delicious tips on where to buy fresh local produce and where to find the best restaurants.

WHICH AMENITIES ARE PRESENT IN A SLOW CABIN?

Slow Cabins® are relatively small houses (<40 m2) which contain everything you need and nothing you don’t need.

Each Slow Cabin is equipped with a queen-sized bed (including linens), a bathroom with a warm shower and toilet, a wood-burning stove in the living room, a small, furnished kitchen with a refrigerator, a cooktop with two burners, flatware/silverware, cookware and utensils, a wood-burning barbecue (outdoor) with a grill plate and outdoor furniture. Everything you need to light the barbecue is at hand.

The most basic ingredients and supplies for the kitchen and bathroom, such as olive oil, salt and pepper, coffee and tea, soap and towels, are also present. Find a complete overview on everything that is present in the cabins on our Time for Two cabin page.

Our aim, by only providing the absolute necessities, is to give our guests the gift of peace, quiet and happiness. You can book your cabin here

ARE THERE ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND THE SLOW CABIN?

Definitely! Two weeks before your stay, we will send you not only the info about the location of your cabin but also a brief guide to all the fun activities that are on offer in the vicinity of your Slow Cabin. What’s more, in the cabin itself you will also find various walking routes and brochures.

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