NEWS FROM THE LOUGH

Thank you to travel writer Rosanna Cooney for including us in her screen break tips! We are just the spot if you're looking for a digital detox this January. Cosy off-grid yurts surrounded by nature, sauna, cold water swimming, beautiful country walks, books & boardgames, campfires & stargazing (or Northern Lights if your timing's right). Your separation anxiety will be very short-lived we promise.

Last minute escapade down to the lake shoreline (best viewing spot) chasing the Northern Lights last night. Even swan & goosey swam over to enjoy the display.

It's been a very icy start to 2026 which brings its challanges to this remote neck of the woods. The hilly boreens that lead to us are white-knuckle rides, the wood-burning stoves need topping up 24/7...and, well that's actually it really. The lovely guests who happened to be here, waking up to a white transformation, really appreciated the Lodge with its giant fireplace and underfloor heating all the more after their snowy rambles. When we are blanketed in snow it is one of

It was lovely to have Rosanna come to stay last weekened. She has written a wonderful book about saunas, particularly home-made DIY ones, in Ireland but also goes into the history of sauna, or sweathouses as they began in Ireland. Well worth a read if you like your saunas.