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Jan 20
Cormorant Sighting
We were excited to spot a cormarant (looking a bit penguiny at first glance) chilling on the jetty as we came up the track yesterday. We...
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Nov 20, 2024
Waking Up to a Beautiful Wintery Landscape
Walking up to a beautiful wintery landscape this morning. A light dusting of snow in the crisp morning light... We'll be lighting the...
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Jul 13, 2024
Lake StandUp Paddleboarding
Idyllic conditions on the lake here this afternoon for our SUP adventurers. If you're in the mood for an action packed stay we can also...
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Nov 19, 2023
Still Waters on a November Day
Stunning walk along the lakeshore on still days like this.
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Oct 20, 2023
Stunning Morning Light on a Still Lake
Simply stunning walk by the lake this morning, the still waters reflecting trees and sky...a lone duck to keep me company! More mornings...
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Oct 8, 2023
Fun on the Lake in the October Heatwave
Plenty of fun on the lake this weekend making the most out unexpected (but very welcome) October heatwave! Archie ensuring he got a...
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Sep 5, 2023
Straight to the Lake!
Straight to the lakeshore after school, do not go pass Go, do not collect €200. But do bring wheelbarrow for schoolbags, snacks and...
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Jun 30, 2023
New! - SUP Now An Optional Extra
This summer we have partnered up with @wildandfreeadventureco to offer guided SUP (Stand-up Paddleboarding) sessions on the lake here as...
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Jun 19, 2023
Pretty Cloudscapes
Pretty cloudscapes reflecting in the lake, brightening up our day!
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Dec 14, 2022
Winter Landscape at Lough Mardal
Some photos of the beautiful Winter scenes the Arctic Airmass gave us here at Lough Mardal this week.
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Apr 14, 2021
Heron in Flight
This heron, a regular visitor here, is usually very hard to photograph, let alone record on video. I manage to capture him today though...
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Mar 4, 2021
Canada Geese
Lovely to see the return of the Canada Geese. They usually nest on one of the small islands on the lake. Our journey to school has been...
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Mar 20, 2018
#WorldFrogDay
All the frog spawn was frozen when we went on our routine inspection today. Incl one frog (demonstrating Darwin's theory). Will the frog...
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Mar 6, 2018
Morning All!
A south westerly wind today according to the weather vane. And not a snow blizzard in sight! #Glamping #LuxuryCamping #Yurt #Donegal...
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Feb 4, 2018
Still Water Reflections
Still water reflections never get tired. Jaw-droppingly beautiful here this evening. #Lake #LakeReflections #Cloudscape #Travel #Glamping...
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Jan 28, 2018
Yurts ordered - now where to position them!
Yurt's ordered and on their way. 🤗🤸 Now to decide where to position them...and where to place the windows and doors. After years of...
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Nov 22, 2017
Sunset splash-about
Sunset splashabout. Drenched by time we got in and minus a pair of socks!? Nature's playground involves a lot more clothes washing than...
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Oct 31, 2017
Grey days can be beautiful too
Stunning Autumnal colours when the morning sun hits the forestry across the lake at the moment. Proving that grey days can be beautiful...
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Nov 30, 2016
Spreading Roots
It’s now Winter. I started this in Autumn. I need to hurry up before it's Spring. Lough Mardal has been going through a costume change. ...
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Sep 3, 2015
Fretting Grannies
We don't really like the term 'Glamping', I personally prefer 'Boutique Camping' (as we called it in my Electric Picnic days). Whatever...
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