About this property

Elegant Accommodations: The Feathers Shepherds Hut in Ballinasloe offers a luxury tent experience with a beautiful garden. Guests enjoy a private balcony, a fully equipped kitchen, and a cozy fireplace. Outdoor Amenities: The property features an outdoor fireplace, seating area, and barbecue facilities. An outdoor dining table and comfortable furniture enhance the relaxing atmosphere. Convenient Location: Located 16 mi from Claypipe Visitors Center and 48 mi from Ireland West Knock Airport, the hut provides easy access to local attractions. Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the friendly host, ensuring a memorable stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Laith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything. It was a great experience. So many nice hikes and cities nearby. Lovely hosts. Great fresh eggs, juice, milk and jam. A 10/10 experience.
Remus
Ireland Ireland
Everything, the place it s so lovely, you feel like you are in a different country, chicken, goose and little duck are lovely
Virginia
United States United States
Cozy and comfortable. Bed was very comfortable. We were provided with fresh eggs and milk upon arrival.
Padden
Ireland Ireland
Everything was perfect, could not have wished for more. From the moment we arrived we felt so relaxed. Will return here again.
Sarah
Ireland Ireland
Beautiful cabin with fantastic views and lovely little chics and ducks to befriend! The cabin is perfect, with all the facilities you could want and the bed is super comfy. It's also just a short drive if you want to explore Ballinasloe or...
Sandra
Ireland Ireland
It was fantastic, heat , shower , bed and great to have some milk , teas coffee and brown bread with the jam ... !!
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
This is a really lovely hideaway. The hut itself is thoughtfully laid out and well appointed. It's location on the property ensures privacy and you always notice something different in the garden when you walk from and to the hut. The breakfast...
Noelle
Ireland Ireland
The Feathers is such a beautiful tranquil spot, perfect place to relax and unwind. Waking up to the ducks and chickens is so lovely, then sitting by fire in the evening with cows and sheep in next field is just perfect😊can't wait to go back.
Eithne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Blissful, cozy, relaxing accommodation and surroundings - with barbecue, chimenea, fab views and very cute ducks and hens. Everything you need is there ready to use, very friendly, helpful hosts.
Anneke
Belgium Belgium
It’s a gem where you can escape from busy city life

Hosted by Caroline

9.9
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Caroline
I am writing a description about the property for my shepherd's hut called The Feathers Retreat. It is a cozy retreat for you to unwind and enjoy the simple pleasures of the west countryside. Stay in this stylish shepherd's hut with a raised king-size bed. The hut offers the peace and sounds of rural Ireland set in the enclosed area overlooking a fabulous hens and ducks and our new cockerel, Winston. There is a beautiful unique chair to unwind on underneath the apple trees as you can sit and watch the outdoor fire. There is also an outdoor covered barbecue area with a gas barbecue. I also want to add that I am a holistic therapist, so there is a dedicated space in the main house for a selection of holistic therapies for guests to avail of. Can you write this up for me and can you add when you walk in through the timber gate you have your own secret garden. Escape to The Feathers Retreat: A Peaceful Countryside Haven just outside village of Ahascragh in co Galway Step through the private timber gate and discover your very own secret garden. The Feathers Retreat is a stylish, cosy shepherd’s hut thoughtfully designed for you to unwind, slow down, and savour the simple pleasures of rural Ireland. Inside the Hut A luxurious, raised king-size bed promises a restful night's sleep. A small Kitchenette A full size shower Country Views: Look out over your enclosed garden space to watch our friendly hens, ducks, and our handsome new cockerel, Winston. Outdoor Living Unwind Under the Trees: Relax in a unique, handcrafted chair set beneath the apple trees—the perfect spot to sit back and watch the glow of the outdoor fire. All-Weather Dining: Enjoy outdoor cooking year-round in the covered barbecue area equipped with a gas barbecue.
My name is Caroline, I am married to Stephen, We have two children and a very playful pup called Archie Bruce, some goldfish and a hamster called Mr Chubbs We love time in our garden, and looking after the hens, ducks and our newest addition Winston our gorgeous cockerel We love nature and enjoy travel, art and all things craft style. Sport is a big part of lives also. To make your stay even more relaxing, I am also a qualified Holistic-Therapist, I run a private practice for females in a dedicated peaceful space right here within the house. I offer a range of rejuvenating treatments designed to help you unwind, destress and restore balance. Guests are very welcome to book an appointment during their stay.
Ahascragh is a little village in the West of Ireland, situated on the border of Roscommon and Galway. The Village offers many local amenities such a McAillister's Whiskey & Gin Distillery, Glynn`s Butcher, local Day Break shop, including a Hot/ cold deli and fuel, The Old Mill Shop and Café for breakfast or lunch, A few minutes drive from here is a new 3km Greenway which has opened in Ballyforan, to walk or cycle. It will take you through the boglands which have been re flooded to bring back biodiversity into the area
Language spoken: English

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Amenities of The Feathers Shepherds Hut

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

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This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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