Just back from a month's glamping at Nick and Annes. We had such a great time. I don't know where to start!The yurt is beautiful inside and out. There is a separate kitchen area and a wooden private loo in the woods flanked by fairy lights. The land surrounding the yurt area is beautiful- lots of trees and therefore there is a real sense of privacy. That said our hosts were on hand if we needed something, and they managed to strike the right balance between leaving us be and offering help or advice if needed. We did not want to stay at a busy campsite so having a sense of our own space was very important to us on this trip.
I had spent a lot of time in West Clare and was pleasantly surprised at all East Clare has to offer. We spent a morning making scarecrows at Irish Seed Savers! We spent an evening watching Medieval Sword Fighting and listening to local Bluegrass musicians the Fake McCoys! My son went to a brilliant local summer camp in the afternoons which gave myself and my partner plenty of time to unwind.
This place is a real gem. Nick and Anne's passion for the space is palpable and their land is a pleasure to roam about. There are two adorable dogs, and there is a hot shower in a field where sometimes a goat and a pony will be in your line of vision! Another highlight for me was the on- site sauna where I treated myself to a turf gommage.
We really enjoyed sitting around the outdoor fire pit in the evening and toasting marshmallows while the stove in the yurt kept everything cosy at night.
There are numerous farmers' markets and health food shops in the area- an excellent food co-operative and community garden in Scarrif. The area is renowned for traditional music with sweet villages sprinkled around the windy roads and numerous lakes. This is rural Ireland with a real buzz and boasts a vibrant community. We will definitely return. Much gratitude and love to our hosts for this wonderful trip!!!!!!!