We were looking for somewhere different to stay on our weekend surfing trip to Donegal. Having stayed in self-catering & hotel rooms in the past; we had an inkling that the eco-cabin offered something special. But we did not expect everything else that comes with staying at Basecamp Knader (where the eco-cabin lies). Our 12 year-old put down her smart-phone as soon as we arrived & was welcomed to help duties in feeding the ponies, playing with Ellie the dog & was mesmerised with the ducks, hens & magnificent cockerel.
We were there the weekend of international radio broadcasting of Bird-song & we didn’t have to listen to the radio to be a part of it. As one-part of the host duo hosts Paul & Kiwi, Paul explained ‘I call it my orchestra’.
The eco-cabin has no power-plugs (the communal house does) & we were in the better for it. It was wonderful. A real (enforced) opportunity not to be relying on screens for distraction/entertainment. We never slept so well.
Every evening, with weather permitting, they light an outdoor campfire around which you can toast marshmallows, chat, sing a song, perform a dance - just as our 12 year did. This is all set within a scattering of tipis so they provide a variety of alternative accommodation types.
Can’t wait to go back.