Shepherd’s Hut Claimed

With a stunning lake view, our Shepherd’s Hut comfortably sleeps 2 adults. Luxuriously furnished interiors provide guests with a large king-size bed, a 5* grade mattress, crisp white bed linen, fluffed pillows, sheepskins, and cosy Donegal woollen blankets. With a little wood-burning stove and superior insulation, the Shepherd’s Hut stays warm and cosy when the chill of the evening air draws in. On sunnier days, relax on the porch with a glass of wine and a book. Soak up lake views as you listen to the background hum of nature and wildlife. Furthermore, and adding to the sense of escape and adventure, our Shepherd’s Hut is completely off-grid. Guests of our Shepherd’s Hut have full use of all the amenities in the Lodge communal eco-building. Within, there is a well-equipped self-catering kitchen, toilets and wet room showers (no shared changing areas), as well as the huge lounge area, the Reciprocal Room; which has panoramic windows with stunning views. In addition, a huge fireplace and underfloor heating makes it the cosiest of spaces in the winter evenings. The Lodge communal building is a natural building is made as eco as possible using almost all natural materials.in particular, roundwood timber, straw-bales, lime for the external walls, and cob (earth, grass and mud) for the internal walls. During summer, the grass roof blooms with daisies and wildflowers, attracting ladybugs, bees, and butterflies. This strawbale building has a low carbon footprint and sustainable properties. Furthermore, the building is biodegradable (when the time comes) and its high-insulation thermal mass makes it energy efficient. Our Shepherd’s Hut is located just 20 minutes from Donegal Town. In addition, we have two of Donegal’s best beaches right on our doorstep. Further more, Lough Mardal Lodge is the perfect base for exploring the magnificent Wild Atlantic Way. You can arrange surf lessons and horse rides along the beach upon request at our glamping site. `What’s more, our own on-site activities include wild swimming, hiking and fishing. As an Intermediary Member of Sustainable Travel Ireland, we believe passionately in the importance of protecting our natural environment. The staff and guests at Lough Mardal Lodge are asked to respect the Sustainability Policy in place. We do not claim to tick every sustainability box, but little by little, we are getting there. Our aim is to offer a more responsible holiday experience to the ever-increasing number of people who now wish to holiday more conscientiously. For more accommodation from Lough Mardal Lodge, please visit – Owners Profile.