Winter Breaks in Connemara

Escape to the west this winter and discover the quiet magic of Connemara at its most serene. It’s the perfect location for a winter break whether you want to explore or to simply relax and stay cosy by a wood burning stove. For a short midweek recharge with your significant other or a weekend retreat with the family, we’ve got you covered! 

Why Choose Fernwood for Your Winter Escape?

Experience the West at Its Most Peaceful

Connemara is home to some of the most stunning landscapes in Ireland with beautiful beaches, lakes, mountains and coastlines. In the winter time, they’re even more majestic and without the summer crowds, it’s the perfect time to explore! Alternatively, you can also choose to wrap up warm in your cosy Connemara accommodation and enjoy the calming sounds of nature around you.

Designed for Cosy Comfort

At Fernwood Farm, our design-led forest cabins combine modern architecture with natural materials and warm, inviting interiors. Light the stove, pour a glass of wine, and watch the changing weather outside your window. One minute you’re looking out at stormy skies, then taking in a dusty pink sunset and in no time at all you’re gazing out at star-filled skies.

Over in our Roundstone properties, you can take in the sights and sounds of the Atlantic ocean right outside your window from the comfort of your perch beside the wood-burning stove. These seaside cottages offer the perfect blend of rustic charm and contemporary luxury making them the perfect place for a relaxing and rejuvenating escape by the sea.

A Place to Unwind

At Fernwood, our woodland sanctuary is designed around rest and renewal. Guests have access to forest trails, lakeshore walks, and peaceful corners to sit and breathe. You can book a private lakeside sauna session with plunge pool or, if you're staying in the Stilt House, enjoy your own private outdoor hot tub before retreating to the calm of your cosy cabin.

Over in Roundstone Quay, if you can drag yourself away from the window and its beautiful views over the bay and the nearby mountains, you’ve got the option of going for a walk along the golden sandy beaches nearby - with Gurteen Beach & Dogs bay only 2 kilometres away. You can even bring your furry friend as our Roundstone properties are dog-friendly!

Our Winter Break Options - Midweek Break or Weekend Retreats

Midweek Breaks

Midweek stays offer the quietest experience at Fernwood and indeed in Connemara. You’ll often find great value mid-week rates - ideal for remote workers, couples, and anyone seeking space to take some time to breathe or re-discover their creative spark.

Weekend Getaways

A weekend break in Connemara in the winter, whilst typically a little livelier, still offers a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Spend your days exploring Connemara’s dramatic coastline, local cafés, and wild landscapes. In the evenings, the choice is yours - enjoy a quiet fireside pint in a local pub, or retreat to your cozy accommodation for some deep, uninterrupted rest.

Add a Touch of Winter Wellness

At Fernwood, if you’re looking for some rejuvenating winter wellness, you’ve got plenty of options:

• Lakeside Sauna: Perched on stilts above the Salt Lake, our sauna blends heat therapy with nature immersion. Step into the warmth, then refresh in the cold plunge for a true winter reset.
• Wood-fired Hot Tub: Guests staying in the Stilt House can enjoy a private wood-fired hot tub under the birch canopy - a perfect way to unwind after a crisp winter walk.
• Stargazing: Fernwood’s lakeside setting offers the perfect vantage point to enjoy the dark skies of Connemara - step outside your accommodation on a clear night and bask in the light of thousands of stars reflected in the calm water below.

What Our Guests Say

“My wife and I stayed at Fernwood at the end of September. The week had been miserable, but the rain cleared as we drove out to Clifden. We parked the car and Fernwood then took us over! It is a truly unique experience (and we’ve been in a lot of unique places) - it’s therapy for busy adult people! We left Fernwood the following day having bathed in the woodland, the sauna and the wood fired hot tub! And been softly and gently inspired by the stunning eco architecture! Sublime! Outstanding! We will be back! Thank you Fernwood.”

- Tom and Isabelle

“We loved the dome . The stove crackling through the frosty nights, the sunrise view from the bed and the sauna were some high points. The freezing river plunge pool guaranteed spectacular sleeps! Thank you Anne and Simon.

- Caroline

Ready for Your Winter Retreat?

Whether it’s a spontaneous midweek break or a weekend away, Fernwood offers a restorative escape from the everyday. Book your Midweek or Weekend Winter Break now and experience the wild beauty of Connemara.

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