Off Grid Cabins in Waterford, Ireland | The Cabin Under The Hills

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Cabin under the hills bed with view on the valley

Light streaming through clouds blackwater valley

Getting here is part of the escape

The Cabin Under The Hills feels wonderfully tucked away – yet it’s closer than you think. In just 2 ½ hours from Dublin, you can swap city streets for quiet farm lanes, rolling hills, and riverside walks.

BY CAR

From Dublin: 2.5 hrs
On-site parking available

BY BUS + TAXI

From Dublin: 3 hr
#600 bus to Dungarvan plus
15 mins taxi to Cappoquin.

From Dublin: 3 hr #600 bus to Dungarvan plus 15 mins taxi to Cappoquin.

BY BUS + BUS

From Dublin: 3 hr
#600 bus to Dungarvan plus
#363 or #364 take 20 mins.

From Dublin: 3 hr #600 bus to Dungarvan plus #363 or #364 take 20 mins.

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Ancient Wilderness

Discover the beauty of Cappoquin’s changing seasons. Tucked away in a secluded estate, you’ll find an award winning architect designed cabin with panoramic views of the River Blackwater and the Knockmealdown Mountains.

For you & your four-legged friend

Pets are welcome inside the cabin with no size limits. Just bring your dog’s own bed or blanket.

Two spaniels sitting on The Cabin Under The Hills decking

How we welcome guests with dogs:

Estate walks from the door: traffic-free farm lanes, woodland paths and riverside trails mean lead-free exploring without leaving the property.

Private deck & fire-pit so guests can relax outdoors with their dog at their feet.

Water or food bowl waiting inside

Welcome jar of dog treats

“Paw Towels” by the door

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Side of cabin under the hills with candle being lit

Cabin under the hills fire in wood burner

Cabin under the hills view from field with sunset reflection

Escape and reconnect

Share quiet moments with your partner in a space designed for true connection. Surrounded by nature and free from digital noise, it’s a chance to reset together and embrace simplicity.

Cabin under the hills light streaming through celestory windows

Designed by Studio McLeod, our cabins blend wellbeing-focused architecture with playful, liveable design. Built over a year with care and crafted entirely from local materials, they are fully off-grid.

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What do I need to bring?

Bring swimwear, a towel (ideally two, one to sit on, one to dry off), something warm to throw on between sauna and plunge (a robe, big hoodie, or layers), and sturdy shoes for the short (uphill) walk through the woods. We’ll have farm-source drinking water and essential oils waiting.

What’s included, and how long is a session?

Private sessions are yours alone for up to 180 minutes, for up to 6 guests. It includes the wood-fired sauna, cold plunge, private changing area, farm source drinking water, and essential oils.

Do you have changing space and a shower?

Yes. There’s a private changing area on site, and you can cool off under the rain shower between rounds.

What happens when we arrive?

Our sessions are designed for you to have plenty of time to change and settle in, light the stove (it’s set up and ready) and let the sauna come up to temperature; after that it’s your own quiet rhythm of heat, cold plunge, and rest, with a private changing space on site plus farm source drinking water and essential oils ready to use.

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Can I reschedule or cancel? What if we’re late?

Plans change, we get it. If you need to move things, click on the relevant link in your booking email. If you arrive late, your session still ends at the original time, so you don’t lose the next guests’ slot.