The Cabin Under The Hills

The Cabin Under The Hills sits within the Cappoquin Demesne estate, tucked into the hills above Cappoquin in County Waterford, roughly 2.5 hours from Dublin by car. It's a small, secluded wood-cabin built for slowing down: a wood burner for cold nights, a private deck and fire pit outside, and a window framing the valley below.

The estate itself is part of the stay. Guests can walk straight from the door onto traffic-free farm lanes, woodland paths and riverside trails without needing a lead, wander the terraces of Cappoquin House Gardens, loop the old racecourse, or head further into Glenshelane woods. A private woodland sauna and guided trail runs can be booked separately, and an estate map is left in the cabin so guests can plan their own route.

Dogs are genuinely part of the welcome here. There's a food or water bowl ready inside, a jar of dog treats, and paw towels by the door for muddy walks back. Wi-fi and phone signal both work, though the cabin is set up to encourage switching off instead: a bookshelf, a deck of cards, board games and the fire are the main entertainment on offer.

The cabin has a two-night minimum stay, on the idea that real rest takes more than a single night to settle into. There's on-site parking for those driving, and for anyone arriving by public transport, the Dungarvan bus connects to local Link services (#363 or #364) for the last twenty-minute leg to Cappoquin. Booking runs through the estate's own availability calendar rather than a phone line.