Walking trails extend into the Wicklow Mountains from this eco-lodge in the Glen of Imaal. Guided hikes are available, along with yoga and wellness classes. A wood stove warms the communal lounge; there's a dining hut, self-catering kitchen, permaculture gardens strung with hammocks and a wood-fired outdoor hot tub. Two- to five-person rooms have Irish timbers, rain showers and duck-down bedding.
Elbowroom Escape
County Wicklow
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