Situated right along the famous Wild Atlantic Way just 2km outside of Ireland's oldest town we welcome you to Basecamp Knader. Surrounded by forests, lakes, meadows and mountains our wee homestead is the perfect place to get away without having to go too far. Stay with us in our tech-free tiny Log Cabin dedicated to the great Irish explorer Tom Crean - clock out from the hectic routine, lay back, relax and let the nature that surrounds you here rewild your soul. See you soon at Camp:)!
The space
Welcome at Basecamp Knader - an unique glamping site nestled right between the beautiful Knader Forest and Assaroe Lake. Surrounded by rugged fields, clear streams, boggy mountains and soft meadows we are privileged to be able to share this amazing countryside, the rich rural culture and this wonderful lifestyle with guest, friends and travellers from all over the world...
This listing is not en-suite and does not have power outlets! Bathroom and kitchen facilities are 300m down the road where you can also charge your devices.
The handcrafted Tom Crean's Cabin is placed in a little field looking out over meadows and hills with the occasional deer or fox passing by...Its minimalistic interior is ideal to recover from daily overstimulation. There is no WiFi, no electricity and no running water in the handcrafted, wooden cabin itself however solar lamps, electric candles and washing facilities are provided. A wood burning stove keeps you warm and toasty on them chilly evenings. The communal cookhouse which is shared with other guests is ca. 300m down the road from the cabin with its simple bathrooms and kitchen facilities is also equipped with central heating and sockets to charge up all your technical devices.
The little cabin which also sleeps two people in the comfy loft (accessible by a ladder) is ideal to escape the daily routine, for couples, friends, citybirds wanting to refresh their spirits or for the ones that love camping but still wanna have a solid roof over their heads.
We are not a hotel, we are not your usual B&B. This place, this farm is our home which we lovingly try to make more self-sustainable and we always love to exchange ideas and visions about "the good life" and to connect with like-minded people. Paul grew up here and knows every rock and creature in the area (really:)), make sure to ask him for some of his stories because they simply are might we say - legendary:) It is our dream to step by step create a place for connection, meditation, education, cooperation, a place that is real soul food...our airbnb guests give us a chance to do that:)
Endorphins & Adrenaline or What to do around here?!
Our little homestead is located right along the famous Wild Atlantic Way with some of Ireland's finest beaches and top surfing hot spots not more than 5min drive away. We are surrounded by the county's plentiful attractions and ideally based to go and explore everything that makes Donegal the place to be for all kinds of nature lovers, hobby historians, adrenaline junkies, artists, outdoor explorers, friends of flora and fauna, ocean enthusiasts, hill walkers and cliff jumpers, for the spiritual ones and for everyone looking to connect again with what was lost.
You can just stroll through the nearby forest, go birdwatching along the lake, take a day hike up the old smuggle routes to Lough Unshin and go skinny dipping while you are there, rent our canoe and paddle out into the sunset, walk into town and explore the secrets and stories of Ballyshannon, go horsebackriding on the beach, explore our stunning coastline and ancient history...the Gleniff Horseshoe Drive, Slieve League Seacliffs, Glenveagh National Park, Mullaghmore, Donegal Town, Marble Arch Caves, Ben Bulben, Glencar Waterfall, Beltane Stone Circle and sooooo much more is all right around the corner:)
So whatever it is that you are looking for, let us know and we'll try our best to make sure you'll find it:)
Come and rewild at Basecamp Knader -we are very excited to meet you:)
Other things to note
Due to this being a working farm we cannot accept any pets (not even the nicest ones:)).
There is a bumpy country gravel road going from the cookhouse up to the cabin...Please, make sure to drive slowly and to bring appropriate and safe footwear for this kind of terrain:)
