Horsebox & Sauna River Beach Glendalough Ireland

Tiny home in Glendalough, Ireland

  1. 3 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Sinead
  1. Superhost
  2. 5 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.

Mountain and valley views

Soak up the views during your stay.
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An Capall (meaning Horse in Irish language) is a beautifully converted Horse Lorry currently out to grass overlooking a meandering river, nestled near Glendalough in the Wicklow Mountains. Our Wooden Bedford Horse Lorry has been lovingly converted to house a King Size bed upper deck (via ladder) plus a single lower bunk. Guests have private access to our river beach, firepit & BBQ. In addition you can book a Sauna & River Plunge experience in our converted horse box (at an extra charge).

The space
You are welcome to come and stay in our haven of peace and tranquility to escape from the stresses of life and bathe in the natural beauty of the Glenmacnass Valley. Set elevated above the Glenmacnass River the view from An Capall is truly sensational. Our Vintage Wooden Bedford Horse Lorry has been lovingly converted into guest accommodation with one Upper Bunk King Sized Bed accessed via a ladder (with Emma Mattress) and a Single Bunk below.
It is the perfect base to explore Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains National Park with many local Hikes including The Wicklow Way, Spinc, Scarr, Tonnelgee and the stunning Heart Shaped Lake Lough Ouler. There are restaurants, pubs & coffee shops nearby in the village of Laragh.

The restoration of An Capall has been a dedicated labour of love. We have
made a unique, quirky and unusual space for you to enjoy with original and vintage furnishings creating a warm, cosy and inviting place to stay. There is a woodburning stove with hot plate and oven to cook on plus an electric two ring cooker with a small oven/grill on the days its too hot to light the stove. The shower room provides a full sized shower and toilet all internal to the Horse Lorry so no midnight dashes across the field necessary.

Guest access
Our Horse Lorry is located approximately 4km from Laragh Village so a car is essential for getting around and visiting the many wonderful tourist attractions locally. We live approximately 100 metres further along the driveway past the Lorry and will generally be on hand to advise or help in any way during your stay.

Other things to note
You will have the entire Horse Lorry plus a dedicated outdoor space to yourselves during your stay. The Horse Lorry is elevated over the Glenmacnass River and you have access to the River Beach for picnics or toe paddling should you wish. There is an outside Gas BBQ a Fire Pit Area and outside dining table and chairs all positioned perfectly to watch the sunset over the Wicklow Mountains while enjoying your favourite drink. We also have a Finnish Sauna (Converted Horse Trailer) parked by the River, this the River Hot Box is available on request to guests at an additional charge of €30 per session.
Towels and bedlinen are supplied as well as tea and coffee, cooking equipment and crockery.

Mobile phone coverage is not available at our location, this is a price we pay for our rural idyll. Wifi is available - it’s Starlink and is excellent.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Valley view
Mountain view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 349 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland

We are fortunate to be located in the picturesque Glenmacnass Valley or the Valley of the Waterfalls. Approximately 4 Km from Laragh Village and the world renown Monastic Settlement of Glendalough.

Glendalough Monastic Site is one of the most important ancient monastic sites in Ireland and has been voted one of the country's top tourist spots in Conde Nast Traveler.

We have a host of stunning hikes on our doorstep which we would be delighted to share with you catering for all levels and abilities. Other attractions include the Gardens at Powerscourt, Kilmacurragh and Mount Usher, and award winning pubs and restaurants. We also offer a Finnish Sauna and River plunge on site for those wishing to experience a truly invigorating way to unwind (this can be booked separately at an extra charge of €30 per session)

Meet your host

Superhost
349 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
My work: Entrepreneur

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
3 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
May encounter potentially dangerous animal
Carbon monoxide alarm