This Treehouse In West Cork Comes With A Hot Tub

Teehouse accommodation in Ireland has come a fairly long way from a few planks of timber and a rope ladder.

This one in West Cork has a roll-top bath opposite the bed, its own kitchen, a large deck amongst the trees and a private two-person hot tub waiting outside.

Treehouse 1 is part of Cottages for Couples near Skibbereen and, as the name suggests, it’s an adults-only stay designed for two. It’s also built entirely from sustainable materials in woodland in front of Grove House. Here’s what to expect.

Welcome to Cottages for Couples

First things first, you have to get up there. The entrance is reached via tree-trunk steps that lead into the woodland hideaway, where the interior is considerably more luxurious than the exterior initially lets on.

The treehouse has an open-plan layout, with the sleeping, living and dining areas sharing one space. The double bed looks directly towards a freestanding roll-top bath, with a lounge and dining area beyond.

There’s a proper little kitchen, too, with an oven, hob, fridge and microwave, along with Wi-Fi, a Smart TV and Bluetooth speaker. So, despite being halfway up a tree, you won’t exactly be roughing it (in fact, it’d rival many of the best hotels in Cork!).

What to expect from a stay here

The roll-top bath is probably the first thing that’ll catch your eye inside, but there’s also a separate bathroom with a walk-in shower and WC.

Heating and constant hot water mean this isn’t just somewhere for a sunny weekend in July, either. Robes and towels are provided, and the treehouse is set up for stays throughout the year.

Then there are the French doors. Open them and you step onto a large private deck overlooking the West Cork countryside, with seating, a table and the main event sitting alongside them. Your own two-person hot tub.

How the host describes it

The owners describe Treehouse 1 as an eco-luxury hideaway built amongst the trees, with the aim of combining the surrounding woodland with a comfortable couples’ retreat.

And they’ve leaned fairly heavily into the couples part. You’ve got the bath opposite the bed, a private deck for sitting outside and that two-person hot tub amongst the trees for later in the evening.

It’s adults only, sleeps two and you can book stays from a single night, although I’d imagine one night would disappear fairly quickly once the hot tub is fired up. See more at Cottages for Couples.

Related read: Check out our guide to the best places to go glamping with a hot tub in Ireland (with something for most budgets).

Discover more unique places to stay in Ireland

The stays above are just a handful of the wonderfully weird places you can spend a night around Ireland.

You’ll find plenty more in my guide to the most unique stays in Ireland, along with everything from treehouses and cabins to bell tents in my guide to the best places to go glamping in Ireland.

1. The Tranquil Tigín

You have to walk 300 metres across a meadow to reach this tiny off-grid cabin in the Wicklow Mountains.

It sleeps 2 and comes with a mezzanine king bed, enormous countryside-facing window, copper outdoor bath and fire pit, with a wood-fired sauna a short stroll away.

2. The Ballybunion Beach House

Breakers Beach House sits right beside Ladies Beach in Ballybunion, with the Atlantic filling the view from the house.

It sleeps 6 across 3 bedrooms and has Ballybunion’s beaches and Cliff Walk on its doorstep, along with a hot outdoor shower for warming up after a swim or surf.

3. The Hidden Haven

The Hidden Haven is a luxury lodge for 2 in the hills of West Cork with its own lake, a wood-fired hot tub and a deck stretching over the water.

There’s a super king bed and bath with a view inside, while stone steps outside lead straight into the lake when you fancy undoing all the good work of the hot tub.

4. Balance Treehouse

The Balance Treehouse in County Armagh is reached via a private rope bridge and sits high amongst the trees overlooking the Ring of Gullion.

It sleeps 2 and comes with a glass roof above the bed, private hot tub, outdoor shower and a large outdoor net where you can kick back and admire the surrounding hills.

5. The Dunmanus Bay Barn

This restored stone farmhouse and barn sits on West Cork’s Sheep’s Head Peninsula, looking across Dunmanus Bay towards the Mizen Peninsula.

Along with its old stone walls, timber beams and slate floors, you’ve got more than an acre of grounds, a spring-fed pond and a solar-heated outdoor pool.

6. Dolphin Beach Lodge

Dolphin Beach Lodge sits just metres from the Atlantic on Connemara’s Sky Road, with Clifden Bay outside the windows and a secluded beach directly in front.

The lodge sleeps 6 across 3 bedrooms and, despite the wonderfully remote-feeling setting, you’re only around a 10-minute drive from Clifden.

7. The Hide at Neadú

With its grass-covered roof and views towards Glenveagh, The Hide at Neadú is one of Donegal’s more unusual little cabins.

Inside you’ll find reclaimed and upcycled pieces, an alcove double bed and wood-burning stove, while double doors open onto a private deck overlooking the surrounding mountains and valley.