If sustainability is a priority for you, take this opportunity to book your Galway holiday accommodation at a location that shares your values! There are plenty of Galway accommodation providers who prioritise sustainability without compromising on luxury or comfort so let’s check them out! Discover Galway’s most sustainable and eco-friendly accommodation right here..
Slow Cabins
Burren Nature Sanctuary, Cloonasee, Kinvara // Book your sustainable stay right here
Designed to help you relax and recharge, Slow Cabins offers an off-grid nature cabin experience. The circular eco design of the cabins allows guests to better reconnect with their surroundings and each other and switch off from the stresses of being available 24/7. This self-sufficient way of lodging means living without direct connection to mains electricity or water. So not only are you going back to basics in comfort, you will also gain more respect for the natural world around you. On your arrival, you’ll receive everything you need for your stay and as your cabin’s battery discharges, yours will recharge. Another bonus of Slow Cabins is that with every booking they plant a tree and annually invest in local nature regeneration projects through their Impact Investment Fund.
above: photo courtesy of Slow Cabins
Aran Island Camping & Glamping
Inis Mór // Book your sustainable stay right here
A one-of-a-kind camping and glamping eco-friendly experience can be enjoyed out on the picturesque island of Inis Mór. This site offers custom built glamping pods whose shape takes inspiration from ancient beehive style huts used by monks. In addition to the campsite which is set across 3 organic grass fields with ample room for tent pitches. At Aran Island Camping & Glamping they have incorporated smart innovations in their efforts to be as eco-conscious as possible. The entire site has been built using environmentally friendly materials, and both electricity and water supplies operate by using solar power. Even their staff car is electric!
above: photo courtesy of Aran Island Camping & Glamping
Slieve Aughty Centre
Kylebrack, Loughrea // Book your sustainable stay right here
Providing a welcoming retreat for people to reconnect with nature, Slieve Aughty Centre is a family orientated resort that operates under an eco-friendly ethos. Complete with stunning views of the forest, gardens and fields, their eco-accommodation options are all furnished with natural materials and you won’t find a television in the bedrooms and wifi access is only available in public areas as they encourage you to disconnect and enjoy the great outdoors instead. Their self-catering eco-lodges are all family friendly, and the glamping options are perfect for those looking to enjoy a break away that are a bit more unique.
above: photo courtesy of Slieve Aughty Centre
Killary Adventure Centre
Leenane, Connemara // Book your sustainable stay right here
Nestled amongst the rich environmental landscape of Connemara, the Killary Adventure Centre endeavours to incorporate sustainable practices and green initiatives in all they do. Onsite they have a biomass boiler for heating and a wind turbine which creates their electricity. They were even the first in Galway to have a growing grass roof and reed bed filtration system for wastewater. Accommodation is provided via their nature Lodge which offers guests the chance to sleep in a luxurious self-catering lodging that is located the midst of a gorgeous native woodland. Additionally, each of their bedroom is uniquely designed with bespoke features to reflect their natural surroundings.
above: photo courtesy of Killary Adventure Centre
Clifden Eco Beach Camping & Caravanning Park
Claddaghduff Road, Wild Atlantic Way, Clifden // Book your sustainable stay right here
Priding themselves in providing an eco-beach experience, Clifden Eco Beach Campsite invites their guests to get back to basics and relish in the simplicity of life with real camping in the wild. Situated on a private eco-beach, staying with them gives you the chance to unplug, slow down, and experience pure relaxation. During the day you can explore the local landscape and go swimming and surfing. During the night you can look up to view and admire the night sky full of stars without any light pollution. For all visitors they offer rustic, modern, clean, and well-maintained sanitary facilities, in addition to a fully-equipped kitchenette and seating area.
above: photo courtesy of Clifden Eco Beach
Feature photo courtesy of Slow Cabins by EMJcamera
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