The Bird Box is a magical AirBnb in Donegal and it’s the third incredible home designed and created by Pete and Anna. Their other homes include The Hide and The Cow Shed.
I’ve always loved treehouses and had dreams of staying in one. Who hasn’t?! During a visit to The Hide we spotted Pete building what looked like the early stages of a treehouse. I couldn’t believe it! We spent the next year or so checking in regularly with their AirBnb profile to see if the treehouse was available for booking. When we least expected it and at a moment when we were really in need of a treat, it suddenly became available. We booked a break immediately. Keeping an eye on things paid off as all of Pete and Anna’s homes are usually booked out really far in advance.
When we arrived, it did not disappoint! There was no mistaking the entrance and as we started walking we soon spotted the treehouse nestled between the trees. It was stunning. The little walk to it was an experience in itself too. We had to cross a suspended rope bridge in order to get to it; the stuff of dreams!
This is the view that met us on the other side of the treehouse…
After marvelling at the view we lit a fire, poured a couple of beers, put our comfies on and had a proper look around the treehouse itself.
As expected, it was so beautiful and cosy inside. The hosts have fantastic taste in furnishings/decor and everything is crafted so cleverly. You can find all that you need in the treehouse too; a fridge, hob, microwave/oven, sink, toilet, shower, bed, storage, lounge area, table, chairs and a mini wood burner. It’s unbelievable what they’ve built into the space.
Then there’s the trademark way in which Pete and Anna frame the views with their brilliant placement of windows. The front of the treehouse is completely made up of windows. You’re just surrounded by trees and mountains. Even the tree branches are shaped in such a way that they frame the mountain peaks!
Another lovely thing about all of their homes is that there is little to no phone signal, so you really can detach from the world there. We spent every evening eating, drinking, chatting and just staring at the sun setting over the mesmerising landscape. Much better than staring at screens!
It was surreal to wake up high amongst the trees every morning; an absolute feast for the eyes.
I treated myself to a nice new Moleskine pocket sketchbook just before the trip. I knew it would be a break worth documenting in sketches.
It’s impossible not to relax and recharge in Pete and Anna’s homes. The hammock was particularly good for this and very comfortable for a nap!
I’d like to have produced a few more sketches during our visit, but we’ll be back again very soon. It was great to just be still and soak up the newness of this special place on our first visit.
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