Gyreum, Sligo, Ireland
Well-we had to find out that this place is in the middle of nowhere...we tried to hitchhike there...and finally ended up in a taxi in the middle of the night and the driver has never heard of this place, he called several taxi-mates and noone had an exactly idea where this ecolodge is situated.
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Facilities
- BBQ Area
- Bike Parking
- Common Room
- Free Carpark
- Internet Access
- Linen Included
- Towels
- Travel Desk/Travel Info
- Web access in lobby
- Wheelchair Friendly
- WiFi in lobby
Breakfast
- Not Included
Food & Drink
- Guest Kitchen
General
- Hairdryer for Hire
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Tours Desk
- Washing Machine/Dryer
- Wheelchair Accessible
In Room Facilities
- Reading Light
Internet Access
- Free of Charge
Parking
- Bicycle Parking
- Free Parking
Sport & Leisure
- Cable TV
- DVD`s
- Library
- Outdoor Terraced Area
About Gyreum
The Gyreum, Ireland’s first ecolodge to be awarded
the EU Eco-Label for tourist accommodation offers a venue like none other.
BEST ECOLOGICAL BUILDING OF THE YEAR
European Eco-Label Lama Award Finalist
Located near Castlebaldwin, Co. Sligo, overlooking Lough Arrow and nestling in the heart of Sligo’s cairn topped mountains. With open fire and large movie screen you can spend time relaxing in the circular hall or reading in the cosy, glass domed library. Alternatively you can explore ancient archaeology sites or surf at Strandhill or walk in the Bricklieve mountains or do damn all.
As you rise out of the Midlands - and feel the first savagery of the North West - that is where the Gyreum nestles. An 100ft wide wooden telly tubby-esque ring fort, a green and discreet hobbit-like edifice aligned to 3 solar events pointing toward the megalithic cairns of Moytura, Carrowkeel and Queen Maeve's 'tomb' on top of Knocknarae.
Note: The '2 Bed Mixed Dorm' is a two-person tent in the (floor-heated) main area of the building, complete with air mattresses, pillows and duvets.
!!! latest check in at 21oo / 9 pm !!!
(but we are merciful so please ring if you are late or lost - thanks!)
Important Information
Conditions
Be aware that if you want to book a weekend for 10 or more people - to let us know directly as we block off many weekends for groups - so their availabliity will not be known to you through hostelworld site. Phone +353 87 3280789
Big healthy mostly organic Breakfast available for €7 enquire the night before or ideally ring ahead or email us if you require.
From mid September to Mid June please be aware that we welcome guests but only for a minimum of 200 euros worth of business as otherwise we have to open up and turn on full heat for guests and man the spaceship etc..
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Location
Corlisheen Riverstown
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- ArrowRock Hostel (4.2 kms)
- Lough Gara Lodge (20.0 kms)
- Riverside Suites Hotel (21.3 kms)
- Yeats Village Hostel (21.5 kms)
- Gateway Apartments (21.9 kms)
Guest Reviews
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Well-we had to find out that this place is in the middle of nowhere...we tried to hitchhike there...and finally ended up in a taxi in the middle of the night and the driver has never heard of this place, he called several taxi-mates and noone had an exactly idea where this ecolodge is situated. Neither the postman of Rivertown has heard of it. ^^ As we arrived the taxidriver was sympathetic and gave us a bottle of juice in the case that there`s nothing to drink^^
I would recommend this place if you want to relax and think about your life, they have a library and cute cats. To me the motto of Gyreum is: back-to-nature and the simple life^^ with old bath tubs and eventually hot water.the landscape is beautiful.
And the home-made tea tastes great!
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* The Customer Satisfaction score is based on a combination of ratings from Travellerspoint and external websites. The score of 74% for this property is based on ratings provided by 7 guests.
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