The Deerstone Luxury Eco Hideaway

This was truly an exceptional stay and, without a doubt, probably the best place I have stayed in Ireland. From the moment we arrived, everything was absolutely beautiful. The entire property and grounds are stunning, incredibly well looked after, and exceptionally clean. It is very clear how much care and attention the owners put into the place. We saw them around every day, all day, working, maintaining the grounds and making sure everything was perfect. They were so lovely, friendly and helpful, and all of the staff were equally welcoming, kind and attentive. The cottage we stayed in was absolutely amazing , beautiful, cozy and incredibly comfortable. It genuinely felt like a home away from home, but with all the facilities and little luxuries you would expect from the very best hotels. Everything was so thoughtfully done and made our stay feel really special. The facilities throughout the property were fantastic. The sauna, hydro pool and jacuzzi were absolutely amazing, and the relaxation area was beautiful, peaceful and so cozy. It was the perfect place to unwind and switch off. And the views… absolutely breathtaking. The whole setting is just spectacular and makes you feel so lucky to be there. We spent two fabulous days here with my mum, cousin and aunt, and they absolutely loved it too. We all had such an amazing time and honestly couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. Thank you to the owners and the entire team for making our stay so special. This is definitely a place I will be coming back to. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for somewhere beautiful, peaceful, comfortable and truly special. We absolutely loved every minute of it!

A thoughtful and delicious breakfast was provided -good quality yoghurt, fruit compote, fresh eggs and delicious bread butter, honey & Jam. Milk, Orange juice, tea and coffee options. Friendly host who explained layout, facilities and how to use equipment (Japanese bath etc..). utterly beautiful surroundings, you can sit outside in your soak bath and watch the moon come up over the hills. Wild deer roam around and there are well planned communal spaces which offer some free refreshments -this was appreciated.

It was expensive. I expect you are paying for the location views and upkeep. The eco-approach (compostable Loos and light your own soak bath might not appeal to everyone. Some of the saunas were listed as being on at certain times but we had to do this manually and so there was always a time delay. Pricing may suit smaller groups or couples well for bigger groups this is something to be aware of .

Property was in an excellent location, great amenities like hot tub overlooking the hills, well functioning sauna, swimming pool (a bit small but was okay), clean villa etc. Staff was very friendly, especially Emma. Good breakfast basket with fresh milk, eggs & bread etc.

Food was not nice at all. We did a sharing meal for 4 of us on Saturday costing 200 euros. The food was almost inedible because they were too sweet, chicken skewers were cold and hard, venison burgers were sweetened with tons of chutney/ jam etc. It was a massive waste of money and quality ingredients. If they can sort the food issue out, the property would get an excellent choice.

We had the most wonderful stay at The Deerstone! 🦌🌿 The cabin was absolutely beautiful, cosy and full of charm. We loved the peaceful surroundings, the nature and all the little details that made our stay so special. It was the perfect place to relax, enjoy the beautiful scenery and spend some quality time together. 🤍 Everyone was so kind and helpful, and we really appreciated how welcoming they were to us and to our little dog, Zion. 🐶❤️ We also loved the outdoor hot tub and the cosy atmosphere of the property. Everything felt very special and romantic, and it was the perfect place to celebrate my 36th birthday. 🎂✨ Thank you so much to the whole Deerstone team for making our stay so memorable. We absolutely loved it and would happily come back again! 🥰🦌🌿 Highly recommended! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The whole experience! An amazing place. Ambience, atmosphere, environment...all perfect! Offers a total switch off and wind down experience. Its spaced out so accommodation is not on top of each other; the privacy of the accommodation; the amount of saunas on offer to use throughout the site. The complementary breakfast for the first morning - mostly homemade or organic produce... The BBQ so we could cook our own meals if desired... We were celebrating our first wedding anniversary but it was only mentioned to them in a passing comment, and yet they very generously left us a complimentary organic bottle of Prosecco to say congratulations - that was a really lovely gesture! We barely saw anyone during our two night stay! It was definitely one of our best breaks away. This place is a real hidden gem 💎

We could fault nothing

We loved the shepherds huts - they were tucked away so you had privacy and your own space. The highlight was the Japanese bath. We really enjoyed having the barn for games and some snacks. It was lovely having the option of pizza made on site - it was really delicious!

The hydro pool had lots of flies and other insects in it and around it which made it unpleasant.

Tres beau bungalow au calme. Bain chaud japonais privatisé pour chaque bungalow. Excellent petit déjeuner offert et mis a disposition dans le bungalow le premier jour. A quelques minutes des plus belles pistes de trail de la region. Plusieurs saunas et jacuzzis disséminés sur le domaine et sans frais supplémentaires pour les clients. Late check out accepté jusqu’a midi. Parking privé et gratuit.

Toilettes sèches pas annoncées. Pas de ventilateur et pas de moustiquaire aux fenêtres donc difficile d’ouvrir les fenêtres la nuit pour aérer. Pas de wifi dans les bungalows uniquement dans les parties communes. Accueil un peu expéditif, le jour de notre arrivée un groupe avait loué le centre pour un séminaire, la salle commune de yoga était prise par le groupe, et le propriétaire semblait focalisé sur l’événement. Du coup, on a eu l’impression d’être un peu en trop. Dommage.

Außergewöhnliche Unterkunft, jederzeit wieder

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The property was in an idyllic location and it was peaceful and luxurious

Only very minor thing is I would have liked more comfortable seating outside the hut, just because it was so warm when we were there we spent a lot of time there. An outdoor cover outside the hut would be good for wet weather to use the outdoor space although there are communal covered areas.

Beautiful

Everything was perfect

We loved the location, the wonderful (and very quiet) setting, and using our hot tubs and one of the saunas at the end of our days exploring the area! Our family of four stayed in two of the shepherd's huts.

The eco toilets after a multi day stay.

Everything

Nothin

We had an absolutely amazing stay! It is so peaceful around you don't hear a soul, even though we know the place was fully occupied, and we stayed over the NYE. Roaming around the grounds, listening to birds singing and the river flowing in the distance was very magical. All of the saunas were fantastic; we took advantage of using all amenities, and it felt like we were the only ones there or using them. Loved the hot tub outside the hut!!! And most importantly, our doggie was delighted with himself smelling all the smells :). We will definitely be back!

Loved our stay, facilities and hut so comfortable. Staff very friendly and we could bring our dog 💕 the granola that was provided for breakfast was to die for 😍We loved it that much we have booked our next stay 😍

The location of the cabins was amazing, it felt like we had the mountain to ourselves. All of the facilities added the ultimate layer of relaxation. Being able to bring our dog along was the cherry on top! I'll be highly recommending Deerstone to friends and family.

The food left for breakfast in the room was amazing--good quality and abundant, it lasted us about 1.5 breakfasts. I wish it was replenished throughout the stay.

Hele complete inrichting. Modern, ruim en van alle gemakken voorzien. Oog voor detail. Heerlijke jacuzzi. Elektrische bbq.

Het was zulk mooi weer, dat we een parasol mistten op het terras ;-)

We had the best time here! I stayed with 5 friends and we had such a fantastic experience. The hosts could not have been nicer and thought of everything, from the lovely breakfast left in the lodge to the robes and slippers, they even left in a speaker for us to use to play some music and a projector to watch movies! It was the perfect relaxing weekend away and walking distance to the Glendalough trails and a nearby pub. It was a fantastic weekend, the lodge was so beautiful, clean and comfortable. It was perfect and we had plenty of space for 6 of us. We can’t wait to stay again, thank you so much again!!!

Loved the attention to detail in the bungalows. Everything is considered, and the materials are top tier. The breakfast

Lovely place to stay with great facilities, Mairead & Peter went above and beyond to ensure we had an enjoyable stay!

Fantastic setting with beautiful accommodation, our cottage was renovated to a very high standard and had everything you need for a stay. Great facilities and very friendly and knowledgeable staff.

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We got a warm welcome by Peter on arrival who showed us to the cottage and around the site. The welcome breakfast hamper was lovely with homemade granola, honey, butter, bread, eggs, milk and jam. The location was beautiful, peaceful and the perfect setting to relax and unwind. The private hot tub a huge plus with the kids. Super comfy beds and everything you needed to make your stay as comfortable as possible. We would love to go back and stay again.

Breakfast was perfect for us . We did a Quest Adventure race so the granola, berries, yogurt, orange juice , brown bread and eggs were much appreciated. The location is so peaceful and the plunge pool and sauna were a bonus with friends . We also enjoyed the privacy of our own hot tub. Absolutely an amazing place. Peter who welcomed us and showed us around was extremely helpful and polite.

Nothing . We couldn’t fault anything

Amazing self catering cottage in a beautiful part of Wicklow. Tastefully decorated and well equipped, with some lovely touches - the quirky lighting, welcome food hamper and Voya pillow spray to name a few. Super comfy beds, crisp white bed linen and fluffy towels. Flip flops and extra towels were provided for sauna/hot tub use. Staff were very helpful and friendly.

Nothing I didn’t like - if nit picking I’d suggest maybe a sheet of instructions on how to use the heating/tv/oven/dishwasher, a few hooks outside cottage to hang towels/bathrobes on while in the hot tub and a mop to clear up after wet people rushing inside afterwards!

Remote and peaceful

NA

Lovely little place to getaway to, everything is thought of from pillow sprays to a fire to chill by in the evening. Plenty of facilities to cook and eat in the house. Hot tub, robes and slippers were excellent and even offered a yoga class on Saturday! The pizzas and breakfast hampers were a lovely touch also.

Nothing, loved everything!

This place is magical. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, our Hut beautiful, the hot tub amazing. We enjoyed our stay and really were able to relax. The surroundings are impressive, you can encounter deers at the ground of the hideaway, the soda bread for breakfast was delicious, the bed mega comfy and the hot tub a dream. Sauna and pool also really great! Angela and Suphie are really gems and were super responsive and kind and sooo friendly, thank you both so much for making our stay so wonderful.

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Absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Angela was very helpful and welcoming. The cottage itself was spotless and so comfortable. We made great use of the facilities especially the hot tub, sauna, cold water dips and the barn. And the pizzas cooked in house were delicious!!!

Really amazing little spot. Great place to chill and unwind. Also well located to drive to numerous nearby places of interest. Ideal spot to meet up with friends or travelling with baby. Angela in reception went above and beyond to make sure we were looked after. Deer roaming the grounds was a nice surprise.

Absolutely fabulous stay from start to finish. The lodge was perfect for our family of 5 and the standard of the finish was superb. The on site facilities were excellent and we couldn’t have enjoyed our stay more. The breakfast hamper was delicious, as was Angela’s pizza. We’ll definitely be back.

We loved everything. The only thing that was missing for us was somewhere to dry our wet clothing after using the facilities.

This was a very special trip away with my family and we are so delighted that we found the beautiful Deerstone Luxury Eco Hideaway! 🦋👌🧡 We had a very relaxing and enjoyable few days there and everything was just perfect! 🤩 Angela gave us such a lovely warm welcome when we arrived last Friday and showed us to Elm Cottage. We felt immediately at home and full of excitement and joy to be together in this idyllic setting. The hot tub went down a treat, as did the fabulous cosy bedrooms and wonderful kitchen/dining and sitting room. It exceeded our expectations and we had the best time making new memories together before going our separate ways on Monday. 💕

We loved everything!👌

Lots of facilities, great layout. The breakfast hamper was a lovely addition. Hot tub was great and the decor was fab. Projector and speakers were great. Love the robes and slippers.

Everything was great!

The cleanliness and reconnection with nature

I couldn’t fault a thing everything was perfect

We loved everything about our stay, it was very clean and comfortable, we had our own hottub outside the door and bbq. The kids loved seeing the mammy and baby deer and being able to feed them. Location was great and you just feel at one with nature. A beautiful place that I will definitely return to.

There was nothing we did not like during our stay.

Perfect place for holidays

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My god wher do i start .. from the lovely Angela meeting us at reception to show us around . The place is absolutely unbelievable. The view's .food. facilities . The place is the perfect getaway for anyone that wants a nice peaceful place to relax go for walks this is the place.. .. thanks ao much guys we will definitely be back 😊😊😊

Friendly staff. Peace and quiet and surrounded by nature including grazing deer on the neighbouring hill. Wonderful massage with Willow. She is just such a special and talented massage therapist. It was such a soothing and rejuvenating experience. I wholeheartedly recommend Willow.

Having to pay an extra 25 euros for using hot tub on second night came as a surprise.

It was perfect in every way! Attention to detail was amazing. Beautiful setting, friendly host. Best place we've stayed ever!

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Angela met us with smiles and perfect hospitality. The property is stunningly beautiful just outside town.

The property was perfectly beautiful.

We completely loved our two night stay here! So beautifully and thoughtfully designed, in absolutely gorgeous surroundings. Such thoughtful touches around the whole site - like the beauty of the landscaping, the barn area with communal seating, a woodfire and vases filled with freshly cut wildflowers each day. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, happy to give advice on things to do and so easy to ask for whatever we needed. We really can’t recommend it highly enough.

Firstly, the location: this is gorgeous as one would expect in this part of Ireland. But although the feel is pure country, the village with pubs, shop, cafe, etc. is minutes walk away and Glendalough is also within walking distance. Words like "eco" and "nature" can mean a lot of things, not all good, when linked with accommodation and I made this booking with a little trepidation, but I needn't have worried. Deerstone is a mix of chalet-type family-size accommodation and glamping in shepherds hut-style units. We were in the latter, and definitely the best of the type we've experienced in Europe: reasonably spacious, comfortable bed, fridge, decent cooking facilities and a usable shower/toilet arrangement. There are quite a few nice touches-dressing gowns, slippers, and so-on. Outside there is an electric barbecue, and, star of the show, a wood-fired hot tub for two. The grounds are beautiful, and dotted with extras- an exercise pool, saunas with cold plunge tubs, etc. Communications before arriving were excellent and our pre-ordered pizza was a treat after a long day's travel, as were the breakfast provisions.

There were a couple of niggles- the panel heater on the wall wasn't working, but they had a plug-in back-up. It's hard to rate a place like this on value-the price was pretty much luxury hotel level, and I think the huts are a little pricy for what they are-basically self-catering units in the countryside-but the surroundings and the facilities do put it at the top end of this market. I suppose the real test is would I go again, and the answer is a definite "yes".

Couldn’t have enjoyed my stay more. Every last detail was thought of and such a beautiful setting. The hosts were more than accommodating and made us feel so cared for. Most luxurious weekend and worth every penny !

Deerstone was everything we hoped for and so much more! It is an absolute haven of tranquility and it ticked all of the boxes for my partner and I. We are lovers of nature and the outdoors, yoga, and spa facilities (saunas, hot-tubs, plunge pools) and always seek out accommodation options that combine these things but it isn't easy to find. Deerstone has all of this and more! We loved how we could use the yoga studio and that props were there for our own practice- the studio overlooking the river is beautiful! We loved the fooseball table and the ping pong table- so much fun! It brought us back to our childhood playing these games. We adored the japanese soak tub (our very own one!) right outside the cabin door, the two different types of sauna and the cold water plunge pool- this was blissful for us after our daily hikes in the Wicklow mountains. The staff were all so friendly and helpful. They were so kind as to have homemade bread, tea and coffee, eggs, milk, butter, yogurt, and some preserves in the fridge for us on arrival. We loved the luxury of the bathrobes and slippers, the Voya products, and that every detail was so considered and thought out to ensure that we had all we needed so we could truly take in the retreat vibe of the place and not have to leave to pick up things. The pizza available on weekends was delicious! We enjoyed being able to cook in our hut too. We will definitely be back. Thank you so very much. What a beautiful place!

The only thing we would have liked to be different was if there were drying facilities. It rained on our hikes and we had nowhere to dry our clothes as the shepherds hut, naturally, didn't have radiators.

Super friendly staff. Angela was waiting for us to show us to our cabin. Then the next day a tour was given. Very easy to check in ! The location is amazing. The vibe is super. You can't beat the Japanese baths to relax. I feel like a new man after the few days here. Not 1 single bad word to say about it. Its a most visit

Our stay was exceptional we had the most amazing stay.The facilities were perfect and had everything you could want.The hosts were so lovely and could message them at any time with any questions or to use the sauna.The private hot tub was amazing with stunning views,very comfortable bed and shower was perfect.Every last detail was thought of with homemade bread milk and orange juice aswell as some other pieces for our breakfast on arrival and a tour of all the facilities.The projector screen was so easy to use and such a nice cozy touch.We had such an amazing stay we were sad to leave but we will definitely return in the new year as it was the most tranquil and lovely escape.

Everything was perfect

My girlfriend and I rarely conduct longs reviews of the places we have stayed accommodations, but Deerstone really deserved to be an exception. Our stay there was exceptional from the beginning. Casey made sure that we do not have any problems finding the place and that everything was ready before our arrival (her welcome handmade bread was truly delicious). The house we stayed clearly exceeded our expectations… It was everything we needed and more. Cooking at this kitchen with warm lights and music at the bluetooth speakers, playing some boardgames at a quiet place, watching a movie above the chimney with projector (we are definitively going to by the same projector model) at night, the softness of the sheets… The house was so cozy that it was hard to convince my girlfriend to leave the accommodation to do some hiking. Great routes such as the Spinc are 5 minutes by car and there are other easy and nice walks starting right next to the house. Deers can be easily spotted and there are a high variety of different landscapes (forests, grass hills, rivers, lakes, steep rocky mountains…). Angela was paying attention to all our needs and, by the time we were back from the hiking (the routes were amazing despite the rain and the wind), we have the sauna and hot tub ready to use. I was a degree of attention and luxury that we are clearly not used to 😊 Being in the hot tub in the open air while raining and with views to the mountains at sunset was one of the highlights of our trip to Ireland. We didn't have enough time to enjoy other facilities of the place, such as the yoga lounge next to the river, ping-pong tables... Every detail has been taking into consideration and the whole place has a amazing vibe.

Honestly, we didn't find any flaws