Our Story

In search of a peaceful and purposeful life.
A serene sunset over water, with a pier extending into the horizon and dramatic clouds in the sky.
A serene sunset over water, with a pier extending into the horizon and dramatic clouds in the sky.
A serene sunset over water, with a pier extending into the horizon and dramatic clouds in the sky.

About Paul

Paul worked for over 30 years in the British university sector teaching Fine Art painting techniques to under, and post-graduate students.

Now retired, he has time to pursue his own art practice, and has established The Black Pig Studio, his art base. For more information on his latest paintings and exhibitions visit theblackpigstudio.com
A smiling man in a blue apron works at a table in a sunlit workshop surrounded by tools and art supplies.
A smiling man in a blue apron works at a table in a sunlit workshop surrounded by tools and art supplies.
A smiling man in a blue apron works at a table in a sunlit workshop surrounded by tools and art supplies.
A delicate, light-colored leaf with intricate details against a subtle background.
A delicate, light-colored leaf with intricate details against a subtle background.
A delicate, light-colored leaf with intricate details against a subtle background.

About Elspeth

Elspeth, a horticulturalist and garden designer, designs landscapes which have enhancing biodiversity at their core.

Now working part-time, this gives her more opportunity to nurture her own wild garden of native meadow and woodland, grow her own food and pursue hobbies such as photography.
A smiling woman in a black shirt stands beside a whiteboard, writing or drawing something.
A smiling woman in a black shirt stands beside a whiteboard, writing or drawing something.
A smiling woman in a black shirt stands beside a whiteboard, writing or drawing something.
Illustration of delicate green leaves and small berries against a neutral background.
Illustration of delicate green leaves and small berries against a neutral background.
Illustration of delicate green leaves and small berries against a neutral background.
Our lives are now primarily guided by our desire to focus on nature, and we try to live as sustainably as we can. Our one acre of land is a wild, messy mixed habitat there for the benefit of birds, mammals, amphibians and insects.
We love exploring our local area, getting to know the well-known highlights as well as uncovering secret gems. County Leitrim is the least populated county in Ireland and possibly, the least known about. It sits modestly between the counties of Sligo, Cavan, Fermanagh and Donegal, offering an authentic version of Irish life today.
We’ll share with you our favourite places so that you too can fall in love with this little corner of Ireland.
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A man and woman smile together outdoors, surrounded by green hills and a cloudy sky.
A man and woman smile together outdoors, surrounded by green hills and a cloudy sky.
A textured illustration of a green berry branch with leaves on a muted blue background.
A textured illustration of a green berry branch with leaves on a muted blue background.
A textured illustration of a green berry branch with leaves on a muted blue background.

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Book your unique stay today and experience the beauty of Ireland's countryside.

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