The Lodge

Experience the charm of Black Pig Lodge, nestled in the ancient hidden heartlands of Ireland.

The charm of cosy, quiet living

Step inside Black Pig Lodge where modern comfort meets rustic elegance. Enjoy a restful night’s sleep in a king size bed with en suite shower room, prepare meals in the well-equipped kitchenette inside the attached shepherd’s hut, and while away a quiet evening, away from the humdrum and noise of modern life.

Cozy bedroom with a bed, warm lighting, and a window showcasing greenery outside.

A view from a bedroom with a green patterned bedspread, looking through an open doorway into a hallway.

Eco-friendly comfort

At Black Pig Lodge we prioritise sustainability without compromising comfort. Our eco-friendly amenities include solar powered energy, we offer to recycle any glass, plastics and tins you use during your stay, and when available, you can pick organically grown salad, vegetables and herbs from our polytunnel.

The beauty of the Irish countryside

Black Pig Lodge offers peace and tranquility, nestled amongst trees and meadow flowers. With walks along quiet lanes from your doorstep and local attractions just a stone's throw away, exploration and adventure await.

Loughs, Mountains and Beaches

The local area enjoys plenty of stunning vistas. There are many outdoor activities to choose from including strenuous mountain hikes, relaxing woodland walks, angling, kayaking, surfing and swimming.

Culture and Learning

The local area offers lots of places of interest including local restaurants (some of which are award winning), pubs and cafes, music festivals, arts and crafts, archeological and historic sites, and educational courses.

A lush field of grass and wildflowers in the foreground, with a building and a vehicle in the background.

Features

A warm welcome

A welcome pack with home-made bread, home-produced honey, tea, coffee, and sugar awaits your arrival and you will find a pint of milk in the fridge. We also provide toilet rolls, washing up liquid, and hand soap, but no other toiletries. A hairdryer is provided. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know.

We’ll keep you entertained

We provide a radio, a selection of board games, cards and books. We also have free WiFi. We deliberately do not provide a television. Our visitors appreciate a break from ‘the real world’.

We’re well equipped

The kitchenette is well equipped with an airfryer, fridge with small freezer section, kettle, toaster and two ring hob. We also provide a good range of utensils.

Bedding provided

The Lodge is fully equipped with sheets, bath towels, tea towels and cleaning utensils for the kitchenette. The bed is fully made up for your arrival.

We’re well placed

Garrison is just a 5 minute drive from the Lodge where there is a small supermarket, off licence, cashpoint, post office, two pubs, a fishing tackle shop and a small fishing boat hire, and pharmacy. We are 1.5 hour's drive from Ireland West (Knock) Airport, and 2.5 hour's drive from Dublin, Belfast and Galway.

Highly adaptable

We have standard electricity sockets for Irish and UK appliances. If you are coming from outside Ireland or the UK, you will need to bring your own adaptor plug(s).

Clean, green energy

We use solar panels to provide clean energy for hot water, heating and lighting. The bedroom and kitchenette have electric portable radiators so that you can independently set your preferred temperature. The shower room benefits from underfloor heating in the colder months. There is no open fire.

Outdoor living

We provide a seating area just outside the Lodge. We are also happy for you to look around our garden to the front of the house where you will find grassy (sometimes uneven) paths, meadow flowers, our polytunnel, beehive, another seating area and the Black Pig Studio. If Paul is painting in his Studio, please feel free to pop in and say hello. The outside space is very quiet, with hardly any passing traffic.

A delicate branch with leaves and small berries, rendered in a soft, muted color palette.

Guest Feedback

A truly magical experience in a stunning setting.

"A delightful, self contained, extremely comfortable place to stay. Situated in quiet surroundings, just right for a restful break and pleasant walks, yet within easy reach of the coast. Owners are on hand but not intrusive, nothing is too much trouble for them."
Brian & Mill
U.K.
"We had a wonderful stay, Black Pig Lodge is a hidden little gem. The hosts were fantastic and the place was really clean. Well kitted and fresh baked bread on arrival. Its probably the best place we stayed on our trek around Northern Ireland and the north of Ireland."
Leroy
Australia
"Had an absolutely lovely stay at the Black Pig Lodge. The fresh baked bread was a lovely touch and made us feel very welcomed. Had lovely vintage board games that kept us entertained and helped us disconnect from our phones and connect with each other on our anniversary. We will definitely be coming to stay again."
Rebecca
Ireland
"Beautiful stay at the Black Pig Lodge. You have thought of everything. Comfortable, peaceful …totally perfect! Thank you so much. We will definitely be back."
Jane & Dominic
Northern Ireland
"Two nights at the Black Pig Lodge for a quiet getaway - perfect location for reading and relaxing away from city life. Fresh bread and welcome produce on arrival was such a lovely thoughtful touch."
Rachael
U.K.
"We had a truly magical stay at Black Pig Lodge. The Lodge is incredibly charming, and every detail beautifully considered. It is everything you could wish for in a country escape. Could not recommend this accommodation more!"
Catja
Ireland
"What a lovely tranquil setting, with a beautiful garden. The accommodation is lovely, with cosy little touches to make it feel homely. The bread was amazing! A great get-away."
Jonathan & Julie
U.K.