Ireland is set to see a clutch of ‘slow cabins’ appear by summer, small vacation cottages set in quiet remote areas, designed for slow travel and a deep breath of relaxation.
The idea of the cabins originated in Belgium, but Matthew Parkinson, an Irish entrepreneur, is bringing them to Ireland; they are set up in secluded areas, are designed to be eco-friendly, and come with a mystery: Those who book them only find out two weeks in advance where they are going.
The cabins, which run to about 40 square meters, come with log-burning stove, picture windows and uncluttered interiors inspired by Japanese and Scandinavian design.
Parkinson says “We’re not trying to save the world with Slow Cabins. It’s not something you’d prescribe in the future for being extremely stressed or burnt out. We’re trying to change people’s mindset to take a moment out and sort of get to know each other.”
