What is it:
HeuHotel, Germany; These ‘Heuhotels’ have become very popular in Germany and are now appearing in Austria and Switzerland.
What’s so special:
Heuhotels are both eco-friendly and affordable, travellers can bring their own sleeping bag and for around €10 sleep on a bed of hay in a barn. Think of it as a more luxurious way to camp and get closer to nature, with a roof over your head and less chance of stray insects or animals making unwanted visits into your sleeping bag!
The details:
Heuhotel, Gutshof Mankmuss, Brandenburg, call 00 49 38 797 511 47, www.gutshof-mankmuss.de, or for more Heuhotels around the country, see www.heuhotel.de
Getting there:
You can fly from Dublin to Berlin for approximately €107 with Aer Lingus and make your way through the German countryside from there.
By Kay Kinsella
