Timber Cabins & Garden Rooms in Clare
Insulated Nordic timber cabins from €14,500 incl. VAT, with delivery, professional assembly and a 10-year structural warranty.
Clare is two counties in one as far as building is concerned. The eastern side around Ennis, Shannon and Sixmilebridge is sheltered, serviced commuter territory. The western side — Lahinch, Doolin, Loop Head — takes the Atlantic full in the face, and a cabin there needs specifying for exposure before anything else. We named one of our four-bedroom models after the county.
The other thing that makes Clare distinctive is the ground. Much of the county sits on limestone, and in the Burren it is at or near the surface. That is often good news — rock makes an excellent, stable base — but it also means drainage behaves in ways that are worth understanding before you set a building down on it.
Where we install in Clare
We cover the whole of County Clare. These are the places we are asked for most often — if your address is not listed, it is still inside our delivery area.
- Ennis
- Shannon
- Sixmilebridge
- Newmarket-on-Fergus
- Kilrush
- Kilkee
- Lahinch
- Ennistymon
- Doolin
- Scarriff
Delivery, access and ground conditions
Clare is about 230 km from our Dublin yard, roughly two and a half hours by road. Transport and assembly are included in the price.
The west Clare coast is fully Atlantic-exposed. Orientation, fixing specification and the position of large glazing all change on an exposed site.
Limestone close to the surface gives a stable base with little preparation, but water moves through it rather than across it — so surface drainage can behave unexpectedly.
Salt reaches well inland on this coast. Expect a shorter recoating cycle on exterior timber than an Ennis garden would need.
Tourist-area plots at Lahinch and Doolin are often reached by narrow lanes. A photo of the final approach tells us whether the delivery lorry gets there.
What people in Clare build
Holiday cabins on the Wild Atlantic Way
Lahinch, Doolin and Kilkee support a long season. A well-insulated two-bedroom cabin earns outside July as well — subject to the short-term letting registration rules.
Garden offices around Ennis and Shannon
The sheltered eastern side of the county behaves like any other Irish commuter area: insulated 20–25 m² offices and studios inside the garden-structure exemption.
Family homes on rural sites
Larger models as permanent homes, specified for the exposure of the particular site. Above the exemption sizes, planning permission applies and we supply the drawings.
Models we recommend in Clare
Every price includes delivery to your Clare site, assembly by our own crew and a 10-year structural warranty.
Planning permission in Clare
The planning exemptions are national, not local. Since 27 July 2026 a back-garden structure such as a home office, studio, gym or store can be exempt from planning permission up to 30 m² (previously 25 m²), and a detached auxiliary dwelling of 32–45m² to the rear of the main house, connected to its services, can be exempt with 14 days’ notice to the council.
What does change locally is everything around the size limit: zoning, scenic and conservation designations, protected structures and the conditions on siting and remaining open space. That makes your local authority the only reliable answer for your specific site:
Exemption figures last reviewed 18 September 2026. Source: South Dublin County Council — New Exemptions 27.07.26. This is general information, not legal advice — always confirm with your local authority or a planning professional before ordering.
Timber cabins in Clare — FAQs
Do you deliver timber cabins to Clare?
Yes. We deliver and assemble across County Clare, including Ennis, Shannon, Sixmilebridge, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Kilrush, Kilkee and the surrounding area. Clare is about 230 km from our Dublin yard, roughly two and a half hours by road. Transport and assembly are included in the price. Prices start from €14,500 incl. VAT with delivery and professional assembly included, so there is no separate transport charge for a Clare address.
Do I need planning permission for a garden room in Clare?
The exemptions are national rather than county-specific. Since 27 July 2026 a back-garden structure such as a home office, studio or gym can be exempt up to 30 m², and a detached auxiliary dwelling of 32–45 m² to the rear of the main house can be exempt with 14 days' notice to the council. Conditions apply in every case, and local designations can change what is allowed, so confirm your site with Clare County Council.
How long does installation take in Clare?
Typical lead time is 8–10 weeks from order to handover. The on-site assembly itself is measured in days, not months, and is carried out by our own crew. Clare is about 230 km from our Dublin yard, roughly two and a half hours by road. Transport and assembly are included in the price.
Which model suits a site in Clare?
Holiday cabins on the Wild Atlantic Way is the most common brief we get in Clare. Lahinch, Doolin and Kilkee support a long season. A well-insulated two-bedroom cabin earns outside July as well — subject to the short-term letting registration rules. Send us the garden dimensions and the intended use and we will recommend a model and send a written quote for shell and turnkey versions.
Useful reading for a Clare site
Planning a cabin in Clare?
Tell us the intended use, the garden size and the access, and we will recommend a model and send a written quote for shell and turnkey versions — with delivery to Clareincluded.