Draperstown, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
The Black Shack is a tiny house in a quiet setting behind a converted schoolhouse near Draperstown in County Londonderry. The interior combines open-plan living with leather sofas, a wood-burning stove, and a well-stocked kitchen including a complimentary breakfast pack of local pancakes, crisps, tea, coffee, cereal, and milk. A private hot tub with a waterfall feature sits outside, alongside a communal Gin Tin housing a Weber BBQ, pizza oven, sports TV, and dining area.
With 409 reviews and a 4.97 rating, this is one of the highest-rated tiny stays in Northern Ireland. The site also includes The Hen House, The Pod, and The Loft, all sharing a quiet time policy after 10pm. A gym area in the garage is available during the stay. Draperstown is three miles away with grocery shops, bars, and cafes. The overall operation suggests hosts who have iterated on the formula over time and got the details right.
The communal Gin Tin with its pizza oven, sports TV, and Weber BBQ is an inspired shared space. Combined with the private hot tub, it gives The Black Shack more range than most tiny homes.
Reviewers agree The Black Shack is a cool, straightforward place to stay, with helpful host Chris and an ideal location for excursions to London Derry, Belfast, Bushmills, and local bike parks.
