Inside Cork city woodland haven perched at the top of the awards tree

The interior designer, architect and owners of The Montenotte's urban forest retreat tell Eve Kelliher how they created the five-star escape

Exterior and interior of the suites at The Montenotte. Pictures: Darragh Kane and Ruth Maria Murphy

Forest bathing has taken root and we all know by now it has nothing to do with water.

The Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku is all about mindfulness and basking in nature — which includes trees, of course — to boost wellbeing.