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Family campsites in Connaught

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  • 22-08-2011 3:34pm
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    Benbecul97
    Registered Users Posts: 988 ✭✭✭


    Looking for a family campsite that people could recommend in the Connaught region for next weekend. Somewhere preferably within 90 mins of Galway which would pretty much cover all of Connaught!

    It will be a first time experience with kids so preferably someplace close to a town which would open up more options when the weather might not be the best.

    I have seen the ones on www.camping-ireland.ie and I'm sure there are others that are not on this website, but would prefer to get personal recommendations.

    Thanks.


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    RubyGirl
    Registered Users Posts: 1,275 ✭✭✭RubyGirl


    Try http://www.westporthouse.ie/ in Mayo. We have stayed here a couple of times and love it.

    The trip would be 1hr & 30mins though, probrally longer with caravan.

    You could try Clifden, about 1hr from Galway, lovely site's to see and you could stay in http://www.clifdencamping.com/, you could visit Kylemore Abbey, Roundstone, trip out to Inisboffin.

    Enjoy, lovely part of the world.


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    Roen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,620 ✭✭✭Roen


    Just back from Renvyle camping site. Lovely area. I think there's also one down closer to Lettergesh.


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    jullian
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭jullian


    Hi,
    Try Actons Beachside Caravan & Camping Eco-Park just 10 minutes from Clifden town. www.actonsbeachsidecamping.com This is a quiet & private campsite with its own private beach.Spent some time there over the Summer, the ground is dry & clean even after heavy rain.Great for kids who want to do crabbing,swimming etcsmile.gif


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    jullian
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭jullian


    Forgot to add this site also has a strict 'child protection policy' in place on the site!!!!


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    Benbecul97
    Registered Users Posts: 988 ✭✭✭Benbecul97


    Thanks for the replies.

    I think for a first time camping experience with kids Westport House is the best option with all it has to offer.


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    jullian
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭jullian


    make sure you check the price


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    Benbecul97
    Registered Users Posts: 988 ✭✭✭Benbecul97


    Why? Sure aren't all the details on the website.


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    jullian
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭jullian


    exactly!!


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    Benbecul97
    Registered Users Posts: 988 ✭✭✭Benbecul97


    Same prices I was given when I phoned the other day.


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    jullian
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭jullian


    Glad you took my advise


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    Benbecul97
    Registered Users Posts: 988 ✭✭✭Benbecul97


    me too :)


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    boomerang
    Registered Users Posts: 3,189 ✭✭✭boomerang


    Has anyone stayed in Pairc Saoire in Spiddal, or the caravan and camping park in Carraroe? Would like to camp out that side next week but can't find any reviews of either of these sites. I know there's three sites in Salthill but I'd prefer somewhere less crowded.


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    Doom
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,381 ✭✭✭Doom


    Roundstone=wow:)


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    Benbecul97
    Registered Users Posts: 988 ✭✭✭Benbecul97


    RubyGirl, thanks for the recommendation on Westport House - It was great.

    Really lovely campsite, good clean facilities, onsite restaurant and bar and great for kids.


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