Creveen Lodge Caravan and Camping Park

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Secluded pitches (added by manager 11 Jul 2018)

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  • Small and peaceful family-run site on Kerry's Beara peninsula
  • Derreen Gardens, Lake Glenmore and Healy Pass within 10 minutes' drive
  • On-site kitchen with oven and fridge; a 10-minute drive from the pub
It's worth going way out west for this gem of the Emerald Isle. And in fact you can’t actually go much further west: Creveen Lodge Caravan and Camping Park is on the Beara peninsula, a 48-kilometre-long jetty of Kerry (and a bit of Cork) pointing into the Atlantic: next stop, Canada. Wild this part of Ireland may be (it’s the bottom end of the 2500-kilometre Wild Atlantic Way route), but the family team at Creveen Lodge offers a civilised base for your scenic stays. Amenities include a communal kitchen, with hob, oven, fridge freezer and microwave; you can cosy up there watching TV by the fire too when the weather suggests it. There’s a café (with bike hire, what a brill combo…) five minutes’ drive away in Lauragh; it’s 10 minutes to the pubs in Bunaw and half an hour to supermarkets in the Beara’s unofficial capital of Castletownbere. For a quick intro to the area, stop for a cuppa in seaside Lauragh, hire a bike and pedal off round the coast to Derreen Gardens, where paths lead through 60 acres of gardens full of subtropical plants and down towards the sea with grand views of the Caha mountains. If you head the other way out of Lauragh, it’s a 20-minute ride to the 3,000-year-old Cashelkeelty Stone Circle (15 minutes by car from the site).

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of €1.50 (£1.31) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 30 consecutive nights.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 28 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
Choose your dates
2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.1

Overall rating based on 130 reviews View breakdown

Peaceful

Voted 83% of visitors View breakdown

93%

would recommend this site to a friend

92%

would stay here again

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Fantastic place to camp,lovely owners!! Wonderful experienc

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Justin S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Facilities View Overall attention to detail

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your review and sorry you missed out on the wifi as it is in the upper part of the site. The area is so vast it cannot cover everywhere but it is from the toilet block up to reception. Hope to see you again.

This is very secluded and the mountain and the valley is brilliant…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Karac K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: This is very secluded and the mountain and the valley is brilliant

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From the manager: Thank you Karac for the nice review and for taking the trouble to take the photos. The wifi does not cover everywhere on the site as the area is vast but is in the upper part of the site from the toilet block upwards. Hope to see you again and happy you enjoyed the weekend.

Great site, clean facilities, friendly owners, well maintained pitch!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Maeve W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: It was a wonderful stay. The first two days we had great weather and the owners were very kind. In the last day it rained and we were dry, the site is well maintained so the ground didn’t get too muddy and there were not many dips. The shower and toilet facilities were very clean. The views from our pitch were so nice as well. I will definitely be staying again. So peaceful and close to many day hikes!

Disliked: That we had to leave!

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From the manager: Thank you Maeve for your lovely review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again. The wifi is much better further up on the site as ye were down at the very bottom and it cannot cover everywhere in such a large area. Thanks a million for the photos and all and best of luck to you both.

Fantastic peaceful location

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Martin O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely ‘real-world’ place with fantastic views and so peaceful Would love to return when next in the area Thanks

Disliked: N/A

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From the manager: Thank you Martin for your lovely review and for taking all the photos. Hope to see ye again. Take care.

Great for mind relax.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The place is great for escape from city rush and busy people. Peace and quiet, sound of nature, incredible view.

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From the manager: Thank you Katarzyna for your review and happy you are feeling relaxed after your break in our midst.Hope to see you again.

Loved having a family space for our self lovely place Mary and…

Overall 10/10
Location 6
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Loved having a family space for our self lovely place Mary and micheal were very nice loved having the fire at night time

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review and glad ye had a great weekend together. The fine weather really helped as well.

Absolutely lovely place and Mary and micheal are so so lovely and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Mary W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Absolutely lovely place and Mary and micheal are so so lovely and couldn't be more helpful.... There was a big family of us with younger and old kids and all enjoyed it... If your looking for a get away from everything it's perfect.... Has everything you need a little kitchen clean toilets and showers little park for kids... fire pits extra table and chairs all you need... Can't wait to go back again from the O'keeffes

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review and happy ye had a nice weekend away from everything. Good to recharge the batteries as we all have to do from time to time.

The site is situated in a wonderful location with fab views. It…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: The site is situated in a wonderful location with fab views. It was lovely and peaceful with good facilities. We were originally booked for one night but decided to stay for an extra night as we loved it so much

Disliked: There are midges so you will need insect repellant

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From the manager: Thank you Debbie for your lovely review. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see ye again.

A good location

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: A very nice place to pitch up for a couple of days. Run by a delightful couple. Mike was very understanding and quickly restored power after I blew the electrical trip (hot chocolate in the plugboard!). The facilities were a little dated, but everything worked and was extremely well looked after. Round the back of the shower block was a lovely little kitchen and with hobs, microwave etc. Nice place to hang out if the weather was inclement! We had bikes and had a couple of good rides - out to the bay (for lunch) on the back road and to see the rhododendrons plus a ride up to the local pass (with super views)

Disliked: Nothing - would have given 5 stars for service, but some may find the site dated... whereas I called it charm :) Worth a visit - see for your self!

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From the manager: Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your lovely review. We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see ye again. Health and happiness to you both.

Quietness…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Quietness

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From the manager: Thank you very much for your nice review and happy you enjoyed peace and quiet during your stay. Hope to see you again.

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Fishing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Creveen Lodge Caravan and Camping Park

Healy Pass Road

Lauragh

Co. Kerry

Republic of Ireland

V93 YHY9

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Dublin GMT (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.75511°N
-9.76026°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Beara remains a bit of a secret, a frontier land of deserted beaches, colourful fishing villages and ancient stone circles underneath the hefty Caha mountains. Get stuck in with a 10-minute drive to Glenmore Lake, a fine fishing spot surrounded by walking trails, where you’ll only be disturbed by the odd wild deer. To see the whole peninsula and beyond, drive past the lake to Healy Pass; stop at the 330-metre summit to see one of the finest views in the west stretching to the high mountain ranges of Co Kerry. To feel you’ve earned the view rather than just driven to it, walking paths up Mount Knockatee start 20 minutes from the site. If all that sea’s got your maritime spirits a-rising, try diving in Lauragh and kayaking and sea safaris to the seal colonies from Kenmare, half an hour away. If you’re more into walking by the waters, join the 200-kilometre Beara Way in Lauragh, a clearly signed and mostly coastal trail beginning and ending in the Gulf Stream-warmed village of Glengarriff (40 minutes). For those wanting to wander west until the land’s run out, there’s a treat at the tip of the Beara: an hour’s drive to Ballaghboy ends up by a cable car. Take the giddying 10-minute trip across open ocean to Dursey Island for the wildest and westest walking you can do.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Doire Fhíonáin (Derrynane) 16.2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Barley Cove 20 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Trá Na Huíne (Inny Strand, Waterville) 20 mi Sea Good Good Good Good
Baile An Sceilg (Ballinskelligs) 22.3 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Rossbeigh, White Strand 23.1 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest sites

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  • Does Creveen Lodge Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Creveen Lodge Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Creveen Lodge Caravan and Camping Park? Beara remains a bit of a secret, a frontier land of deserted beaches, colourful fishing villages and ancient stone circles underneath the hefty Caha mountains. Get stuck in with a 10-minute drive … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Creveen Lodge Caravan and Camping Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Creveen Lodge Caravan and Camping Park? From £20.30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.