The Getaway

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Arial view of the main site. (added by manager 18 Nov 2022)
Outside of the peregrine (added by manager 18 nov 2022)
Large cabin at the getaway is a spacious and welcoming accommodation designed for families or groups (added by manager 08 mar 2024)
Our luxury glamping belle tents, furnished with a comfortable double bed and various cosy amenities (added by manager 08 mar 2024)

  • Small rural park three miles from Dungarvan
  • A 10-minute drive to Waterford Greenway; 15 minutes from mountains
  • Pub a short drive away; mountain trail nearby
The Getaway is a proper rural patch to plot down in and unwind. With wild open spaces on site and the Comeragh Mountains starting roughly 15 minutes’ drive away, nature is real close here – as are beaches, woods and the historic port town of Dungarvan (10 minutes’ drive away). Whether you’re bounding out onto nearby walking trails towards mountain summits and sublime scenery or just chilling out beside a firepit, this site is a good place to clock in for some peaceful downtime. And for a more challenging escape, walking tours for tough trails may be booked close by. You’ll also want to steal away to the local town, Dungarvan, where there are lively cafés, restaurants and bars along the quayside with food from all corners, including tapas, fine dining, pub grub and seafood brought to the table from local trawlers in Helvick. Every Thursday, the town hosts a farmers' market with fresh local food too. While it’s easy to get caught up shopping in the town or swaying to traditional live music in the town’s buzzy nightlife, there’s also a bar and restaurant just five minutes’ drive away from the site. The family-run hole has homecooked food and a large, covered beer garden to unwind in after a hard day’s hiking. On site, dogs are allowed in motorhomes for those of you who have brought along a canine family member. Other facilities include a toilet block and washing-up area.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Motorhome pitches 12
Rent a tent 2
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Only eco-friendly chemicals are allowed onsite for the chemical disposal point.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Highly recommended. Welcoming site owner. Incredibly picturesque.

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

Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Booking through Pitchup was very easy with clear helpful information about the site facilities and directions. Prior to the arrival day I was contacted with a reminder note and welcome information. On arrival to site there is clear instructions on the gate about access and a telephone number for Hillary the site owner who makes herself available for questions or help on other site issues if needed every lovely welcoming lad. Now, to the site itself .... it's one of the most well run, clean, welcoming sites I've visited. It is full of rustic charm with access to a 'Nook' a communal space with is a delightfully and tastefully converted stone outbuilding where campervan owners can access a comfortable lounge space with a small utility area for washing up, use of a fridge and a dining table and even comfortable seating area. The whole site offers a safe, serene and peaceful location which allows for quiet contemplation surrounded by a beautiful natural landscape of undulating hills and moorland. I would highly recommend this place to stay and plan to revisit sometime soon. 5 star

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Lovely location, very well kept, kitchen and shower area really nice, host…

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

Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Lovely location, very well kept, kitchen and shower area really nice, host an absolute lady.

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Fantastic find

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

Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Amazing campsite with beautiful views. Hilary the owner was so helpful and advised us where to go. Martin in the local pub was great too .

Disliked: N/A

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Everything. Lovely quiet location, good sized pitches, great toilets and showers. Fab…

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

Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Everything. Lovely quiet location, good sized pitches, great toilets and showers. Fab camping barn and very friendly owner.

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Excellent lovely site

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

The Hen Harrier cabin (four person)

Liked: Camp site Hilary Our hut Location Views from around campsite.

Disliked: Our bed was too small!

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From the manager: We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay Just so other people do not read this and misunderstand, there was the offer of the sofa bed also. The Cabin does have a twin option. Hope to see you another time All the very best The Getaway

- Clean and very well maintained site. -Plenty of space and great…

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

Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: - Clean and very well maintained site. -Plenty of space and great views. - Small and friendly. - Ecological aspects. - Owner/manager knowledgeable and helpful.

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Place absolutely gorgeous…

Overall 4/10
Location 6
Value for money 6
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 2
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 4
Jacqueline K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Place absolutely gorgeous

Disliked: Owner is a nightmare. She keep giving out to people about everything. Like trailer tent with waning she doesn't like. Or even camper with waning. Look at my comments in youtube go to a vlog called Charlie and me vlog and look for The Getaway. I never go back. Avoid Avoid

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From the manager: Hi Jackie I'm sorry that I so clearly annoyed you but we got our wires crossed when you arrived. As you know from our original conversation, we are actually a Motorhome and Glamping site that takes a couple of none electric small tents in the summer just as an add on, as people are always asking I tried to help you out and let you use the Motorhome pitch for your tent and it will be the last time I do this because of what's happened here. All the very best Hilary

Fantastic Getaway Should have stayed longer

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

Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Absolutely loved the location way in off the main road a fantastic place to stay and unwind and relax Host was fantastic really couldn’t have been more helpful Will definitely be back And Highly Highly recommend

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Great little site

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

Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Really clean and well run small campsite.The covered kitchen/ lounge a great facility. All you need and we'll thought out.

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Loved the area … nice quiet and well serviced area …. Love…

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

Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Loved the area … nice quiet and well serviced area …. Love the nook and just how quaint it is

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Features

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

Budget/backpacker

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

The Getaway

Kilnafrehan East

Dungarvan

Co. Waterford

Republic of Ireland

X35 RT18

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Dublin GMT (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.13315°N
-7.60799°W

Route directions

The site advises using the following routes, as others may be narrow or contain hairpin bends. When taking the N25 from Cork or Waterford, take either the L3005 at Cushcam or the L7019 opposite Bridge Terries Pub at The Pike. From Clonmel or Lismore, please use the R672 and then turn onto the L5103 which will bring you past Colligan Woods.

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

Into the mountains you go… on the Cruachan Walking Trail (five minutes’ walk), you’ll be tearing up a three-hour circular trail to the summit of Kilnafrehan Mountain, and the views are motley - the Waterford coastline, Dungarvan, The Comeragh and the Knockmealdown Mountains. Trails aren’t just mountainous around here, though. In the dog-friendly Colligan Wood (10 minutes’ drive), there's the riverside and forest and the Waterford Greenway (10 minutes) doubles up as a cycleway along an old 46-kilometre railway track through the Ballyvoyle Tunnel and past three viaducts with views of sea, mountains and rivers (cafés and pub along the way, of course). In Villierstown (25 minutes), there are more forest walking trails, but also riverboat trips, kayaking and heritage sites along the Blackwater River Valley and in Ring (20 minutes), coastal scenery and seaweed baths in the Solas Na Ma spa. Meanwhile, Cappoquin (25 minutes) is baked goods heaven, while Lismore (half an hour) is another historic hole with a riverside castle, events and a heritage centre. The local town Dungarvan (10 minutes) has culture aplenty, with its castle, St Augustine's Church, museum and arts centre, and also 10 minutes’ drive away from the site, there are three scenic golf courses and Clonea beach.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Clonea Beach 3.8 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bunmahon Beach 10.2 mi Sea Good Good Good N/A
Ardmore Beach 13.3 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Youghal Front Strand Beach 16.9 mi Sea Good Good N/A N/A
Youghal, Claycastle 17.4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

  • Does The Getaway have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Getaway dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Getaway? Into the mountains you go… on the Cruachan Walking Trail (five minutes’ walk), you’ll be tearing up a three-hour circular trail to the summit of Kilnafrehan Mountain, and the views are motley … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Getaway?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at The Getaway? From £21.35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.