The Old Forge Glamping

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The safari tent and outdoor seating (added by manager 06 Jun 2022)
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Walled garden yurt (added by manager 30 may 2022)
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  • Luxurious glampsite in verdant gardens with Wicklow Mountains views
  • A 10-minute drive to Rathwood Maze; Altamont Gardens 15 minutes
  • Games room, communal kitchen and showers in converted farm buildings
The spectacular location is what makes the Old Forge Glamping so very special. Set on a grand estate near Tinahely in County Wicklow, the site overlooks woodlands and offers gorgeous panoramas to the Wicklow Mountains on the horizon. Hot showers are found within traditional farm buildings and a converted tractor shed reveals a games room with a card and pool tables. The old coach house next-door has been lovingly redeveloped as a communal camping kitchen with a stove, oven and hob cooker, dishwasher machine and everything you need to rustle up meals. You can also grill up a delicious barbecue (you’ll need to bring charcoal) in the private garden right outside your glamping unit, and inside each one is stylishly designed and well-kitted out for a really comfortable stay. All linen is provided but not towels. Kids have the freedom to run around safely in the woods and fields, as well as making friends with the sheep, donkeys and ponies that graze close by – not forgetting the ducks and hens. Groups of friends or family are welcome to meet up in several hang-out areas with different vibes around the place, including a secret bar in the woods. Some practicalities: there are brochures on the local area in the communal kitchen, which is open from 7am until 11pm. Dogs are welcome to join you but please keep them under control at all times when around the livestock.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Rent a tent 5
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Highly recommended and will hopefully be back.

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

Walled Garden safari tent

Liked: The friendly staff, the beautiful scenery, the excellent tent and the fact the kids loved it all too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely and clean, well presented.

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

Walled Garden safari tent

Liked: Small amount of tents, stocked campfire

Recommend to friends Visit again

The beautiful countryside location, the open fire, the large BBQ, the great…

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

Walled Garden yurt

Liked: The beautiful countryside location, the open fire, the large BBQ, the great quirky facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again


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

Luxury

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Location

The Old Forge Glamping

Coolkenno

Tinahely

Co. Wicklow

Republic of Ireland

R93 WF50

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Dublin +0000 (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.76566°N
-6.63807°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

Local attractions and activities include: - Wicklow Way: five minutes’ walk - Rathwood (maze, kids’ train rides): 10 minutes’ drive - Rathgall Hillfort: 10 minutes - The Chocolate Garden of Ireland (chocolate workshops): 10 minutes - Altamont Gardens (family walks): 15 minutes - Huntington Castle and Gardens 15 minutes - Horse riding: 20 minutes - Tomnafinnoge Woods (waterside strolls): 20 minutes - Kayaking: half an hour - Mangans Loop (mountain walk): half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Courtown, North Beach 19.1 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Ballymoney, North Beach 19.2 mi Sea Good Excellent Excellent Excellent
Clogga 20.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Morriscastle 24.2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Brittas Bay South 25.3 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

  • Does The Old Forge Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Old Forge Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Old Forge Glamping? Local attractions and activities include: - Wicklow Way: five minutes’ walk - Rathwood (maze, kids’ train rides): 10 minutes’ drive - Rathgall Hillfort: 10 minutes - The Chocolate Garden of Ireland (chocolate … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Old Forge Glamping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3:30 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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