Bilberry Boreen Campsite

View prices & book 9.7 19 reviews
Tents in one of the meadows
Tents in one of the meadows
Shower, kitchen block and picnic area
Tent in one of the meadows
Rainbow over the meadow
Communal area through the meadow
Wildflower meadow
View of the meadow
Lawn and picnic area
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Shower, kitchen block and picnic area
Tent in one of the meadows
Rainbow over the meadow

  • Farm eco-campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Inchigeelagh in County Cork
  • Skibbereen 35 minutes’ drive; Killarney National Park an hour
  • Shared living room; communal kitchen and picnic area with pizza oven
County Cork bound? If you like the sound of a quiet getaway on a small, back-to-nature campsite, but rather fancy some amenities so you don’t have to rough it too much, then take a look at Bilberry Boreen Campsite, 10 minutes’ drive from Inchigeelagh. Here you can choose your own pitch among wildflower meadows and woodland on a farm that is in the process of being re-wilded. There are spectacular rural views everywhere you look, and the peaceful vibe has an emphasis firmly on appreciation of the wildlife around you. Now back to those amenities… and there are quite a few. Tucked away in the corner of a meadow is a shower block, plus a shared kitchen with all basics like cooking oils, herbs, tea, coffee and sugar – in short pretty much everything you need for the basics of cooking a meal or making a brew. A covered area with a barbecue and pizza oven is a few steps away, with a picnic table just outside so you can serve your meals with a view. Should the weather play nasty, you can retreat to the comfy sofas in the communal living area, where you can borrow books and games to keep all ages entertained. There are electricity sockets there for charging your devices, but otherwise – this being ‘almost’ wild camping – everything is off grid.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

Italian

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating based on 19 reviews View breakdown

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Camping authentique, bien caché, avec une cabane détente pour que les enfants…

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Maxime d. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Camping authentique, bien caché, avec une cabane détente pour que les enfants puissent jouer (babyfoot, puzzle) et les parents se reposer (canapés...) Et surtout une cuisine self-service entièrement équipée avec de la vaisselle et un fond de maison, pour les étourdis qui n'ont pas tout prévu. Propriétaires discrets mais disposition des lieux pensée de façon généreuse.

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We had an incredible stay at this campsite! The owner is incredibly…

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: We had an incredible stay at this campsite! The owner is incredibly friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. The two lovely dogs on-site added to the warm atmosphere.

The campsite is well-equipped with everything you could possibly need: a fully stocked kitchen, clean compost toilets, hot showers, a cozy living room, and even a barbecue grill and pizza oven. We were lucky enough to enjoy a delicious pizza made by the owner, which was a highlight of our stay.

The location is perfect—quiet and peaceful, yet conveniently close to the beautiful windmills. We also had the chance to meet some interesting people from all over the world, which made our experience even more memorable.

Overall, this campsite is a true gem. We can't wait to return! Highly recommended.

Disliked: Nothing

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Very quiet, peaceful sight on a pretty meadow. We loved stargazing there:…

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Very quiet, peaceful sight on a pretty meadow. We loved stargazing there: the milky was clear to see one night, and shooting stars every other minute!

Nice hot shower, kept clean. Very eco- conscious set-up. Owner was friendly too.

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Wild and remote location to let all your worries fade away! …

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
Thomas W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Wild and remote location to let all your worries fade away! Everything you need to immerse yourself in nature! Fantastic kitchen facilities and outdoor space! Lovely host and thank you for a pleasant stay.

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If you want space, this is the place

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: This place is certainly one of the best camp sites for space, very very well maintained and Lizzie is super welcoming. We loved everything, the views, the fact that you can pitch your tent without even see and hear other people! The pizzas on Saturday night was amazing as well. Shower is very good, beautiful flora around.

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Quiet & beautiful (even in rain). Basic but really well equipped with…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
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Customer service 10
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Cleanliness 10
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Quiet & beautiful (even in rain). Basic but really well equipped with kitchen (much appreciated to boil water during torrential rain), compost loos & showers, all clean & well looked after. We only stayed one night but would come back to stay longer & explore area more.

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Facilities were superb. Host was friendly and very accommodating. Hot showers, well…

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Facilities were superb. Host was friendly and very accommodating. Hot showers, well equipped kitchen and we enjoyed the games area as it came in quite handy when the weather was poorly. Will definitely be back!

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Great campsite, good facilities and relaxing atmosphere

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

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Good facilities such as kitchen area, barbeque, pizza oven and book shelf in a sofa seating area. Very quiet and peaceful. Lizzie is lovely.

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Lovely quiet site in a great location, perfect if you are looking…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Paul C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely quiet site in a great location, perfect if you are looking for some proper peace and quiet. The owner, Lizzie was so friendly and very knowledgeable about the local area. highly recommended.

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Peaceful campsite, very friendly owner, great facilities

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
Rachel H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: We brought a four man tent and pitched up in the meadow on the hill - the views were gorgeous, and we had the best view of the milky way and a few shooting stars. Lizzie is brilliant, we brought our grumpy little jack russell with us and she was so good with him, he even had a run around with her own two dogs. The facilities are perfect - very well equipped campers kitchen, very clean toilets with compost system. All very eco friendly. We absolutely loved the peacefulness of this place and would highly recommend. We will definitely be returning.

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Features

Dogs 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 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 Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Bilberry Boreen Campsite

Carrigdangan

Kilmichael

Inchigeelagh

Co. Cork

Republic of Ireland

P12 P281

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Dublin GMT (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.80049°N
-9.11602°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

Pretty local towns to visit include Dunmanway (15 minutes's drive), with its brightly coloured cottages – here fans of Gaelic football can visit the grave of Sam Maguire on a self-guided tour of the town. For more insight into Irish history, visit Skibbereen (35 minutes) to learn about the Great Irish Famine of the 1840s in the Heritage Centre. To get to know coastal West Cork, make for Clonakilty (half an hour) and laze on the beach at Inchydoney (40 minutes), or drive sections of the Wild Atlantic Way along the untamed shoreline. Bilberry Boreen is also a handy base for exploring the stunning lakes and oak forest of Killarney National Park, having a stroll around the estate at Killarney House and Gardens (both an hour), or taking to the multitude of hilly trails on foot or by bike. If you’d rather stick closer to home on your expeditions, there are wild moorland walks in the Nowen Hill Forest or Warrenscourt Forest recreational areas (both 20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Warren, Cregane Strand 27.1 km Sea ExcellentGoodGoodGood
Owenahincha, Little Island Strand 27.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Inchydoney 28.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Inchydoney East Beach 28.7 km Sea ExcellentN/AN/AN/A
Tragumna 34.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Offers

Tent pitch
Non-electric grass tent pitch
  • 10% off Spring offer –
  • 10% off Autumn offer –

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bilberry Boreen Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bilberry Boreen Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bilberry Boreen Campsite? Pretty local towns to visit include Dunmanway (15 minutes's drive), with its brightly coloured cottages – here fans of Gaelic football can visit the grave of Sam Maguire on a self-guided tour … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bilberry Boreen Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    If you are arriving/departing early or late please be as quiet as possible so as not to disturb other guests, thank you.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bilberry Boreen Campsite? From €29.70 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.