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East Coast Adventure

2 reviews

Cosy glamping pods in the Mourne Mountains foothills of County Down
A 10-minute drive to Kilbroney Park; the Cloughmore Stone 15 minutes
Family-friendly outdoor activities; pubs and shop five minutes’ drive

Set in the foothills of County Down’s Mourne Mountains, the glamping pods at East Coast Adventure make great little sanctuaries for outdoor experiences or laidback rural breaks. Hikers, cyclists, families and friends – bring the dog too – can base themselves here for splendid days of outdoor fun in Kilbroney Forest Park and at stunning Carlingford Lough, or potter around the leafy rural site doing nothing very much at all. Each prettily painted wooden pod sleeps up to four people. They are waterproof and cosy – and stay that way all year round. Inside there are double and single camp beds for sleeping up to four guests, a plug heater and electric power. All you need to bring is bedding or sleeping bags, food and toiletries. Outside, each pod has its own sheltered decking, seating area and firepit. Communal facilities on site include a shared shower and toilet pod, a barbecue pod warmed with a woodburning stove – just the job for family get-togethers if the weather’s not playing ball – and an outdoor kitchen hut with all the basics to rustle up simple meals. From the site, it’s five minutes’ drive to the cute loughside village of Rostrevor for a basics shop and a smattering of takeaways, pubs and cafés.

Campground type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

East Coast Adventure

34 Lower Knockbarragh Road

Rostrevor

Co. Down

Northern Ireland

BT34 3DP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.13515°N
-6.19651°W

Route directions

If you are using Google Maps, follow main coast roads to Rostrevor village and enter the site’s address: 34 Lower Knockbarragh Road, Rostrevor, BT34 3DP.

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

A stay at East Coast Adventure gives you access to a whole range of activities that can be arranged on site, from kayaking in Carlingford Lough to guided walks to watch the sun rise over the Irish Sea and biking the challenging trails from the Rostrevor Mountain Bike Centre. There are easy family walks in gorgeous landscaped Kilbroney Park (10 minutes’ drive), with its expansive parklands and arboretum planted with rare trees. A forest trail leads up to the famous Cloughmore Stone (15 minutes), a gigantic erratic boulder deposited thousands of years ago during the last Ice Age, and an observation point with spectacular lough views at Kodak Corner, a five-minute walk from the boulder. More testing yomps are found in the Mourne Mountains foothills (15 minutes), where you can climb up to the Mourne Wall – a 22-mile continuous section of dry-stone wall scaling the summit of the hills – or take a picnic to eat by the reservoir in Silent Valley Mountain Park (both half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Cranfield (Cranfield Bay)	8.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Shelling Hill/Templetown	10.8 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Newcastle	13.7 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Murlough Co. Down	15.4 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Tyrella	20.1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castle Ward 29 mi

National Trust

Derrymore House 8.2 mi

Rowallane Garden 26.1 mi

Ardress House 26.8 mi

The Argory 29.2 mi

Castle Ward 29.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

CARLINGFORD LOUGH ISLANDS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 15/02/1996) 8.5 mi

PORTMORE LOUGH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/08/2002) 29.4 mi

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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Reviews

would recommend this campground to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beautiful location, excellent facilities, lovely staff. We plan to return for another…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2024

Camping pod

Liked: Beautiful location, excellent facilities, lovely staff. We plan to return for another stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, beautiful surroundings. Easy check in. Pods are spacious, and comfy.…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	10

Anonymous Jul 2023

Camping pod

Liked: Great location, beautiful surroundings. Easy check in. Pods are spacious, and comfy. Kitchen area contained all equipment needed to cook etc. Nice wee getaway.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks a mill for your review. It's very much appreciated. Hopefully next time you visit you will join some of our activities at East Coast Adventure. Jenn

Frequently asked questions

Does East Coast Adventure have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is East Coast Adventure dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near East Coast Adventure? A stay at East Coast Adventure gives you access to a whole range of activities that can be arranged on site, from kayaking in Carlingford Lough to guided walks to watch the … Read more
When can I check in and check out of East Coast Adventure?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Depart by: noon

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