Derrybawn Mountain Ecolabs

Proximity to Wicklow Way routes to Glendalough and Glenmalure . Short drive to Glenmalure valley . Laragh, Wicklow Gap and more . Fire pit was lovely . Andrew and Kian who manage the camp and nice people .

We paid for private WC and shower . On arrival we were told there was no hot water .
Paid for Wifi - this only worked within the main building .
Our pitch was facing a large mound covered in nettles and beside this was a big white bucket a quarter filled with some liquid of some sort .
There was a family pitched right next to us who where lovely people thankfully . With lovely well mannered kids. So not much privacy.
Basically the website gave a very different image .
The rate per person per night is just too much. I would go back gladly but would not bother with private WC or wifi . But my partner won’t as no hot water -

Not the usual campsite experience, more rustic and nature-orientated. Incredible location in a sheltered field beside a trail that leads directly to Glendalough over the mountains. A perfect base for mountain walks. The village of Laragh is not far, with a convenience store for all the basics. Andrew is an excellent host; gave great advice on walks and swimming in the nearby river. Will be back.

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From the moment we arrived, Andrew was friendly and extremely helpful. The space was exactly as described online. It was relaxing and naturally beautiful.

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Good facilities, friendly and obliging owner.

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Proximity to Nature and wildlife is astounding. The set-up is rustic with the most basic amenities (though you can pay for more) this is a a rare site that is somewhere between a commercial pitch and wild-camping. Definitely suited to nature lovers and hikers. I camped with my two boys 8 and 6 who were in their element and loved every minute, though it should be said they are used to camping. The site is surrounded by the National Park on three sides with an ancient right-of-way leading off the back of the property into the forest. This is a place where you can lose yourself in the ancient Irish woodlands and watch or listen to the wild.

I know that the pitch is a work in progress, but I hope it doesn't change too much.

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Andrew the host was like a personal guide. He really engaged with the children - from helping with a rooster that was stuck in a hedge to moving bunk beds. The location is amazing with lots of lovely walks. Will be back someday.

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Mariane and Andrew were excellent hosts! They were very helpful and gave me great advice on places to go walking around. I will definitely be back again.

The facilities were excellent and surrounded by gorgeous scenery.

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We had two great nights at this campsite in Wicklow. The site is on the Wicklow Way and there is a spectacular forest walk to Glendalough directly from the site. Facilities are fairly basic but there are cooking, toilet and shower (albeit solar powered so not that hot) facilities. Fresh eggs from the hens on site are nice. Andrew, who runs Derrybawn, was most welcoming. Would definitely stay again.

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Friendliness of host Andrew, host's local knowledge, facilities available

Shower not great but usable, all other facilities fine!