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Cape Clear Campsite

Chleire Haven, Cape Clear Island, Ireland
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London, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

Stunning location looking across the harbour and out to the Atlantic Ocean. Attendant was friendly and helpful. Showers took a little while to heat up but hey, it's a campsite. A short walk to the 'village' and had a great little cove for swimming that could only reach from the campsite , what a find!!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012

Our Son wanted to go camping as we chose a Yurt ! Didnt even know what a Yurt was until we seen their website ! Fantastic views, beautiful Yurt and Dave and Sally were great hosts. The wood burner in the Yurt is fantastic, lovely and warm !

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cELBRIDGE
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2012

Stayed in a Yurt on a cliff edge with a spectacular view of the harbour. One 8 year old boy with us who was enthralled with the accomodation. Yurts fitted 3 comfortably with 2 double beds and was beautifully warm when we lit the stove in the middle of the Yurt. Cooking facilities were grand with a 4 hob gas... More

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SallyandDaveCape, Owner at Cape Clear Campsite, responded to this review
7 September 2012

Hi Clodagh, Joe & Eavan, it was lovely to meet you all, we're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We had our first opportunity to go out kayaking this year just this week, as we took a half day off and went out to explore the caves, brilliant! I agree, wetsuits are a must, as the water, even... More

carlow
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11 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

This place is really special. We saw a pod of Dolphins within an hour of putting up our small tent. The view is spectacular, the facilities are ok, the owners are fantastic and you are only a short walk from pub, restaurant, beach. What more could you want. Its a really perfect place to relax. I know the owners have... More

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SallyandDaveCape, Owner at Cape Clear Campsite, responded to this review
7 September 2012

Hi Susan, Thank you so much for your review of our campsite, it was lovely to meet you all and hope you return again. I know you love the island and our views must be some of the best! Hopefully we will have been able to improve the site even more by next year. We only take couples and families... More

Cork
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12 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

We spent two nights in a tipee in early August 2012, and we really couldn't fault the campsite. Sally and Dave who run the campsite are friendly, helpful and on-site for a lot of the time. They meet guests at the ferry and take all the luggage to the site, and drop it back down for you when you're leaving... More

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SallyandDaveCape, Owner at Cape Clear Campsite, responded to this review
7 September 2012

Thank you, it's lovely to hear you enjoyed yourselves when you stayed with us. We do try our best to ensure you have a relaxing time! Wow, dolphins so close to you, they are amazing creatures aren't they? We had basking sharks in the water just below us earlier in the year - they came in almost daily one year!... More

Clonmel, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2012

We have just returned from the most amazing break on Cape Clear. We had visited the island ten years ago and had forgotten what a beautiful haven it is. We returned as parents of three young children and what a great time we had. The children loved the 'adventure' of staying in a yurt and had a ball from the... More

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SallyandDaveCape, Owner at Cape Clear Campsite, responded to this review
7 September 2012

Hi Denis, Thank you for the great review, and for taking the time to write it. We do hope you come back again next year to enjoy the beauty and relaxation found on Cape Clear. We have been amazed at the way all the children staying on the campsite this year have got on so well and made friends straight... More

Dunleer, Ireland
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

thanks so much to sally and dave for the camp trip of a lifetime. we stayed in one of the tippees which was so bright spacious and clean. it made the little bit of bad weather we had all the more bearable with two small kids. the pictures of the setting look great but you cannot appreciate the true beauty... More

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SallyandDaveCape, Owner at Cape Clear Campsite, responded to this review
7 September 2012

Thank you for such a lovely review. We agree with you about the view, it still makes us say 'WOW' when we walk onto the campsite! You enjoyed our facilities? Well, hopefully it will be even better next year...watch this space! Thank you for choosing to stay with us, we'll see you again soon hopefully! Best wishes, Sally & Dave More

Cork, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2012

the stay at Sally & Dave's was an experience of a lifetime, the drive up and onto the site is beautiful. Sally was unbelievably welcoming and helpful, there is a great sheltered wash up area overlooking the view, the showers were fantastic, very hot at any time of the day, spacious and immaculately clean. We stayed in the yurt for... More

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SallyandDaveCape, Owner at Cape Clear Campsite, responded to this review
18 June 2012

Thank you so much for the lovely review. You were both lovely guests and a big thanks for the help with the tipis Adrian! We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and would love to see you again sometime. Good luck with the Art course Samantha and with your Art careers, I'm sure you'll both do well. Thanks... More

Limerick, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011

Myself, family and friends all stayed for two nights in Tipi's and had the most fantastic stay. The camp site is idyllic and looks out over the bay. We will all definitely be back.

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SallyandDaveCape, Owner at Cape Clear Campsite, responded to this review
28 April 2012

Thank you so much for your lovely review, we hope to see you back again...ask about our loyalty discount!! Sally More

Belfast, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2011

this i have 2 say fellow campers .my first time on cape clear .campsite woz super and oweners dave and sally so so helpfull campsite immaculate and shower block spotless 10 outa ten frm myself.so much 2do sea kayaking snorkeling birdwatch.gentle walks .good hikes .boat trips 2 the fastnet lighthouse whale dolphin porpose watch whatever takes ur fancy u will... More

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SallyandDaveCape, Owner at Cape Clear Campsite, responded to this review
30 April 2012

Thanks so much guys, fantastic to hear your comments! It was lovely to see you back again later in the year too, hope to see you again this year!! Remember to ask about our loyalty points (% off) when you come!! S & D More

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Address: Chleire Haven, Cape Clear Island, Ireland
Region: Ireland > Province of Munster > County Cork > Cape Clear Island
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Ranked #2 of 3 Speciality lodging in Cape Clear Island

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