We arrived in Barleycove camping site on Wednesday 8/8/12, to be greated by friendly staff who explained the sites facilities and escorted us to where, me the hubby and 2 boys 6+9 could set up camp. Having been here 10 or so years before I was thrilled to see how well maintained the park was, how clean and flat! ( believe me when ur camping it has to be level). The sun shone, plenty activity for kids and safe to let them explore alone. The site was cleaned and serviced daily as we were there. We spent 2 glorious days on the local beach with the pontoon bridge, so relaxed we were horizontal. In the evening ventured into Crookhaven to O'Sullivans for fresh catch of the day for supper. It's a real hideaway, no riff/raff and the boys loved it. Only downside was the que for showers, and being near the sea,it got windy on our last night. Mizen vision is a must,its the end of the world, to see the last manned lighthouse and be in awe of how gorgeous our country is on a sunny day! I'm Terrified of heights but I was swept away by the views. I will definitely be returning. The site is secure and very well maintained. Couldn't recommend it enough.

I stayed here in the early eighties with my family, so going back to Barleycove was a real trip down memory lane. We just stayed for one night on Saturday 14th July, pulled in abour 8pm and the park was buzzing completely full. The staff were very helpful, sincere and genuine and it just made my heart sing with joy that the place was as lovely and charming as i had remembered it. No it is not the ritz, but it is completely functionally with everything that you might need, set amongst beautiful scenery. I couldn't recommend this park enough.

Barleycove Caravan park is just awesome, situated between Goleen, Crookhaven and Mizen Head this is a fantastic family park.
Don't expect anything amazing, it is of course in the middle of know where but this is why it is so special, a well kept secret with many many people turing up year after year. Anyone who has done their research for West Cork with know have an idea of what to expect. With a little shop and eating place on site there is enough to keep you and the kids amused. Just a 20 minute walk crom Crookhaven, a gorgeous little fishing village with friendly pubs and the good oul craic.
Ans of course you are only a short stroll from the most fabulous beaches.

While the staff do have some iota of charm and wit, it would be more fitting if the inscription on the entrance to Barleycove holiday park read "abandon all hope ye who enter here". This may seem like hyperbole but trust me it isnt. My partner and I were informed the caravan was roughly 7 years old but upon arrival it was clear that this caravan had been around sine the 70's. There was mould everywhere, on the beds curtains etc. It seemed as if a light breeze would cause untold structural damage and two of the four beds, were shelves. The staff took great pride in showing us that the caravan did indeed have running water but sadly this is not enough to distract from other obvious shortcomings. Thankfully we were refunded our 120 euro for a two night stay (well above the 25 per night reccomended by failte ireland advertised on the reception wall). To sum up, avoid this place like the plague..which you could probably catch from sitting on any of the furniture.

Fantastic location perched on the edge of the Atlantic. Beautiful beaches across the road. Suitable for all sorts of camping/caravans/campers. Excellent pub/restaurants 2 kms away in Crookhaven. Sitting outside my tent now with a full moon.