Can anyone heartily recommend tent camping in Ireland in August for 10 day trip (Northern loop)? Looking to save money for family of 4 by popping up simple tent every few days and b&b or hostel the other days. Hope to pack light in little rental car. Wanted camper van as we did in New Zealand, but very pricey looking in Ireland. Suggestions? Thanks!
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Bloomington, IL, USA
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You will have to stay in commercial campgrounds, since camping "just anywhere" is not legal. You can find a lot of pertinent information at www.totalcampingireland.ie. Since August is the height of the tourist season you will probably need to book ahead for a spot. I'm a little curious, though, about how you are going to pack light if you are carrying a tent and sleeping bags for 4?
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OP
Huntingtown
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Hi and thanks for the link. We pack the tent in one bag and pads in another and each person mashes the very mashable sleeping bags in their luggage. I think it may be a problem though since everyone recommends getting a very small car. Room for luggage, but not people! I see that one can also rent campers at the camp sites. Hostels will cost about $100 night for 4; am wondering what a reasonable farm stay or basic b&b for 4 would cost? We tend to avoid b&bs since often 2 rooms are required for a family of 4.
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Bloomington, IL, USA
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Over the course of four trips, I can say that EVERY B&B I have stayed at has had family rooms containing a full bed, and two twins. And more than one had sleeping space for five. I haven't been recently, so I don't know what it would cost, but you can look at www.discoverireland.com for a list of accomodations and contact information.