Reviews of Valentia Island Escape

It was quirky. Not at all what I expected but a very earthy and back to nature kind of camping experience. Brendan is a great host and I like what he is trying to do with his sustainable camping

I’m not sure I’d want to sleep in the caravan again.

Quirky, intetesting accomodation. Great breakfast pancakes..freshly made. Wonderful glamping experience

We loved it all

Location and set up Good showers Clean toilets

Stayed in the airstreamer first impression- oh cool. Second impression - as we opened the door oh it smells musty Third impression - oh the beds uncomfortable Fourth impression - why does bedding smell bad The towels smelled and felt worn out The musty smell didn’t leave even after we left the door open for a few hours. Wouldn’t rush back but it’s ideal for budget. I feel like the whole place could do with better management.

Love the area. The breakfast was excellent. The people were lovely.

Fab accomodation. So novel...lovely breakfast and lovely staff

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Excellent brekkie. Brendan was a fabulous host and staff were very friendly.

We stayed for 3 days. A fresh supply of towels would be amazing. But that was my only fault .

Great hospitality and location. The breakfast was great too

No problems really! The bed could have been slightly more comfortable but that’s not a big complaint

Great if you like communal living

There was an uncomfortable smell in the caravans

Great location and loved the stone cottage with a full kitchen. Very comfy and would recommend.

The showers by the cottage could have better dry areas to put your clothes while using the showers.

Unfortunately there's nothing I can say I liked

Phoned accommodation early in the day to be told that it was self check-in and to phone again closer to our arrival. Late check in would not an issue. Phoned from two different numbers for over an hour. No answer. Drove to the accommodation not knowing if we could even access the room. Luckily there was someone there when we arrived who told us Brendan was gone to bed, bearing in mind there's a sign at the door stating if there's issues to phone him. •Room damp •Bedding damp couldn't use two beds •Freezing Cold shower Requested vegan breakfast at booking nothing available for a vegan only fruit. Was asked if we have brought our own milk Having paid for breakfast this was a disaster. Speaking to Brendan, I found him rude and condescending. When he learned we were not satisfied with the service he no longer wanted to speak to us.

Great place where to stay, Brandon is a super nice host the structure is cosy and clean

Absolutely perfect! We stayed in the bus and really enjoyed our night there and the day in Valentia. We rented bikes on site (better if you let them know in advance to make sure they have enough) and discovered the island by bike. The hosts were amazing and super friendly. The breakfast absolutely fantastic! 100% recommended

Unique, fun and well equipped

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Fabulous breakfast of fruit, cereals, yoghurt, pancakes, scrambled eggs, bread, teas, coffees etc.

It's a quirky caravan site tucked away in lovely grounds very near knightstown and portmagee on Valentia Island in the heart of the stunning Skellig Ring. Kids or groups would love this site but it's also private for couples and people travelling solo. There's a cosy renovated cottage for gathering outside of the caravan day or night. Plenty of toilets and showers so there's never any queues. Heaters and electric blankets ensure even the wettest nights are cosy under the fabulous tin roofed canopies. Fabulous breakfast spread with a range of fresh fruit, juices, cereals, scrambled eggs and even pancakes! Brendan and his kids are great hosts.

Not much

The Double bed was ok. But additional beds were unsuitable to sleep in and my companion ended up sleeping on couch. Bed clothes were not fresh as they smelled of mildew. Also a pair of underwear found under cushion on couch. I left it there for you to dispose of.

We had an incredibly nice stay at Island Escape. We were there for two nights but honestly, we could have easily stayed longer. The vibe among the campers was super relaxed, and even as someone over 2 meters tall, I had plenty of space in the bed and slept really well. Breakfast, served in the large stone house starting around 8:00 (or earlier if arranged with the host), was absolutely fantastic – great coffee, a variety of cheeses, and the fresh scrambled eggs and pancakes prepared daily by the host were top-notch. The showers and sanitary facilities were clean, and the whole little camper village is just incredibly charming and cozy. A special shoutout to the host and his family – they were super welcoming, always had great recommendations for things to do in the area, and we really enjoyed the nice chats we had with them. Highly recommended – we’d come back anytime!

The quirky place

The beds were uncomfortable

Very quirky spot.. Very well laid out. Brendan was an excellent host. Very accommodating as we were a family of 8 adults our original accommodation was tight so he kindly upgraded us to an extra space. We stayed in the bus, boathouse and gypsy caravan. Toilets and shower blocks were spotless. Brendan cooked us delicious pancakes and eggs for breakfast and also had a lovley spread of fresh fruit Yougurt and bread. Fantastic value overall