Question 1

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

Leaving Ó Meara's shop in Flagmount, head towards Scarriff. After a couple of kilometres, take the first sharp left hand turn and head up the hill, passing a new house on your right with a large balcony overlooking the lake.
 
Continue along that road for just under 5km until you pass through a crossroads with a thatch cottage. Continue straight ahead for another 1.5km,  crossing a small bridge. Take the first gravel lane on your left just before the Old Schoolhouse. Continue down this lane, staying left until you come to our house right by the lane. (Circa 1km)

Question 2

What do you provide?

Accepted Answer

We provide bedding, towels, cooking utensils and dishes, a camping stove and a fire pit. 
 
Your firewood for the first night is provided free of charge. Subsequent firewood bundles are available for €5. Healthy woodlands need decaying ground matter to sequester carbon back into the ground so please do not gather firewood from the woods. Anyone who damages trees or habitat in the area will be asked to leave without a refund.
 
We have a tap available for washing dishes. The water comes from our own well. While the water has been tested and is safe to drink, the higher iron content may not be to your taste. You can purchase bottled water in Flagmount or we can provide 5L bottles of water for €2.

Question 3

What should I bring?

Accepted Answer

Any food you wish to cook on the camping stove.
 
Bottled water or other drinks ( if imbibing alcohol, please use responsibly and with courtesy for property and other guests)
 
Milk! 
 
Bring extra jumpers and rain gear…Just in case! Please observe the weather conditions/forecast. 
 
Hot Water Bottles! Always a comfort during chilly nights.
 
Spare blankets for comfort. We ask that you DO NOT take the blankets or bedding provided for the beds out of the tents.
 
Toiletries  (towels and cleaning products are provided)
 
Walking gear, wellies, a camera, a good book or your guitar!
 
A torch (we only provide one per tent)
An umbrella
 
Insect repellent
 
An eye mask or ear plugs if a light sleeper (& sharing with snorers)

Question 4

Where is the nearest shop/ATM/petrol station/pub/restaurant?

Accepted Answer

Shop: O'Meara's in Flagmount (a 10 minute drive away). Closed on Sundays. 
 
ATM: The closest ATM is a 30 minute drive away either in Scariff or Gort. If paying cash on arrival, please ensure you have the full amount before you arrive. 
 
Petrol Station: Petrol & diesal can be purchased at O'Meara's in Flagmount but please be aware that they close on Sundays. The next nearest petrol station is to be found in Gort. 
 
Pub: Peppers in Feakle (20 minutes drive away) is renowned for live traditional music (usually on a Wednesday and Sunday. Opening hours and music sessions may vary due to Covid-19 restrictions.
 
Restaurant: There are several nice eateries in Gort ( we recommend The Field). There's a lovely pizzeria called The Snug in Mountshannon (30 minutes drive away).

Question 5

What time is check in/check out?

Accepted Answer

Check in is from 3pm and check out is before 12 noon.

Question 6

Is there WiFi and phone reception?

Accepted Answer

We do not offer WiFi access. 
 
Given our rural location, phone reception can be very poor. A few bars of signal can usually be found on the lane.

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