If you are flying into Dublin and planning a campervan trip around Ireland, the process is simpler than most people expect. Our Greystones depot is 45 minutes from Dublin Airport on a clear run, and picking up from there rather than trying to find a hire company in the city itself is genuinely more straightforward.This guide covers everything you need to know: how to get from Dublin Airport to our depot, what happens when you arrive, what to bring, and where to go on your first night.Campervan hire near Dublin AirportGetting from Dublin Airport to our Greystones depotOur depot is at Knight Park, Charlesland, Greystones, Co. Wicklow (postcode A63 WW87).From Dublin Airport, the most practical route is: take the M50 southbound towards Bray and Greystones, exit at Junction 14 (Bray North / Greystones), follow the signs for Greystones Town via the R761, and continue through Greystones Town towards Charlesland. The journey is around 45 minutes in normal traffic, a little longer during Dublin commuter hours (7-9am and 5-7pm on weekdays). If you are arriving on a weekend morning, you will likely be with us in 40 minutes.You can get an Uber or taxi from the airport directly to the depot for around 40-50. There is also a DART train from the Airport Bus stop at Spencer Dock (short Aircoach ride from arrivals) to Greystones Station, and the depot is a short taxi from there.What to bringYou do not need much beyond what you are already carrying. A few things worth having ready:Your driving licence. You will need the original, not a photo. If you completed our online check-in before arrival, you will already have uploaded a copy, but we check the physical licence at pickup.Your booking confirmation, either on your phone or printed.If you are bringing a dog, let us know in advance. Our fleet is pet-friendly and we are happy to accommodate well-behaved dogs.Payment for any extras you have added (table and chairs, bed linen) if you have not already paid online. Most customers sort this in the check-in email two days before pickup.What happens when you arriveChristopher or another member of the team will meet you at the depot. Plan for about 30 minutes for the full handover. It is thorough but not complicated. We will:Walk you through the van: how the gas works, how to set up the sleeping areas, how the heating operates, where the water connections are, how to dump waste at campsites.Go through the rental agreement and confirm your return date and time.Take the security deposit. You will have already chosen your deposit option in the check-in email (2,000, 1,000, or 500, all fully refundable) so this takes a moment.Point you in the right direction. Christopher is happy to recommend a first-night campsite or route based on where you are heading.By the time you leave, you will know the van well enough to feel comfortable. Most people are surprised how quickly it all makes sense.What is included in your hireFull 24-hour breakdown cover across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK. Included in the price, not an extra charge.Full gas cylinder. Fresh water in the tank. Clean bedding if you have opted for that extra. A full kitchen setup: hob, oven, fridge, freezer, crockery and utensils. Hot shower. Private toilet area. 12V power inverter for charging phones and electronics wherever you are parked.You bring your personal gear, food, and anything specific to your trip.View our full fleetWhere to go on your first nightFrom Greystones you have several good options within 90 minutes:Head south along the coast through Wicklow and Arklow towards Wexford. There are excellent campsites near Courtown and Rosslare.Head west over the Wicklow Mountains on the Military Road. It is spectacular scenery and a memorable first drive. Stop at a campsite near Laragh or Rathdrum.Head north-west towards Kildare and onwards to the Midlands if you are making for Roscommon or Galway on your first day.If you want to do the Wild Atlantic Way, most customers leave Greystones and head straight for Galway on day one, stopping somewhere around Athlone or Ballinasloe overnight. You will be well into Connemara by the next morning.Returning the vanReturn is the reverse of pickup. Arrive at the agreed time. We will ask you to agree a return time when you collect. We check the van together. Empty the waste, top up the water if possible, and bring it back broadly as you found it. Christopher does a full check with you present, and if everything is in order, your deposit is released the same day.Planning your routeWe are happy to help with route planning. Christopher at the Greystones depot and Joe at our Roscommon depot both know the Irish road network from years of customer conversations. If you want suggestions for a 7-day route, a weekend break, or a trip built around specific areas, just ask when you arrive or drop us an email before you travel.The whole of Ireland is genuinely accessible from Greystones. The west coast is under three hours. The southwest is four. The north is three and a half. You have more flexibility than most people realise when they start planning.For more answers, visit our FAQ page.Campervan holiday offersThe post Campervan Hire Near Dublin Airport: Your Complete Pickup Guide appeared first on Craic N Campers.

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Tucked away amongst mature trees in the beautiful White Peak area of the Peak District, Bakewell Camping and Caravanning Club Site offers the kind of peaceful, back-to-basics camping experience that can sometimes be hard to find.I recently stayed here on a solo camping trip in my little Coleman Forest Lodge 4 tent which is ridiculously quick and easy to pitch, and it was exactly the kind of peaceful reset Id been craving.Relaxed camping with minimal facilitiesThe site itself is beautifully laid out, with spacious grassy pitches tucked amongst trees and greenery, giving the whole place a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. Despite being within easy reach of Bakewell and plenty of Peak District attractions, it somehow manages to feel totally tucked away from the world.Although its called Bakewell campsite, its actually located some 5 miles away from the town of Bakewell itself, on the outskirts of the charming little village of Youlgreave. Here youll find a peaceful pocket of the Peak District that feels a world away from the busier tourist spots.Despite its small size, Youlgreave has a couple of traditional pubs, a village shop, a fab little artisan bakery and heaps of charming character. Its the sort of place where walkers, cyclists, and campers are naturally drawn towards.Friendly wardens and a warm welcomeThe two wardens on site were also absolutely lovely. Friendly, welcoming and genuinely helpful throughout my stay. That kind of atmosphere makes such a difference when youre travelling solo, and the site overall felt very safe, relaxed and well cared for.One of my favourite moments of the entire trip came on the very first morning. Wrapped up warm with a fresh coffee in hand, I stepped out of the tent to the sound of birds and found two pheasants wandering just metres from my pitch, happily scampering around. It was one of those wonderfully simple camping moments that instantly slows your nervous system down.The soundtrack throughout my stay was birdsong, rustling leaves and the occasional friendly hello exactly my kind of campsite.A site for campers who genuinely enjoy campingOne of the things I appreciated most about this site is that it attracts a quieter, more chilled type of camper. Because the facilities are so basic (theres no toilet or shower block) and the site leans more towards traditional camping than family entertainment, the atmosphere feels quiet and calm rather than noisy and chaotic.Personally, I absolutely love this kind of camping. Im entirely self-sufficient when I camp and always travel with my own camp toilet, shower setup and a plethora of creature comforts, so the lack of facilities is never an issue for me. Honestly, I tend to find that the more basic sites tend to attract campers who are there for the same reasons I am, nature, peace and fresh air. Thankfully, the lack of facilities meant no screaming kids or rowdy late nights.So what will you find at Bakewell Camping & Caravanning Club Site? Beautifully well-kept pitches, with or without electric hookups, a small but lovely childrens park, a small park, WiFi and pets are welcome too.Cosy solo camping comfortsAlthough I was camping solo, Id booked an electric hook-up pitch which felt wonderfully indulgent and allowed me to bring along a few extra comforts that made the trip especially cosy. My electric blanket, Kampa Diddy heater and little bedside lamp transformed the tent into a warm, welcoming retreat once the temperatures dropped in the evenings.Combined with my flat pitch beneath the trees, it ended up being one of those rare camping setups that feels both simple and incredibly restorative at the same time.Things worth knowing before you arriveThe approach through the village is probably the only slightly nerve-wracking part of the experience, especially if youre towing or in a campervan. However, taken slowly and carefully, its absolutely manageable and very much worth it once you arrive.Its location is also ideal for exploring the wider Peak District, with plenty of walks, villages and attractions just a short drive away, while still retaining that lovely away from it all feel back on site.If your ideal campsite involves entertainment, packed activity schedules and endless facilities, this probably wont be the site for you. But if, like me, you love peaceful pitches, birdsong, mature trees, cosy evenings in the tent and a slower, more traditional style of camping, Bakewell Camping and Caravanning Club Site is an absolute gem. I loved it and Ill definitely return.Find out more or book your stay at Bakwell Camping and Caravanning Club Site.The post Bakewell Camping & Caravanning Club Site Campsite Review appeared first on Camping Blog Camping with Style | Travel, Outdoors & Glamping Blog.

The Kelty Wireless 6 is a roomy, well-styled three-season dome tent thats been part of my kit for four years. Its ideal for couples who want proper standing height without hauling a mansion-sized tent around. Read on for my review after 4 years of camping in it. What is it?Kelty Wireless 6 Tent RRP: 300Overall Rating (3.5 / 5)StockistsKelty Wireless 4 at Mountain WarehouseThe Wireless 6 is no longer available but you can shop the current Kelty range on Amazon grab the Kelty footprint groundsheet here.SpecificationSeasons: 3 Number of doors: 2 Number of vestibules: 2 Number of poles: 3 Capacity: 6 Packaged weight: 7.79 kg Floor area: 8.07 m2 Dimensions (L x W x H): 300 x 269 x 193 cm Pack size: 68.6 x 20 x 20 cmTent basicsThe Wireless 6 is a three-season dome tent with two doors and vestibules, and a peak height of 190cm, which, for reference, means its taller than me by a good 22cm. That height is both a blessing and a mild source of comedy, but Ill come back to that.Floor space clocks in at just under 87 square feet, with two vestibules adding a further combined 28 square feet of covered storage. On paper, thats a six-person tent. In practice, its a very comfortable two and easily accommodates our double folding camp bed, a table and our usual luggage.PitchingPitch time is genuinely fast solo youre looking at around 10-5 minutes, with a partner its even faster, thanks to a clever quick-corner pole sleeve design.The fly sheet, however, is a different story. At 168cm I am, apparently, not tall enough to wrangle a 190cm tent without a degree of physical comedy. Getting the fly sheet over the top involves a combination of throwing, jumping, and what I can only describe as interpretive dance. The same goes for clipping the inner tent to the poles at the very top, the lower clips are fine, but those top ones require a bit of reach. This isnt a deal breaker, it just needs acknowledging, particularly if youre on the shorter side. Practical features and styleThe two vestibules are genuinely useful and easily accommodate my camp loo (an absolute essential), or a small table and a camp stove with room to manoeuvre. That matters when its bucketing down and you dont want to bring wet kit inside.The interior is surprisingly roomy for a tent that packs down into a fairly compact bag. The clever corner vestibule zip design also means theyre easy to access from inside which is a small detail that makes a real difference in terms of usability.There are only four smallish corner storage pockets, which wont win any awards if youre a person who likes to have a place for everything, but I dont tend to use storage pockets unless Im in a very small backpacking tent, which of course, this is not.Aesthetically, I really like it. The styling is clean and modern and I love the colours. It doesnt look like a budget tent, and it packs into Keltys signature duffel bag which makes loading it back into the car satisfyingly easy.The elephant in the tent condensationThis is where I have to be straight with you, and where four years of real-world use actually tells you something that a first-impressions review simply couldnt.Weve had significant condensation issues with this tent more than with any other tent weve owned. We initially put it down to using an EHU hook-up in cold weather, which led to a damp floor under the air bed. Reasonable explanation, we thought. But weve since experienced the same issue in warmer weather, without an EHU, so its not that. I even bought an additional groundsheet to see if that would help with floor dampness it didnt.Independent reviewers have flagged ventilation as a known issue with the rainfly on, and a quick trawl of Reddit confirms Im not alone here this seems to be a fairly common experience with the Wireless 6. Its not a tent-ending problem and it hasnt stopped us using it, but it does mean you need to be prepared air it well in the mornings, keep a small towel handy, and dont leave damp kit inside to compound the problem. Final thoughtsI love the space inside this tent, its perfect for weekend camping trip for the two of us. I also like taking it for solo camping trips when I want a bit more space but dont want to take our huge Vango AirBeam.The two vestibules genuinely add some extra usable space and for such a compact tent, it provides a surprising amount of space inside. But whilst the quality is good, the condensation is an issue, and whilst It hasnt stopped be using this tent, it is the reason Ive scored it the way I have.Where to next?CAMPING | Comfy Camping These Are The Best Camping Chairs For 2025TENTS | Coleman Aspen 4 Family Pole Tent ReviewTENTS | Adventure Ready With The Coleman Batur 3 Blackout Tent ReviewThe post Long Term Test Verdict The Kelty Wireless 6 Tent Review appeared first on Camping Blog Camping with Style | Travel, Outdoors & Glamping Blog.

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