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Hi anne, its colin, just back from ireland, first couple of nights stayed at camac valley just out side of dublin, then we went down to the r. kerry stayed at mannix point what a nice little site so friendly [ the owner mortimer so helpful ] used it as a base, went round the r.kerry through killarney park never seen so many buses in my life.

Visited the dingle but dont think it is so pretty as the r.kerry went up to slea head, we are hoping to go back sometime in september we would like to go further north on the west side [ county mayo-up to giants causeway ] all in all its been terriffic except as you can guess the weathers not been very kind.

Regards colin

Ninham. Big site but very spread out. They never will pitch ypou nextdoor to someone else if there is space. The pitches are the hugest I have ever experienced. Could have got 2 frame tents on ours and still had space!!  Lovely heated outdoor pool. Also most pitcheds are perimeter pitches with just space out in front of you. A few are hedged.

New play area if you need it. Toilets and showers good (not fantasticly modern but spotlessly clean tidy with shelf and hooks - note plural with hooks). Much better in Meadowbrook than the Orchard.  The Campsite is actually on the outskirts of Shanklin (walkable) and set down a lon driveway. You really do feel you are miles from anywhere with some lovely countryside views. Lots ofd bunnies to accompany you on your walk to the loo block to brush your teeth on the evening. Meadowbrook is open now, don t think the Orchard is open until Peak weeks but could be July.  The 2 campsites are divided by a beautiful walk between 2 fishing lakes and a cottage (which they rent out). Its about 5 minutes stroll between them and the pool. Also Morrissons is 3 minutes if that by car or a short walk, so really handy for supplies.

We have just come back from our second trip and have to say the 200 pitches had 9 of us on them!!! Obviously it does get busier. We have also been in mid August when it was full and was amazed by the space, even then!!

I really cant recommend this site high enough. I am tempted to book again for our 2 weeks in mid August (if they have room)!!

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/results3.asp?search=Ninham&by=sitename

Highly recommend.

We liked the look of Southland too. Had a drive around and nearly considred going there but it was the no pool that prompted the thumbs down.

Quote: Originally posted by pager33 on 30/6/2007

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thanks Emvid, we have spotted a really nice place  near St Austell, Cornwall for next May!! but will definelty have a look at Ninham for the year after!!! Pre planning or what!!!!

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