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Reviews of Retro Caravans at Valentia Island Escape

Upper tennies, V23R229 Valentia Island, Ireland

#3 of 33 hotels in Valentia Island

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 336 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The vibe was great, camping without the hastle, out in nature, amazing.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Lovely place and host!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The space is so beautiful, clean, well located.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic place. It was icing on the cake for our trip
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing specifically

    Very clean and organizes. Comfortable and warm

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Anthea, you are doing an amazing job. Fantastic idea, loved the stay, enjoyed everything
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I don't think there was anything i didn't like. Yes, there can be 2-3 things that can be looked after and make it better but that didn't disappoint me at all

    There's not 1 thing, I loved everything. Anthea is an amazing host, very welcoming, the place exceeded my expectations. It was clean and everything was provided to us. It was a homely feeling

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    9.0
    I would definitely return
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved the little caravans. The heated blanket was a godsend after my shower. Snuggled up in bed lovely and warm while it poured rain outside. Cosy

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location to explore beautiful Valentia Island. An electric blanket is a good idea to warm up a bit after all day. Great communication with the owners, always quick response Something different than staying in a classic b&b and we enjoyed a lot I

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    8.0
    Fun cute pretty surrounding area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to go out in rain for bathroom but we knew it was outside

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    9.0
    A quirky glamping experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Insufficient outdoor lighting to top of site, and a mirror in the ship would be great.

    Quirkiness and pleasurable Island location. Anthea was very welcoming and accommodating when upgrading us.. Large communal kitchen dining space.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    10
    Retro at its best
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location with a retro vibe. And great ice crean down the road

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Leaving 😢

    Everything...our host was exceptional nothing was a problem not that there was any ...special mention to Julia a very pleasant member of staff nice to see someone always with a smile would brighten up a dull day. While we were there we attended our hosts dads birthday party🎊🎊🎉🎉 great nights music and craic

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    8.0
    Great host, great breakfast facilities, comfy warm bed in a quirky van!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outdoor shower with push button was a challenge.

    Lovely host, kind welcoming and lots of helpful info. Very quirky van… heated blanket so it stayed warm all night. Beautiful kitchen and breakfast items, tea coffee etc all available.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    10
    We will 100% be returning. Retro Caravans were perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The caravan we stayed was lovely, it was decorated very nicely and the bed was very comfortable. The bathrooms are very close to the caravans and the shower was lovely and warm. The staff were so friendly and helped us with anything we needed.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    8.0
    Interesting
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some heating apparatus would be nice in carravan to take chill out of air from time to time

    Diffferent Experience .. relaxing.. great dining facilities ..electric blanket

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    9.0
    Tasteful done lil caravan
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of food available in the cupboards. Looked like the storage isn't at its best. A little management there would save some good food from going bad. Be mindful that the bathrooms are outside and the lights outside our caravan werent working.

    The whole place looked beautiful. Artfully decorated with a sustainable twist. Loads of upcycled items. Clean bathrooms. Notes every where with instructions. Easy to navigate.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    10
    Quirky property with a lovely host. Enjoyed our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers are button operated at a set temperature and you have to hold the button in otherwise the water turns off quickly. Otherwise no issues, loved our stay.

    Quirky property with good facilities. We got upgraded to the bus and it was perfect. Was nice to have the common area to cook dinner in. The continental breakfast in the morning was a nice touch. Our host was lovely, very chatty and had the cutest dog!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    9.0
    Great place to stay combining character and comfort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing; it was all good. If I had to suggest an improvement, could boxes with lids be provided in the showers to put clothes in so they don't get wet.

    Caravans were beautifully restored and very comfortable. Electric blanket was great on the colder nights. Well-equipped self-catering kitchen stocked with basics such as cooking oil, salt, herbs and spices etc. Free tea and proper coffee all day. Free breakfast (cereals and toast) provided which we hadn't expected. Everything was spotlessly clean.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    great place - kitchen and central room ver convenient- lovely houst

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    That we had to leave

    The retro atmosphere

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved it It was so different and fun Nice view of the lake Close to portmagee, handy for us as we went to see Skellig Michael Lots to do around the area Walks, food, scenery

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The caravans are decorated really nicely. The beds all have an electric blanket, so they never feel damp. There is a table and chairs outside each one. The showers are hot. There is a nice atmosphere there.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    9.0
    Very cute, fun place, great location for groups or families.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The Wifi in the kitchen I could not log into. I had no trouble with the Wifi in the caravan/room. The bathrooms and showers were nice especially for common-use areas, however I just prefer private bathroom facilities. But this is a glamping site and was aware that the facilities were common use before I booked.

    This place really surprised me how nice it was. It is a glamping site so I wasn't expecting the Ritz or anything. But once we got there we really liked the room/caravan. It was cozy and spacious. There was a common area kitchen with everything you would need, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The location surprised me the most. I had no idea about Valentia Island, we were there to go to Skellig Michael, but Valentia Island was amazing with lots of outdoor places to visit. Great place to hike, walk the coast, take photos, etc... Retro Caravan was also a bargen$$

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2023

    10
    Brilliant- just go
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All great - just didn’t stay long enough

    Fabulous place ; great facilities; very friendly; quirky & great fun

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    10
    Fantastically Querky
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastically querky fab spot in the middle of Valentia. Highly recommended it. Bring a pack of cards and enjoy the area.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    10
    A hidden gem -will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Anthea is a super host -she handled everything with ease (even storm Betty). It is a magical place and as a solo traveller I felt right at home. The facilities are excellent and the communal/kitchen space large, welcoming and well stocked with the basics and more . Will definitely return.

    Stayed in August 2023

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