Rock Farm
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- Peaceful and scenic touring pitches within the Slane Castle estate
- Rafting and kayaking bookable on site, plus farm tours and e-bike hire
- Barbecue and pizza oven for guest use; farm shop produce to order
A 150-acre organic farm and ecotourism project within a designated Natural Heritage Area and Special Area of Conservation – that should give you just a hint that Rock Farm is in a scenic location indeed.
And there’s more, because this Co. Meath site is set within the historic Slane Castle estate, tucked away in a little grove of trees on a hillside, overlooking the surrounding meadows, the banks of the River Boyne and the castle itself. As you can probably imagine, it’s a real wildlife haven, particularly for the population of Irish hares that can often be seen scampering across the fields.
With this special setting in mind, the site here has been set up to be as eco-friendly as possible; facilities like rainwater harvesting, natural waste water systems and renewable energy sources have all been put in place. There’s also an ecotourism business on site that hires e-bikes (with suggested routes provided) and other activities like rafting, kayaking, farm tours and archaeological visits.
Facilities here have all been nicely thought out to provide both the essentials and a few luxuries. A bathroom block, washing-up area and wifi service are among the basics, and there’s also a campfire area and a lovely building known as Le Shack, which has a spacious kitchen with gas hob and a veranda area where you can relax in the open air. Just next to that is a barbecue area and a pizza oven; order all the bits you need for these from the site’s farm shop. The town of Slane, a kilometre away, has more shops and places to eat.
Site type
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Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 24 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Languages spoken
English
French
Portuguese
Spanish
Open from Sat, 31 May to
Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
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Peaceful campsite with clean facilities and easy self check-in.
Electric optional grass motorhome pitch
Liked - Clean and tidy showers and toilets, with proper shower heads
- Very quiet at night – great for a good night’s sleep
- 4 camper van pitches with electricity available
- Glamping tents on site looked neat and well-kept
- Shared sanitary facilities kept clean
- Self-service check-in worked smoothly (received pitch details by email)
- Fresh water tap available
Disliked - Only one power group for the 4 camper pitches – might be a bit limited if everyone uses a lot of electricity
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Rock Farm
Fennor
Slane
Co. Meath
Republic of Ireland
C15 HF59
Directions Timezone
Europe/Dublin GMT (GMT+01:00)
GPS
53.70443°N
6.5442°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Slane Irish Whiskey Distillery: five minutes’ drive/half an hour’s walk
- Newgrange prehistoric site: 10 minutes’ drive
- Knowth megalithic tomb: 10 minutes
- Red Mountain Open Farm: 15 minutes
- Irish Military War Museum: 15 minutes
- Mellifont Abbey: 15 minutes
- Emerald Park (theme park and zoo): 25 minutes
- Beaulieu House and Garden: 25 minutes
- Bellewstown Golf Club: 25 minutes.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laytown/Bettystown | 12.6 mi | Sea | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
| Seapoint | 12.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Clogherhead | 13.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Port, Lurganboy | 14.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Balbriggan, Front Strand Beach | 16.1 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Rock Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Rock Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Rock Farm? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Slane Irish Whiskey Distillery: five minutes’ drive/half an hour’s walk - Newgrange prehistoric site: 10 minutes’ drive - Knowth megalithic tomb: 10 minutes - Red Mountain … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Rock Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Rock Farm? From £25.90 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.