Castaway East - Long Island

Come and pitch your tent overlooking the Wild Atlantic Ocean and let yourself be dissolved by its beauty and majestic power. Wild Island Camping
~ Limited to three pitches or one group of 8 so to conserve the island wildness.

~ €10 per person per night - own tent
- ranges from €25-€40 rent-a-tent + €10 pppn

Castaway Refreshments Available From East House. Wood burner hot tub available for that magical night under the stars.

~ Arrival and departure times depend on ferry times, so please check ferry times & fares http://longislandferry.ie/ferry-service/
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​The Castaway Oath:

All castaways are required to pledge their allegiance to the following oath:
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I promise...

~ To honour the land and sea & treat it with respect
~ To behaviour respectfully to all the islanders
~ To leave the island as you found it
~ To act responsibly whilst on Long Island
~ To respect the privacy of other castaways
~ To speak up if there is a problem or concern

No Dogs Allowed - as we have three! Available:

~ Fresh Well Water - on site
~ Breakfast Basket - €11 per person (need to book in advance)
~ Homegrown Organic Produce - if in season
~ Refreshments available daily from 10 am - 4pm
~ Picnics available €25 per person (need to book in advance)
~ Compost Toilet
~ Recycling Bins
~ Rubbish Collection
~ Strimmed tent plot
~ BBQ Rental
~ Wood Burning Hot Tub - €80 for one night or €100 for two nights

* ​There are parking facilities on the mainland at Colla Pier.
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* Weather conditions may affect crossings to the island. ​​
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* Sensible clothing & waterproofs are essential.
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* Walking boots or wellies are a must.

* Be mindful to check for ticks regularly

* Be sensible in the quantities of alcohol consumed as this is a wild and natural site. Things To Remember:

~Bring all your own equipment - Obvious, I know!

~ Phone charging, if necessary, is available at East House

~ Pick up service for your kit is available on request - 0.5 miles walk from the pier to East House

~ We take NO responsibility for any accidents or mishappens on the island

~ Leave no trace - All rubbish and recycling to be placed in the designated area when departing


If you run out of provisions, send us an SOS message. We can offer homemade bread; homegrown produce from our garden & polytunnel (when in season); homebaked biscuits & cakes; island smoothies & homemade preserves.
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Our breakfast baskets contain mixed fresh fruit, homemade granola, yoghurt, honey, seeds & nuts, homemade bread and preserves and much more.
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Pete's famous pancake mix is available too if you are in need of reviving. Please book in advance so that we have baked in readiness for your SOS.
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The price for a basket starts from €11 per person


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