Boutique Camping

The hotel draws a wide swath of guests, from couples and families looking for a retreat in the middle of nowhere to wedding parties and corporate events. Spread across 100 wooded and farmed acres, the property includes an organic working sheep farm and an on-site vegetable and herb garden for the chef to source fresh produce from when catering for guests. This is a perfect venue for a bespoke wedding or non-traditional business retreat, with function spaces including: The Summer House, equipped with a private bar for cocktail receptions; The Barn, which is kitted out with a dance floor and an eclectic mix of antique and beautifully restored furnishings; and The Chapel, an un-consecrated space for wedding blessings that's tucked into the site's surrounding parkland. Event spaces are equipped with a stockroom full of candles, a selection of crockery, and bunting, as well as a vibrant flower garden to dress function spaces. There is a lofted lounge on site as well for guest use, which is rustic and simply furnished, and includes self-catering kitchen, a washer/dryer, and dishwasher.

With over two hundred thousand trees, two lakes, and thousands of flowering blue bells, the property's 100-acre landscape is scenic and isolated from city life. The village of Castletown Geoghegan is conveniently located a one-minute walk from the property's gates, and the town is equipped with a quaint local post office, pubs, and shops. The Grand Hotel, home to popular Claffey’s Restaurant and Steak House, is a 20-minute drive from the hotel. For outdoorsy guests, Liliput Adventure Centre, an eight minute drive from the property, offers archery, rock climbing, abseiling, and canoeing. Guests are a 20-minute drive from New Forest Golf Club, and a 17-minute drive from Belvedere House Gardens and Park, a hunting lodge constructed in 1740 with a walled Victorian garden. Whiskey enthusiasts are a 10-minute drive from Kilbeggan Distillery, complete with a museum of whiskey history. The property is about an hour and 15 minutes from Galway, on Ireland's west coast, and for guests arriving by air, the hotel is located an hour and a half from Dublin International Airport by car. 

Boutique Camping at Mount Druid is a unique alternative to traditional accommodations and bare bones campgrounds. The site is equipped with a diverse range of 'glamping' (glamorous camping) options, which include cozy Mongolian Yurts with small antique fireplaces and hardwood accents, Shepherd Huts with in-room stoves, Tin Huts, and free-standing Caravans. Furniture skews towards the antique, though looks fresh and inviting, and floors range from concrete to hardwood depending on the accommodation. For camping-averse guests, the Kindalin and Rathdrishogue Houses, as well as The Gate Lodge, are self-catered homes that date back to the early 1800's, with living areas, kitchens, and bathroom facilities that have all been tastefully restored. All camping accommodation has shared shower and toilet facilities, as well as a communal kitchen, lounge, and dining room all located in the property's converted loft. Guests who are camping should bring their own flashlights, towels, and toiletries, as well as wet-weather gear. Room service is not provided. 

The site features a large shared loft area equipped with a communal kitchen, fitness facilities, and a sauna for guest use. Guests are encouraged to source fresh produce from the on-site vegetable and herb patch, and flower arrangements for on-site events can be sourced from the property's flower garden. Pets are welcome, and Wi-Fi and parking are both free and available on site. There's also a fire pit, meditation hut, and barbecue facilities for guest use. Towels, toiletries, and torches are not provided for guest camping, and room service is not available. There are several on-site spaces for private events, like The Chapel and The Summer House, and the property will work with those guests on catering and planning.