Welcome to Glamping at Rock Farm Slane
Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We’re delighted to have you and look forward to making your visit unforgettable. Please read this guide carefully — it has everything you need to check in and settle in comfortably.
Key Information
Eircode | C15 FNP4 |
Check-in time | From 3:00pm |
Check-out time | 11:00am |
Reception (office hours) | 041 988 4861 | Mon–Fri 10am–5pm |
24-hour helpline | 087 342 0582 (calls only, no texts please) |
Getting Here
Use Google Maps and search for Rock Farm Slane or enter our Eircode C15 FNP4
Arriving at the Farm
- Electric gate: At the electric gates, enter the code provided on your check-in information on the keypad to open the gates.
- Drive up the farm road through the fields until you see a two-storey white house ahead (The Lime House)
- At the fork in the road in front of the stone wall, you can turn right towards the Lower Glamping Car Park.
- Wheelbarrows are available for luggage at each car park – please note other guests may be using them.
- Follow the signage and map to find your accommodation, which will be labelled with its name.
Here is your accommodation.
If you have any problems finding your accommodation, please call 087 342 0582.
Communal Facilities
Natural Swimming Pool
The natural swimming pool / lake is located at the back of the Main Car Park. If you wish to use it, please note:
- Enter via the sloping beach only.
- Use during daylight hours only.
- There is no lifeguard on duty — you swim entirely at your own risk.
Hot Tubs & Saunas
Hot tubs and saunas are available to book. Please enquire at reception or call 041 988 4861 to arrange your session time. Booking for 24 hours out is available via www.rockfarmslane.ie/activities.
If a session has been pre-booked for you, the details will be confirmed in your booking email.
Walking Trails
We have some lovely walking trails through the Woods and along the River (Boyne Ramparts Walk). Please respect other walkers and keep your dog on the lead while walking through the woods and along the river bank as these are Special Areas of Conservation with many protected species. See https://www.npws.ie/protected-sites/sac/002299 for more details on the River Boyne and River Blackwater SAC.
The River Walk can be accessed via the Lower Glamping car park or meadow, see the map attached. The walk goes westwards towards Beau Parc House (turn left at the river) and eastwards to Slane Bridge the crossing point to walk to Slane Village. You can loop back around via the Farm Track from our main gate and walk along the fields pasture (along Upper or Lower Barley) back up to the farm
House Rules
- Noise: Please keep noise to a minimum after 11pm. No amplified music is permitted outdoors without prior permission.
- Leave No Trace: We are a certified GSTC ecotourism destination. Please respect the environment, dispose of waste responsibly, and leave your accommodation as you found it.
- Parking: Please do not drive into any of the Glamping areas outside your designated car park.
- Fire safety: Never leave fires or candles unattended. Follow all fire safety signage on site.
- Pets: Please check your booking confirmation regarding pet policy for your accommodation.
What to Bring
Being prepared is key to getting the most from your Rock Farm Slane experience:
- Torch / head torch — a rechargeable lantern will be provided per unit, but a small torch from home is useful for navigating the farm at night.
- Swimming costume, towel & flip flops — for the natural swimming pool. Towels are also available for hire at reception (€2/towel).
- Wellies or walking boots — essential, as the site can be muddy in wet weather.
- Waterproof jacket & trousers — Ireland’s weather is best dressed for.
- Warm layers (October to March) — fleece, warm socks, gloves, and a woolly hat are all recommended.
- Sun lotion & antihistamines — you will be outdoors. We are unable to administer medication on site.
Check-Out
Please vacate your accommodation by 11:00am on your day of departure.
After checking out, you are welcome to load your car and enjoy a walk or take part in any of the farm activities. However the property itself simply needs to be cleared by 11am to allow for cleaning.
Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate late check-outs due to our cleaning schedule.
Explore the Local Area
For ideas on what to see and do nearby:
Contact Us
We are here to help. If anything isn’t right, please do let us know during your stay. We cannot address concerns we’re not aware of.
Reception (Mon–Fri, 10am–5pm) | 041 988 4861 |
24-hour helpline | 087 342 0582 (calls only, no texts) |
info@rockfarmslane.ie (not monitored overnight) |
Website | www.rockfarmslane.ie |
We hope you have a wonderful stay.
Carina & the Rock Farm Slane Team
🌿 Ecotourism & Guest Feedback
A Greener Stay at Rock Farm Slane
Welcome to our little corner of the Boyne Valley!
Rock Farm Slane is a working organic farm on the Slane Castle Estate, surrounded by woodland, farmland and the beautiful River Boyne. Sustainability is at the heart of what we do, from our straw-bale buildings and renewable energy initiatives to our organic farming, wildlife conservation and natural wastewater treatment system.
We’re proud to be certified to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) standards, and we’re always looking for ways to improve.
We’d love you to join us in looking after this special place during your stay.
🌱 Read our 2026 Ecotourism Policy to discover more about our work protecting nature, conserving energy and water, reducing waste and supporting the local community.
♻️ Help Us Reduce Waste
We’re working hard to reduce the amount of waste generated at Rock Farm. In 2025, we recycled or composted 67% of our waste, and we’re aiming to increase this to 70% while reducing waste overall.
You can make a difference by separating your waste correctly and helping us compost food scraps here on the farm.
Our Which Bin? Guide
Onsite composting: Place suitable fruit and vegetable scraps, excluding citrus, tea leaves, coffee grounds and eggshells into the designated compost collection containers. Our team will manage the HOTBIN composters.
Brown bins – Food waste: Meat, fish, bones, citrus, cooked leftovers and suitable food-soiled paper.
Blue bins – Recycling: Clean, dry paper, cardboard, tins, cartons and recyclable plastic packaging. All recycling must be clean, dry and loose.
Glass bins: Please take empty glass bottles and jars home for recycling where practical, or use our dedicated onsite glass collection bins.
Black bins – General waste: Non-recyclable items, nappies, wipes and contaminated packaging that cannot be cleaned.
Please avoid leaving excess food, single-use decorations, disposable tableware or unwanted party supplies behind. For group celebrations, coordinating shopping and bringing reusable decorations can make a big difference.
🥤 Re-turn Your Bottles & Cans
In Ireland, eligible drinks cans and plastic bottles carry a refundable deposit:
15c for containers from 150ml to 500ml.
25c for containers over 500ml and up to 3 litres.
Look for the Re-turn logo. You can reclaim your deposit at participating retailers or leave your eligible containers at Reception, clean, empty and uncrushed, with barcodes intact, to support our Re-turn for Children campaign.
💚 Little Things That Make a Big Difference
We’d really appreciate your help with a few simple things:
Turn off unnecessary lights and heating when leaving your accommodation even if it’s just for a few hours.
Reuse towels and be mindful of water consumption.
Replace hot tub covers after use.
Use the eco-friendly cleaning products provided and never flush wipes or sanitary products.
Respect wildlife, don’t feed farm animals, stay on designated paths and close gates behind you.
Keep outdoor noise to a minimum after 11pm to protect our peaceful surroundings.
Explore Slane Village, support local businesses and enjoy walking around the farm and surrounding countryside.
📝 Tell Us What You Think – Our Ecotourism Survey
We’d love to hear from you while you’re staying with us!
As part of our commitment to sustainable tourism, we’re asking guests to complete our short Ecotourism Survey during their stay.
Your feedback helps us understand what we’re doing well, where we could improve and how we can make Rock Farm an even greener and more enjoyable place to visit.
👉 Complete Our Ecotourism Survey
Whether you have a suggestion about waste, energy, water, biodiversity or any other aspect of your experience, we’d love to hear it.
And if you notice anything that needs attention during your stay, please let Reception know straight away so we can help.
Thank you for helping us protect and care for Rock Farm Slane.
Relax. Unwind. Discover. Leave a lighter footprint. 🌿
For the best local info and current or upcoming events please see:
Visit Slane for Slane and
for the whole Boyne Valley.
Did you know you can access the Discover Boyne Valley brochure online here?
For planning your journey before or after your stay with us, check out