From Glastonbury to Adare – permission sought for luxury tents ahead for Ryder Cup
Vogue has described previously Camp Kerala as ‘the caviar of festival accommodation’
Another glamping company has applied for permission to provide overnight accommodation to those attending the 2027 Ryder Cup in Adare.
The application for luxury tents for 360 guests has been submitted by Ronald Baker, and will be managed by Camp Kerala, known for its high-end campsites at major events like Glastonbury.
The application proposes to repurpose the area of and surrounding Adare Pitch and Putt, located along the N21.
The luxury accommodation, if approved, will include 180 tents for guests as well as 30 tents for staff. The application also includes showers, catering services and “pamper and beauty rooms”.
If approved, guests will have access to Shika tents with electricity, heating, sheepskin rugs and 24-hour security.
Camp Kerala has also promised live music sessions, access to the Pitch and Putt course, bars, restaurants, and IV drips (at an extra cost).
The application predicts a four-week setup time for the campsite, and requests two weeks for its decommissioning.
Accommodation has been a hot topic for next year’s Ryder Cup in Adare. Some homeowners have tried to cash in on the event, listing their homes on short term rental websites for thousands of euro.
The glamping company say the proposed development would ease the stressful accommodation hunt for Ryder Cup attendees. “The glamping site will provide much needed accommodation for attendees of the 2027 Ryder Cup, which is expected to be upwards of 250,000 people. At present, the village of Adare is estimated to have approximately 400- 500 rooms across all accommodation types (hotels, hostels, B&Bs).”
Earlier in September, a separate application for another glamping site in Adare was refused by the local authority.
Traffic concerns were among many issues raised in relation to Pamper the Camper’s proposal. However, Ronald Baker says there should be little to no increase in traffic around his proposed campsite, as guests are to arrive via helicopter and chauffeur.