Dog-Friendly Glamping Weekender - Stays That Welcome Your Pup

If you’re planning a quick escape with your dog in tow, here are three glamping spots that genuinely suit dogs with clear policies, fair fees and easy walks on the doorstep.

Lough Mardal Lodge (Ballintra, Co. Donegal)

Lakeside skydome yurts and a cosy eco-lodge hub in quiet south Donegal with wood-burning stoves, big beds, and space between units so you don’t feel hemmed in.

A limited number of dog-friendly yurts are set aside, and the team is up-front about expectations so everyone enjoys the peace. There’s a simple €20 per-stay pet surcharge, and they ask owners to think twice if their pup is especially vocal (fair enough on a quiet site).

Pre-book a dog-friendly yurt specifically, as standard units don’t allow pets.

Rock Farm Slane (Slane, Co. Meath)

A 90-acre working organic farm across the River Boyne from Slane Castle, with bell tents, yurts and shepherds’ huts tucked among woodland. Onsite perks include a natural swimming pool and an outdoor hot tub, handy for humans post-walk.

Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement for a one-off €12 fee per booking. Leads are required around livestock and in shared areas. We recommend to mention your dog when booking; some communal spaces are dog-free.

Glenarm Castle Ocean View Pods (Glenarm, Co. Antrim)

Coastal pods looking over Glenarm Bay on the Causeway Coastal Route, including breakfast with sea views, and an optional campfire in the evening.There’s a dedicated dog-friendly pod (limited availability), plus the wider Glenarm Castle estate is dog-friendly with woodland walks and even a bookable dog park for off-lead fun. 

There’s only one dog-friendly unit, this is a “plan ahead” option, so we recommend to reserve early.

Pick your spot; lake, farm, or coast. Book the dog-friendly unit, confirm the fee, and follow lead rules. Pack the basics: towel, bowl, long lead, poo bags, their blanket. Plan one good walk and a quiet evening. Fire lit, dog asleep. Weekend well spent. Just like that!