If you’re not familiar with the term glamping by now, let us introduce you to your new favourite way to holiday. A portmanteau of the words “glamourous” and “camping”, glamping combines all the best parts of traditional camping with added comfort, style and convenience. Some of us just aren’t cut out for pitching our own tents, and that’s absolutely fine! When you glamp, all you have to do is show up and enjoy your surroundings. Here are some of the best lodges, tents, cabins and campervans in the Causeway Coast and Glens:

Limavady, Ballykelly and Dungiven Areas:

Swann's Bridge

This beautiful countryside retreat is nestled at the foot of the glorious Binevenagh Mountain. Offering luxury bell tents, yurts and a cosy glamping lodge, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing your stay options. Even with its rural setting, you’re only a stone’s throw away from the town of Limavady and a short drive from several beaches.

Carrowmena

Calling all adventurous families! Carrowmena Activity Centre is not only home to a wide range of outdoor activities including canoeing, kayaking, ziplining and more, but they also offer a luxurious glamping experience in their spacious bell tents, or in their brand new family glamping pods. The upgraded Family Deluxe Bell Tent also offers a private patio area, as well as a BBQ and campfire area for late night ‘smores!

Benone Getaways

These stunning glamping pods are located within the camping grounds at one of our five Blue Flag beaches on the Causeway Coast and Glens. Enjoy the surroundings of Binevenagh Mountain and take a stroll on Benone Beach at dusk before enjoying a relaxing evening in your very own private hot tub. It doesn’t get much better than this!

Benone Glamping Lodges

These wooden glamping lodges which are part of the Benone Holiday and Leisure Park have a charmingly rustic exterior, and inside you’ll find everything you need for a comfortable stay. Seasonal facilities at Benone are available for both on-site residents and day-trippers, including a putting green, crazy golf, tennis courts and outdoor heated splash pools.

Turnaround Houses at Waterfall Caves & Atlantic View

These quirky little cabins are the latest accommodation option to be added to Waterfall Caves & Atlantic View’s already highly sought after self-catering portfolio. Set in the majestic surrounds of Binevenagh and framed by two beautiful fresh spring water lakes, Ash House and Birch House allow visitors to actually rotate their unit by 360 degrees to take in your stunning surroundings from every angle. Isn’t that incredible?

Carnamuff Glamping

This peaceful retreat is perfect if you’re looking for some quiet relaxation in the Irish countryside. Carnamuff Glamping offer serene stays in their fully equipped glamping pods just outside Limavady, and offers guests nearby lakeside lounging and woodland walks as a way to get closer to nature. They even have pet friendly glamping options too, so your furry family members don’t have to miss out!

Mountain Sky Glamping: Ash Park Farm

Based on a 600 acre farm which has been in the Stevenson family for over 400 years, these Safari tents offer something truly unique to Northern Ireland’s glamping scene. Each tent sleeps up to 6 people and includes a dining area and a private deck – perfect for night time star gazing!  

Coleraine and Garvagh Area:

Log Cabins at Fairy Glen

If the name Fairy Glen hasn’t sold it to you already, take a close look at these beautiful and sophisticated log cabins in the hills of Glenullin. They have everything you could possibly need for super glamourous stay, even a TV and WiFi (if you don’t like the misconception that you need to do without technology to enjoy camping). A playground and fairy house adds a touch of magic to the grounds, and we have it on good authority that there’s also two very friendly Irish Red Setters on site that love guests!

The Oatbox

This 1968 Bedford TK Horse Lorry has been repurposed as a cosy little nook to rest your head after days spent exploring the Causeway Coast. Securely based on private land outside of Coleraine, The Oatbox offers guests the chance to experience an intimate glamping experience amidst vintage décor, with its own wood burning stove and private bathroom with shower. There’s also a private outdoor area with firepit, ideal for cosying up beside one another and enjoying the dusky evening light.

Portrush and Portstewart Area:

Hilltop Holiday Park

Enjoy all of the fun of this well-established caravan park site with a stay in one of its 10 glamping cabins and 5 geodome tents! Based in the seaside town of Portrush, a hiving hub of restaurants, entertainment and amusements, Hilltop Holiday Park is a great choice for families planning a Northern Ireland staycation.

Highview Holiday Park Portrush (Log cabins)

If you’re considering Portrush as your next Causeway Coast holiday destination and would prefer a slightly quieter option away from the hustle and bustle of a busy family park, Highview Holiday Park is the spot for you.  Located just 2 miles drive from Portrush town, it offers high quality log cabins that sleeps up to 4 people. Sleeping bags at the ready!

Ballycastle and Bushmills Area:

Black Knowe

Sleeping up to four people, these beautiful holiday pods in the Causeway Coast’s stunning location of Ballycastle are idyllically situated close to many of the area’s top attractions. Each pod boasts its own private shower, tea and coffee making facilities, and there’s also an additional campfire and BBQ package for those sunny summer evenings!

Causeway Coast Holiday Park

With a bistro, a bar, a shop and even an indoor pool with water slides on site, this holiday park in Ballycastle has it all! Their two bedroom detached pine log glamping cabins provide the ideal camping experience, with all the fun and convenience of a traditional family holiday park. This one is not be missed if you’re travelling with young kids!

Rathlin Glamping Pods

Have you ever wanted to experience life of a tiny Irish Island? Of course you have! Thanks to Rathlin Glamping Pods, you can now make your daydreams a reality when you book a stay at one of their fully equipped lodges. Wake up to scenic views of the Sea Of Moyle from your doorstep, mingle with the locals in the local pub, and take the Rathlin Island Ferry to Ballycastle to explore the rest of the Causeway Coastal Route. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and sea lions too!

Pod by the Pond

Soak up the elements in this rustic glamping pod, conveniently located between Bushmills and Ballycastle. Awake to the gentle hums of nature from the nearby pond and the smell of fresh coffee. Kick off your day with a morning stroll on nearby Whitepark Bay. After a day spent exploring our top attractions, including the famous Giant’s Causeway and the ruins of Dunluce Castle, return to your pod and fire up the BBQ provided for a cosy night of eating and drinking under the stars. 

Causeway Country Pods

Relax in privacy at these cosy and welcoming pods in Bushmills. Each pod has floor to ceiling window panes, enabling you to take in the full beauty of your luscious green surroundings. Outdoor seating and en-suite bathrooms are provided for each pod, and the best part? Each pod now has its very own private hot tub. Be sure to remember to pack your trunks and bikinis!

Causeway Coast Wigwams

As if you needed any more of an excuse to visit the beautiful village of Bushmills, these quaint little wigwams based at Aunt Rachel’s Cottages offer a true glamping experience for adventurers, and the location of these practical pods are just an added bonus! Bushmills is conveniently situated close to The Giant’s Causeway, The Old Bushmills Distillery, and several of our much celebrated cafes and restaurants in the area.

Cushendall and Cushendun Area:

Cushendun Glamping Cabins

Set in a mature woodland, this holiday park in Cushendun offers its visitors a beautiful and clean space to enjoy the Causeway Coast and Glens, with all the nearby facilities you could need including a shop, cafés, restaurant and pub.  Not only that, but it is also just 5 minutes from the beach and Mary McBrides – a Cushendun institution where you can see one of the magnificently carved Game of Thrones® doors.

Cushendall Seaview Glamping Cabins

Not far from Cushendun are the Glamping Cabins at Cushendall Holiday Park, which offers a great base for exploring the outdoors. Stretch your legs on the beautiful Cliff Path or just a 10 minute drive away you can explore the spectacular Waterfall Walk at Glenariff Forest Park.  Cushendall also has its very own golf club and the newly opened Red Bay Paddle Co is on hand for lessons in stand up paddleboarding. The site also offers stunning seaside views, who doesn’t want to wake up to the sound of gentle waves splashing against the rocks?

Ballymoney area:

Bannfield Shepherds Hut

Close to the Dark Hedges and only 15 minutes from Portrush, Bushmills and Portballintrae, this rustic shepherd's hut outside Ballymoney is a perfect romantic getaway for couples, and is unique that it has been crafted from the woodland that surrounds it. With a cosy double bed, bathroom and tea point, it has all of the amenities you need for a comfortable stay.

Rosnashane House

This beautiful spa retreat outside of Ballymoney has it all, with multiple glamping options that include staying in a beautiful bell tent, a star dome or even a tree house. The spa itself offers visitors a wide range of soothing treatments, from indulgent facials to therapeutic massages. Book yourself in for an afternoon of pampering with their 3-4 hour packages, explore the beautiful grounds and, at night, relax and unwind in your own private hot tub.

Drumaheglis Pods

These cosy glamping cabins at Drumaheglis Holiday Park are surrounded by many of the fantastic attractions the Causeway Coast and Glens has to offer. With its own marina, it’s perfect for active types who love the water and you can enjoy canoeing, fishing and more on the Lower Bann when you stay at Drumaheglis.

Thornfield Farm

Just a few minutes’ drive from the famous Dark Hedges and nestled in lush countryside are the perfectly formed holiday pods at Thornfield Farm. Nearby, you’ll find the towns of Ballymoney, Ballycastle and the village of Bushmills, home to the famous whiskey distillery, so there’s plenty of sights to see and attractions to visit during your stay. With two bedrooms in each pod, it’s ideal for both family holidays and short romantic getaways.

So there we have it, a round up of some of the best glamping spaces in the Causeway Coast and Glens, each of them bringing something special and unique to keen glampers, staycationers and holiday makers. Will you be giving glamping a go on your next visit to the Causeway Coast and Glens?

Disclaimer: Please note that availability and operations will be dependent on COVID-19 restrictions. Accommodation providers will be able to advise you on openings and safety measures in place.