Connemara Glamping

Connemara Glamping sits in Ballynahown South, right on the Wild Atlantic Way in Connacht's Irish-speaking heart. The large safari-style tents are built for families and groups, each with three bedrooms sleeping up to six, making them suited to children aged eight and over rather than very young kids.

Inside, expect king-size beds, hotel-quality linens and electric blankets alongside a wood stove for cooler evenings. En-suite bathrooms have walk-in showers, and the property includes a hot tub and outdoor shower for soaking in the Connemara air. Wi-Fi is available if anyone needs to check in with the outside world, though the setting itself encourages switching off. A private verandah looks out over local fields, with sea views on clear days.

The location doubles as a base for exploring the wider region: Kylemore Abbey, Galway city, the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren are all reachable day trips, and the Aran Islands are just five minutes from a ferry or plane connection. A safe, sandy beach is a short walk from the tents, and the setting is waterfront, with stone walls and the Connemara mountains visible in the distance.

Booking runs through the Connemara Glamping website or by phone. The property is on a working family farm in County Galway, and its Wild Atlantic Way position (stop No. 97) makes it a practical stop for anyone touring the west coast rather than staying put the whole trip.