Carrickreagh Bay a truly unique setting looking out to Lough Erne.



Enjoy our luxury pod accommodation looking directly out to the beautiful Lough Erne. Cosy, comfortable and in the heart of Fermanagh you can easily explore what the area has to offer.








FACILITIES & BOOKING
- 6 PODS
- BED
- SHOWER
- FIRE PIT
- PODS SLEEP 4
- ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
- TEA & COFFEE MAKING
- ELECTRICITY & USB POINTS
- LINEN & TOWELS
- FRIDGE
- DOUBLE BED & BUNK BED
- HEATED TOWEL RAIL
- BREAKFAST PACK (extra)
- CAMPFIRE & BBQ Pack (extra)
Glamping in Fermanagh lets you experience the truly awesome setting of Carrickreagh Bay. Set directly looking out to the renowned Lough Erne simply walk down to Carrickreagh Jetty to enjoy the serene beauty of Lough Erne. The swans are normally to be found whiling the day away also.
Just a short walk away is direct access to the Ely Lodge Forest, which is a 250 hectare forest that sweeps up from the shore of Lower Lough Erne, one of the largest fresh water lakes in Ireland. There are a selection of walks within this forest that provide stunning landscapes and views of lower Lough Erne and the surrounding area.
This unique site is also part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark with direct access to the Carrickreagh Viewpoint walk. Just down the road from Lough Erne Resort you can pop over for lunch/dinner, round of golf or spa if you want to enhance your stay. Just 5 minutes further brings you into Enniskillen town where you will be spoilt for choice with a diverse range of restaurants, pubs, major attractions, beauty spots and events.
Please note that there is a minimum 2 night stay during July and August. Thanks
All of our Lough Erne Camping pods offer the same standard and include everything you need for a cosy and comfortable stay. You are in a group of 6 pods on our site looking out to Lough Erne, but within walking distance of the GeoPark and walking trails.
Please note that there is a minimum 2 night stay during July and August. Thanks
You also have a dedicated fire pit at your pod with outdoor seating. There is access to the Lough, but we are asking guests to please take care with themselves and little children. Facilities include:
- Pods sleep 4 (2 adults and 2 kids, plus a free cot if required)
- Ensuite shower room with toiletries provided
- Double bed and bunk beds
- Pod fire pit
- Tea and coffee making
- Electricity plugs points and USB charging points
- Linen & towels
- Mini Fridge
- Heating and heated towel rail
- Storage areas
- Breakfast can be ordered
- Campfire & BBQ packs available
Check out our nearby attractions section to hear more on local things to do and see.
Covid-19 Quick Update
We have a dedicated page on policies and procedures that we are adopting above our normal procedures. Please see our dedicated COVID advice section. Our pod sites are already well placed to open with social distancing in mind due to the features below:
- Self-check-in and out so minimal contact with staff
- Smaller pod sites in an outdoor setting
- No internal communal areas, restaurants or bar areas
- Each pod is at a minimum 3metres apart from another pod so we can adhere to social distancing of customers
- Pods are cleaned to the highest standards, with now enhanced Coronavirus procedures, and all linen is professionally laundered
- Food can be supplied safely, but customers are welcome to bring their own
What you Need to Know
Check-In/Out
We operate a self check-in and check out system for your ease and convenience. The site host is available should you require assistance and contact details are provided with your check-in email.
- Check-in is after 3pm
- Check-out is by 10am
Please note that the accommodation and package add-on’s are all paid for in advance via the website due to the self-check in procedures.
Security/Privacy
You will be provided with a key pad code to access the key for the pod and the doors are all lockable for your safety and security.
There is a privacy glass feature for night – details available in the pod section and in the user guide provided in the pod.
Lighting
There is ambient lighting on the site for night time.
Beds
There is a double bed and bunk beds suitable for children 15 years and under. An additional cot can be provided for children under 2 years. The price is per pod not per person so there is no additional charge for children.
Heating, Electric & Water
Electric and power points are available in the pod including USB points. Running water is available in the shower room area, plus a full height shower. There is a towel radiator in the shower room, and within the pod there is a fully integrated fan heater, which you can adjust via the manual thermostat found in the wardrobe area.
Kitchenette
There is a tea/coffee making area, mini fridge, plus cutlery set if you wish to bring along continental style breakfast/snacks etc. So feel free to bring additional food items (or wine!). There is also a dedicated fire pit outside the pod so you can place a disposable BBQ there.
House Keeping
Bed linens, towels, and toiletries are provided, but feel free to bring extra. We have also provided an additional basin and washing up items so that you can use the bathroom sink to clean up dishes/utensils that are used. We thank you in advance for doing this for us!
Parking
There is a dedicated parking area beside the pods and car parking is free.
Pets
Unfortunately the site is not suitable for pets, but it is something we are looking to in the future.
User Guide
Within the pod there is a user guide which tells you all about the features of the pod – how to take down the bed, the privacy glass feature for night, lighting etc.
Firepit Pack- £15
- Wood
- Kindling Sticks
- Firelighters
- Bag of Marshmallows
- Long sticks for toasting
Breakfast in Your Glamping Pod (Continental)
Your breakfast items include:
- Orange juice
- Croissants
- Overnight Oats
- Natural Yogurt
- Homemade Berry compote
- Tea and Coffee supplied within the pod also.
£15 for two or £22.50 for four.
Kiddies Breakfast Pack- £10
Suitable for two children.
- Kids Cereal
- Pain au chocolate
- Chocolate milk
BBQ Pack for Two -(£25 per Night)
Your BBQ pack will include:
- Fermanagh Aberdeen Angus Sirloin Steak
- A selection of salads
- Pepper Sauce
Meat sourced locally
Family BBQ Pack (£35)
Your BBQ pack will include:
- 4 Chicken Kebabs
- 4 Chinese Ribs
- 4 Grass fed Angus Burgers
- Brioche burger baps
All locally sourced from local butcher Pat O’Doherty.
Sweet Treats Box- £15
Freshly baked selection of seriously delicious goodies from local shop The Kitchen at Cathcart’s.
Prosecco Welcome – £18 per Bottle
Enjoy a Prosecco welcome to your pod with a bottle of the bubbly chilled and ready for your arrival.
Pre-ordering – in line with our COVID-19 safety procedures, for planning and to minimise contact with staff, we are asking guests to please try pre-order these items at least 3 days in advance of your stay date, as they will be set up and ready to go at your pod for your convenience. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, however, you are able to go off site and purchase BBQ items from any local store.
Self-Catering Options While Glamping in Fermanagh
Check out the above facilities section to read all about the self-catering facilities provided in our pods and the BBQ options for outdoor dining. All guests are allowed to bring their own food and drink to the pod.
We also have lots of yummy food options in our ‘Optional Extra’s’ section that you can pre-order to be at your pod when you arrive for your convenience. All locally sourced.
Everything you need is in the pod from mini fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, crockery, cutlery and washing up equipment.
However, if you fancy nipping out to the local area for something to eat below are some eatery options:
Restaurants and Pubs Near Carrickreagh Bay
Lough Erne Resort
Distance- 4 mins (2 miles)
Address- 93 Lough Shore Rd, Ross Inner, Enniskillen BT93 7ED
Francos Restaurant
Distance- 13mins (6 miles)
Address- Queen Elizabeth Rd, Enniskillen BT74 7DY
Dollakis
Distance- 13mins (6 mile)
Address- 2 Cross St, Enniskillen BT74 7DX
Cafe Merlot
Distance- 15 mins (6 miles)
Address- 6 Church St, Enniskillen BT74 7EJ
The Tap House
Distance- 16 mins (8 miles)
Address- 46 Old Tempo Rd, Enniskillen BT74 4RR
The Fire House
Distance- 12 mins (7 miles)
Address: 26 Townhall St, Enniskillen BT74 7BA
While Glamping in Enniskillen, the Fermanagh Lakelands are well worth exploring. Just a short drive from Carrickreagh Bay are a number of tourist sites and attractions with lots to see and do.
Cuilcagh Mountain Walk
Distance: 26mins (16 miles)
Ely Lodge Forest (Part of the Geopark)
Distance- 1 min (0.6 miles)
Lough Erne Resort, Spa and Golf Course
Distance: 5 mins (2 miles)
Blue Green Yonder (Watersports Provider)
Distance: 12 mins (6 miles)
The Boatyard Distillery
Distance: 5mins (3.5 miles)
Marble Arch Caves
Located just a 25 minutes drive from Carrickreagh Bay are one of Northern Irelands biggest tourist attractions. The Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark is host to one of Europe’s finest show-caves allowing visitors to explore a fascinating, natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers.
Address- 43 Marlbank Rd, Enniskillen, BT92 1EW
Florencecourt
The beautiful 18th-century estate and garden is a 20 minute drive from the site. You can enjoy glorious walks around the grounds which include a pretty walled garden, holiday cottage, sawmill and ice house.
Address- Florence Court Demesne, Enniskillen, BT92 1DB
Enniskillen Castle Museum
Enniskillen Castle, situated beside along Lough Erne in County Fermanagh, was built almost 600 years ago. The historic site houses two museums, Fermanagh County Museum and The Inniskillings Museum.
Address: Enniskillen Castle Museums, Enniskillen, BT74 7HL
Devenish Island
Devenish Monastic Site was founded in the 6th century by Saint Molaise on one of Lough Erne’s many islands. The water taxi to the island is 15min drive the site.
Address: Trory Point
For more information on things to do nearby check out Discover Northern Ireland.
Below is an interactive map to search the location.
If you are traveling from-:
Belfast
- Get on A12 from A1 and Grosvenor Rd/B38
- Follow M1 and A4 to A46 in Fermanagh And Omagh
Dublin
- Follow R135 and R147 to Navan Rd/N3 in Fingal
- Take M3, N3 and A509 to A46 in Fermanagh And Omagh
Derry
- Head south-west on Bonds St towards Glendermott Rd/A6
- Follow Victoria Rd and A5 to Orchard Rd
- Take B72, Montiaghroe Rd and Boa Island Rd/A47 to Lough Shore
- Rd/A46 in Fermanagh And Omagh
To book simply click the orange BOOK NOW button above. The BEST PRICES for staying with us are always with our direct bookings on the WEBSITE!
This will open up the booking system where you can check for available dates, pricing and packages.
Please note that there is a minimum 2 night stay during July and August. Thanks
PLEASE NOTE: We operate a contactless self-check-in system so we require full payment for accommodation is required at the time of booking. You can book just the pod night only, and at the end of your booking it will show you a range of options on the optional extra’s such as breakfast, camp fire pack and BBQ – these items will be only RESERVED and charged for closer to you stay.
There are also options to pre-book packages such as the ‘pod and campfire’ or ‘pod and breakfast’ so that you know that these are completely sorted before your stay.
All special offers will be appear if valid for the dates that you search.
Once you have a confirmed booking an email confirmation will be sent to you. All the information you need will then be emailed closer to the time – how to find us, what to bring, things to do and see, what’s in the pod etc.
Full t&c’s are in the booking engine, please note that each pod site has its own booking engine and nights cannot be exchanged across pod sites as we operate with different host partners. Our standard t&c’s are very flexible with up to 14 days notice to cancel or amend a booking if required.
Special Policy Amend – COVID-19 Booking & Cancellation Policy Update
Please see our dedicated page on our COVID-19 policies and procedures.
Given the impact of COVID-19 on how we work and travel, we have been continuously adapting our cancellation policy as things evolve. Everything you need to know is on our website, plus when you make a booking we will send you full details with your check-in emails regarding a safe stay.
For more information on COVID-19 precautions and procedures we have a special dedicated page with full details.
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
Your Host
Lough Erne Pods is managed by Richard and Roisin Cathcart who live locally and will be your welcoming host on site. The site and surrounding area has been in the Cathcart family for generations.

The Cathcart Family have gifted access of their land to the GeoPark for walkers to enjoy the local area and the beauty of the Lough. Also owning a unique boathouse close by they know the serene beauty of the area.
Richard will be your host on site and has a wealth of local knowledge. Each glamping pod has been uniquely styled and caters perfectly for couples families, couples and groups. Roisin owns and runs a family cafe locally in Enniskillen, so will be ensuring our guests have fresh, locally produced breakfast.
Swans are a regular feature of this part of the lower Lough Erne and it is very common to find them on the lake during your stay. An extended part of the Cathcart family!


WHAT YOUR HOST SAYS
CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST
“The site is truly spectacular and we wanted to share this with visitors to the area. The heritage of Lough Erne, the walks and nature and waking up a stunning view of the Lough is first class.
Families can use us as a base to explore Fermanagh or simply stay and enjoy the view.”