Wheelhouse Pods

From €110 For 1 night, 2 adults
Pods overlooking the water (added by manager 01 Nov 2023)

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  • Cosy ensuite glamping pods on the edge of the village of Burtonport
  • Ferries to Arranmore and Inishfree five minutes' drive away
  • Café on site with local seafood and vegetarian dishes available
Ever heard of the Wild Atlantic Way, the 1600-mile driving route that runs down the west coast of Ireland? There’s a reason why this coastline has attracted such a name – this is rugged and untamed scenery, with spectacular landscapes all around and heaps of wildlife to spot. You can get a fabulous taste of the northern end of this dramatic coast when you stay at Wheelhouse Pods, a peaceful Co. Donegal glamping site just on the edge of the village of Burtonport. You’ll be about 15 minutes’ walk/five minutes’ drive from the coastline itself here – that should be just enough to give you a bit of shelter from the ocean winds while still putting you within easy reach of the village harbour (for ferries to Arranmore and Inishfree or fishing/sightseeing boat trips). Being just on the edge of the village is also a handy place to be for easy access to a pub, restaurant and café – although you won’t have to go that far if you don’t want to, as there’s a café on site as well, serving up local seafood as well as vegetarian dishes. Self catering is a possibility too, as each pod has a kitchen corner with microwave, fridge and kettle. Pick up supplies for that at the supermarket 10 minutes’ drive away in Dungloe. There are plenty more handy things provided in these well-furnished pods too – each one has a double bed and sofa bed (with bed linen included), an ensuite shower room and a satellite TV. Heating and double glazing keeps things cosy inside, but hopefully you’ll be able to make use of the outdoor seating, which has been set up to make the most of the lovely lakeside views…

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 9
Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

No pets allowed

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Wheelhouse Pods

Leckenagh

Burtonport

Co. Donegal

Republic of Ireland

F94 N9V6

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Dublin GMT (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.98371°N
-8.42711°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Many visitors come to this area for its proximity to the islands of Inishfree and Arranmore – both of them wild and captivating places with much interest for anglers, walkers, birdwatchers and sea kayakers. Ferries to the islands depart from the harbour in Burtonport (five minutes’ drive/15 minutes’ walk). Also at the harbour are sea angling boat trips, and pleasure cruises that take you out to see some of the wildlife and landscapes of the coast from the water. If you’d like to propel yourselves across the water (or get under the surface), head to Maghery Strand (15 minutes’ drive), where a watersports centre organises paddleboarding, kayaking and scuba diving. Sticking to dry land can be just as rewarding, though, if you plan a coastal drive taking in things like Crohy Head Sea Arch (20 minutes), Horn Head (50 minutes) and the Slieve League cliffs (50 minutes), or head inland a little to Glenveagh National Park (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Carrickfinn 5.1 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Dooey 7.7 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent N/A
Portarthur, Derrybeg 9.2 mi Sea Good N/A Good Good
Naran 9.9 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Magheraroarty 15.1 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

  • Does Wheelhouse Pods have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wheelhouse Pods dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Wheelhouse Pods? Many visitors come to this area for its proximity to the islands of Inishfree and Arranmore – both of them wild and captivating places with much interest for anglers, walkers, birdwatchers and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wheelhouse Pods?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Wheelhouse Pods? From £94.36 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.