Glamping in an Urban Setting.
All the fun & feel of a woodland setting with the added convenience of a Town central location.
Glamping in an Urban Setting.
Urban location. Open, cosy and warm all year!
Set in the Heart of Portumna Town, Co. Galway. Podumna offers visitors a very rare and unique experience, all the fun and feel of a woodland setting with the added convenience of a Town central location. If you haven’t experienced it yet, ‘Glamping’ is a great way to go camping. You stay in Pods, Huts or Cabins, not tents. So there’s no canvas. There are no poles or tent pegs, no damp or draughts. Just all the fun of camping, without the hardship.
“It Pays to Stay” – Affordable Getaways for Families
Ireland has so much to offer, and Portumna is a shining example of a town packed full of things to see and do. With reduced prices, we’re helping families stay, enjoy the local amenities, and create lasting memories together.
To Pod or not to Pod? That is the question…
You stay in Pods or Cabins, not tents. So there’s no canvas. There are no poles or tent pegs, no damp or draughts. Just all the fun of camping, without the hardship. For those not quite ready to dip their toes into the world of Glamping, we also have single, double and family rooms in our main building.
EXCELLENT Based on 453 reviews Posted on Tripadvisor Eoin MVerified Best in Ireland in my view We stayed here as a family of 5 (kids 10 - 15). It’s been done and looked after beautifully (facilities are great) but the welcome and the warmth is what makes it. Best and most memorable place we stayed in Ireland. Nothing was too much trouble for Dick and his family. Easy enough trip into Galway too. Owe them for a great time and i’d go back here tomorrow no hesitation.Posted on Tripadvisor Caoimhe KVerified Great craic, overall a brilliant experience! We had the most amazing stay ever in Podumna with our school from Birr, Dick and his wife were lovely hosts, and provided us with anything we needed. Dick and his wife provided us with exquisit food for both breakfast and dinner.Posted on Tripadvisor Kate GVerified Nessa gave us an incredible welcome What a wonderful place. Thank you to Nessa who gave us a wonderful warm welcome, the family business will be safe in your very capable hands in years to come. Such a kind and warm welcome to a beautiful haven in behind the main streets in Portumna. Thank you also to Liz for looking after us and your kind donation to our fundraiser! We'll be back! Thank youPosted on Tripadvisor Gary RVerified Lovely experience 10/10 flawless from the start, met with s friendly welcoming smile from Liz, who gVe us the tour around, before setting us on our way for our cycle!!!🤣. Later a QUICK !!!! chat with Dick, that went off with a bang!! Accommodation spotless, well kept. Definitely be back and would highly recommend a visit to this hidden gem.Posted on Tripadvisor Helen CVerified Relaxing wellness Retreat A group of 7 ladies ballinasloe traveller women's group stayed in podumna village, it's right in the centre of town walking distance to everything. The pods are immaculately clean and very comfortable beds ,we had full use of kitchen and there are indoor and outdoor dining areas.a very relaxed atmosphere, we really enjoyed our 2 day wellness Retreat there. Portumna forest and Portumna castle and gardens are a must see whilst there. The owners dick and Liz are very friendly and helpful always. We will definitely be back in the future. Thanks for a lovely stayPosted on Tripadvisor Mary DVerified Perfect for a Hen Party! From the moment we arrived at Podumma Dick, Liz & their daughters made us feel right at home! The pods and communal facilities were immaculately clean and cosy. Everything was thought of from hot water bottles, extra blankets and a room filled with mirrors and sockets to get all glammed! The BBQ, breakfast, afternoon tea and Dick’s famous gelato was delicious! Ideally located with Supervalu was next door & local pubs nearby! I won’t forget the memories we made& laugh at we had at Podumna! I would highly recommend Podumna & definitely visit again!Posted on Tripadvisor Joanne MVerified Amazing, aesthetic and accessible I visited here in June 2025, we stayed in the wheelchair accessible cabin to support my travelling partners needs, great that they are provided this option firstly 👏👏 the fact that it felt more like a fancy hotel room than a glamping pod was the icing on a beautiful cake 🎂. The owners Dick and Liz are just fabulous 👌 that is said a lot but these guys had a way of just making everyone on the site that day immediately feel like part of a little community, it really was like staying in our own little village. The facilities were great and the boho, eclectic design choices made it totally 'gram-able also, thanks so much guys xx (Dear reader, I have better photos but for some reason TripAdvisor will not let me show them, check Google 😀)Posted on Tripadvisor Ken HVerified Irish hospitality at its best! “I recently stayed in a pod at Podumna and it exceeded all my expectations. Liz, Dick, and their daughters went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and welcome. Their advice on local activities in Portumna and Galway was amazing, and the kids made lots of friends. It truly reminded us how wonderful Irish hospitality can be. Thank you for a lovely stay; we can’t wait to come back soon!” PS Dick, thank you for the rendition of “Let it go” this morningPosted on Tripadvisor Fiona GVerified This place is well worth a visit This place is just class! Dick and Liz are the best hosts, it was a laugh a minute with them and they have thought of everything. 20 of us were there on a hen weekend and there was nothing we could fault. The food was gorgeous. The pods were so cosy and comfy. Dicks gelato was divine! They gave is all lifs to the pub. Everyone felt at home there, when we came back from the pub we were making tea and toast! I would highly recommend this place and would definitely go back!!Posted on Tripadvisor Sara GVerified Hen weekend in Podumna I stayed in Podumna Village for my hen weekend with 19 other ladies. It was such a great weekend. Dick and Liz were so accommodating and thought of every little detail. The pods were perfect for all of us and the beds were comfortable. The food was delicious. There was blankets and hot water bottles available to anyone who needed it. The outside area was perfect for sing songs/games etc. We had a BBQ and a two piece band before heading out to the local pub where we had an area reserved, music and a complimentary tray of shots. Everything was thought of for breakfast. Room available upstairs with big mirrors to get ready in beside the shower room. Dick, Liz and all the staff were very friendly and a great laugh. We had such a great weekend and would recommend this 100 percent for group bookings or for hen parties. Dick organised a team bonding activity for us all and it was a great laugh.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
We don’t mix Families with Hens!
We understand that families might be apprehensive at the thought of sharing a glampsite with a hen party. That is why we offer exclusivity for all our bookings; if you are a family, you will be staying with other families, adults, and couples. Hen party bookings are granted exclusive use of our accommodation and facilities.






