Not only that, but the outdoors means your dog will have the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors just as much as you.
So pack up the car, grab your pooch and check out 11 of the best camping and glamping sites to book where your dog is welcome.
9. Highview Holiday Park, Portrush, Co Antrim
This touring park located in Portrush, is the perfect place to stop along the Causeway Coast. Within the family site you’ll find great facilities such as the play park, tuck shop and dog friendly areas. Choose between a pitch, equipped with electric or the hassle free log cabin fully stocked with all you need for a glamping experience or stay in one of the fully furnished static caravans or holiday cottage for your ideal relaxing break. Whilst you visit take a short drive to Portrush, famous for its golf, stunning beaches and many fine dining options. For more information, go to www.highviewholidaypark.co.uk Photo: Highview Holiday Park
10. Share Discovery Village, Co Fermanagh
This family friendly camping village is located just outside Lisnaskea, upon the shores of Upper Lough Erne. With plenty of facilities within the activity and leisure centre and local walking and cycling routes, there's something for everyone, including the dogs, at an extra cost. There are multiple options for places to stay including grass tent pitches, electric hardstanding pitches and ensuite glamping pods for you to choose from. During the day take part in on site activities including both water and land-based options, for young children to adults. For more information, go to www.sharevillage.org Photo: Share village
11. Causeway Coast Holiday Park, Co Antrim
Overlooking the seaside town of Ballycastle, Rathlin Island and all the amazing cliffs of Fairhead lies Causeway Coast Holiday Park. Ideal for the family, the dog friendly site, also has an indoor heated swimming pool packed with slides, a games room, outdoor play parks and a bar for the evenings. Choose from one of the pitches to suit caravans and motorhomes or stay in one of the glamping lodges, equipped with a double bedroom and bunk beds and a fully operational kitchen for a luxury stay. The site is just 20 minutes from the famous Giant’s Causeway, a must-see spot when in the area as well as the local towns for a game of world-class golf or traditional music session in a local pub. Take the family down to the beach for a swim or walk around some of the other famous landmarks. For more information, go to www.hagansleisure.co.uk/causeway-coast-nireland Photo: Hagansleisure.co.uk
12. Sessile Oak Wild Camping, Co Tyrone
Just a ten minute drive from Gortin Glen Forest Park and Glenpark Estate, lies 30 acres of woodland, cut through by a river perfect for fishing. The camp site doesn’t have dedicated pitches so you can find your perfect spot deep in the woods or on top of the hill, but it is tents only. Choose whether you’d like to be around other campers or find complete privacy surrounded by the beautiful wildlife. Take a walk with your dogs around the forest trails or go salmon fishing in the river. If you enjoy a larger hike, the Sperrin Mountains are just a 20 minute drive away. For more information, go to www.pitchup.com/campsites/Northern_Ireland/Northern_Ireland/Co_Tyrone/Omagh/sessile-oak-wild-camping/ Photo: Pitchup.com