Arth Valley Retreat
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- Peaceful Ceredigion site with sea views and friendly farm animals
- A mile from the Wales Coast Path; five minutes' drive to Aberaeron
- Well-equipped shared kitchen and communal firepit on site
Site type
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Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Sat, 19 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
90% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers beautiful countryside and sea views, with well-maintained and clean shower and toilet blocks. Visitors praise the friendly and helpful owners, the excellent communal kitchen facilities, and the on-site playground. The farm animals, including goats and chickens, are a popular feature, as is the pizza oven. Some minor criticisms include compact shower cubicles and pitches being slightly sloped, with one mention of muddy fields.
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Exceptional site, clean facilities, extra added touches.
Fenced non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked What a Gem! We booked here (fenced, non electric pitch) for 2 nights as a taster into camping as was our first time. And what a great time we had. The site is absolutely fantastic, facilities are exceptional- clean toilet & shower blocks, with warm showers! The addition of a kitchen with a fridge to store your cool items, a microwave, kettle and toaster with an array of crockery and utensils really handy should you have forgotten anything. Excellent play area for children and the animals to feed and pet was all a lovely bonus. We happened to catch their Pizza night too, where they offered everyone fresh wood fired pizzas, which were absolutely delicious. Kids are already asking to go back. Thank you so much Arth Valley, and to the owners who were so friendly and welcoming.
Disliked Nothing
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Excellent 3 days
Fenced non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Wow! The facilities, the owners, the atmosphere were great.
Everything was kept clean, the kitchen was well stocked and the owners were knowledgeable about the area.
We used the pizza oven, did the walk to the waterfall after staff recommended and had the opportunity to see the animals.
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Small campsite with lovely little playground, shower and toilets blocks, outdoor kitchen,…
Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked Small campsite with lovely little playground, shower and toilets blocks, outdoor kitchen, small seating area for campfire to roast your marshmallows, chicken coop. Beautiful views of the sea and the countryside and hills. There is an honesty box for goat/sheep food and chicken eggs - very cute! The team are super nice and extremely helpful.
Disliked Didn’t see the shower/toilet blocks cleaned at all whilst we were there, and they were muddy and full of grass. The shower is very compact and you spray the entire room if the shower door isn’t closed properly. Kitchen is very bijou and crammed so a bit difficult to use. The location can’t be helped but you have to drive to the town or shops as you are based at the top of a very long and very steep hill. You can’t get anything delivered either as internet is very limited - it needs wifi somehow if that’s even possible?
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Lovely friendly site. Beautiful countryside and sea views. Hens and Pygmy goats…
Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked Lovely friendly site. Beautiful countryside and sea views.
Hens and Pygmy goats who were very tame and nosy!
Communal seating and fire pit, little shop and fridge, freezer, microwave and toaster available.
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Everything! Peaceful, beautiful views, excellent free facilities, lashings of mega hot water…
Fenced non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Everything! Peaceful, beautiful views, excellent free facilities, lashings of mega hot water
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Great site and would highly recommend
Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked Amazing views and not over crowded at all. Limited spaces which is nice.
Host very easy to contact and happy to help.
Loads of space to explore within farm, Waterfall at the very bottom is amazing.
Toilets and showers spot on.
Disliked Toilet doors slightly tight and difficult for younger ones.
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Staff were friendly and our toddler loved the farm vehicles backing and…
Fenced non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Staff were friendly and our toddler loved the farm vehicles backing and towing and one morning we even woke up to some goats on the field near us! Facilities were good and the communal kitchen area was a kind touch. We opted for the gated pitch which was ideal as our dog gets nervous and can be a bit barkyso she felt safe in the pitch. Lovely stay
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Definitely recommend
Fenced non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Warm and friendly welcome when we called upon arrival - thanks Sean.
Love the goats!
Great amenities.
Definitely return.
Disliked We booked a fenced in pitch, because we have a slightly reactive dog. The only two fenced pitches are next to each other - would be better if they were apart - as our neighbours also had a reactive dog, that they felt ok to just leave off lead wandering the campsite.....
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Excellent remote site
Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked Quiet, peaceful location. Toilet and shower very good
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Will recommend to friends,but really want to keep it a secret.......
Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch
Liked Excellent site, quiet ...nothing was too much for the host family.Very clean facilities with cooking /washing up area. Will recommend to friends,but really want to keep it a secret.......
Disliked Nothing
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Arth Valley Retreat
Gerynant
Aberaeron
Ceredigion
Wales
SA46 0LA
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.23832°N
4.2229°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanrhystud | 4.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Traeth Gwyn New Quay | 5.6 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | N/A |
| New Quay Harbour | 5.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| New Quay North | 6 mi | Sea | Good | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Cilborth | 11.7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Llanerchaeron - National Trust 1.4 mi
Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 13.4 mi
National Wool Museum 16.5 mi
Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 17.6 mi
Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 24.5 mi
National Trust
Dolaucothi Gold Mines 17.6 mi
Aberdeunant 26.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Aberaeron - River Walk - Allt y Graig - St Non's - Aberaeron 1.6 mi
Cei Bach - Craig Ddu - Cardigan Heritage Coast - Cwm Buw 4.9 mi
New Quay - Bird Rock - Cwm Soden -New Quay 6 mi
New Quay - Craig yr Adar - New Quay 6.1 mi
Cwmtudu - Castell Bach - Cwm Silio - Cwmtudu 8.4 mi
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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Arth Valley Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Arth Valley Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Arth Valley Retreat? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Aberaeron (harbour town): five minutes’ drive - Aberarth (pebble beach with good surf for beginners): five minutes - Llanerchaeron estate: 10 minutes - Cae Hir Gardens: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Arth Valley Retreat?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Arth Valley Retreat? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.