Shawsmead Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite

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  • A peaceful meadowland campsite in Wales with beautiful coastal views
  • Near Heritage Coastal Paths, sandy coves, and charming fishing towns
  • Member price shown; non-members select £15/night extra or join for £69
Shawsmead Club Campsite is a tranquil meadowland destination in Wales that offers a strong water-themed holiday experience. Situated adjacent to the charming village of Derwen-Gam and located in the Llanarth, Oakford area, the site provides a sense of vastness with its expansive open spaces and magnificent views stretching towards the coast. The peaceful environment makes visitors feel pleasantly immersed in the natural landscape. Because of its excellent location near the sea and various picturesque little bays, guests have ample opportunities to engage in swimming and a variety of exciting water sports during their stay. It is an ideal spot for those seeking a relaxing rural retreat combined with easy access to aquatic activities and coastal scenery.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 48
Motorhome pitches 48
Opens 25 March 2027

Tourist board rating

Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Safety

  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 8.6 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu 25 Mar to

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Features

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 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Shawsmead Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite

Oakford

Aberaeron

Llanarth

Ceredigion

Wales

SA47 0RN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.19708°N
4.27127°W

Route directions

From North: turn left off A487 (Aberaeron - Llanarth) just before Llanarth into the road signposted Ystrad Aeron. Do not turn onto any other road signposted Oakford. In 0.5 mile at the crossroads continue straight ahead. The Site is on right in 1.25 miles. From South: turn right off the A487 (signposted Ystrad Aeron) to crossroads; then as from North. From East: turn left off A482 (Lampeter - Aberaeron) in Aberaeron onto A487 (Cardigan); then as from North. Do not turn left off A482 before Aberaeron town centre. Recommended route on leaving with outfit: turn left out of site, in about 1.25 miles at crossroads (caution required) continue straight ahead onto A487.

Nearest transport

Coach
17.1 mi Bus Station
17.6 mi University Campus Penglais
18.8 mi Penllwyn PO
Rail
17 mi Aberystwyth Rail Station
22.4 mi Borth Rail Station
23.5 mi Llanwrda Rail Station

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

The local area is brimming with activities and scenic spots. The campsite is conveniently close to the Heritage Coastal Paths, offering memorable walks, excellent bird watching, and great fishing opportunities. The coastline is dotted with numerous beautiful beaches and hidden coves waiting to be explored. For those looking for recreation, there are four golf courses in the vicinity, as well as local craft centres to visit. Nearby Aberaeron is a delightful, old-fashioned town featuring a sleepy harbour, a pebbled beach, and distinctive Regency cottages painted in lovely pastel shades. Additionally, the traditional fishing village of New Quay offers a stunning, picturesque backdrop reminiscent of an oil painting, where fresh fish, lobsters, and crabs are caught daily, providing a true taste of the local maritime culture.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Moody Cow Farm Shop, Butchery & Welsh Bistro Restaurant 1 mi
  • Gilfach Inn Pub 1.6 mi
  • Llanina Arms Pub 1.7 mi
  • Llanina Arms Restaurant 1.7 mi
  • Red Lion Pub 1.8 mi
  • Black Lion Pub 3.1 mi
  • Pam Lai Restaurant 3.1 mi
  • The Hive Restaurant 3.2 mi
  • Castle Hotel Pub 3.2 mi
  • The Cellar Restaurant 3.2 mi

Groceries

  • Costcutter 3.2 mi

Parks and play

  • Parc y Fro 3 mi

Family days out

  • Llain Activity Centre 1.6 mi
  • Cardigan Bay Karting 1.7 mi
  • New Quay Honey Farm 3.3 mi
  • New Quay Boat Trips 3.9 mi

Public transport

  • Cei Bach Turn 1.3 mi
  • Pont Llethi 1.6 mi
  • Llanina Arms 1.7 mi
  • St David`s Church 2.1 mi
  • New Inn Forge 2.1 mi
  • Bro Gido 2.5 mi
  • Llys Aeron 2.6 mi
  • Maes y Meillion 2.8 mi
  • Ceredigion Council Office 2.9 mi
  • Alban Square 3.2 mi

Beaches

  • New Quay Beach 3.4 mi
  • Harbour Beach 3.9 mi
  • Dolau Beach 3.9 mi
  • Quarry Beach 4.2 mi
  • Traeth y Coubal 4.8 mi
  • Traeth Soden 5.4 mi
  • Cwmtydu Beach 5.8 mi

Other nearby

  • Aberaeron Harbour Marina 3.2 mi
  • Market Number Five General shop 3.2 mi
  • Teglan Fishery Fishing 3.8 mi

Local services

  • Texaco Fuel station 1.2 mi
  • Texaco Fuel station 1.8 mi
  • Ambulance station Hospital 2.8 mi
  • Aberaeron Integrated Care Centre Clinic 2.8 mi
  • Aberaeron Integrated Care Centre Hospital 2.8 mi
  • Tanyfron Primary Care (GP) Doctors 2.9 mi
  • Aberaeron Stores ATM Cashpoint 3.1 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 3.1 mi
  • Allied Pharmacy 3.2 mi
  • Murco Fuel station 3.3 mi

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Must see

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 2.3 mi

National Wool Museum 13.1 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 16.8 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 17.1 mi

Aberglasney Gardens 23.6 mi

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 17.1 mi

Aberdeunant 24.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Cei Bach - Craig Ddu - Cardigan Heritage Coast - Cwm Buw 2.7 mi

Aberaeron - River Walk - Allt y Graig - St Non's - Aberaeron 3.2 mi

New Quay - Bird Rock - Cwm Soden -New Quay 4 mi

New Quay - Craig yr Adar - New Quay 4 mi

Cwmtudu - Castell Bach - Cwm Silio - Cwmtudu 5.7 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Shawsmead Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Shawsmead Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite? The local area is brimming with activities and scenic spots. The campsite is conveniently close to the Heritage Coastal Paths, offering memorable walks, excellent bird watching, and great fishing opportunities. The coastline … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Shawsmead Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite?
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    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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