Moleshill Retreat

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Bell tent, dining hut and firepit (added by manager 05 Apr 2022)

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Bell tent, dining hut and firepit (added by manager 05 apr 2022)
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Bell tent interior (added by manager 01 aug 2022)
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  • Bell tent glamping with views of the Irish Sea and the Llŷn Peninsula
  • A 15-minute drive to Ceredigion Coast Path; 20 minutes to Aberaeron
  • Camping kitchen, outdoor dining area and firepit on a four-acre meadow
So you want to be alone? You’ve found the right spot then. Here at The Moleshill Retreat, near Llanon in Ceredigion, there is just one gloriously solitary glamping tent in a wild meadow backed by pine trees and offering views to the Irish Sea across the Llŷn Peninsula. Prettied up with festive fairy lights, the star bell tent has a comfy mattress on a hand-made bed and roll-out beds for the kids – up to a maximum of two adults and two children. All bedding is provided, along with a fully kitted-out wooden camping kitchen with a gas oven and wooden dining table. On warmer days you can eat alfresco or cosy up around the firepit to see the stars twinkling on clear nights. For your morning frying pan, fresh organic eggs are available. A few steps away from the pitch is a wooden cabin with an eco-loo; a shower is also available a short distance away. Luxury touches include a sauna and plunge pool – book on arrival – and there’s a trampoline on which you can channel your inner child. Eco-credentials on this site are high – the owners are running a permaculture project and have planted over 1,000 native trees in the last few years. Lots of brilliant walks are on your doorstep too, as there's direct access to a 600-acre woodland.

Site type

Rent a tent 1
Please note
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The sauna (and/or hammam) is open between 01/08 and 29/08.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Reviews

10

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The perfect glamping getaway with spectacular views

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Elin R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: We had a brilliant time at Moleshill Retreat. It's a fantastic location with spectacular views over Cardigan Bay and a whole field to yourself. The bell tent was bigger than we expected and very cozy and comfortable, there is a proper double bed with lovely bedding. The kitchen and dining cabin is real luxury, a place to shelter if the weather isn't going your way and the kitchen is better equipped than ours at home! Lara has thought of everything and there were so many personal touches. The sauna looks amazing even though we didn't have opportunity to use it unfortunately as we had small kids with us. This is the perfect getaway to relax, feel closer to nature and watch some amazing sunsets. We'll definitely be back. Diolch yn fawr Lara.

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From the manager: It was a real pleasure having you all stay! Thank you for your review Elin. Look forward to welcoming you back one day, hopefully you can make use of the sauna and plunge pool. Lara x

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

Campfires 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

Local produce

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

Themes

Forest

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

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

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Location

Moleshill Retreat

PO Box 3

Bethania

Llanon

Ceredigion

Wales

SY23 5NW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.26102°N
-4.07133°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.6 mi Penllwyn PO
10.6 mi Penllwyn PO
10.6 mi Bus Station
Rail
10.6 mi Aberystwyth Rail Station
15.9 mi Borth Rail Station
19.6 mi Aberdovey 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

Active families, if hill-walking is your thing, the Ceredigion Coast Path (15 minutes’ drive) has scenic sea views from the clifftops. Heading east, the rugged wilderness around Pumlumon Fawr is a remote spot for quiet strolls and magnificent hill views, while more challenging is the climb up Cader Idris (both an hour), which you can combine with a dip in serene Llyn Cau lake on your way up. Talking of water, the coast is only a short drive away too. Llanrhystud (10 minutes) and Llanon (15 minutes) villages both have beaches where you can swim or fish, and from the little-known sands at Cei Bach, it’s a short walk to New Quay (both half an hour) if you time the tides right. New Quay is popular for its harbourside pubs and Dylan Thomas Trail, while the harbour town of Aberaeron (20 minutes) is justly famous for its fish-and-chip shops and honey ice-cream. Both towns are known for the chance to spot bottlenose dolphins playing in the waves of Cardigan Bay.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Llanrhystud 4.8 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Aberystwyth South 10.4 mi Sea Good Good Good Good
Aberystwyth North 10.8 mi Sea Excellent Good Excellent Excellent
Clarach South 11.9 mi Sea Good Good Good Good
Traeth Gwyn New Quay 12.2 mi Sea Good Good Good N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 7.3 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 10.4 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 15.8 mi

National Wool Museum 21.4 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 22.3 mi

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 15.8 mi

Aberdeunant 26.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Black Covert Walk 2 7.2 mi

Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 7.2 mi

Aberaeron - River Walk - Allt y Graig - St Non's - Aberaeron 8.1 mi

Cei Bach - Craig Ddu - Cardigan Heritage Coast - Cwm Buw 11.4 mi

New Quay - Bird Rock - Cwm Soden -New Quay 12.6 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.

Want to know more about camping in Ceredigion?

  • Does Moleshill Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Moleshill Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Moleshill Retreat? Active families, if hill-walking is your thing, the Ceredigion Coast Path (15 minutes’ drive) has scenic sea views from the clifftops. Heading east, the rugged wilderness around Pumlumon Fawr is a remote … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Moleshill Retreat?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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