Nant Bach Retreat

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  • Cosy camping barn 10 minutes’ drive from Pwllheli in North Wales
  • Nefyn five minutes’ drive; Welsh National Sailing Academy 10 minutes
  • Private courtyard with barbecue, covered camp kitchen and shower room
Time for a digital detox in spectacular North Wales countryside? Form an orderly queue and head straight for Nant Bach Retreat, 10 minutes’ drive from the shops and pubs of Pwllheli in Gwynedd. Here you can step off the conveyor belt of modern life and reconnect with nature at a cosy, no-frills camping barn. Designed as a retreat for two, the barn has a king-size bed, a woodfired stove and a window seat in pole position to catch the rural views. Behind the barn is a cobbled private courtyard with comfy banquette seating, a barbecue, no-frills covered camping kitchen and modern shower room with hot running water. There is no wifi here, so all the pressure is off; you can relax in comfort, soak up the stunning sunsets, or settle down with a favourite book in the quiet reading nook. When outside, look out for buzzards and kites soaring in the thermals, or woodpeckers, jays and owls among the trees. Your only neighbours will be a flock of Texel sheep, who – along with their lambs in spring – spend their days manicuring surrounding fields. As part of the family, dogs are welcome at Nant Bach Retreat, but please keep them under control around local livestock.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

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).

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun 1 Mar to

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Reviews

9.7

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What customers say

This site offers a peaceful woodland retreat with comfortable, clean pods and excellent hosts. Guests praise the tranquil atmosphere, beautiful views, and the hot tub. While the location is ideal for exploring the Llyn Peninsula, some mention a desire for better views from the pod area and challenges with shared hot tub availability. A few minor points were raised regarding kitchen utensil availability and clarity on what's included. Overall, visitors highly recommend this gem for a relaxing escape and plan to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

John was very friendly & welcoming. We…

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 Hollie K. 1 review

Camping pod (large)

Liked John was very friendly & welcoming.

We had everything we needed for a back to basics trip, exactly what I wanted for my boys.

Clean and tidy pod, facilities including kitchen, bathroom/shower all great. We loved the log burner hot tub and our camp fires in the evening.

Great location for days spent in Llanbedrog & Abersoch.

We can’t wait to come back

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We had a fantastic stay in…

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gemma p. 2 reviews

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Liked We had a fantastic stay in the large Land Pod with our two children and dog. John was very welcoming and gave us some great beach recommendations! Llanbedrog beach was a short drive away and superb. On site we really enjoyed the hot tub, and the views were amazing. Thank you for a wonderful stay, we will be back soon.

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8 out of 10 for this stay

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Anonymous

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Liked The pod was comfy and cosy and in a a lovely wooded area with trees.lovely complementary bottle of red on arrival.owners were very nice and very welcoming and couldn’t do enough for you

Disliked It was a shame due to the current heatwave and wild fires that we had to use the bbq away from our pod and no camp fire was allowed but understandable.
Also a shame that the pods don’t have an individual hot tub and had to share with others who enjoyed the benefits of our died down fire to heat it.perfect temperature for the other couple at the other pod as it gets very hot.we would of liked a second turn in the hot tub but unfortunately was occupied by other camp members.the lane does nothing for your suspension with a few unhealthy noises.overall a fantastic stay but disappointed sharing the hot tub which we would of sat in all night.unfortunately the other pod campers put the wheelbarrow next to there pod on departure.they were 100 yards from there car and could of managed there belongs easily whilst we struggled staying away from the main parking area.

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A lovely break.

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 Anne H. 1 review

1 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow

Liked Homeliness, peace and quiet, privacy, comfort, friendly host, cosy stove, dog friendly, location

Disliked Leaving

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A beautiful little place of the beaten track

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 Paul H. 1 review

1 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow

Liked This place is a little diamond the owners are brilliant and can't do enough for you
We've just had the best weekend in a wonderful place i actually didn't want to write this as we wanted to keep this place to ourselves but it's brilliant and we will be back

Disliked Not one thing

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We visited for a two night…

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Charlotte B. 1 review

Camping pod (large)

Liked We visited for a two night stay with our two young children. The host are lovely and helpful. Location is excellent for Pwllheli, Abersoch and Nefyn. Facilities are clean, think rustic glamping, the shared hot tub is a great extra luxury.

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Great spot

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Owain W. 2 reviews

Camping pod (large)

Liked Welcoming hosts and plenty of space. Ideal location to explore Penllyn with kids.
Wiod fired hot tub is mega with views of hills to the west.

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This is a great little family run place 👏

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Anonymous

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Liked My 6 year old granddaughter and I stayed in the 1 bed barn October half term and was lucky with the weather. Nant Bach has 2 land pods and 1 small barn which all have use of a log hot tub (which we used both nights of our stay) I can imagine the view looking over to the coast in the summer is special . Super comfy king bed with separate kitchen area and loo & shower. All very clean. Fantastic location love this part of Wales with all of the wildlife around. John the owner was very helpful on both nights with starting the log burner for us. My granddaughter loved the hot tub as it was end of October and a lovely warm treat! We both walked over golf course and back along beach to the famous Ty Coch Inn. Fond memories of going here as a child❤️ Anyway thank you to John and his team for allowing us to stay. Would recommend!! Ps close to some stunning coast

Disliked Nothing other than a few recycling points for your used plastics etc. There maybe one that I missed I’m not sure

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 rebecca T. 1 review

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Liked Lovely 1 night stay in the camping pod which was a revelation! So warm and cosy on a chilly October night, wonderful facilities and very welcoming hosts.

Disliked The hot tub got barely warm at most. Even with a full bag of wood it took two hours to burn through and was still lukewarm. Very disappointing. Would recommend 2 bags minimum and start heating it early!!!

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Rachel G. 1 review

Camping pod

Liked Stunning location, gorgeous views from the hot tub! Beds are comfy and there is everything you need for our stay

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub 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 Picnic table 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Nant Bach Retreat

Nant

Boduan

Pwllheli

Gwynedd

Wales

LL53 8YE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.91709°N
4.51501°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.5 mi Bus Station
7.4 mi Brynbachau
7.4 mi Brynbachau
Rail
4.6 mi Pwllheli Rail Station
6 mi Abererch Rail Station
7.4 mi Penychain Rail Station
Ferry
11.4 mi Aberdaron Ferry Landing
16.2 mi Bardsey Island Ferry Landing
23.7 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
Airport
23.4 mi Anglesey Airport

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

With its dramatic backdrop of peaks in Eryri National Park (formerly Snowdonia) and calm seas, Pwllheli (10 minutes’ drive) is one of the most popular sailing bases in North Wales; if being out on the water is your passion, book lessons at the Welsh National Sailing Academy and check out the sleek yachts in Hafan Pwllheli Marina. Firmly back on terra firma, stretch your legs on beach walks at Nefyn (five minutes), a pretty seaside village of whitewashed cottages that’s home to the Llŷn Maritime Museum, which displays boat-building tools and artefacts saved from shipwrecks. From there, you can hike to Porthdinllaen (55 minutes’ walk), a peaceful fishing village on the shores of the Irish Sea where seals are often spotted basking on rocks. Forays into Eryri (35 minutes’ drive) are on the cards too. Go walking in the Moelwynion Mountains from the biking-and-hiking hub of Blaenau Ffestiniog (45 minutes), while braver souls can try out the zipwire rides through the former slate mine at Zip World Llechwedd (50 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morfa Nefyn 2.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood
Pwllheli 4.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Glan Don Beach 5.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Abersoch 6.7 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Porth Neigwl 7.8 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Criccieth Castle 11.8 mi

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 15.9 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 16.2 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 17.4 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 17.4 mi

National Trust

Plas yn Rhiw 7.8 mi

Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens 23.2 mi

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 29.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Nefyn - Porth Dinllaen - Morfa Nefyn - Nefyn 1.3 mi

Morfa Nefyn - around Headland - Porth Dinllaen 2.2 mi

Talybont - Duffryn Ardudwy - Plas Bennar - Talybont 2.3 mi

Car Park - Nant Gwrtheyrn - Gallt y Bwlch - Car Park 4.4 mi

B4417 - Tre'r Ceiri - B4417 5.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Nant Bach Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Nant Bach Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Nant Bach Retreat? With its dramatic backdrop of peaks in Eryri National Park (formerly Snowdonia) and calm seas, Pwllheli (10 minutes’ drive) is one of the most popular sailing bases in North Wales; if being … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Nant Bach Retreat?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Parking is located at the end of the drive beyond the gates. A wheelbarrow is provided for your luggage.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Nant Bach Retreat? From £100 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.