The Grove Y'Gelli

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Bell tent in the woods (added by manager 02 Aug 2022)

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  • Woodland glampsite at Llanybydder, Carmarthenshire, South West Wales
  • Five minutes’ drive to Brechfa Forest; half an hour to Carmarthen
  • Off-grid, pre-erected bell tents; pubs and shops 10 minutes’ drive
Hidden away in Llanybydder, Carmarthenshire, The Grove Y’Gelli is a woodland glampsite on a 10-acre smallholding. It’s a no-frills sort of place for anyone who likes to be out in nature and among birdsong and wildlife, but prefers to hire a pre-pitched tent and craves a proper bed to retire to at the end of the night. Your dogs are very welcome to join your Welsh camping adventure, which might also include watching spectacular sunsets while on site, and hunkering down for some serious star-gazing after dark on clear nights. The bell tents are set on a hillside with views over the river Teifi and its valley. They all have comfortable double beds, fold-out bed chairs for extra guests, outdoor seating and a firepit. Everything from bed linen to cups, plates, cutlery and kitchen utensils are provided so you don’t have to lug loads of stuff from home. What you will need to bring, though, is a torch for after-dark wanderings, as the site is off-grid. Please note there’s no wifi signal either, so be prepared for a total digital detox. The nearest town Lampeter (10 minutes’ drive), is packed with cafés, pubs and takeaways as well as a couple of museums, the Welsh Quilt Centre and the university campus – Grove Y’Gelli is a handy spot to lay your head if you’re visiting friends or family at the university.

Site type

Rent a tent 5

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

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 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

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

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

Type

Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Grove Y'Gelli

Llanybydder

Carmarthenshire

Wales

SA40 9SD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.06792°N
-4.16102°W

Nearest transport

Coach
16 mi Bus Station
19.1 mi Library
19.1 mi Library
Rail
14.3 mi Llanwrda Rail Station
14.4 mi Llangadog Rail Station
14.6 mi Llandeilo 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Brechfa Forest: five minutes’ drive - Lampeter (quilt centre, markets): 10 minutes - National Wool Museum: 25 minutes - Gwili Railway - (Bronwydd Arms Station): 25 minutes - Carmarthen: half an hour - Aberaeron Beach: half an hour - Welsh Coast Path: half an hour - National Botanic Garden of Wales: 40 minutes - Castell Carreg Cennen: 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Traeth Gwyn New Quay 12.6 mi Sea Good Good Good N/A
New Quay Harbour 13.1 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
New Quay North 13.2 mi Sea Good Good N/A N/A
Llangrannog 14.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Cilborth 14.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 9 mi

National Wool Museum 10.5 mi

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 10.8 mi

Aberglasney Gardens 13.6 mi

National Botanic Garden of Wales 15.6 mi

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 9 mi

Aberdeunant 14.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Abergorlech - Brechfa Forest - Abergorlech 7.2 mi

B4310 - Brechfa Forest - B4310 7.5 mi

Cei Bach - Craig Ddu - Cardigan Heritage Coast - Cwm Buw 12.3 mi

Aberaeron - River Walk - Allt y Graig - St Non's - Aberaeron 12.8 mi

New Quay - Craig yr Adar - New Quay 13.2 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.

Reviews

10

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A quiet get away from it all site. Lovely woodland walk, very…

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
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: A quiet get away from it all site. Lovely woodland walk, very peaceful and beautiful scenery all around the site. Host fantastic and made the site as eco as possible. Bell tents cosy and very comfortable, the tents are spaced out so no intrusion on others privacy. Fire pit cooking, logs and cooking equipment provided. Thank you to the hosts for making this the ideal get away site.

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A hidden gem in the woods!

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
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: Everything! Fantastic night away where everything had been thought of. Loved the comfort of our bell tent - all had an amazing nights sleep. Our surroundings were perfect - beautiful sunset and star gazing. The children loved exploring and cooking over the fire pit. Convenient toilet next to the tent, and lots of fresh water provided. We will be booking for longer next time.

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  • Does The Grove Y'Gelli have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Grove Y'Gelli dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Grove Y'Gelli? Local attractions and activities include: - Brechfa Forest: five minutes’ drive - Lampeter (quilt centre, markets): 10 minutes - National Wool Museum: 25 minutes - Gwili Railway - (Bronwydd Arms Station): 25 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Grove Y'Gelli?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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