Forester's Retreat Glamping

Pod with private garden and reservoir views (added by manager 09 Aug 2022)

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  • Luxury pod in 29 acres of farmland with mountain and reservoir views
  • 15-minute walk to Dinas Reservoir; five mins' drive to Devil's Bridge
  • Kitchen, ensuite shower, private garden and living area with TV
There'll be no doubting that you're on holiday when you're at Forester’s Retreat Glamping – this gorgeous Ceredigion spot is a place where you'll wake up to fantastic views of the Cambrian Mountains and Dinas Reservoir. Set in 29 acres of farming land grazed by livestock, it’s designed as a peaceful rural retreat for adults only. If you're after a bit of a digital detox, this is a fantastic option – there is no wifi and no phone signal here, so it’s a chance to go take some time out and reconnect with the landscapes around you. There are all manner of ways to get out into nature, including hill walking, running and cycling – but of course you can also just chill and contemplate the views. Fishing is also possible at the nearby Dinas and Nant y Moch reservoirs – just get a permit from the garage half a mile down the road in advance. And the accommodation? It's all about maximum comfort, with top-quality king-size and sofa beds (linen supplied). The pod has a fully equipped kitchen with fridge, cooker and kettle, as well as an ensuite shower – just the job after muddy walks – with towels and hair dryer supplied. The cosy living area has a TV, but you may well find yourselves settling in front of the floor-to-ceiling glass doors to take in the views right out across the hills. Surrounding the pod is a private and fenced garden area, with parking to one side, so you can laze in the fresh air, take in the gorgeous scenery and let your dog have a runaround safely without coming into contact with the farm’s livestock.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

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

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Themes

Bush

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Communal fridge

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Type

Farm

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Location

Forester's Retreat Glamping

Craignant Mawr

Rowlands

Aberystwyth

Ceredigion

Wales

SY23 3JY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.41295°N
-3.84116°W

Route directions

Take the road next to the BP garage. Go up the hill and pass the cattle grid. After half a mile, you will see the glamping pods on top of the hill.

Nearest transport

Coach
9.7 km Penllwyn PO
9.7 km Penllwyn PO
15.3 km University Campus Penglais
Rail
16.4 km Aberystwyth Rail Station
16.7 km Borth Rail Station
17.8 km Dovey Junction Rail Station
Ferry
36.4 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
36.9 km Barmouth Ferry Landing

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 types can head up into the Cambrian Mountains (half an hour’s drive) for hilly walks and cycle rides, or hike up to Dinas Reservoir (15 minutes’ walk). Feeling like a high-speed challenge? Go bike scrambling at Sweet Lamb Adventure Rally Bike (15 minutes’ drive). Nant-y-Moch Reservoir is a scenic spot for more peaceful strolls in untamed mountain scenery, while the Hafod Estate (both 15 minutes’ drive) has several woodland walks leading to tumbling waterfalls, or you can clamber up stone steps to the viewpoint to see Devil’s Bridge Falls (five minutes) as the water plunges into a gorge. To get acquainted with local wildlife, watch magnificent red kites being fed on carrion at Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre (five minutes), or stop off at New Quay Honey Farm (an hour) to see honeybee colonies in action and taste some of their produce. Alternatively, head down the road to visit an old Victorian silver mine at Silver Mountain Experience (five minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Clarach South 16.3 km Sea Good Good Good Good
Aberystwyth North 16.6 km Sea Excellent Good Excellent Excellent
Borth 16.9 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Aberystwyth South 16.9 km Sea Good Good Good Good
Aberdyfi 20.4 km Estuary Excellent Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 16.3 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 19.9 km

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 25.3 km

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 34.1 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 41.6 km

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 41.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Arch Car Park - Pen lan fawr - The Arch Car Park 5.7 km

Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 11.5 km

Black Covert Walk 2 11.5 km

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 16.1 km

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 16.3 km

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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  • Does Forester's Retreat Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Forester's Retreat Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Forester's Retreat Glamping? Active types can head up into the Cambrian Mountains (half an hour’s drive) for hilly walks and cycle rides, or hike up to Dinas Reservoir (15 minutes’ walk). Feeling like a high-speed … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Forester's Retreat Glamping?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4:30 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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