How much does it cost to stay at Smugglers Cove Boatyard?

From $38.97 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Angell unpowered mixed tent site (XL)

From GBP 20 (GBP 20) 1 night, 2 adults

5 people maximum

The pitch surface is grass and woodchip.

One Tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Min 10.0m width x 4.0m depth (32.8ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)

Ground type

Mixed

Suitable for

Tent, (Camper trailer not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Firepit

Availability

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Smugglers Cove Boatyard

View prices & book 9.9 19 reviews

View from the foreshore in front of Dyfi, looking east towards the Dyfi Osprey Project (added by manager 20 Mar 2024)

View from the foreshore in front of dyfi, looking east towards the dyfi osprey project

Last pitch along path, angell. a soft wood chip patch for tent and surrounded by grass and shrubs

Part of the pathway, alongside the camping pitches

The first pitch on path, dyfi. a soft wood chip patch for tent and surrounded by grass and shrubs

The middle pitch, dulas. a soft wood chip patch for tent and surrounded by grass and shrubs

View to the east towards the dyfi osprey project

View from the boatyard slipway towards ynys-hir rspb reserve

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely log burner inside hannah the boat to keep you warm

Lovely seating area by our boat looking out to sea

Quirky and scenic

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Sarah G. Sept 2024

Hannah 2 bedroom marina berth, slip, mooring

Liked: Absolutely idyllic spot the views across the estuary in the sunset were stunning. Boat is very well equipped ( I stayed in Hannah) and it had everything I needed to cook and store food plus ample sleeping areas. Interior is quirky as you would expect with a boat conversion and do have to be mindful of ceiling height! It's in an easy to find location off a decent road with a number of beaches and towns within easy driving distance. Log burner for a cosy evening though I was blessed with really good weather so didn't use it much. Shower block and compost loos only a few metres away. Definitely recommend for a complete get away from every day hustle and hustle.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well worth it ! Will be back again soon!!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Scott P. Sept 2024

Dulas unpowered mixed tent site

Liked: INCREDIBLE VIEWS ! The owner was very nice and helped with any issues we had! Toilets and showers were very clean and well looked after. Was so good tried to book an extra few days but was too late 😞 gutted to leave so soon !

Recommend to friends Visit again

The view is amazing, the whole ambience of the site is unspoilt…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Sash A. Sept 2024

Angell unpowered mixed tent site (XL)

Liked: The view is amazing, the whole ambience of the site is unspoilt and quirky, the washing facilities are very clean and eco friendly. Lovely that the firepit is included, only one change, and that would be the addition of a picnic bench and table in the camping bays. Overall the perfect place to relax and enjoy nature

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A quirky, well thought out and beautiful setting.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Sept 2024

Dulas unpowered mixed tent site

Liked: Stunning views and a comfortable pitch set up really well to be able to cook over the fire and enjoy the view.

Disliked: Occasional road noise but a minor issue.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent 👍 very clean , awesome team 👏

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 Aug 2024

Hannah 2 bedroom marina berth, slip, mooring

Liked: Smugglers cove Amazing small secluded site choice of stays included boat stay ,holiday cottage or camping , We stopped in Hannah a gentleman's 1950's pleasure boat , wonderful original interior with lovely touches & great little seating kitchen area , sleeps 4 .Great log burner for those cold nights.Great seating area outside to enjoy a glass of wine & enjoy those amazing sunsets over the estuary & sea. Fire pit outside to cook on or toast your marshmallow on.Outstanding mountain back drop & nature in abundance. Very quiet at night just sounds of nature.Great walks by the estuary.Sandy beach to enjoy swimming or to dip your toes in .One thing is for sure you will never forget your stay at smugglers cove.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Matthew M. Aug 2024

Angell unpowered mixed tent site (XL)

Liked: Amazing! Great location, amazing views. All the amenities and facilities you could need! We will be back.

Disliked: Nope

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, sounds of nature and perfect clean facilities.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

fiona r. July 2024

Dyfi unpowered mixed tent site

Liked: Gorgeous place. Sensational views and the facilities are so well kept. They’ve thought of everything and it’s all so organised yet you feel completely left alone. The pitches although secluded are actually right next to neighbouring pitches - separated only by shrubbery - which is fine unless you have neighbours like mine who watched tv all evening. I booked this for the sights and sounds of nature so it was slightly annoying having to listen to tv dronage (I considered asking them to unplug but it wasn’t loud and they turned off by 10pm thankfully) I just would have preferred the gorgeous sounds of egrets, herons, curlews and geese! The estuary is amazing to swim in but watch the currents - very strong. So pick your swimming times wisely! Also - although secluded and all your own space the three tent pitches are adjacent so to get to each you have to walk right through the first two - privacy not so much! But the peace and quiet, the beauty and the quaintness of the boatyard is unsurpassed. Lovely place and Sophie is a lovely helpful lady who clearly works very hard!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would more than happily return tomorrow!!!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Daniel H. July 2024

Dyfi unpowered mixed tent site

Liked: Location, surroundings and general feel of the place we're fantastic, Highly recommend this site for anyone wanting a chill ,out of the way back to nature spot,

Disliked: N/A

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Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous July 2024

Dulas unpowered mixed tent site

Liked: Views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend

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 May 2024

Dulas unpowered mixed tent site

Liked: Location is brilliant, facilities were fab, absolutely great!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Budget/backpacker Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Smugglers Cove Boatyard

Fron Goch

Aberdovey

Gwynedd

Wales

LL35 0RG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.55674°N
-3.97305°W

Route directions

Using the postcode on satnav may redirect to Aberdovey Luxury Lodges. When you're close, ignore the directions and stay on the A493 until you see the entrance to the boatyard, on the river side of the road (left if coming from Machynlleth, right from Aberdyfi). Park up and walk up the path to the right of the curved building and under the railway bridge. The Boy John is on your right, Hannah just beyond. For the pitches, go down the slipway, turning left along the path below the sea wall.

Nearest transport

Coach

16.7 km University Campus Penglais

16.9 km Penllwyn PO

17 km Penllwyn PO

Rail

3.4 km Dovey Junction Rail Station

4.4 km Penhelig Rail Station

5.9 km Aberdovey Rail Station

Ferry

18.3 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing

18.8 km Barmouth Ferry Landing

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

Bring your binoculars if you’re into birdwatching, for there’s much twitching activity nearby – geese and wading birds fish just by the site, and there are nesting ospreys along the river at the Dyfi Osprey Project. More spotting, along with super views towards Snowdonia, can be had from Ynys-Hir RSPB reserve (home to the BBC's Springwatch programme for several seasons), which is around a 20-minute drive away. If it’s beaches you seek, your nearest is the wide sandy stretch in Aberdyfi, 10 minutes away – also a good spot for a round of golf, a bit of fishing or watersports including sailing, canoeing and kitesurfing. For a bit of town time, head into Machynlleth, 10 minutes’ drive away, for independent shops, a leisure centre and concerts or exhibitions at the MOMA Machynlleth performing arts centre. Cultured types might also like to pay a visit to the renovated 1920s Magic Lantern Cinema 15 minutes away in Tywyn.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Aberdyfi	5.8 km	Estuary	Excellent	Good	Good	Good
Aberdyfi Rural	7.3 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good
Tywyn	9.2 km	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Excellent
Borth	9.2 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Clarach South	15.5 km	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 8.4 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 8.9 km

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 17.8 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 34.8 km

Portmeirion Gardens 40.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 2.6 km

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 9.8 km

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 14.7 km

Fairbourne to Barmouth 16.3 km

Cadair Idris 18.3 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 56 day(s) of arrival.

General

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

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 9 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the campground/park is able to relet your unit/site.

Dogs

The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Arrivals and departures

The campground/park will send you further check-in information 2 day(s) before your arrival.

General

The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Pitches

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Smugglers Cove Boatyard have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Smugglers Cove Boatyard dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Smugglers Cove Boatyard? Bring your binoculars if you’re into birdwatching, for there’s much twitching activity nearby – geese and wading birds fish just by the site, and there are nesting ospreys along the river at … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Smugglers Cove Boatyard?

Camping and caravan
Arrive:	noon –	Anytime
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	Anytime
Depart by:	11 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Smugglers Cove Boatyard? From $38.97 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.