Calon Y Goedwig Glamping Retreat

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  • Off-grid West Wales glamping with a hillside setting near Llandovery
  • Direct access to the Cambrian Way; Brecon Beacons 20 minutes' drive
  • Firepit and solar-powered communal outdoor kitchen; a dark-skies site
Surrounded by woodland and offering up awesome views of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons, Calon Y Goedwig Glamping Retreat (‘Calon y goedwig’ means ‘heart of the woods’ in Welsh) is a gorgeous little place to unwind. This glampsite is on an old farmstead in rural Carmarthenshire, about 10 minutes' drive from Llandovery (a handy place for shops, pubs and other amenities). Thanks to the lack of light pollution, this is a smashing spot for stargazing after dark, and it's also something of a wildlife haven, with a chance to spot magnificent red kites soaring above the hills, as well as buzzards, woodpeckers, owls and jays. All bedding is provided in the luxuriously appointed glamping units, alongside a cool box and freezer blocks (if required). Communal facilities include an undercover outdoor kitchen with a camping stove, kettle and barbecue (usable no matter what the Welsh weather is doing). Also amid the wildflower plantings are a picnic bench and sun loungers for putting your feet up and enjoying the backdrop of the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains. There’s also a composting toilet, firepit and drinkable spring water on hand, and although this eco-friendly spot has solar-powered lighting, guests are advised to bring their own torch for nocturnal wanderings. Please leave the place as you find it: burn waste food and paper and take all recycling home with you – and when out and about in the hills, always follow the Countryside Code.

Campground type

Rent a tent 1
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

10

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Excellent place to stay, stunning view, very quiet and immaculate.

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
Jay D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Celyn bell tent

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From the manager: Thank you so much for leaving such a positive review, our first too! We are over the moon that you enjoyed your stay. Your photos are beautiful and really capture the stunning views and surroundings.

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

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

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

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Calon Y Goedwig Glamping Retreat

Llettyrhaflaeth

Llandovery

Carmarthenshire

Wales

SA20 0US

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.03772°N
-3.77607°W

Nearest transport

Coach
28.6 km Interchange
34.5 km Library
34.5 km Library
Rail
2.4 km Cynghordy Rail Station
5.1 km Llandovery Rail Station
7.9 km Sugar Loaf 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

The Cambrian Way is accessible from the glampsite; other popular hiking spots nearby include Cwm Rhaeadr forest waterfall walk (20 minutes' drive) and strolls in Llandovery Cilgwyn Woods (25 minutes). For more arduous trails, head for the Brecon Beacons National Park (20 minutes). If you’d rather explore the outdoors on two wheels, Brechfa Forest (50 minutes) has some testing mountain-bike trails. You can observe mighty raptors at the Red Kite Feeding Centre (half an hour) and take themed wildlife walks at the National Botanic Garden of Wales (45 minutes). To add a historic theme to your exploring, try local castles at Llandovery (10 minutes), hilltop Carreg Cennen (40 minutes) or Dinefwr (half an hour), or find out about local heritage with a visit to the disused gold mines at National Trust - Dolaucothi (25 minutes). Closer to base camp, Llandovery (10 minutes) has a scattering of welcoming pubs, cafés and restaurants, as well as independent shops for picking up antiques and traditional Welsh textiles. Rainy day? Head for the pool at Llandovery Leisure Centre.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Llanrhystud 39.4 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Traeth Gwyn New Quay 43.4 km Sea Good Good Good N/A
New Quay Harbour 44.3 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
New Quay North 44.4 km Sea Good Good N/A N/A
Aberystwyth South 46.7 km Sea Good Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 12.1 km

National Showcaves of Wales 24.1 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 25.4 km

Aberglasney Gardens 26.5 km

National Botanic Garden of Wales 33.5 km

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 12.1 km

Aberdeunant 22.9 km

Aberdulais Falls 39.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

GWENFFRWD/DINAS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/08/1978) 7.8 km

Pont'ar Wysg - Fan Foel - Fan Brycheiniog 12.7 km

Fan Foel - Bannau Sir Gaer - Llyn y Fan Fach 15.4 km

Abergorlech - Brechfa Forest - Abergorlech 20.3 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 22.9 km

Local events

  • The Hay Festival (Thursday 23 May 2024 – Thursday 23 May 2024)

    Hay-on-Wye, England 44.8 km

  • Green Man Festival (Thursday 15 August 2024 – Thursday 15 August 2024)

    Crickhowell, Wales 45.3 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.

Want to know more about camping in Carmarthenshire?

  • Does Calon Y Goedwig Glamping Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Calon Y Goedwig Glamping Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Calon Y Goedwig Glamping Retreat? The Cambrian Way is accessible from the glampsite; other popular hiking spots nearby include Cwm Rhaeadr forest waterfall walk (20 minutes' drive) and strolls in Llandovery Cilgwyn Woods (25 minutes). For more … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Calon Y Goedwig Glamping Retreat?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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