The Lookout

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Secluded setting
Secluded setting
View from camp
Gateway to the site
Exterior
Kitchen, dining space and dry room
Eco shower and compost toilet
Campfire
Goat herd
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View from camp
Gateway to the site
Exterior

  • Secluded single bell tent on a 17-acre Carmarthenshire smallholding
  • Direct access to Brechfa Forest; Llandeilo 25 minutes' drive
  • Private kitchen and bathroom facilities; fresh eggs and meat for sale
Seeking a bit of seclusion? You’ll certainly get it at The Lookout, where you’ll be staying in the only tent at a 17-acre Carmarthenshire smallholding with valley views – and your nearest neighbours will be goats and horses. This is a proper glamping experience in that you’ll have things like beds (including pillows and base sheets only), a firepit, lights, a cool box and outdoor seating provided – but it’s also got something of a wild camping vibe, as it’s an off-grid setup in a private clearing with a view over the valley. You'll need to bring your own towels and a duvet or sleeping bags. Facilities include a compost toilet, an eco-friendly bucket shower and a well-equipped camp kitchen with a covered eating space and mains water. You’ll also have access to a ‘dry room’ for storing your bikes, boots and supplies. Some of those supplies – including fresh eggs and home-reared pork – are available to buy on site; for bigger stockups you’ll need to head to somewhere like Llanbydder, 10 minutes’ drive away. Weekend guests can also brunch or lunch at the owners' gourmet burger van, which is based at Hafod Trails, a couple of miles from the site. Once you’ve looked at the forest views, you’ll no doubt want to get out to explore it for yourselves – and that’s easily done, as there’s a bridleway leading from the site that links up with walking and cycling trails in Brechfa Forest. Nearby, you can also head out onto Llanllwni mountain for stunning views, particularly at sunset, and the chance to spot lots of wildlife and livestock. The coast isn’t far off either – it’ll take you about 40 minutes to get to hotspots like New Quay and Llangrannog.

Campground type

Rent a tent 1
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Please note
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 8 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 6 consecutive nights.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • 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 is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Please note that the access track is not suitable for low vehicles.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

10

Overall rating based on one review View breakdown

100%

would recommend this campground to a friend

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would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Fabulous location, excellent hosts

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
justine w. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom bell tent

Liked: Excellent location, the hosts were amazing and made us very welcome. The covered kitchen/eating area was great when it rained. Plenty of firewood supplied.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

Adults only

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Covered terrace area 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 Local produce 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Bush Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

The Lookout

Bwlchydwr

Rhydcymerau

Llandeilo

Carmarthenshire

Wales

SA19 7PU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.03073°N
-4.07951°W

Route directions

The postcode brings you to the drive of the yellow bungalow, Bwlchydwr; please call at the house or phone from here. Guests are welcome to contact the site for further directions or provide an estimated time of arrival.

Nearest transport

Coach
25 km Bus Station
26.2 km Library
26.3 km Library
Rail
16.2 km Llanwrda Rail Station
16.3 km Llangadog Rail Station
17.4 km Llandeilo Rail Station
Ferry
47.7 km Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
Airport
47.6 km Swansea 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Hafod Trails (mountain bike area): three minutes’ drive - Llanllwni mountain: 10 minutes - The Raven MTB Trail: 20 minutes - Llandysul canoeing: 20 minutes - Llandeilo: 25 minutes - Carreg Cennen Castle: 35 minutes - National Botanic Garden of Wales: 40 minutes - New Quay (for dolphin-spotting trips): 40 minutes - Llangrannog beach: 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Traeth Gwyn New Quay 27.1 km Sea GoodGoodGoodN/A
New Quay Harbour 27.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
New Quay North 28.1 km Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A
Llangrannog 30.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cilborth 30.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 8.8 km

Aberglasney Gardens 16.9 km

National Botanic Garden of Wales 21.5 km

National Wool Museum 21.9 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 22.3 km

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 8.8 km

Aberdeunant 17.3 km

Aberdulais Falls 44.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Abergorlech - Brechfa Forest - Abergorlech 5.3 km

B4310 - Brechfa Forest - B4310 8 km

GWENFFRWD/DINAS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/08/1978) 19.6 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 21.6 km

Cei Bach - Craig Ddu - Cardigan Heritage Coast - Cwm Buw 26.4 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Lookout have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Lookout dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Lookout? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Hafod Trails (mountain bike area): three minutes’ drive - Llanllwni mountain: 10 minutes - The Raven MTB Trail: 20 minutes - Llandysul canoeing: 20 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Lookout?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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