Nantcellan Barns

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View over meadow camping area
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Communal area to socialise and have fun
Washing-up area and campers kitchen
Washing-up area and campers kitchen
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View over meadow camping area
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  • Quiet pitches on a 20-acre meadow bordered by woods and a stream
  • A five-minute drive from Aberystwyth and 10 minutes from Borth
  • Walk to Clarach Bay in 20 minutes along a footpath and lane
‘Our aim is to create a relaxing nature-focused environment’ say the folk at Nantcellan Barns – and they’ve certainly achieved that with their peaceful Ceredigion site, which is spread over a 20-acre meadow and bordered by a small stream and native woodlands. Much effort is going into improving this ex-dairy pastureland and managing the woodlands to create better habitats for native wildlife while also providing plenty of grazing for the resident working draft horses. Stays here go towards funding this work, so you can feel like you’re doing good while also staying in a fabulous rural spot. From this quiet family-friendly site it’s about a 20-minute walk along a footpath and lane to Clarach Bay for a sheltered sandy/shingle beach and seafront café bars serving up woodfired pizzas, fish and chips, coffees and cakes. And if you want to see more of Ceredigion’s wonderful coastline (and no doubt you will…) you can then pick up the coast path for strolls south towards Aberystwyth or north to Borth. Both of those places are great destinations for beaches, things to do and places to eat – if you’d rather drive straight there it’s about five minutes to Aberystwyth or 10 minutes to Borth. Beyond Borth is the Dyfi Biosphere, a protected natural landscape that’s well worth exploring. Alternatively, head inland to places like Nant y Moch for more walking and bike trail options. In keeping with their mission, the owners have kept the offerings here simple to avoid too much impact on the land, but guests will have access to showers, portable toilets and a washing-up area, and are welcome to bring barbecues or light campfires.

Site type

RV sites 35
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Travel trailer sites 35
Tent sites 45
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Dogs

  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Reception

  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Admission

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

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 110 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, spacious site boasts lovely rural views & a handy spot near the coast & Aberystwyth. Guests praise the relaxed vibe, level pitches, & unique open-air hot showers. While clean, facilities are basic, with some noting the open showers & waste disposal needs. Perfect for a back-to-nature getaway.

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sean g. 16 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The location was good I like the help yourself to an area for a pitch nice views and plenty of room for kids to play. The showers while basic I loved enclosed but open to the elements. Toilets while basic are clean

Disliked N/A

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Lovely and quiet natural site. Basic…

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Andrea S. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely and quiet natural site. Basic amenities but well described when booking . Close to beach and walks
Rang me back about a question I had

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will be back!

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Sarah H. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great little site, our second stay.
Hot showers, clean toilets, well organised system for hot washing up water. Close to the beach loads of local sites.

Disliked Nothing to complain about, we will be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

The showers. Clean toilets. Quiet. Easy…

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Chris T. 4 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked The showers. Clean toilets. Quiet. Easy to find. Nice walk to the beach.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, showers were brilliant would…

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David G. 1 review

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great site, showers were brilliant would definitely stay there again 😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great basic site.

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 Leigh W. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked It was quiet. It was clean. Perfect for a wildish camp. Short walk to a beach with facilities. No WiFi which is actually nice to disconnect. Shortish walk to Aberystwyth.
Planning to return. Met the owners who were lovely

Disliked Nothing

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Nantcellan Barns is one of our…

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Imogen K. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Nantcellan Barns is one of our favourite campsites! It’s a true camping experience!

My children LOVE the shower! The open roof takes you away from reality!

The owners are also very lovely - Thanks for another lovely stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely walks to Clarach Bay and…

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Value for money
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 mark e. 7 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely walks to Clarach Bay and Aberystwyth great shower

Disliked Basic site toilets could do with a revamp and a roof needed on shower block

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy one night stay

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 Lewis M. 4 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Nice open field with plenty of space. Well kept flat field. Nice and quiet.

Disliked Facilities were okay. Not the best but they did what they needed to. Not the easiest to find if coming from the Aberyswyth way even with instructions. Would help if there were some signs prior to the turning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Two night stay

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Value for money
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Flora B. 4 reviews

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Extremely quiet and peaceful site with a view of the sea. Lots of wildlife - we saw amazing birds of prey. About 20 minutes to the beach. Quiet rules are respected. We loved the showers and the gas hob was a lifesaver as ours broke. Pitches are flat with lots of space. Very clean. Only a 15 minute drive to Aberystwyth.

Disliked Having to take your rubbish home is a pain

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Nantcellan Barns

Nantcellan

Clarach

Aberystwyth

Ceredigion

Wales

SY23 3DR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.43882°N
4.06103°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.4 km University Campus Penglais
3 km Bus Station
6.5 km Penllwyn PO
Rail
3.1 km Aberystwyth Rail Station
5.9 km Borth Rail Station
11.7 km Aberdovey Rail Station
Ferry
30.8 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
31.2 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

It’s likely that you’ll be popping to Aberystwyth (five minutes’ drive) for supplies – but don’t limit your outing to just the shops, as this coastal town also has a castle and museum to visit and the funicular Cliff Railway to ride. You can also board the Vale of Rheidol Railway here for a trip to the Devil’s Bridge waterfalls. Elsewhere along the coast it’s worth visiting Borth (10 minutes) at low tide to see the petrified forest, or heading a little further along the coast for a day in Aberaeron (half an hour), often described as one of the prettiest seaside locations in Wales. New Quay (45 minutes) should be on the cards for dolphin-spotting boat trips too. Back on land, there’s more wildlife to see at RSPB Ynys-hir nature reserve (20 minutes) or Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest (20 minutes), which has walking and bike trails as well as a red kite feeding centre where you can see the big birds up close as they swoop in for their lunch.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clarach South 1.4 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Aberystwyth North 3 km Sea ExcellentGoodExcellentExcellent
Aberystwyth South 3.6 km Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Borth 5.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberdyfi 11.5 km Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 3.4 km

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 16.1 km

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 22 km

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 27 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 44.4 km

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 44.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 13.3 km

Black Covert Walk 2 13.3 km

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 14.2 km

The Arch Car Park - Pen lan fawr - The Arch Car Park 18.7 km

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 23.9 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Nantcellan Barns have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Nantcellan Barns dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Nantcellan Barns? It’s likely that you’ll be popping to Aberystwyth (five minutes’ drive) for supplies – but don’t limit your outing to just the shops, as this coastal town also has a castle and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Nantcellan Barns?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Nantcellan Barns? From $56.47 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.