Surf school nearby: Campsites in Wales

The Little Paddock

• Peaceful rural site a few miles from the centre of Rhyl
• Valley and mountain views
• Dog friendly with country lane adjacent for walks

Gwalia Farm

• Adult-only pitches in a wild area of a working farm near Cemmaes
• Wildlife haven: look out for buzzards, newts, toads and otters
• Wild swimming allowed in the lake; beaches half an hour's drive away

Old Quay Escape

• Stylish modern shepherd's hut five minutes' drive from Tenby
• A 15-minute drive to Saundersfoot or Carew Castle
• Ensuite hut with kingsize bed; quad biking on site

Trwyn Yr Wylfa Farm

• Farmland site with stunning sea and mountain views
• Five minutes' drive from Conwy and 10 minutes' walk to the beach
• Pubs, shops, restaurants and takeaways within a short stroll

The Three Spaniels

• Cosy, self-contained shepherd's hut on a 26-acre smallholding
• A 20-minute drive from the Ceredigion coast; 25 minutes from New Quay
• Exclusive-use site with private hot tub; dogs welcome

Headstock Camping

• Peaceful site opposite bike trails in Afan Forest Park
• A 20-minute drive to Aberavon beach; 40 minutes to Brecon Beacons
• Bike hire, shop and repair on site, plus café and play area

The Yurt Farm

• Peaceful glampsite on a organic farm, 25 minutes' drive from the coast
• Pizza oven, chickens roaming free and eggs and fruit to collect
• Play area and communal cabin with games, books, stove and cooking area

Thornbush Glamping

• Tiny adults-only glamping meadow near Haverfordwest in west Wales
• Ten minutes’ drive from Newgale Beach and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
• Stylish interior design with proper beds, communal kitchen and showers

Hendre Rhys Gethin Luxury Lodges

• Smart lodges just off the A5 in Snowdonia National Park
• Walk to Betws-y-Coed in 10 minutes or Zip World Forest in half an hour
• Well-equipped kitchens, lounges and private decks with hot tub

Peepout Farm

• Simple pitches at a 40-acre organic vegetable and potato farm
• A 10-minute drive to Broad Haven beach; 25 minutes to Marloes Sands
• Barbecues permitted, with fresh veg for sale; pub half a mile away

Pembrokeshire Barn Farm

• Luxury glampsite among hay meadows on a 15-acre smallholding
• A 10-minute drive from Oakwood Theme Park and Folly Farm
• Within 15 minutes of family-friendly Saundersfoot and Tenby beaches

Plas Panteidal

• One-bedroom lodge in a quiet location with views over the Dyfi Estuary
• In Snowdonia National Park, five minutes' drive from Aberdovey beach
• Lounge with TV/DVD player, garden room and fully-equipped kitchen

Tower Hill Campsite

• Family-friendly wild-style camping with mountain views
• A 10-minute drive from the Pembrokeshire coast; St Davids 25 minutes
• Low light pollution for stargazing on site; dogs on leads welcome

Treberfedd Farm

• Get hands-on on a small working organic farm
• Just under 10 miles from the Cardigan Bay coastline
• Top spot for stargazing

Highland View Camping and Glamping

• Family-friendly site on a family-run smallholding with sea views
• A 10-minute drive to Manorbier beach and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
• Firepits available for hire; play area and toys on site; pubs close by

Hillcroft Escapes

• Small and secluded site in a spacious rural setting
• A 10-minute drive from Solva and the coast; 15 minutes from St Davids
• Smartly furnished glamping units with views over the countryside

Away from it All

Cardigan Camping and Touring Caravan Site

• Family-friendly place to stay in west Wales
• Quiet site above the Teifi estuary near Cardigan town
• Sea views to the north and Preseli Hills to the south