Nantcellan Barns
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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
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish 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
Open from Wed, 1 Apr to
Reviews
91% would recommend this site to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
A serene, spacious spot focused on nature and the coast. Praised for its views, beach access, and pitch space. Outdoor showers are a hit! Basic but clean facilities, useful communal kitchens. Great value for some, pricey for others. Limited rubbish, occasional event noise noted. Managers are addressing feedback.
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Last updated 14/07/2026
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Easy one night stay
Unpowered grass site
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.
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bare basic field
Unpowered grass site
Liked I don't think I actually met the people who own the site.. The postcode doesn't exactly match the location of the field. As I took a run up the hill I missed the field, my Sat Nav took me a bit up the hill. It was just a bare basic field with a toilet and shower block. A shed thing in the corner. I stayed one night with my camper van. I booked the site because there wasn't many in the area. It did feel a tad expensive for the price. You are suppose to ring someone on arrival, but to my knowledge they never arrived. We didn't use the toilets, cos we did arrive a little later in the day.
Disliked Didn't see anyone to welcome us in..
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Great campsite option!
Unpowered grass site
Liked Great campsite within walking distance of coast path/beaches meaning I didn’t have to move my van until departure!
Spacious pitches, nicely sign-posted walk to the beach, facilities were clean, peaceful site
No WiFi that I know of but great 5g connection so rated based off that.
Disliked Not dislikes but just some suggestions-
Could do with paper towels or a hand dryer in the toilets!
Better sign posting for chemical waste point could be helpful as I only spotted this when leaving and I’m sure others might have been the same :)
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Easy to get too, nice quiet…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Easy to get too, nice quiet site people wise, basic but everything you need, nice walk to beach.
Disliked Dogs barking non stop (but not dogs in the site) having to take your rubbish away
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The location…
Unpowered grass site
Liked The location
Disliked They had a loud loud party!! The owner s!! Could not sleep all night wasn't informed when booked very dissapointed the shower was very cold
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Functional and safe.
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Anonymous Unpowered grass site
Liked Location for me was good as I was there for the cycling championship in Aberystwyth. About an hours walk over the cliff coastal path. The meadow was flat and with the hedgerow I was able to get some shade during hot periods.
Disliked Limited toilets and out of the 2 showers only 1 had hot water. I had to study and time visits to both. Saturday night was extremely noisy with some sort of function in the other field. Music and screaming children into the early hours. Lots of cars moving so very little sleep. This might have been a private function but all the people were using the facilities.
Site rules ignored completely on Saturday night into Sunday morning.
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Lovely and peaceful
Unpowered grass site
Liked Lovely field, peaceful and flat pitches. No set pitches which I like.
Lots of space between me and other campers.
Easy to find.
Disliked I did not use the facilities however they were a portaloo and some tin showers which did not look inviting.
Didn’t meet any staff or get any form of email regarding my booking.
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Lovely location with adequate facilities. Took…
Anonymous Meadow unpowered grass tent site (backpacker, no cars)
Liked Lovely location with adequate facilities. Took us 25 minutes to walk to beach at Clarach Bay. Enjoyed the food outlets there. Lots of children’s activities on the caravan park. Will visit again.
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Great value, good location
Unpowered grass site
Liked Quite, loads of space. Shower hot, powerful and no roof❤️.
Disliked No bins at all
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Overall a very solid campsite
Anonymous Unpowered grass site
Liked Good facilities and pleasant people.
Disliked The lack of bins on the campsite, not an issue if you have a car but if you are hiking it could be annoying, it was for me.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
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
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarach South | 1.4 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Aberystwyth North | 3 km | Sea | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Aberystwyth South | 3.6 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Borth | 5.8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Aberdyfi | 11.5 km | Estuary | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
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?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Nantcellan Barns? From $69.03 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.