Pencaerau Pods

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Our camping pod
Our camping pod
Kitchen area. two ring gas hob. sink. cool box

  • Peaceful handmade glamping pods on the Llŷn Peninsula
  • Five minutes' drive from Aberdaron beach; half an hour from Pwllheli
  • Dog-friendly pods with ensuite shower room and woodburning stove
Peaceful and perfectly placed for peninsula pottering – Pencaerau Pods is a smart Gwynedd glamping site almost at the western tip of the Llŷn Peninsula, half an hour's drive from Pwllheli. Aim for this amiable site five minutes' drive from Aberdaron to bed down in a handmade wooden pod that’s been kitted out with lots of handy features, including a woodburning stove to keep the place cosy. There's also an ensuite toilet and shower room, so no dashing around in your nightie or jimjams here (unless you really want to…) Solar-powered lights and USB points are available within the pods. There is also a separate area with a fridge and mains electricity for charging devices. Each pod comes with a sizeable outdoor table on which to serve up your barbecued dinner or your fish and chips; acquire the necessaries for either spread in Aberdaron. It’s also a mighty fine place to pour out a drink or two and chill while the small sorts scramble about at the little play area (right by the pod so you can safely spy on them). Prise your good self away from the pod to poke about on the peninsula, scooting down to Aberdaron for beach days and boat trips to Bardsey Island or aiming east for more beaches, National Trust visits and many a day of cracking coastal walk.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens 22 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Open from Fri, 22 Mar to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Quiet and secluded tucked away just outside Aberdaron but close enough with…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Alan B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: Quiet and secluded tucked away just outside Aberdaron but close enough with car to visit other places for days out. Ideal for family with children as has indoor play area with games pool table etc plus a grass area with football net for a kick about. Pod was great and well laid out with great views to the hills. Would go back again for sure

Disliked: Only having 2 days break! 🤨

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Perfectly dog friendly.great amenities.cant fault it…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod

Liked: Perfectly dog friendly.great amenities.cant fault it

Disliked: Nothing at all

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A peaceful spot to relax and slow down, with magnificent facilities

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

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Liked: The site was perfect for me and my little four-legged friend. There are only 2 pods on the site, and the field is really secure - lots of space for for the dog to run and play. The pod was cozy, clean, and so well equipped. The shower was really good, with plenty of hot water. The solar-powered lights gave more than enough light to see us through the evening. The extra shed was really useful, with electric points to charge the mobile phone, and a large fridge-freezer for storing food. A really peaceful site, with a glorious night sky. A perfect spot to really unwind and slow down. I loved it!

Disliked: Nothing to dislike at all!! Just beware there are no pubs within walking distance: bring your own entertainment for the evenings :)

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Excellent site, all amenities. Really peaceful & beautiful location.

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
Molly F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod

Liked: Amazing location and really easy to find. The pod was perfect had everything you could need and so peaceful. My three year old immediately said “wow” as we arrived and he saw the pods - he loved every second. Especially the games room, it was very well equipped and was great. The lights inside were bright throughout the evening, amazing from the solar power. The shower was great also. An amazing holiday and would absolutely visit again. Thank you! Plus we did get some mobile signal which was an unexpected bonus!

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Location and accommodation are both superb

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

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Liked: The location is beautiful and peaceful, tucked away on a farm a couple of miles from Aberdaron. Only 2 pods there so you really feel like you have the place to yourself. The pod itself was so clean, comfortable, well equipped, and warm (with a log burner) with a kitchenette and bathroom with (very!) hot shower it’s better than many hotel rooms I’ve stayed in :-) Outside there is a bbq available for each pod plus a lockable shed where you can charge phones etc and a fridge. The games room was an added bonus. Instructions for finding it and checkin etc all very clear. Met the owners on the morning we left and they were lovely and very welcoming. Diolch yn fawr!

Disliked: Nothing to dislike!

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The pod had every we needed (all cooking and eating utensils) didn't…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked: The pod had every we needed (all cooking and eating utensils) didn't need the log burner as the pod stays fairly warm, only a short drive to aberdaron, very peaceful location, a barbeque was provided in the shed, had a very lovely stay

Disliked: we did have trouble finding the place, due to bad weather and traffic conditions we ended up trying to find the place in the dark. We had been told Google maps didn't take you the right place and tried to follow the instructions they had provided but they were quite confusing for us. We ended up using Google maps and it did actually take us right there

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Comfy pod in a great location.

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

Camping pod

Liked: Great location, peaceful setting but close to pubs and beaches. Pod is compact but well equipped. Warm, cosy and excellent soundproofing, def weren’t woken up by nature! Games room was a fab bonus. And having the shed for storage, mains electricity and fridge made the stay even more comfortable. Would def

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Perfect get away

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Emma H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod

Liked: Peaceful and cozy Beach mile half away with many more to visit.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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Excellent site, clean, helpful owners, great location.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Amy S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod

Liked: Great place to stay, everything you could need and more. It’s in a brilliant location and amazing that it’s all powered by solar!!

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Great location and facilities.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Tim C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Camping pod

Liked: Great location and facilities.

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Features

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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Pencaerau Pods

Ty Canol

Pencaerau

Pwllheli

Gwynedd

Wales

LL53 8AR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.81771°N
-4.66929°W

Nearest transport

Coach
18.6 km Bus Station
24.2 km Brynbachau
24.3 km Brynbachau
Rail
18.7 km Pwllheli Rail Station
21.8 km Abererch Rail Station
24.2 km Penychain Rail Station
Ferry
3.3 km Aberdaron Ferry Landing
11 km Bardsey Island Ferry Landing
43.1 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 the beaches that draw most folk to this part of the world – if that's the case for your good self, take a tour starting on the sands at Aberdaron or hauling your surfboard to Porth Neigwl (aka Hell’s Mouth, 20 minutes' drive). The squeaky sands (yes, really) of Whistling Sands are 15 minutes' drive away, and Porthdinllaen is 25 minutes away – worth the trip for a seaside drink in the famed Tŷ Coch Inn. Various watersports centres are dotted along the coastline, particularly in Pwllheli (half an hour): kayaking, paddleboarding and windsurfing are all among the offerings here. To have a go at wakeboarding before you hit the waves, get over to Glasfryn Parc (35 minutes’ drive), where there’s also go-karting, archery and other kid-friendly antics. Looking for laidback days? Take your binoculars for some birdwatching at Porth Meudwy (15 minutes) or head to Plas yn Rhiw (10 minutes) for a walk that takes in the National Trust manor house and gardens before heading off in search of a neolithic burial chamber.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Aberdaron 3.3 km Sea Excellent Excellent Good Excellent
Porth Neigwl 8 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Abersoch 11.4 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Morfa Nefyn 15.3 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Good
Pwllheli 18 km Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Criccieth Castle 31.3 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 37.9 km

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 38.1 km

Ffestiniog Railway 38.3 km

Portmeirion Gardens 39.8 km

National Trust

Plas yn Rhiw 3.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Morfa Nefyn - around Headland - Porth Dinllaen 15.1 km

Talybont - Duffryn Ardudwy - Plas Bennar - Talybont 15.2 km

Nefyn - Porth Dinllaen - Morfa Nefyn - Nefyn 16.2 km

Car Park - Nant Gwrtheyrn - Gallt y Bwlch - Car Park 22.2 km

B4417 - Tre'r Ceiri - B4417 24.1 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Pencaerau Pods have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pencaerau Pods dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pencaerau Pods? It's the beaches that draw most folk to this part of the world – if that's the case for your good self, take a tour starting on the sands at Aberdaron or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pencaerau Pods?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pencaerau Pods? From $138.34 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.