Golden Grove Retreat
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- Safari lodges in the wild fields of an organic farm
- A 10-minute drive to the outskirts of the Brecon Beacons National Park
- Shared access to a woodfired sauna and plunge pool; massages available
Set down in the wild fields alongside an organic farm in West Wales… well, not directly in the wild fields, but rather in one of Golden Grove Retreat’s safari tents, which are part of the aforementioned wildlife haven. This retreat is designed for all those who want to recharge in a splendid natural spot just 10 minutes’ drive away from the outskirts of the Brecon Beacons National Park and historic sites like Paxton's Tower and Dryslwyn Castle.
This isn’t back to basics camping in the slightest, however, unless you want to count evenings by a firepit with kindling and wood provided from the site (and coal available to purchase for a small price per bag when arranged in advance). The tents are each equipped with a kitchen, a living room, a dining area and two bedrooms.
You should be able to stay toasty at all times, with a woodburning stove in the tent and shared access to a woodfired sauna and plunge pool. Your tent also has its own outdoor gas-fired shower, which comes as a pair with a composting toilet.
The owner is a yoga teacher, aromatherapist and reflexologist, so you'll be able to book a massage in advance or ask for a session when they’re around on site. A massage might be just what you need after all the outdoor activities that are available around the Carmarthenshire countryside and coastline, like kayaking, fishing, caving, coasteering, surfing and rock climbing.
With all those active outdoor pursuits must come some filling food. Llanarthney (10 minutes’ drive) and Capel Dewi (15 minutes) both have lovely little spots for local produce, and Llandeilo (10 minutes) has several nice places to eat too. And in Carmarthen (25 minutes), it’s easy-peasy to track down brunches and lunches, fish and chips or tapas and cocktails.
Site type
2Open all year
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
Languages spoken
English
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Features
No dogs 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 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Golden Grove Retreat
Golden Grove
Llandeilo
Carmarthenshire
Wales
SA32 8NE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.84838°N
-4.05651°W
Nearest transport
Coach6.3 km Library
6.3 km Library
17.4 km Bus Station
Rail4.7 km Llandybie Rail Station
5.1 km Ffairfach Rail Station
6.3 km Llandeilo Rail Station
Ferry27.7 km Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
Airport27.3 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
Castles or gardens? Waterfalls or mountains? These are likely to be your biggest (welcome) dilemmas at Golden Grove Retreat. Start by ticking off famed Welsh castles like Dinefwr (20 minutes' drive), Carreg Cennen (20 minutes) and Llansteffan (40 minutes), before moving onto gorgeous gardens – Aberglasney Gardens (10 minutes) and the National Botanic Garden of Wales (15 minutes) are the standouts.
What about those hikes too? Henrhyd Falls (50 minutes) has a spectacular trek in store, and of course Pen y Fan (an hour and 10 minutes) and the Gower’s Three Cliffs Bay (an hour) are bucket-list hikes too.
There are handfuls of beaches within an hour and half’s drive of the site, including Pembrey beach (50 minutes). As for bike rides, head for downhill trails in Brechfa Forest (half an hour) or the gentler Millennium Coastal Path (40 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembrey | 26.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Swansea Bay | 27.1 km | Estuary | Good | Good | N/A | Good |
| Caswell Bay | 31 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Langland Bay | 31.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Bracelet Bay | 31.7 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Aberglasney Gardens 3.5 km
Carreg Cennen Castle 6.1 km
National Botanic Garden of Wales 6.2 km
National Wetland Centre Wales 21.1 km
Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 23 km
National Trust
Aberdeunant 5.6 km
Dolaucothi Gold Mines 23 km
Aberdulais Falls 26.8 km
Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 35.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Carreg Cennen Castle 8.2 km
B4310 - Brechfa Forest - B4310 13.4 km
Abergorlech - Brechfa Forest - Abergorlech 15.1 km
CWM CLYDACH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/09/1995) 16.6 km
Fan Foel - Bannau Sir Gaer - Llyn y Fan Fach 22 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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- Does Golden Grove Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Golden Grove Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Golden Grove Retreat? Castles or gardens? Waterfalls or mountains? These are likely to be your biggest (welcome) dilemmas at Golden Grove Retreat. Start by ticking off famed Welsh castles like Dinefwr (20 minutes' drive), Carreg … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Golden Grove Retreat?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Golden Grove Retreat? From $212.35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.