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Glanaeron Camping

Peaceful site on a smallholding a half-hour’s drive from Aberystwyth
Cardigan Bay beaches 20 minutes’ drive; Cae Hir Gardens 25 minutes
Static caravan with well-equipped kitchen; outdoor area with barbecue

If you’re up for a rural idyll, long for a bit of solitude and dig the idea of waking up to far-reaching views of the gentle hills of western Wales, you’d better book your spot at Glanaeron Camping. Sitting close to the River Aeron, on the outskirts of the peaceful village of Bontnewydd (about half an hour’s drive south east of Aberystwyth), this site on a smallholding welcomes families with children (as long as the kids are at least eight years of age). Accommodation is in a static caravan that feels remarkably private, screened off from the main house (where the owners live) and with its own outdoor seating area, where you can grill your meals on the barbecue and linger till late gazing up at the vast night sky. Provisions can be purchased in the village of Llanilar (five minutes’ drive) or Aberystwyth. No worries if the weather isn’t playing ball (or if you just can’t get the barbecue going – happens to us all): there’s a well-equipped kitchen inside the caravan, too, with a gas hob, fridge freezer and microwave, alongside other rainy-day appliances like a TV and a DVD player. However… would you really want to watch TV when there are 12 acres of land for you to explore? Not to mention many splendid walks and bike rides right on your doorstep (speaking of cycling, the site has a locked secure unit for your wheels), plus the beaches of Cardigan Bay a 20-minute drive away.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Glanaeron Camping

Bontnewydd

Aberystwyth

Ceredigion

Wales

SY23 4JH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.27188°N
-4.03411°W

Nearest transport

Bus

9.4 mi Penllwyn PO

10.1 mi Bus Station

Rail

10 mi Aberystwyth Rail Station

15.2 mi Borth Rail Station

18.8 mi Aberdovey Rail Station

Ferry

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

Surround yourself with colourful blooms at Cae Hir Gardens (25 minutes’ drive), where you can stroll at leisure on tree-lined paths, past a stream and areas planted with wildflowers. The tea room serves home-baked treats, and the site also runs Silent Space Sundays. In addition to a handful of beaches (including pebbly Penparcau, overlooked by the Pen Dinas Hill Fort), Aberystwyth has a pretty marina and the ruins of a medieval castle. You can also book a ride on the early 20th-century Vale of Rheidol Railway, which travels for 12 miles through spectacular woodland. After catching the daily spectacle of dozens of red kites feeding at Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre (40 minutes), stay in the area to explore walking trails or to let the kids have a go on the mountain-biking track in the skills park. There are also play areas, including one with climbing structures and a fireman’s pole.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Llanrhystud	5.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Aberystwyth South	9.9 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good
Aberystwyth North	10.2 mi	Sea	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Clarach South	11.3 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good
Traeth Gwyn New Quay	13.9 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Good	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 9 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 9.8 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 16.1 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 21.6 mi

National Wool Museum 23 mi

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 16.1 mi

Aberdeunant 26.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Black Covert Walk 2 5.6 mi

Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 5.6 mi

Aberaeron - River Walk - Allt y Graig - St Non's - Aberaeron 9.7 mi

The Arch Car Park - Pen lan fawr - The Arch Car Park 11.3 mi

Cei Bach - Craig Ddu - Cardigan Heritage Coast - Cwm Buw 13.2 mi

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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

Does Glanaeron Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Glanaeron Camping? Surround yourself with colourful blooms at Cae Hir Gardens (25 minutes’ drive), where you can stroll at leisure on tree-lined paths, past a stream and areas planted with wildflowers. The tea room … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Glanaeron Camping?

On-park accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

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