Jemima and The Secret Garden
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Add your business details- Restored vintage caravan for stays overlooking the scenic Aeron valley
- A 15-minute drive from Lampeter and 20 from Aberaeron beach
- Exclusive access to site’s library, movie room and basement bar
Wondering who Jemima is…? Well, she’s most definitely not a human. In fact, she’s not even an animal. She’s a smartly restored 1958 Cygnet touring caravan welcoming you for stays in a fab vintage-inspired space.
Jemima and The Secret Garden is set in an elevated position in west Wales’ Aeron valley with memorable views out over fields, hills and woodland. She’s fitted with a fixed double bed, sofa, wardrobe, TV with a DVD player, and a kitchenette, plus booking her gives you exclusive access to certain facilities in the site’s main house – including a basement-level honesty bar and a movie room.
Grab a drink and sit on the sofas, stools or at the dining table in the bar, then continue on to the cinema space to squidge up on the spacious corner sofa and watch a film picked out from the DVD selection. A library is upstairs if you’d prefer quiet times with a book on the leather reclining armchair.
And what of that secret garden mentioned in the site’s name? Well, that’s a lush woodland area with seating and a table just outside the caravan. The upper garden has spectacular views across the valley and a meadow full of inquisitive alpacas (ask about organised treks with these animals), plus it’s set out with sun loungers, a gas barbecue, a picnic table, a parasol, armchairs, a coffee table and herbs ripe for picking.
The lower gardens include much of the same facilities, along with a paddling pool for the dogs and a pet-friendly bed with a sun shade. It’s a fully enclosed, fenced and gated area, so it’s a safe space for four-legged friends to frolic off-lead.
A dog bed is installed inside Jemima too and humans haven’t been forgotten either – for guests settling in during nippier months, Jemima is heated and furnished with an electric blanket, luxurious faux fur throws and hot water bottles.
Campground type
1Languages spoken
English
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
Jemima and The Secret Garden
Woodlands
Bwlch-llan
Ceredigion
Wales
SA48 8QJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.20406°N
-4.07066°W
Nearest transport
Bus14.3 mi Penllwyn PO
14.3 mi Penllwyn PO
14.6 mi Bus Station
Rail14.5 mi Aberystwyth Rail Station
17.3 mi Cynghordy Rail Station
18.4 mi Sugar Loaf Rail Station
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
There are plenty of fab walks through the Aeron valley right from the site – get in touch with the park using the info in your booking form to organise treks in this landscape with the resident alpacas.
If you’re using Jemima as a base for exploring Ceredigion, have a look around the market town of Lampeter (15 minutes’ drive), stopping for ice cream at the popular local parlour after browsing the shops.
Cone in hand, continue on to the coast and beaches around Aberaeron (20 minutes), New Quay (half an hour) and the especially stunning Llangrannog (half an hour).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanrhystud | 7.7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Traeth Gwyn New Quay | 11.7 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | N/A |
| New Quay Harbour | 12.2 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| New Quay North | 12.2 mi | Sea | Good | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Aberystwyth South | 14.3 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Llanerchaeron - National Trust 6.7 mi
Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 12.1 mi
Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 14.3 mi
National Wool Museum 18.6 mi
Aberglasney Gardens 22.4 mi
National Trust
Dolaucothi Gold Mines 12.1 mi
Aberdeunant 22.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Aberaeron - River Walk - Allt y Graig - St Non's - Aberaeron 8.4 mi
Black Covert Walk 2 10.4 mi
Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 10.4 mi
Cei Bach - Craig Ddu - Cardigan Heritage Coast - Cwm Buw 11 mi
New Quay - Bird Rock - Cwm Soden -New Quay 12.3 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Jemima and The Secret Garden have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Jemima and The Secret Garden dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Jemima and The Secret Garden? There are plenty of fab walks through the Aeron valley right from the site – get in touch with the park using the info in your booking form to organise treks in … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Jemima and The Secret Garden?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.