How much does it cost to stay at Smugglers Cove Boatyard?

From $25.32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Angell primitive mixed tent campsite (XL)

From £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults

5 people maximum

The pitch surface is grass and woodchip.

One Tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Min 10.0m width x 4.0m depth (32.8ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)

Ground type

Mixed

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.

Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.

Bring a shelter tent 1 included, 1 max.

Car 2 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 2 max.

Fire ring

Availability

Your booking From £20 (£20)
Based on 1 night, 2 adults

Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.

Smugglers Cove Boatyard

View prices & book Last booked 15 hours ago 9.8 10 reviews

View from the foreshore in front of Dyfi, looking east towards the Dyfi Osprey Project (added by manager 20 Mar 2024)

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Last pitch along path, angell. a soft wood chip patch for tent and surrounded by grass and shrubs (added by manager 19 mar 2024)

The deck... (added by manager 30 may 2023)

Part of the pathway, alongside the camping pitches (looking back) (added by manager 19 mar 2024)

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Highly recommend

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

Anonymous May 2024

Dulas primitive mixed tent campsite

Liked: Location is brilliant, facilities were fab, absolutely great!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Comfortable pitches with stunning views and access to wildlife

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Apr 2024

Dyfi primitive mixed tent campsite

Liked: - stunning views - wood chip was comfortable and easy to pitch up on - space between pitches - good shower and toilet facilities

Disliked: - loud dog on neighbouring pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Facilities clean pitches level, well protected staff friendly,helpful

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Robert S. Oct 2023

Dyfi primitive mixed tent campsite

Liked: I found the boatyard interesting and full of history. The Pitches. All pitches are Sth Faceing and has the sun all day,nice for the summer. Pitches, 3 inall, have excellent coverage on all 3 sides with trees and bushes and a step bank at the back. Coverage from the wind and rain is good. Spent 6th/19th October there . So yes good coverage. The views and scenery are out standing. Apart from the 2 weekends when other people where useing other pitches, I did not see a soul. Campfires allowed and each pitch had it's own firepit. From car park to pitches is a bit of a hike and a quarter of the path is uneven and needs a steady foot. Wheelbarrows are provided to cart your equipment to the pitches. Suggest a look 1st. Other then that quarter part of path reast ok. Showers and toilets(2) are very clean. I used the one at car park. If you like wild camping and be offgrid, then this is the place. So quite and tranquil.

Disliked: The quarter part of the path.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay yet again, made use out of the barbecue this stay…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Troy D. Sep 2023

Hannah 2 bedroom marina berth, slip, mooring

Liked: Great stay yet again, made use out of the barbecue this stay and was very enjoyable. Showers were super hot and clean. It’s very peaceful as this boatyard is so quiet and visitors are respectful. Not to do with the accomodation - Be very very carful of the tide! Walked out shin deep and came in above knee in less than 5 minutes!

Disliked: Would have loved our own covered area outside just in case the weather turned, it could be equally as quirky as the boat however this didn’t ruin our stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will definitely be back

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

Coral A. Sep 2023

The Boy John 1 bedroom marina berth, slip, mooring

Liked: Boy John is an amazing boat! The area to explore is fantastic, the accommodation inside the boat is excellent, spacious and clean. There are places to sit in the Sun in the shade outside of the boat, as well as inside, it is a place to chill unwind and find yourself. There is a sink on board the boat and there is a shower block with a toilet just a short distance away. Adequate lighting on board for the dark evenings.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Unique but too wild but for more than a night or two.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	No rating
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Ford M. Aug 2023

Angell primitive mixed tent campsite (XL)

Liked: Fab views and sounds of nature.

Disliked: Getting to pitches with gear from car is potentially a pain despite wheel barrows provided. Not suitable for less agile individuals or those visially impaired.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic, unusual site. Clean facilities and wonderful staff.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Vicki G. Aug 2023

Hannah 2 bedroom marina berth, slip, mooring

Liked: We stayed in the Hannah, although a small boat, it had everything we needed and the layout was convenient and there was lots of storage. We loved our stay and the boat was incredible. The views were stunning and staff were friendly and attentive. The facilities were kept clean throughout the day and the site has a lovely atmosphere about it. I highly recommend the Smugglers Cove Boatyard.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location and private

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Nikki P. Aug 2023

Dulas primitive mixed tent campsite

Liked: The location was spectacular. The whole environment was quirky and full of character. The facilities were fine. I would go back for another visit and have already recommended it to others!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing all round.

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

Matthew W. Jul 2023

Hannah 2 bedroom marina berth, slip, mooring

Liked: The location, outlook, facilities and service are amazing. Sophie was an amazing host The accommodation “Hannah” was fab. Clean and all you needed on hand with a few bonus surprises. Would highly recommend for a couple to use as a perfect escape

Recommend to friends Visit again

Can’t wait to visit again.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Nicola W. Jun 2023

Dulas primitive mixed tent campsite

Liked: Everything… absolutely stunning location we had pitch Dulas this was the only one available when we booked but it did not disappoint. Views spectacular. Rained while we were there however this did not disappoint we were slightly sheltered by the trees. Swimming in the sea on an evening before sitting down to a campfire and a glass off red wine. Facilities are as expected clean and fit for purpose. Wild camp experience will definitely visit again.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Smugglers Cove Boatyard

Fron Goch

Aberdovey

Gwynedd

Wales

LL35 0RG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.55674°N
-3.97305°W

Route directions

Using the postcode on satnav may redirect to Aberdovey Luxury Lodges. When you're close, ignore the directions and stay on the A493 until you see the entrance to the boatyard, on the river side of the road (left if coming from Machynlleth, right from Aberdyfi). Park up and walk up the path to the right of the curved building and under the railway bridge. The Boy John is on your right, Hannah just beyond. For the pitches, go down the slipway, turning left along the path below the sea wall.

Nearest transport

Bus

10.4 mi University Campus Penglais

10.5 mi Penllwyn PO

Rail

2.1 mi Dovey Junction Rail Station

2.7 mi Penhelig Rail Station

3.6 mi Aberdovey Rail Station

Ferry

11.4 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing

11.7 mi 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

Bring your binoculars if you’re into birdwatching, for there’s much twitching activity nearby – geese and wading birds fish just by the site, and there are nesting ospreys along the river at the Dyfi Osprey Project. More spotting, along with super views towards Snowdonia, can be had from Ynys-Hir RSPB reserve (home to the BBC's Springwatch programme for several seasons), which is around a 20-minute drive away. If it’s beaches you seek, your nearest is the wide sandy stretch in Aberdyfi, 10 minutes away – also a good spot for a round of golf, a bit of fishing or watersports including sailing, canoeing and kitesurfing. For a bit of town time, head into Machynlleth, 10 minutes’ drive away, for independent shops, a leisure centre and concerts or exhibitions at the MOMA Machynlleth performing arts centre. Cultured types might also like to pay a visit to the renovated 1920s Magic Lantern Cinema 15 minutes away in Tywyn.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Aberdyfi	3.6 mi	Estuary	Excellent	Good	Good	Good
Aberdyfi Rural	4.5 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good
Tywyn	5.7 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Excellent
Borth	5.7 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Clarach South	9.6 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 5.2 mi

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 5.5 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 11 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 21.6 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 25.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 1.6 mi

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 6.1 mi

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 9.1 mi

Fairbourne to Barmouth 10.1 mi

Cadair Idris 11.4 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 56 day(s) of arrival.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The park will send you further check-in information 2 day(s) before your arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 9 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancelation period are only possible if the park is able to relet your unit/site.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Payment terms

Does Smugglers Cove Boatyard have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Smugglers Cove Boatyard dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Smugglers Cove Boatyard? Bring your binoculars if you’re into birdwatching, for there’s much twitching activity nearby – geese and wading birds fish just by the site, and there are nesting ospreys along the river at … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Smugglers Cove Boatyard?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	noon –	Anytime
Depart by:	11 a.m.
On-park accommodation
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	Anytime
Depart by:	11 a.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Smugglers Cove Boatyard? From $25.32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.