Pretty Meadow Retreats at Cefn Coed
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Add your business details- Glamping site on a peaceful farm estate in Snowdonia National Park
- Zip World Fforest 55 minutes’ drive; Portmeirion 40 minutes
- Bell tents on a dark skies site; Mawddach Trail 10 minutes’ walk away
Sleep under canvas at the Pretty Meadow Retreats at Cefn Coed in Snowdonia National Park. Tucked into a wooded valley, and with a river, excellent views and stargazing (and owls coo-ing) at night, this North Wales glampsite has a spectacular setting on a private estate with 75 acres of fields, moorland and forest to explore.
Stargazing, nature rambles and seaside strolls (Barmouth is 20 minutes’ drive) are all on the agenda here, and it’s peaceful too, as the nearest neighbours are almost a mile away.
All you need to do is settle into your spacious bell tent. You get to sleep under canvas (keep an eye peeled for dazzling night-time displays of stars though), but all the hard work of setting up is done for you.
Roomy and cosy with rugs, throws and other homely touches provided, the bell tents are practical too. The vents and main door all have separate bug screens, allowing the air to circulate – conducive to a good night’s sleep – while a zipped-in ground sheet means you won’t encounter any unwanted creepy crawlies.
A few practicalities: amenities on site include a facilities block with showers, toilets and a washing-up area. Mountain spring water is available but please boil it before drinking. And as the site owners ask you not to forage for fuel – there are insect hotels scattered about – logs, barbecues and firepits can be purchased from reception.
Campground type
4Languages spoken
English
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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 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 Local produce 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Pretty Meadow Retreats at Cefn Coed
Ponderosa Ranch
Penmaenpool
Dolgellau
Gwynedd
Wales
LL40 1YF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
52.73629°N
-3.97243°W
Nearest transport
Bus14.9 mi Sportsman
14.9 mi Tesco
15.7 mi Market Square
Rail3.2 mi Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
3.7 mi Barmouth Rail Station
4.3 mi Fairbourne Rail Station
Ferry3.5 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
3.5 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing
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
Cefn Coed may be a spectacular base, but there are miles of walking, cycling and riding paths accessible in equally stunning countryside. Follow the famed Mawddach Trail (10 minutes’ walk) to Dolgellau, Fairbourne and Barmouth, or wander around Abergwynant Woods (20 minutes). If you’re looking for tougher challenges, conquer the slopes of Cadair Idris (20 minutes’ drive), and when you’re more into speed, make for the mountain-bike trails in Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park (25 minutes).
For high-octane days out, make for the zipwires and rollercoasters at Zip World Fforest (55 minutes), or the inland surfing lagoon at Adventure Parc Snowdonia (about an hour). Prefer quieter pursuits? Cast a fishing rod off the banks of Cregennan (15 minutes) and Tal-y-llyn (25 minutes) lakes, or hang on for a balmy day and make a beeline for the vast beach at Barmouth (20 minutes).
To add a bit of culture into the sightseeing mix, spend a day pottering around weird and wonderful follies in the extraordinary Italianate village of Portmeirion (40 minutes), or combine history with family adventure in the subterranean world of King Arthur’s Labyrinth (25 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barmouth | 3.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Fairbourne | 4.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Tal-Y-Bont | 6.2 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) | 7.1 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llandanwg | 9.3 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
CADW - Harlech Castle 10.2 mi
MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 11.2 mi
Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 11.7 mi
Portmeirion Gardens 13.3 mi
Ffestiniog Railway 14.5 mi
National Trust
Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 22.5 mi
Plas yn Rhiw 27.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Mawddach Estuary 1.9 mi
Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 2.2 mi
Cadair Idris 2.2 mi
Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 2.3 mi
MAWDDACH VALLEY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/03/1983) 2.9 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 Pretty Meadow Retreats at Cefn Coed have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Pretty Meadow Retreats at Cefn Coed dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Pretty Meadow Retreats at Cefn Coed? Cefn Coed may be a spectacular base, but there are miles of walking, cycling and riding paths accessible in equally stunning countryside. Follow the famed Mawddach Trail (10 minutes’ walk) to Dolgellau, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Pretty Meadow Retreats at Cefn Coed?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.