Calon Y Goedwig Glamping Retreat
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- Off-grid West Wales glamping with a hillside setting near Llandovery
- Direct access to the Cambrian Way; Brecon Beacons 20 minutes' drive
- Firepit and solar-powered communal outdoor kitchen; a dark-skies site
Surrounded by woodland and offering up awesome views of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons, Calon Y Goedwig Glamping Retreat (‘Calon y goedwig’ means ‘heart of the woods’ in Welsh) is a gorgeous little place to unwind.
This glampsite is on an old farmstead in rural Carmarthenshire, about 10 minutes' drive from Llandovery (a handy place for shops, pubs and other amenities). Thanks to the lack of light pollution, this is a smashing spot for stargazing after dark, and it's also something of a wildlife haven, with a chance to spot magnificent red kites soaring above the hills, as well as buzzards, woodpeckers, owls and jays.
All bedding is provided in the luxuriously appointed glamping units, alongside a cool box and freezer blocks (if required). Communal facilities include an undercover outdoor kitchen with a camping stove, kettle and barbecue (usable no matter what the Welsh weather is doing). Also amid the wildflower plantings are a picnic bench and sun loungers for putting your feet up and enjoying the backdrop of the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains.
There’s also a composting toilet, firepit and drinkable spring water on hand, and although this eco-friendly spot has solar-powered lighting, guests are advised to bring their own torch for nocturnal wanderings.
Please leave the place as you find it: burn waste food and paper and take all recycling home with you – and when out and about in the hills, always follow the Countryside Code.
Campground type
1Opens August 1
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Aug 1 to
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Features
No dogs allowed
Pop-up campground
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
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Calon Y Goedwig Glamping Retreat
Llettyrhaflaeth
Llandovery
Carmarthenshire
Wales
SA20 0US
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.03772°N
-3.77607°W
Nearest transport
Bus17.8 mi Interchange
21.4 mi Library
21.4 mi Library
Rail1.5 mi Cynghordy Rail Station
3.1 mi Llandovery Rail Station
4.9 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
The Cambrian Way is accessible from the glampsite; other popular hiking spots nearby include Cwm Rhaeadr forest waterfall walk (20 minutes' drive) and strolls in Llandovery Cilgwyn Woods (25 minutes). For more arduous trails, head for the Brecon Beacons National Park (20 minutes). If you’d rather explore the outdoors on two wheels, Brechfa Forest (50 minutes) has some testing mountain-bike trails.
You can observe mighty raptors at the Red Kite Feeding Centre (half an hour) and take themed wildlife walks at the National Botanic Garden of Wales (45 minutes). To add a historic theme to your exploring, try local castles at Llandovery (10 minutes), hilltop Carreg Cennen (40 minutes) or Dinefwr (half an hour), or find out about local heritage with a visit to the disused gold mines at National Trust - Dolaucothi (25 minutes).
Closer to base camp, Llandovery (10 minutes) has a scattering of welcoming pubs, cafés and restaurants, as well as independent shops for picking up antiques and traditional Welsh textiles. Rainy day? Head for the pool at Llandovery Leisure Centre.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanrhystud | 24.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Traeth Gwyn New Quay | 27 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | N/A |
| New Quay Harbour | 27.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| New Quay North | 27.6 mi | Sea | Good | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Aberystwyth South | 29 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 7.5 mi
National Showcaves of Wales 15 mi
Carreg Cennen Castle 15.8 mi
Aberglasney Gardens 16.5 mi
National Botanic Garden of Wales 20.8 mi
National Trust
Dolaucothi Gold Mines 7.5 mi
Aberdeunant 14.3 mi
Aberdulais Falls 24.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
GWENFFRWD/DINAS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/08/1978) 4.8 mi
Pont'ar Wysg - Fan Foel - Fan Brycheiniog 7.9 mi
Fan Foel - Bannau Sir Gaer - Llyn y Fan Fach 9.6 mi
Abergorlech - Brechfa Forest - Abergorlech 12.6 mi
Carreg Cennen Castle 14.3 mi
Local events
- The Hay Festival (Thursday, May 22, 2025 – Thursday, May 22, 2025)
Hay-on-Wye, England 27.8 mi
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, August 14, 2025 – Thursday, August 14, 2025)
Crickhowell, Wales 28.1 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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- Does Calon Y Goedwig Glamping Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Calon Y Goedwig Glamping Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Calon Y Goedwig Glamping Retreat? The Cambrian Way is accessible from the glampsite; other popular hiking spots nearby include Cwm Rhaeadr forest waterfall walk (20 minutes' drive) and strolls in Llandovery Cilgwyn Woods (25 minutes). For more … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Calon Y Goedwig Glamping Retreat?
Read moreOn-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Calon Y Goedwig Glamping Retreat? From $292.69 (for 2 nights, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.