Dyfed Permaculture Farm Trust

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A view from the wildflower meadow (added by manager 30 Jun 2021)
A view from the wildflower meadow
Looking east
View of camping field
Peaceful camping field
Entrance to the camping field
Picnic table close to the camp firepit
Small wind turbine
The roundhouse
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Looking east
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Peaceful camping field

  • Quiet site on a Carmarthenshire farm with sustainable living courses
  • Adjacent to the Cistercian Way; Cardigan 30 minutes' drive
  • Semi-wild site with simple facilities; close to Sustrans cycle routes
Dyfed Permaculture Farm Trust is a quiet site on a 20-acre farm 10 minutes' drive from Newcastle Emlyn in Carmarthenshire, operating as a not-for-profit trust since 1995. The land here is managed sustainably and has been growing organic produce for over 40 years. The main site is in a very peaceful and laidback setting made up of wildflower meadows, mixed grazing pasture, mature hedgerows and woodlands. You'll be sharing the place with the sheep, cows and (if you look carefully) bees that call this rich habitat home. Pick your own pitch when you arrive before setting out to explore the facilities. These include basics like a filtered spring water supply, compost toilets and solar bucket showers, but there's also a large open-sided roundhouse (with a cool turf roof) right next to the campfire area where you can eat and relax. Fancy a fire? Wheelbarrows of wood are available to buy. Bats, badgers, buzzards, red kites and owls and over 60 species of moth live in these fields or very close by. There’s a pop-up vegan and vegetarian restaurant and takeaway under a mile away in Penboyr, plus a whole foods shop, pub, well-stocked village store and fish and chip shop in Drefach Felindre (five minutes' drive). For bigger supermarkets and more amenities, drive five miles down the road to Newcastle Emlyn.

Campground type

Tent sites 2
Open now
Opens May 29
Please note
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, May 29 to

Reviews

10

Overall rating based on 2 reviews View breakdown

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Clean, friendly, eco.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Wildflower Meadow primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: So quiet and peaceful. It is as described - but that was perfect for us. Off grid, so nothing fancy but the “ bucket shower” was warm. Fantastic value for money We had a very warm welcome and feel so completely relaxed after our 6 nights there camping in a beautiful meadow. If the skies are clear, the stars are beautiful. The walk to the village is around 1+miles down a hill but we found a great local shop pub and fish and chips. Also a great local pottery and the national wool museum.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A hidden gem!

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
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Wildflower Meadow primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: The hidden location is superb as are the facilities provided: a roundhouse & fire pit, compost toilets, bucket shower.... There are plenty of walks in the beautiful countryside direct from the farm. There's a pop-up restaurant down the lane, a fish & chip shop & a whole foods store in the nearby village of Drefach Felinde & Newcastle Emlyn is just a 10 minute drive a way. Michelle is very sociable & has thought of everything. There are ducks, geese, cats & lots of pretty wildflowers. There was just one other camper!

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

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 No dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Dyfed Permaculture Farm Trust

Penboyr

Drefach Felindre

Newcastle Emlyn

Carmarthenshire

Wales

SA44 5JF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.0044°N
-4.40116°W

Nearest transport

Bus
11 mi Bus Station
13.4 mi Black Lion
13.4 mi Chemist
Rail
11.2 mi Carmarthen Rail Station
15.8 mi Whitland Rail Station
16.4 mi Ferryside Rail Station
Ferry
25.3 mi Fishguard Ferry Terminal
26.2 mi Tenby Ferry Landing
28.1 mi Caldey Island 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Cistercian Way (walking route): adjacent to the site - National Wool Museum: five minutes' drive - Teifi Valley Railway: 10 minutes - National Coracle Centre at Cenarth Falls: 20 minutes - Cardigan: 30 minutes - Brechfa Forest (for cycling): 35 minutes - New Quay (for fishing trips): 35 minutes - Welsh Wildlife Centre: 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Tresaith 10.3 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Penbryn 10.5 mi Sea Good Excellent Good Excellent
Aberporth 11 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Llangrannog 11.2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Cilborth 11.3 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Wool Museum 1.4 mi

National Botanic Garden of Wales 15.6 mi

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 16.5 mi

Aberglasney Gardens 16.7 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 19.3 mi

National Trust

Aberdeunant 19.1 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 19.3 mi

Tudor Merchant's House 26.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Crymych - Cilgoed Fach - Frenni Fawr Plantation - Frenni Fawr - Crymych 9.3 mi

Coracle Centre - Cilgerran Castle - Afon Morgenau - Teifi Gorge - Coracle Centre 10.4 mi

Llangrannog - Ynys - Lochtyn - Llangrannog 10.9 mi

Llangranog - Ynys-Lochtyn - Cardigan Heritage Coast Path - Llangranog 11 mi

B4310 - Brechfa Forest - B4310 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Dyfed Permaculture Farm Trust have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • When can I check in and check out of Dyfed Permaculture Farm Trust?
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    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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