Arth Valley Retreat

View prices & book 9.7 18 reviews
Large pet-friendly individually fenced pitches
Large pet-friendly individually fenced pitches
Large pitch with picnic table
Non-fenced pitches
Communal firepit
Swings
The communal firepit
Numbered pitches
Gorgeous sunrise
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Large pitch with picnic table
Non-fenced pitches
Communal firepit

  • Peaceful Ceredigion site with sea views and friendly farm animals
  • A mile from the Wales Coast Path; five minutes' drive to Aberaeron
  • Well-equipped shared kitchen and communal firepit on site
There’s a warm welcome for all guests at Arth Valley Retreat – not just from the owners, but also members of the menagerie that lives on this Ceredigion ex-dairy farm. There aren’t any cows on site any more, but the pigs, sheep, chickens and pygmy goats are a friendly bunch, with many of them being happy to receive a stroke from the guests. When you’ve greeted everyone suitably, you’ll be able to take in the lovely views around this site – pitches look out over the Arth Valley in one direction and the coastline of Cardigan Bay in the other. On a fine day, you may be able to see as far as the peaks of Snowdonia. Sizeable marked-out pitches mean you’ll have plenty of space to take it all in; a picnic table is set up on each pitch and you’ll be able to bring an awning or gazebo to get your space just as you like it. The modern toilet/shower block is a short stroll from the pitches, and has various essentials provided (not just loo roll and hand soap but also body wash and shampoo). Much effort has gone into making sure guests don’t have to cart loads of things along on a stay here – the shared kitchen has pans, utensils and various things like oil and salt, and there’s an honesty shop for things like logs, kindling and charcoal. These are things you’ll need for an evening by the communal firepit, which often becomes a sociable place for chats and a bit of music. This is a lovely base for exploring the Ceredigion coast – it’s a mile from the sea and the Wales Coast Path, with Aberaeron and Aberarth about five minutes’ drive away and New Quay 20 minutes.

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 3
Rent a tent 4
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Opens 19 July
Please note
  • 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

Welsh

Open from Sat, 19 Jul to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 18 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely friendly site. Beautiful countryside and sea views. Hens and Pygmy goats…

Overall 10/10

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Ros S.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Lovely friendly site. Beautiful countryside and sea views.
Hens and Pygmy goats who were very tame and nosy!
Communal seating and fire pit, little shop and fridge, freezer, microwave and toaster available.

Everything! Peaceful, beautiful views, excellent free facilities, lashings of mega hot water…

Overall 10/10

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Glenda H.

Fenced non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything! Peaceful, beautiful views, excellent free facilities, lashings of mega hot water

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Great site and would highly recommend

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Amazing views and not over crowded at all. Limited spaces which is nice.
Host very easy to contact and happy to help.
Loads of space to explore within farm, Waterfall at the very bottom is amazing.
Toilets and showers spot on.

Disliked Toilet doors slightly tight and difficult for younger ones.

Staff were friendly and our toddler loved the farm vehicles backing and…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Fenced non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Staff were friendly and our toddler loved the farm vehicles backing and towing and one morning we even woke up to some goats on the field near us! Facilities were good and the communal kitchen area was a kind touch. We opted for the gated pitch which was ideal as our dog gets nervous and can be a bit barkyso she felt safe in the pitch. Lovely stay

Definitely recommend

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Stewart M.

Fenced non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Warm and friendly welcome when we called upon arrival - thanks Sean.
Love the goats!
Great amenities.
Definitely return.

Disliked We booked a fenced in pitch, because we have a slightly reactive dog. The only two fenced pitches are next to each other - would be better if they were apart - as our neighbours also had a reactive dog, that they felt ok to just leave off lead wandering the campsite.....

Excellent remote site

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Nick M.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Quiet, peaceful location. Toilet and shower very good

Will recommend to friends,but really want to keep it a secret.......

Overall 10/10

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John W.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Excellent site, quiet ...nothing was too much for the host family.Very clean facilities with cooking /washing up area. Will recommend to friends,but really want to keep it a secret.......

Disliked Nothing

Would highly recommend for anyone

Overall 10/10

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Emma B.

Fenced non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly site owners in beautiful, natural welsh countryside, with clean modern non intrusive facilities. Lovely campsite.

Disliked Nothing...

Very well thought out, friendly and peaceful site. Amenities were fabulous and…

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Gemma S.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Very well thought out, friendly and peaceful site. Amenities were fabulous and we'll definitely be returning:)

Beautiful site, lovely views and good facilities.

Overall 10/10

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Megan B.

Non-electric grass tent or campervan pitch

Liked Beautiful surroundings and views. Friendly, helpful hosts. Good facilities and nice added touches - like fresh coffee and dog biscuits! Great location with 20 minute walk to the beach (uphill on the way back!) and quick to drive to other coastal day trips. Very family and dog friendly.

Disliked The squelchy fields! Can’t be helped due to the weather but would have been tricky to park on hard standing if the site had been really busy as all pitches are grass. Take wellies.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Arth Valley Retreat

Gerynant

Aberaeron

Ceredigion

Wales

SA46 0LA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.23832°N
4.2229°W

Nearest transport

Coach
21.8 km Bus Station
22.7 km University Campus Penglais
24.7 km Penllwyn PO
Rail
21.8 km Aberystwyth Rail Station
30.5 km Borth Rail Station
35.8 km Aberdovey Rail Station

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Aberaeron (harbour town): five minutes’ drive - Aberarth (pebble beach with good surf for beginners): five minutes - Llanerchaeron estate: 10 minutes - Cae Hir Gardens: 15 minutes - Fantasy Farm Park: 15 minutes - New Quay (for fishing, watersports and dolphin-spotting trips): 20 minutes - Cwmtydu Cove: 25 minutes - Internal Fire Museum of Power: 25 minutes - Aberystwyth (for the Vale of Rheidol Railway): half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Llanrhystud 7.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Traeth Gwyn New Quay 9 km Sea GoodGoodGoodN/A
New Quay Harbour 9.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
New Quay North 9.6 km Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A
Cilborth 18.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 2.3 km

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 21.5 km

National Wool Museum 26.6 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 28.3 km

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 39.4 km

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 28.3 km

Aberdeunant 42.4 km

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 2.5 km

Cei Bach - Craig Ddu - Cardigan Heritage Coast - Cwm Buw 7.8 km

New Quay - Bird Rock - Cwm Soden -New Quay 9.7 km

New Quay - Craig yr Adar - New Quay 9.8 km

Cwmtudu - Castell Bach - Cwm Silio - Cwmtudu 13.5 km

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 sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Arth Valley Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Arth Valley Retreat dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Arth Valley Retreat? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Aberaeron (harbour town): five minutes’ drive - Aberarth (pebble beach with good surf for beginners): five minutes - Llanerchaeron estate: 10 minutes - Cae Hir Gardens: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Arth Valley Retreat?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Arth Valley Retreat? From R603,82 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.