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Add your business details- Spacious site on a Ceredigion organic farm with forest views
- A 10-minute drive to Llanrhystud beach; 20 minutes to Aberaeron
- Horse riding available on site; dogs on leads allowed
At the end of a bumpy track in west Wales lies Mountain Farm, a real gem of a site on a peaceful organic farm that's within easy reach of fab forest walks and the spectacular Ceredigion coast.
The very varied landscape here includes eminently explorable woodland, streams and wildflower meadows. You're likely to encounter Mountain Farm’s happy sheep and hens as you wander too – kids are welcome to get up close and personal with the site's permanent residents, who are known to be partial to a spot of petting. Horses can also be spotted grazing here – have a chat with the site staff if you fancy having a go in the saddle.
Post cross-country cantering or coastal capers at the nearest beach (10 minutes' drive), you're allowed to light up a barbecue or firepit (off the ground, please) – handily, firewood can be purchased in the local village shop.
Facilities here include a compost toilet and a washing-up station (with a bowl and cold-water tap). The pitches (in either a quieter area or a more lively one) are on grass, with cars parked away from the field so that everything's nicely safe around the accommodation area. Staff are on hand to help ferry your kit around on a quad bike or pony and cart.
The site staff are a personable bunch – let them know when you plan on arriving and they'll do their best to drop by your pitch for a natter and to get you properly settled in. They're also happy to provide extra blankets on chilly nights or sort out phone charging facilities if you need them.
Site type
50Languages spoken
English
Welsh
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Features
Portable toilet
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Mountain Farm
Trawsnant
Llanrhystud
Ceredigion
Wales
SY23 5EJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.27023°N
-4.08591°W
Route directions
DO NOT use the postcode in a satnav as it takes you to the wrong place and upsets the site's neighbours.
Instead, go to the village of Llanrhystud and turn up the hill towards Lampeter. Go to the brow of the hill and you will see a sign on the left for Blaenpennal – take that turn and follow the road for three miles. You will pass a red phone box on your left. Continue for a mile to a new-build bungalow on the right. The site's track is on the right just before this, with a Mountain Farm sign.
If coming through Joppa you will be turning right, not left.
Nearest transport
Coach16.1 km Bus Station
16.5 km University Campus Penglais
16.5 km Penllwyn PO
Rail16 km Aberystwyth Rail Station
24.7 km Borth Rail Station
30.5 km Aberdovey 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
Pumped to get out paddleboarding? The sea at Llanrhystud beach (10 minutes' drive) is often calm enough to stand up and practise propelling yourself through the water. If you feel like moving on to seal-spotting boat trips or fancy a spot of off-shore fishing, Aberaeron harbour (20 minutes) is the place to be.
Any kids in your company may be keen to bounce around at Fantasy Farm Park (10 minutes), an outdoor adventure spot designed with tots and tiddlers in mind. Further family-friendly frolics are sorted at the Vale of Rheidol Railway (30 minutes), Aberystwyth Cliff Railway (30 minutes) and Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre (40 minutes), where you can watch wild red kites being fed.
History-hunting folks, meanwhile, should head to Strata Florida Abbey (30 minutes), a splendid set of ruins that hark back to medieval days. Other visit-worthy pieces of the past can be seen at the castles in Aberystwyth (30 minutes), Cardigan (55 minutes) and Llandovery (an hour).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanrhystud | 6.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Aberystwyth South | 15.7 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Aberystwyth North | 16.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Clarach South | 18.1 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Traeth Gwyn New Quay | 19 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Llanerchaeron - National Trust 11.3 km
Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 15.7 km
Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 26.7 km
National Wool Museum 34.6 km
Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 34.8 km
National Trust
Dolaucothi Gold Mines 26.7 km
Aberdeunant 43.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Black Covert Walk 2 11.5 km
Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 11.5 km
Aberaeron - River Walk - Allt y Graig - St Non's - Aberaeron 12.2 km
Cei Bach - Craig Ddu - Cardigan Heritage Coast - Cwm Buw 17.8 km
New Quay - Bird Rock - Cwm Soden -New Quay 19.6 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Mountain Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Mountain Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Mountain Farm? Pumped to get out paddleboarding? The sea at Llanrhystud beach (10 minutes' drive) is often calm enough to stand up and practise propelling yourself through the water. If you feel like moving … Read more
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