Pencaerau Pods
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- Peaceful handmade glamping pods on the Llŷn Peninsula
- Five minutes' drive from Aberdaron beach; half an hour from Pwllheli
- Dog-friendly pods with ensuite shower room and woodburning stove
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Fri, 21 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
Peaceful rural setting and spacious, well-equipped pods praised. Comfy stays, useful facilities. Grounds great for kids/pets. Close to beaches/villages. Some cleanliness issues noted (flies, surfaces), plus occasionally confusing directions.
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Another Fantastic visit. Love the area, the pods are really great. We…
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Liked Another Fantastic visit. Love the area, the pods are really great. We love the great outdoors and this place is just brilliant. Excellent facilities. Lovely views. All you need for a great break away. See you next year for a third year.
Disliked Nothing to dislike. Awesome place and so glad we found it.
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We loved the rural, peaceful location of the pods and the space…
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Liked We loved the rural, peaceful location of the pods and the space for the kids to run around safely in the grounds. Pod had everything we needed and had a comfortable stay. Some lovely beaches/villages between 10 - 30 minute drive away (car definitely needed) and we really enjoyed our short break. Also made good use of the fridge/freezer provided in a separate shed which was great!
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All round excellent
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Liked Loads of space and excellent accommodation and facilities.
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Very poor standard of cleanliness & hygiene.
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Liked The view & the tranquillity. The fridge room was very good plus charging points in the pod.
Disliked The pod was infested with flies & not cleaned to a decent standard. The food preparation counter was sticky as were other surfaces. The shower was unclean & there was black mould in abundance. The windows had not been cleaned & fly droppings were prevalent.
We could not rid the pod of the flies despite our best efforts. Sleep therefore was disrupted throughout the nights we stayed. However we left a day early very upset by the conditions we had endured.
Plates, cups etc were stored on open shelves so that flies frequently landed on them.
Essentially the pod was unpleasant & we were thoroughly dissatisfied.
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From the manager: We are very sorry that you did not enjoy your time at the pods. No effort was made by yourselves to contact us to discuss/rectify any issues.
Flies have been an problem in the whole area (not just isolated to our pods) which we did inform you about prior to to checking in. We have put measures in place to attempt to deal with the flies.
We can ensure all future guests that our pods are cleaned thoroughly before each check in. As you can see from all other reviews, cleanliness has never been an issue, the majority of our guests comment on how clean the pods are.
The facilities within the pod are great and ideal for a peaceful time
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Liked Really enjoyed our stay at the Pod, is was clean and tidy, everything was there what you needed, lovely peaceful spot. The pod was very comfortable.
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Beautiful views and location. Spacious pod with lots of extras.
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Liked Beautiful setting, quiet and peaceful with an excellent view. Very clean and spacious pods with lots of little extras, which were greatly appreciated, including tea, coffee, cleaning equipment, lights.
My children enjoyed the grounds outside and the freedom to explore. They also enjoyed the access to the playroom.
The local beaches were easy to get to and very beautiful, clean and quiet.
I would definitely recommend to all.
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Remote, clean and comfortable
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Liked Loved the cabin, the owners have thought of everything. It was very clean and comfortable. I let a few minutes from aberdaron and the beach. The other cabin was empty so had the place to oursekves
Disliked Loved everything about the cabin itself, but it was just a bit to remote for me
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Nice, quiet, comfortable break in a remote countryside spot.
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Liked Quiet surroundings, cosy pod, great location and facilities.
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Quiet and secluded tucked away just outside Aberdaron but close enough with…
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Liked Quiet and secluded tucked away just outside Aberdaron but close enough with car to visit other places for days out. Ideal for family with children as has indoor play area with games pool table etc plus a grass area with football net for a kick about. Pod was great and well laid out with great views to the hills. Would go back again for sure
Disliked Only having 2 days break! 🤨
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Perfectly dog friendly.great amenities.cant fault it…
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Liked Perfectly dog friendly.great amenities.cant fault it
Disliked Nothing at all
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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 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 yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Pencaerau Pods
Ty Canol
Pencaerau
Pwllheli
Gwynedd
Wales
LL53 8AR
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.81771°N
4.66929°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Aberdaron | 3.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
Porth Neigwl | 8 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Abersoch | 11.4 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Morfa Nefyn | 15.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good |
Pwllheli | 18 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Criccieth Castle 31.3 km
CADW - Harlech Castle 37.9 km
Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 38.1 km
Ffestiniog Railway 38.3 km
Portmeirion Gardens 39.8 km
National Trust
Plas yn Rhiw 3.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Morfa Nefyn - around Headland - Porth Dinllaen 15.1 km
Talybont - Duffryn Ardudwy - Plas Bennar - Talybont 15.2 km
Nefyn - Porth Dinllaen - Morfa Nefyn - Nefyn 16.2 km
Car Park - Nant Gwrtheyrn - Gallt y Bwlch - Car Park 22.2 km
B4417 - Tre'r Ceiri - B4417 24.1 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 Pencaerau Pods have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Pencaerau Pods dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Pencaerau Pods? It's the beaches that draw most folk to this part of the world – if that's the case for your good self, take a tour starting on the sands at Aberdaron or … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Pencaerau Pods?
On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Pencaerau Pods? From R3 809,03 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.