Pencaerau Pods

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Space to eat outdoors on a sunny day
Picnic time

  • 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
Peaceful and nicely placed for peninsula pottering – Pencaerau Pods is a smart Gwynedd glamping site almost at the western tip of the Llŷn Peninsula, half an hour's drive from Pwllheli. Aim for this amiable site five minutes' drive from Aberdaron to bed down in a handmade wooden pod that’s been kitted out with lots of handy features, including a woodburning stove to keep the place cosy. There's also an ensuite toilet and shower room, so no dashing around in your nightie or jimjams here (unless you really want to…) Solar-powered lights are available within the pods. There is also a separate area with a fridge and mains electricity for charging devices. Each pod comes with a sizeable outdoor table on which to serve up your barbecued dinner or your fish and chips; acquire the necessaries for either spread in Aberdaron. It’s also a mighty fine place to pour out a drink or two and chill while the small sorts scramble about at the little play area (right by the pod so you can safely spy on them). Prise your good self away from the pod to poke about on the peninsula, scooting down to Aberdaron for beach days and boat trips to Bardsey Island or aiming east for more beaches, National Trust visits and many a day of cracking coastal walk.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens 21 March
Please note
  • 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

Reviews

9.6

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Peaceful

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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Arrival date (latest first)

Another Fantastic visit. Love the area, the pods are really great. We…

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Rachel K.

Camping pod

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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Anonymous

Camping pod

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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Anonymous

Camping pod

Liked Loads of space and excellent accommodation and facilities.

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Very poor standard of cleanliness & hygiene.

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Anonymous

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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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John F.

Camping pod

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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Anonymous

Camping pod

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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Lynn H.

Camping pod

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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Anonymous

Camping pod

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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Alan B.

Camping pod

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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Anonymous

Camping pod

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 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

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

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

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 nearby

Location

Pencaerau Pods

Ty Canol

Pencaerau

Pwllheli

Gwynedd

Wales

LL53 8AR

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

52.81771°N
4.66929°W

Nearest transport

Coach
18.6 km Bus Station
24.2 km Brynbachau
24.3 km Brynbachau
Rail
18.7 km Pwllheli Rail Station
21.8 km Abererch Rail Station
24.2 km Penychain Rail Station
Ferry
3.3 km Aberdaron Ferry Landing
11 km Bardsey Island Ferry Landing
43.1 km Barmouth 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

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 hauling your surfboard to Porth Neigwl (aka Hell’s Mouth, 20 minutes' drive). The squeaky sands (yes, really) of Whistling Sands are 15 minutes' drive away, and Porthdinllaen is 25 minutes away – worth the trip for a seaside drink in the famed Tŷ Coch Inn. Various watersports centres are dotted along the coastline, particularly in Pwllheli (half an hour): kayaking, paddleboarding and windsurfing are all among the offerings here. To have a go at wakeboarding before you hit the waves, get over to Glasfryn Parc (35 minutes’ drive), where there’s also go-karting, archery and other kid-friendly antics. Looking for laidback days? Take your binoculars for some birdwatching at Porth Meudwy (15 minutes) or head to Plas yn Rhiw (10 minutes) for a walk that takes in the National Trust manor house and gardens before heading off in search of a neolithic burial chamber.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberdaron 3.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodExcellent
Porth Neigwl 8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Abersoch 11.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Morfa Nefyn 15.3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood
Pwllheli 18 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pencaerau Pods? From R3 811,74 (for 2 nights, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.