Ice pack freezing: Campsites in Wales

The Grove Y'Gelli

• Woodland glampsite at Llanybydder, Carmarthenshire, South West Wales
• Five minutes’ drive to Brechfa Forest; half an hour to Carmarthen
• Off-grid, pre-erected bell tents; pubs and shops 10 minutes’ drive

Carreg Wen Shepherd Hut

• Shepherd’s hut in a smallholding garden near Amlwch on Anglesey
• Half an hour’s drive to Beaumaris, and 40 minutes to Caernarfon Castle
• Breakfast provided; separate shower; firepit and pizza oven outside

Einon Valley Camping Pods

• Camping pods among spectacular scenery in the Teifi Valley
• A 10-minute drive from Coed Y Foel forest; New Quay 30 minutes
• Heated and insulated, with access to a toilet and shower room

Waun Fach Retreat

• Peaceful shepherd’s hut with a woodfired hot tub and firepit
• At the foot of Waun Fach, 20 minutes’ drive away from Crickhowell
• Access to a mountain footpath and bridleway; horses are welcome

Wern Meadow Glamping Escape

• Peaceful family-friendly site 15 minutes’ drive from Llandrindod Wells
• Royal Welsh Showground and Offa’s Dyke Path both 25 minutes’ drive
• Meet pygmy goats and Shetland ponies; pitches surrounded by wildlife

Taldrwst Campsite

• Small and simple site in the grounds of an Anglesey B&B
• Anglesey Transport Museum five minutes' drive; half an hour to Eryri
• Bar and restaurant on site; easy access from the A4080

Talywerydd Touring and Camping Park

• Peaceful site with spectacular sea views
• Four beaches within three miles
• Close to beaches, golf courses and coarse and fishing lakes

Cefn Cae Camping Site

Cefn Cantref Campsite

• Small family-run site for tents, trailer tents and campervans
• A five-min drive from Brecon with splendid views of the Brecon Beacons
• Barbecues and campfires allowed; nearest pub a mile away

Cherryberry Lodges

• Quiet leafy site in Abergavenny next to Brecon Beacons National Park
• Watersports and fishing at Llangorse Lake and Llandegfydd Reservoir
• Surrounded by heaps of spectacular hiking and cycling routes

Dafarn Rhos Caravan and Camping Site

Whitewell Holiday Park Caravan and Camping

• Family park a short stroll from the beach and 5 mins' drive to Tenby
• Free evening entertainment: children welcome
• Playground, games room, lounge bar and patio

The Hideaway Wild Camping Retreat

• Bell tent at pop-up Anglesey site five mins' drive from the coast
• Cemaes Bay five minutes’ drive; Newborough Forest 50 minutes
• Dog-friendly site with free-range chickens and ducks for fresh eggs

Llanddeusant Youth Hostel

Plassey Holiday Park

• Multi award-winning eco-friendly park with spotless amenities
• Craft and retail centre including restaurant and hair/beauty studios
• Coarse fishing, golf course, clubhouse, pool and sauna

Wild Cherry Camping

• Eco-friendly, off-grid site on a North Wales smallholding
• 30-minute drive to Chester for the cathedral, amphitheatre and zoo
• On-site shop with local produce; barbecues and campfires permitted

Graeanfryn Touring Park

• Spacious family-friendly site on the stunningly scenic Llŷn Peninsula
• A 10-minute drive from Pwllheli and 30 minutes from Snowdonia
• Playground, shared barbecue and picnic area, and heated shower block

Starry Meadow

• Festival-inspired organic farm site half a mile from Hay-on-Wye
• A half-hour drive from the Brecon Beacons National Park
• Communal firepit, marquee bar, cinema, games room and food stalls