Washing-up area: Campsites in Wales

Strawberry Skys Yurts

• Secluded and peaceful yurt site just inside the Welsh border
• Two miles' walk from the local village with shop, butcher and pubs
• A few minutes' drive from the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway

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

Kings Youth Hostel

Bron Yr Aur

• The place which inspired the music of Led Zeppelin

Graeanfryn Farm

Hungerford Farm Touring Caravan Park

• Friendly site in rural Pembrokeshire, a 20-minute drive from Tenby
• A five-minute drive from Oakwood Theme Park and Bluestone Resort
• A 20-minute drive from the surf beaches of Manorbier and Tenby South

Croft Holiday Park

• Family-owned park 10 minutes' drive from both Kilgetty and Narberth
• Book massages, manicures and treatments at the park spa
• Pool, gym and bar-restaurant with terrace

Iard Hendre

• Touring pitches on a former model farm a 10-minute drive from Bangor
• Penrhyn Castle & Garden five minutes’ drive; Llandudno 25 minutes
• Dogs are welcome; just off the North Wales Expressway

Brodawel Camping Park

• Well-maintained and dog-friendly site on the outskirts of Porthcawl
• A five-minute drive to Rest Bay beach on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast
• Shop, wifi, play area, undercover picnic area and indoor games room

Ynys Faig Farm

• Peaceful site five minutes' walk from Fairbourne on the Gwynedd coast
• Half an hour's drive from Barmouth beach, bridge and estuary
• Bala White Water Centre and Penygader trails within 45 minutes' drive

Sport Vacation Campsite

Rath Farm Glamping

• Scenic family-farm glampsite in pretty Pembrokeshire countryside
• A 20-minute drive from Haverfordwest, 40 minutes from Pembroke
• Hill walking, riding and bouldering directly from the site

Powys Pods

• On a working farm in the Welsh Marches with gorgeous views
• A 20-minute drive from Hay-on-Wye; 40 minutes from Llandrindod Wells
• Pony trekking next door; half an hour hike from Offa's Dyke Path

Jemima and The Secret Garden

• Restored vintage caravan for stays overlooking the scenic Aeron valley
• A 15-minute drive from Lampeter and 20 from Aberaeron beach
• Exclusive access to site’s library, movie room and basement bar

Dyfi Forest Retreats

• Off-grid Dyfi Forest cabin 15 minutes’ drive from Machynlleth
• Eryri National Park and Dyfi Bike Park both 15 minutes’ drive
• Spectacular views from the private garden; barbecue and outdoor shower

Camp Plas

• Dog-friendly site in a wildlife haven on the banks of the River Vyrnwy
• A 20-minute drive from both Welshpool and Lake Vyrnwy
• Firepit area for each pitch; access to kitchen and modern bathrooms

Ysgubor Wen Eco Camping

• Quiet five-acre site for adults only with sea and mountain views
• A five-minute drive to the beach; 35 minutes to the Llŷn Peninsula
• Nearly-wild site with firepits and wood available for a fee

Caraway Meadows

• Small Pembrokeshire site on 75 acres of pasture near Crymych
• In the Preseli Hills, 20 minutes' drive from Cardigan and Newport
• Simple pitches in a wildlife haven; campfires and dogs welcome