Glamping in Wales

From the rugged peaks of Snowdonia National Park to the sandy beaches of the Llŷn Peninsula Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Wales packs plenty of natural wonders into its small landmass. Don’t be put off by the less-than-reliable weather. With glamping sites springing up everywhere from Conwy to Pembrokeshire, Welsh camping has had an upgrade. A glamping holiday lets you get closer to nature without leaving your home comforts behind, and there’s a wide variety of luxury glamping accommodations available, from cosy tipis to fully furnished shepherd's huts. Enjoy stargazing from a glamping pod by Brecon Beacons National Park, escape the crowds to sleep in a bell tent on Anglesey Island, or rent a safari tent on a working farm. For a truly unforgettable glamping break, choose a glampsite with a private hot tub or spend a night in a repurposed jet plane or a quirky geodesic dome.

When it comes to glamping accommodation, there is no one familiar theme across the nation. In fact, it's quite the opposite—Wales is famed for its great variation, with everything from tiny canvas bell tents to unique treehouses. The warm, dry summer months are suited to safari tents, bell tents, and other canvas structures like yurts and tipis. These are usually packed away come the end of October, when some glamping sites close for winter. Then there are the cosy year-round sites that you can stay at whatever the weather. These range from traditional shepherd's huts that hark back to Wales' centuries-old sheep farming heritage to hard-topped gypsy caravans and insulated wooden pods. Most have the likes of a wood-burning stove to keep you warm, while the most luxurious might feature underfloor heating and en-suite bathrooms so you needn't walk to the loo.

1. Stargazing around the campfire in the Brecon Beacons International Dark Sky Reserve.
2. Walking the beaches, bays and clifftop bluffs of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
3. Hiking the mighty peaks of Snowdonia National Park or the Brecon Beacons.
4. Castle touring in Wales' ancient towns and cities.
5. Canoeing through the border lands on the River Wye.
6. Enjoying Wales’ 750 miles of beach and coastline.
7. Taking a ride on a Welsh heritage railway like the Snowdon Mountain Railway.
8. Getting adventurous with coasteering, kayaking, surfing, or ziplining at Zip World.