Bell tents in Gower AONB

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Home to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the South Wales Coast, the Gower Peninsula is a small but mighty region where visitors can partake in a range of adventure activities—including watersports, paragliding, and hiking—all within easy driving distance of both Swansea city centre and Cardiff. While Gower is well-known for its coastline, caves, and beaches (especially Rhossili), the region extends inland where keen hikers will find many public rights of way and castles to explore. Campers aren’t short on options either, as the Gower Peninsula has plenty of full-service touring parks, caravanning options, and campsites with sea views.

98% (314) 194 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Gower AONB

Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

1. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

99%
(355)
30 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Crickhowell, Wales
Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Covert Farm Camping

2. Covert Farm Camping

86%
(25)
35 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A small and peaceful wildlife haven, 10 minutes' drive from the beach
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£28
 / night
Livit, Glamping by the coast

3. Livit, Glamping by the coast

98%
(48)
9 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England
Adventure-filled glamping with sea views to savour
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£55
 / night
Swell Camping at The Orchard

4. Swell Camping at The Orchard

100%
(2)
4 units · Glamping · Croyde, Devon, South West England
Bell tent glamping with views of Saunton Sands in Devon
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£100
 / night
Cheglinch Camping (Wild Camping)

5. Cheglinch Camping (Wild Camping)

100%
(20)
27 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England
Unspoiled countryside camping on the outskirts of a working Devon farm, offering far-reaching views and a relaxed atmosphere
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£16
 / night
Glangwdi Glamping

6. Glangwdi Glamping

100%
(9)
6 units · Glamping · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales
Glangwdi Glamping offers furnished bell tents in sight of Pen y Fan, the Brecon Beacon’s highest peak. For some, that alone will be reason enough to book but for others there are further temptations. The site is 2.5 acres. Take, for example, Glangwdi’s pygmy goats. There’s a daily opportunity to meet these little farmyard friends and there are ducks and chickens too. And, as if that’s not enough, this flat field in the foothills is just five miles from bustling Brecon and a short walk from woods, waterfalls and wild swimming. The bell tents themselves are yet another attraction. There are six; each pitched around the edge of a neat field on a family farm. Woven hazel fencing ensures a little privacy for each camping couple or family – this place is equally suited to both. Children will love the cute pygmy goats and adults… well let’s face it, they will love the pygmy goats too. But they’ll also love the fact that you can hike straight from site to the top of 886-metre Pen y Fan and its twin peak Corn Du. And who wouldn’t enjoy a campfire under the stars, in the shadow of the Beacons? The five and six metre bell tents are each kitted out with beds, bedding and log-burning stoves. Outside, each has the off-ground fire pit and outdoor seating regular glampers will have come to expect but there’s an added extra too: a private camp kitchen, that’s also canvas covered. It provides a sheltered place to cook and dine when the weather’s wet and welcome shade when this open field is bathed in summer sun. On such days, this is just the kind of scenic spot that could tempt you to stay on site all day but if you’re feeling adventurous the mountains will soon lure you away. Hiking, biking and wild swimming (try Llyn Cwm Llwch on way up top) are all on offer here. Closer by, Held Wood is a local favourite for walks with a series of small waterfalls within it. The Taff Trail offers well-signposted routes – towards the peaks in one direction or along country lanes to the market town of Brecon in the other.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£122
 / night
Llansawel Agored

7. Llansawel Agored

100%
(8)
13 units · Tents, Glamping · Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, South Wales
Overnight adventures on an off-grid, wild-ish campsite with campfires allowed in Carmarthenshire.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£8
 / night
Carningli Campsite

8. Carningli Campsite

100%
(4)
43 units · Tents, Glamping · Newport, Wales
Idyllic rural estuary campsite located in seaside town of Newport Pembrokeshire, West Wales. Situated in an amazing location by the Newport estuary in Pembrokeshire, Carningli Campsite is family and pet friendly and offers an array of attractions just a short walk away fro the town centre, estuary and mountain trails, clifftop coastal path, and a beachside golf course. Whether you crave adventure or seek solace by the coast, this site has you covered. Set up your own tents or hire one of our Tipis. Prepare to be captivated by stunning views and over a 1OO species of different wildlife and birds. Hike to the summit of Carningli Mountain to see panoramic views of Newport bay and beyond to Dina's Head. Explore the tranquil woodland and stream below, accompanied by scenic walks along the estuary's edge. Maintaining its natural charm, the site boasts modest amenities to minimize its impact, including on-site parking, composting and portable toilets, fresh water and mountain stream shower. Environmental consciousness extends to a dedicated recyling rubbish collection point.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£24
 / night
Wild Meadow Camping

9. Wild Meadow Camping

100%
(13)
15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Ceredigion, Mid Wales
Camping and glamping with electric hook-up in a country meadow near the beaches of Cardigan Bay
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Mill Haven Place

10. Mill Haven Place

100%
(30)
15 units · Tents, Glamping · Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A pretty and oh so friendly little tent and yurt-site just a short walk from the beaches of the Pembrokeshire coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Ffynnonwen Off-Grid Camping

11. Ffynnonwen Off-Grid Camping

100%
(14)
8 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Llandysul, Wales
Ffynnonwen is the perfect spot to reconnect with nature and nourish your soul. We're a quiet site with dark skies and campfires, so you can relax in peace and tranquillity whilst watching the butterflies or stargazing at night. We're a tiny camping and glamping site with just 5 camping pitches, a traditional Mongolian Yurt and 2 bell tents. Our pitches are all surrounded by flowering grasses and wild flowers and each have their own sunken fire pit. You can explore the winding paths where you might happen upon a hammock for an afternoon snooze or even some fairies (if you tiptoe!)... We have compost toilets, a shower with unlimited hot water and a shared fridge and freezer. The camping area is car free after set up. We're just 3 miles from the beautiful Ceredigion beaches and some great walks along the Wales Coastal path. We can't wait to share our little corner of Wales with you!
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Cynefin Permaculture Farm

12. Cynefin Permaculture Farm

100%
(3)
2 units · Glamping · Cardigan, Wales
A pair of bell tents on a small permaculture farm in Pembrokeshire
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£70
 / night
Awel Yr Awen

13. Awel Yr Awen

100%
(6)
8 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Lampeter, Wales
Bell tents and peaceful meadow camping in rural West Wales
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£24
 / night
Beachside Glamping Dale

14. Beachside Glamping Dale

100%
(14)
4 units · Glamping · Haverford West, Wales
Glamping near the water in Pembrokeshire, only a stone's throw from Dale Beach
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£150
 / night
Watermeadows Glamping

15. Watermeadows Glamping

100%
(3)
8 units · Glamping · Kilgetty, Wales
Wildlife-friendly glamping amongst trees, bluebells and ponds, a 10-minute drive from the Pembrokeshire coast
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Camp Cynrig Glamping Retreat Brecon

16. Camp Cynrig Glamping Retreat Brecon

100%
(1)
4 units · Glamping · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales
Riverside glamping in the Brecon Beacons with wild swimming, woodland walks and mountain hikes on the doorstep.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£105
 / night
Cheglinch Farm Glamping

17. Cheglinch Farm Glamping

100%
(26)
3 units · Glamping · Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England
Small-scale, eco-friendly glamping on a working Devon farm, and the West Country coast nearby
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£115
 / night
Firecrest Valley

18. Firecrest Valley

100%
(9)
13 units · Glamping · Carmarthenshire, South Wales
Peaceful, eco-friendly bell tent glamping on the Ceredigion-Carmarthenshire border
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£85
 / night
Under the Milky Way

19. Under the Milky Way

100%
(20)
4 units · Glamping · Combe Martin, Devon, South West England
A charming glamping getaway on the North Devon Heritage Coast near some of the finest beaches in the south-west.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£127
 / night
Calon Y Goedwig Glamping

20. Calon Y Goedwig Glamping

100%
(1)
2 units · Glamping · Llandovery, Wales
Off-grid glamping in the hills just north of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
Campfires
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£95
 / night

Home to an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the South Wales Coast, the Gower Peninsula is a small but mighty region where visitors can partake in a range of adventure activities—including watersports, paragliding, and hiking—all within easy driving distance of both Swansea city centre and Cardiff. While Gower is well-known for its coastline, caves, and beaches (especially Rhossili), the region extends inland where keen hikers will find many public rights of way and castles to explore. Campers aren’t short on options either, as the Gower Peninsula has plenty of full-service touring parks, caravanning options, and campsites with sea views.

98% (314) 194 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Gower AONB

Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

1. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

99%
(355)
30 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Crickhowell, Wales
Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Covert Farm Camping

2. Covert Farm Camping

86%
(25)
35 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A small and peaceful wildlife haven, 10 minutes' drive from the beach
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£28
 / night
Livit, Glamping by the coast

3. Livit, Glamping by the coast

98%
(48)
9 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England
Adventure-filled glamping with sea views to savour
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£55
 / night
Swell Camping at The Orchard

4. Swell Camping at The Orchard

100%
(2)
4 units · Glamping · Croyde, Devon, South West England
Bell tent glamping with views of Saunton Sands in Devon
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£100
 / night
Cheglinch Camping (Wild Camping)

5. Cheglinch Camping (Wild Camping)

100%
(20)
27 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England
Unspoiled countryside camping on the outskirts of a working Devon farm, offering far-reaching views and a relaxed atmosphere
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£16
 / night
Glangwdi Glamping

6. Glangwdi Glamping

100%
(9)
6 units · Glamping · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales
Glangwdi Glamping offers furnished bell tents in sight of Pen y Fan, the Brecon Beacon’s highest peak. For some, that alone will be reason enough to book but for others there are further temptations. The site is 2.5 acres. Take, for example, Glangwdi’s pygmy goats. There’s a daily opportunity to meet these little farmyard friends and there are ducks and chickens too. And, as if that’s not enough, this flat field in the foothills is just five miles from bustling Brecon and a short walk from woods, waterfalls and wild swimming. The bell tents themselves are yet another attraction. There are six; each pitched around the edge of a neat field on a family farm. Woven hazel fencing ensures a little privacy for each camping couple or family – this place is equally suited to both. Children will love the cute pygmy goats and adults… well let’s face it, they will love the pygmy goats too. But they’ll also love the fact that you can hike straight from site to the top of 886-metre Pen y Fan and its twin peak Corn Du. And who wouldn’t enjoy a campfire under the stars, in the shadow of the Beacons? The five and six metre bell tents are each kitted out with beds, bedding and log-burning stoves. Outside, each has the off-ground fire pit and outdoor seating regular glampers will have come to expect but there’s an added extra too: a private camp kitchen, that’s also canvas covered. It provides a sheltered place to cook and dine when the weather’s wet and welcome shade when this open field is bathed in summer sun. On such days, this is just the kind of scenic spot that could tempt you to stay on site all day but if you’re feeling adventurous the mountains will soon lure you away. Hiking, biking and wild swimming (try Llyn Cwm Llwch on way up top) are all on offer here. Closer by, Held Wood is a local favourite for walks with a series of small waterfalls within it. The Taff Trail offers well-signposted routes – towards the peaks in one direction or along country lanes to the market town of Brecon in the other.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£122
 / night
Llansawel Agored

7. Llansawel Agored

100%
(8)
13 units · Tents, Glamping · Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, South Wales
Overnight adventures on an off-grid, wild-ish campsite with campfires allowed in Carmarthenshire.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£8
 / night
Carningli Campsite

8. Carningli Campsite

100%
(4)
43 units · Tents, Glamping · Newport, Wales
Idyllic rural estuary campsite located in seaside town of Newport Pembrokeshire, West Wales. Situated in an amazing location by the Newport estuary in Pembrokeshire, Carningli Campsite is family and pet friendly and offers an array of attractions just a short walk away fro the town centre, estuary and mountain trails, clifftop coastal path, and a beachside golf course. Whether you crave adventure or seek solace by the coast, this site has you covered. Set up your own tents or hire one of our Tipis. Prepare to be captivated by stunning views and over a 1OO species of different wildlife and birds. Hike to the summit of Carningli Mountain to see panoramic views of Newport bay and beyond to Dina's Head. Explore the tranquil woodland and stream below, accompanied by scenic walks along the estuary's edge. Maintaining its natural charm, the site boasts modest amenities to minimize its impact, including on-site parking, composting and portable toilets, fresh water and mountain stream shower. Environmental consciousness extends to a dedicated recyling rubbish collection point.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£24
 / night
Wild Meadow Camping

9. Wild Meadow Camping

100%
(13)
15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Ceredigion, Mid Wales
Camping and glamping with electric hook-up in a country meadow near the beaches of Cardigan Bay
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Mill Haven Place

10. Mill Haven Place

100%
(30)
15 units · Tents, Glamping · Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
A pretty and oh so friendly little tent and yurt-site just a short walk from the beaches of the Pembrokeshire coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
Ffynnonwen Off-Grid Camping

11. Ffynnonwen Off-Grid Camping

100%
(14)
8 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Llandysul, Wales
Ffynnonwen is the perfect spot to reconnect with nature and nourish your soul. We're a quiet site with dark skies and campfires, so you can relax in peace and tranquillity whilst watching the butterflies or stargazing at night. We're a tiny camping and glamping site with just 5 camping pitches, a traditional Mongolian Yurt and 2 bell tents. Our pitches are all surrounded by flowering grasses and wild flowers and each have their own sunken fire pit. You can explore the winding paths where you might happen upon a hammock for an afternoon snooze or even some fairies (if you tiptoe!)... We have compost toilets, a shower with unlimited hot water and a shared fridge and freezer. The camping area is car free after set up. We're just 3 miles from the beautiful Ceredigion beaches and some great walks along the Wales Coastal path. We can't wait to share our little corner of Wales with you!
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Cynefin Permaculture Farm

12. Cynefin Permaculture Farm

100%
(3)
2 units · Glamping · Cardigan, Wales
A pair of bell tents on a small permaculture farm in Pembrokeshire
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£70
 / night
Awel Yr Awen

13. Awel Yr Awen

100%
(6)
8 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Lampeter, Wales
Bell tents and peaceful meadow camping in rural West Wales
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£24
 / night
Beachside Glamping Dale

14. Beachside Glamping Dale

100%
(14)
4 units · Glamping · Haverford West, Wales
Glamping near the water in Pembrokeshire, only a stone's throw from Dale Beach
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£150
 / night
Watermeadows Glamping

15. Watermeadows Glamping

100%
(3)
8 units · Glamping · Kilgetty, Wales
Wildlife-friendly glamping amongst trees, bluebells and ponds, a 10-minute drive from the Pembrokeshire coast
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Camp Cynrig Glamping Retreat Brecon

16. Camp Cynrig Glamping Retreat Brecon

100%
(1)
4 units · Glamping · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales
Riverside glamping in the Brecon Beacons with wild swimming, woodland walks and mountain hikes on the doorstep.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£105
 / night
Cheglinch Farm Glamping

17. Cheglinch Farm Glamping

100%
(26)
3 units · Glamping · Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England
Small-scale, eco-friendly glamping on a working Devon farm, and the West Country coast nearby
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£115
 / night
Firecrest Valley

18. Firecrest Valley

100%
(9)
13 units · Glamping · Carmarthenshire, South Wales
Peaceful, eco-friendly bell tent glamping on the Ceredigion-Carmarthenshire border
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£85
 / night
Under the Milky Way

19. Under the Milky Way

100%
(20)
4 units · Glamping · Combe Martin, Devon, South West England
A charming glamping getaway on the North Devon Heritage Coast near some of the finest beaches in the south-west.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£127
 / night
Calon Y Goedwig Glamping

20. Calon Y Goedwig Glamping

100%
(1)
2 units · Glamping · Llandovery, Wales
Off-grid glamping in the hills just north of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park
Campfires
Potable water
Cooking equipment
from 
£95
 / night

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Bell tents in Gower AONB guide

Where to go

Rhossili Bay

Rated one of the best beaches in the UK, Rhossili Beach is a 3-mile expanse of sand ideal for sunbathing, strolling, or avoiding altogether in favour of sea-based watersports. You can also reach Worm’s Head from Rhossili Beach, a promontory that becomes an inaccessible island during high tide, as well as paraglide from Rhossili Downs. When it comes to camping, you’ll find plenty of places to pitch your tent along the coast.

Swansea

Though the Gower Peninsula is technically situated within Swansea, Wales’ second city is also an excellent base within the region which offers proximity to wider South Wales, including the Valleys, Brecon Beacons, and Wye Valley, as well as access to several camping stores. However, given Swansea’s urban sprawl, campsites and motorhome parks with wifi access are situated on the outskirts of the city.

Mumbles

Mumbles, an unusually named seaside town known for the “Mumbles Mile” of pubs and its 19th-century pier, is situated on the eastern edge of the Gower Peninsula. A great place to set up camp if you love beaches, Mumbles is also a convenient spot to start the Gower Coastal Path and is situated close to a couple of family-run caravan parks and campsites, including Nicholaston.

Gower Peninsula Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Rhossili Beach, Oxwich Bay, and Three Cliffs Bay are all part of the Gower Peninsula Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a protected area crisscrossed by footpaths, dotted with wildlife trust reserves, and dense with protected woodland which is a haven for walking and birdwatching. The Gower Coast Path also runs the length of the AONB coastline, while caravan parks and campsites typically offer sea views, electric hook-ups, and other amenities.