Bell tents in Gower AONB

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.

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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.

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1. Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

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30 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Crickhowell, Wales

Simple, eco-friendly camping with epic views at the foot of a famed Welsh mountain range

2. Mill Haven Place

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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

3. Llansawel Agored

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13 units · Tents, Glamping · Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

Overnight adventures on an off-grid, wild-ish campsite with campfires allowed in Carmarthenshire.

4. Rosebud Ranch

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1 unit · Glamping · Umberleigh, England

A single bell tent in the Devon countryside – with alpacas for neighbours

5. Cheglinch Camping (Wild Camping)

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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

6. Carningli Campsite

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48 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.

7. Livit, Glamping by the coast

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9 units · Glamping · Devon, South West England

Adventure-filled glamping with sea views to savour

8. Wild Meadow Camping

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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

9. Ffynnonwen Off-Grid Camping

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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!

10. Covert Farm Camping

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35 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Pembrokeshire, South Wales

A small and peaceful wildlife haven, 10 minutes' drive from the beach

11. Watermeadows Glamping

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8 units · Glamping · Kilgetty, Wales

Wildlife-friendly glamping amongst trees, bluebells and ponds, a 10-minute drive from the Pembrokeshire coast

12. Glangwdi Glamping

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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.

13. Awel Yr Awen

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8 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Lampeter, Wales

Bell tents and peaceful meadow camping in rural West Wales

14. Beachside Glamping Dale

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4 units · Glamping · Haverford West, Wales

Glamping near the water in Pembrokeshire, only a stone's throw from Dale Beach

15. Camp Cynrig Glamping Retreat Brecon

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4 units · Glamping · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales

Riverside glamping in the Brecon Beacons with wild swimming, woodland walks and mountain hikes on the doorstep.

16. Under the Milky Way

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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.

17. Calon Y Goedwig Glamping

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2 units · Glamping · Llandovery, Wales

Off-grid glamping in the hills just north of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

18. Swell Camping at The Orchard

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4 units · Glamping · Croyde, Devon, South West England

Bell tent glamping with views of Saunton Sands in Devon

19. Cheglinch Farm Glamping

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3 units · Glamping · Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Small-scale, eco-friendly glamping on a working Devon farm, and the West Country coast nearby

20. Moleshill Retreat, Ceredigion

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1 unit · Glamping · Llanon, Wales

Relax and unwind in our beautiful bell tent set within a 4 acre hay meadow with outstanding sea views. Book in and indulge in our custom built wood-fired sauna and plunge pool, wonderful way to spend the evening watching the sunset over the sea. Enjoy sitting around the campfire watching the stars, toasting some marshmallows. Set up comprises of a fully-kitted kitchen cabin with a dining area with solar charging points and fridge, use of your own Biolan compost loo, picnic table and fire pit, indulge in the use of hot and cold showers. Your camping space is a 4 acre field discreetly set within our 14 acre permaculture project. We have planted over a 1,600 native trees within the past 2 years including an orchard of local heritage varieties. In the future we plan to coppice the fast growing trees such as Alder and Willow for firewood. We also have chickens safely roaming within an electric fence which is moved periodically. Fresh organic eggs always available in the summer! We never use any pesticides and keep the grass long for hay cutting. This means the wildlife is abundant. The camp is located next to woodland so we may ask you not to have a campfire in extremely dry weather. Although there is no WiFi the site does have a 4g signal, please check the location with your provider, we are with EE.

Camper favorites in and near Gower AONB

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Awel Yr Awen

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8 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Lampeter, Wales

Bell tents and peaceful meadow camping in rural West Wales

Beachside Glamping Dale

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4 units · Glamping · Haverford West, Wales

Glamping near the water in Pembrokeshire, only a stone's throw from Dale Beach

Camp Cynrig Glamping Retreat Brecon

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4 units · Glamping · Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales

Riverside glamping in the Brecon Beacons with wild swimming, woodland walks and mountain hikes on the doorstep.

Under the Milky Way

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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.

Calon Y Goedwig Glamping

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2 units · Glamping · Llandovery, Wales

Off-grid glamping in the hills just north of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

Swell Camping at The Orchard

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4 units · Glamping · Croyde, Devon, South West England

Bell tent glamping with views of Saunton Sands in Devon

Cheglinch Farm Glamping

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3 units · Glamping · Ilfracombe, Devon, South West England

Small-scale, eco-friendly glamping on a working Devon farm, and the West Country coast nearby

Moleshill Retreat, Ceredigion

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1 unit · Glamping · Llanon, Wales

Relax and unwind in our beautiful bell tent set within a 4 acre hay meadow with outstanding sea views. Book in and indulge in our custom built wood-fired sauna and plunge pool, wonderful way to spend the evening watching the sunset over the sea. Enjoy sitting around the campfire watching the stars, toasting some marshmallows. Set up comprises of a fully-kitted kitchen cabin with a dining area with solar charging points and fridge, use of your own Biolan compost loo, picnic table and fire pit, indulge in the use of hot and cold showers. Your camping space is a 4 acre field discreetly set within our 14 acre permaculture project. We have planted over a 1,600 native trees within the past 2 years including an orchard of local heritage varieties. In the future we plan to coppice the fast growing trees such as Alder and Willow for firewood. We also have chickens safely roaming within an electric fence which is moved periodically. Fresh organic eggs always available in the summer! We never use any pesticides and keep the grass long for hay cutting. This means the wildlife is abundant. The camp is located next to woodland so we may ask you not to have a campfire in extremely dry weather. Although there is no WiFi the site does have a 4g signal, please check the location with your provider, we are with EE.

Stories from the community

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cyrus

August 2025

With pets

2 nights at Carningli Campsite

The bell tent option was perfect for us to rock up and use as a base for a couple of days walking the Pembrokeshire coast - cheaper than an Airbnb, easier than setting up our own tent. The field is quiet and tucked away with basic facilities and super easy for pubs, beaches, buses and shops. We enjoyed the seclusion and a night by the fire before sleeping comfortably in the spacious tent whilst the rain hammered down. Would visit again.

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Jess

August 2025

With kids

2 nights at Livit, Glamping by the coast

Amazing quiet spot (except for some noisy sheep!), plenty of space per pitch & lovely sea views. excellent shower and toilet facilities a very short walk away. Picnic bench and fire pit and wood provided. The tent itself was amazing - looked brand new, on a raised deck which kept it dry and clean & chairs to sit and watch the sun rise with a cuppa, comfy warm beds, rugs, blankets, hot water bottles all provided. Cute little “kitchen” hut with a gas hob and kettle and pans and crockery and cool box - everything we needed for a short break was thought of and provided. Great communication with the hosts beforehand as well. Would highly recommend and love to return if we’re in the area again.

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Rebecca

August 2025

Group trip

2 nights at Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

This campsite is perfection. We booked a bell tent to celebrate my birthday. It was a great choice. Everything was just lovely from the warm welcome, the help with transporting all our clobber up the hill, stunning views of the mountains and the site is a wildlife haven. We saw baby swallows and a hedgehog and loved the morning birdsong. Come here for absolute peace and tranquility. We can't wait to return.

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Fencer

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

Brilliant place to stay we had a great time, highly recommended :)

Each 5m bell tent has a double futon with mattress topper, bed linen for the double, and two additional inflatable mattresses (you will need to bring bedding for these.)

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Trish

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

Such a lovely campsite, so much space and beautiful surroundings.

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Nathan

July 2025

2 nights at Watermeadows Glamping

It was literally idyllic! Good warm showers, spacious bell tents, such a lovely environment and Jill was such a welcoming host. This was our first foray into glamping so don't have much to compare it to but we had a really great 2 night stay.

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Juliet

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

What a beautiful place! A lovely place to stay -with so much space, wildflower meadows and amazing scenery all around. The bell tent's bed was very comfortable. Highly recommended.

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Julie

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Livit, Glamping by the coast

Loved everything about the glamping at Lundy! Kitchen better equipped than most glamping experiences I've had- cooking oil, oatly milk, cafatiere, bbq and spare phone charger! My sons also did a 2 hour surf lesson and had an amazing experience on the waves! Loved falling asleep to the sound of the ocean. Recommend

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Artur

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

The hosts were very polite and welcoming, and the views were unique.

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Angharad

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Glangwdi Glamping

Just a wonderful glamping spot - it felt private, with a well-equiped and covered kitchen space for our tent, two picnic tables for us to use (one under cover in our kitchen area), good shower and washing facilities, and a lovely campfire pit with wooden chairs to sit around. Lovely location and the pizza kitchen was so great to have too. The very cute goats and chickens were an added draw for our children. We definitely plan on returning!

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grace

June 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Livit, Glamping by the coast

The camp site was beautiful with excellent facilities. The hosts were easy to contact and lovely. The tent was perfect! And we loved being able to add on a fire pit. Would definitely come back!

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Hell

May 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

Lovely place,nice owner!!! Strong recommend!!!!!!!

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Jopo

May 2025

With kids

2 nights at Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

We had a really wonderful stay in the bell tent. Highly recommend and we will be back. Thank you Pridie!

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Al

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Livit, Glamping by the coast

The place was lovely 😁 Maegan and Mark made sure that we are comfy and happy with our stay... Would definitely be coming back 🥰

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Chris

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Cwmffrwd Farm Campsite

We had a great time glamping in Pridie's fields. It was very relaxing and lots of fun. The facilities were good.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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.