Woodland cabins 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.

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Top-rated campgrounds in Gower AONB

Celtic Woodland Holidays

1. Celtic Woodland Holidays

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(146)
Maesmynis, Wales · 13 units · Tents, Glamping
An idyllic, wooded, Wye Valley escape, offering glamping pods, a treehouse and traditional woodland camping on levelled pitches
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Llandyfan Camping

2. Llandyfan Camping

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England · 29 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Our beautiful home is a glamping and camping site with its own gorgeous fishing lake on the outskirts of the village of Llandyfan. You can find us to the west of the Brecon Beacons or Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Llandyfan Campsite has been lovingly re-established in early 2024 by Andy and Jo. Since taking ownership, we have rolled up our sleeves and got stuck into restoring it to its former glory and will soon be back to being a fully operational slice of Welsh heaven. Our first focus has been the fishing lake which we opened in March. The campsite followed in May. We are currently working on electric hook ups and other improvements. We have chickens on site that roam free during the day. They are friendly and like to wander around the tents to say hello to our guests! We would like everyone who visits to have a great time and a relaxing break. Whilst here please be considerate towards others, to their property, and while using the facilities. If you have any concerns, please let us know. We have brought out a few rules from our T&Cs and we kindly ask that you have a read through before your stay. Litter: You must pick up your litter. Please either take it with you or recycle it appropriately in the bins onsite. There are bins around the campsite, please recycle where possible. Pitches to be left as you found them. Noise: Be respectful and consider your neighbours. Keep noise to a minimum after 10pm and before 8am in the morning. No loud music is to be played at any time. Children: Children must be supervised at all times around the campsite and can play within the pitch space allocated to you. At quiet times, it may be possible for children to use vacant pitches for play but this cannot be guaranteed. The amenity block and associated facilities are not to be used as a play area. Dogs: Must not to be left unattended. Are to be kept on leads at all times whilst on the campsite. (We are working on an enclosed dog walking area, however this is not yet available). no refunds on bookings if cancelled withing 10days of booking
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North Lodge

3. North Lodge

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Crymych, Wales · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Unassuming little site tucked away in one of the least visited corners of Pembrokeshire
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The Nature's Nook

4. The Nature's Nook

Wales · 1 unit
Welcome to The Nature’s Nook – a cosy off-grid cabin on a peaceful working farm. Nestled among trees and birdsong, it’s the perfect spot to unplug and unwind. Wi-Fi, fresh air, starry skies, and the soothing sounds of nature. Enjoy a comfy king bed, a fully equipped kitchen, an outdoor seating area, and forest walks nearby. Set apart from the main farm for privacy, yet close enough to feel the charm of countryside life
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Camp Cynrig Glamping Retreat Brecon

5. Camp Cynrig Glamping Retreat Brecon

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Brecon, Wales · 3 units
Riverside glamping in the Brecon Beacons with wild swimming, woodland walks and mountain hikes on the doorstep.
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Dragonfly Glamping

6. Dragonfly Glamping

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Saundersfoot, Wales · 2 units
Escape to nature at Dragonfly Glamping, nestled in the peaceful Pembrokeshire countryside. Our charming off-grid accommodation includes the cosy Woodpecker Cabin and the beautifully crafted Dragonfly Shepherd’s Hut—each with it's own private outdoor space, and rural views. Perfect for couples or solo travellers looking to unwind, explore the coast, or stargaze by the campfire. Tranquil, eco-friendly, and just a short drive from beaches and wild woodland walks.
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Lodge on a Lake

7. Lodge on a Lake

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Cardiff, Wales · 2 units
Secluded lakeside lodges that show you needn’t travel far from Cardiff city to find countryside
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Under Starry Skies

8. Under Starry Skies

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Llanwrda, Wales · 2 units
Beautifully crafted, eco-friendly cabins in a wildflower meadow, 10 minutes from the Brecon Beacons
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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.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field
Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

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