Dog-friendly glamping 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.

96% (799) 435 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Gower AONB

Naturesbase

1. Naturesbase

100%
(14)
Lampeter, Wales · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Nature versus nurture? There’s no need to debate it at Naturesbase, a gorgeous natural environment nurtured to perfection by caring hosts
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£28
 / night
Carningli Campsite

2. Carningli Campsite

100%
(4)
Newport, Wales · 43 units · Tents, Glamping
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.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£24
 / night
North Lodge

3. North Lodge

80%
(10)
Crymych, Wales · 6 units · Tents, Glamping
Unassuming little site tucked away in one of the least visited corners of Pembrokeshire
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£21
 / night
Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping

4. Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping

100%
(1)
England · 3 units
Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping - a stylish and well equipped self contained shepherd's hut with a Scandinavian wood fired hot tub, and a stunning Glamping Pod, also with a wood fired hot tub, for a fun and quirky stay. Lovely outdoor space with a firepit/BBQ. Set alongside the Quantock Hills with magnificently dark night skies. An ideal location for exploring the West Somerset Coast, Quantock Hills AONB and Exmoor. Overlooking the West Somerset Steam Railway with a viewing platform from which to watch the passing heritage trains and wildlife. Free WiFi and USB charging. Free on site parking for one car per property. Free Electric Vehicle charging point (slow charge). Dogs welcome - no extra charge for dogs. Enjoy no service fees and no cleaning fees. Discount for stays of 3 nights or more.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£125
 / night
The Little Retreat

5. The Little Retreat

96%
(14)
Kilgetty, Wales · 10 units
Luxury Pembrokeshire glamping with wood-fired hot tubs, near the Daugleddau estuary
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£124
 / 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.

96% (799) 435 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Gower AONB

Naturesbase

1. Naturesbase

100%
(14)
Lampeter, Wales · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Nature versus nurture? There’s no need to debate it at Naturesbase, a gorgeous natural environment nurtured to perfection by caring hosts
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£28
 / night
Carningli Campsite

2. Carningli Campsite

100%
(4)
Newport, Wales · 43 units · Tents, Glamping
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.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£24
 / night
North Lodge

3. North Lodge

80%
(10)
Crymych, Wales · 6 units · Tents, Glamping
Unassuming little site tucked away in one of the least visited corners of Pembrokeshire
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£21
 / night
Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping

4. Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping

100%
(1)
England · 3 units
Steam and Stars Luxury Glamping - a stylish and well equipped self contained shepherd's hut with a Scandinavian wood fired hot tub, and a stunning Glamping Pod, also with a wood fired hot tub, for a fun and quirky stay. Lovely outdoor space with a firepit/BBQ. Set alongside the Quantock Hills with magnificently dark night skies. An ideal location for exploring the West Somerset Coast, Quantock Hills AONB and Exmoor. Overlooking the West Somerset Steam Railway with a viewing platform from which to watch the passing heritage trains and wildlife. Free WiFi and USB charging. Free on site parking for one car per property. Free Electric Vehicle charging point (slow charge). Dogs welcome - no extra charge for dogs. Enjoy no service fees and no cleaning fees. Discount for stays of 3 nights or more.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£125
 / night
The Little Retreat

5. The Little Retreat

96%
(14)
Kilgetty, Wales · 10 units
Luxury Pembrokeshire glamping with wood-fired hot tubs, near the Daugleddau estuary
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£124
 / night

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Dog-friendly glamping 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.