Shepherd's Huts in Mid Wales

Croeso (welcome) to the big gap on the map! Mid Wales is a mecca for campers drawn to its natural wonders, which one might expect to find in a Tolkien tale. Bounded by Snowdonia (Eyri) National Park to the north and the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) National Park to the south, the vast yellow-green uplands of Mid Wales in between are little-known. For those who choose to tread the trails across the middle, solitude awaits. The region’s coast, Cardigan Bay, is more visited, yet still full of lonesome, sandy coves. Hikers are spoiled—sample the Wales Coast Path along Cardigan Bay, the Cambrian Way through the wild middle, or the Offa’s Dyke Path along the eastern edge. The best camping is found along Cardigan Bay.

Campsites in Mid Wales are as diverse as the landscape, with a range of facilities and setups. While many established players offer set pitches to accommodate tents of different dimensions, most small-scale campsites (particularly those on farms) allow campers to pitch wherever they like. As for facilities, these can range from the bourgeois to the basic, with compost toilets and eco showers common. Many sites also offer some form of communal hub where campers can cook, play games, and socialise.

99% (230) • 70 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Mid Wales

Digeddi Wildlife Camping

1. Digeddi Wildlife Camping

97%

(129)

14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Powys, Mid Wales

Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire

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£15

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Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

2. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

98%

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33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Gwynedd, North Wales

Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.

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£22

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By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

3. By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

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9 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Worcestershire, West Midlands

Bell tents and spacious pitches in the Teme Valley, close to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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£21

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Stanford Farm

4. Stanford Farm

4 units · Glamping · Shrewsbury, England

Glamping on a farm that doubles up as award-winning wedding venue

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£75

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Belan Bluebell Woods

5. Belan Bluebell Woods

100%

(4)

4 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Llanidloes, Wales

We are a small family farm site hidden in the Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales, near the lovely town of Llanidloes. Our easy to find, just off A470 location makes a stay with us convenient yet once you wind up to our drive you are on top of the world with spectacular views both day and night - we are a recognised Dark Skies Wales area for outstanding stargazing due to our lofty 1300ft height and un-light polluted sky. With over 60 acres to explore space and quite is guaranteed. Choose from secluded Idris the Shepherds hut with repurposed horsebox shower and woodfired outdoor bath, family glamping geo-domes Willow & Oak and Daisy bell tent each with covered camp kitchens or wild meadow camping plus a campervan spot. Our mission is to rewild the farm, manage the ancient woodland, support the abundant wildlife & finally protect its 5 acre peat-bog (peat bogs are as environmentally important as rain forests – peat holds more carbon than the combined forests of Britain, France and Germany!)

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£35

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Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping

6. Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping

100%

(16)

13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Borth, Wales

An eco-friendly campsite with a shepherd’s hut near the Ceredigion coast

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£14

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Upper House Farm Glamping

7. Upper House Farm Glamping

96%

(14)

8 units · Glamping · Michaelchurch Escley, England

Our glamping site is set on our family farm in the rural Welsh Border in Herefordshire and we are a dog friendly site. We have just 3 tents in 2.5acres, we want our guests to enjoy the peace and privacy of a rural getaway but have the luxuries of a comfy bed, toilets and showers, a kitchenette and a private fire pit. We are nestled between family farms and surrounded by sheep, cattle and footpaths, so an adventure is at your doorstep. If you're looking for a peaceful, secluded and romantic place to unwind then our site is ideal. We have gorgeous views over the Black Mountains and are close to the towns of Hay-on-Wye and Hereford.

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£70

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Naturesbase

8. Naturesbase

100%

(14)

14 units · Tents, Glamping · Lampeter, Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Nature versus nurture? There’s no need to debate it at Naturesbase, a gorgeous natural environment nurtured to perfection by caring hosts

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£28

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Tower Farm

9. Tower Farm

16 units · Motorhomes, Glamping · Wales

Tower Farm is nestled beneath Castell Dinas Bran in the stunning Vale of Llangollen, North Wales. Just a 15 minute walk from the town centre with its many attractions and activities, and only 2 minutes from the Royal Pavilion, it offers the perfect base for guests looking to explore the area’s natural beauty and adventure opportunities. Accommodation includes a 2 bedroomed cottage, 4 electric, hardstanding/grass caravan pitches, 4 electric, hardstanding caravan/motorhome pitches and 1 shepherd's hut with 2 more coming soon. Please note that we don't have communal toilets/showers for the caravan/motorhome pitches currently, expected August. Also, please note that this is an adults only site. Please note that we do not currently have communal toilets/showers for the caravans/motorhomes, these will be available in August. Sorry, we don't accommodate camping.

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£36

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Broadmeadow Glamping

10. Broadmeadow Glamping

100%

(35)

3 units · Glamping · Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands

A quaint wooden cabin, tucked away on a Herefordshire farm. Perfect for a romantic glamping retreat or year-round family getaways.

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£103

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Wild Meadow Camping

11. 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

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£25

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The Three Spaniels' Shepherd Hut

12. The Three Spaniels' Shepherd Hut

100%

(10)

1 unit · Glamping · Ceredigion, Mid Wales

A dog-friendly shepherd’s hut with a hot tub, set on a 26-acre Welsh farm 20 miles from Cardigan Bay

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£100

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Shepherds Retreat Wales

13. Shepherds Retreat Wales

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(6)

3 units · Glamping · Talgarth, Wales

Situated on a traditional working farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park, we offer three beautiful and cosy Shepherds huts. Each hut has a double bed, storage, table and chairs. There is a separate shared well-equipped kitchen with dining table, cooker and large fridge freezer. The shower and toilet room is situated to the rear of the kitchen room. Outside chairs and tables are provided along with towels and bedding. Lighting is off grid, battery powered lights are provided in the huts and shared spaces. Each hut has a wood burner and the farm sells additional firewood along with apple juice and fresh eggs, from their honesty box. The huts have amazing views of the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains, a perfect rural retreat to get away from it all.

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£80

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The Shearers Retreat

14. The Shearers Retreat

100%

(2)

2 units · Glamping · Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

A pair of shepherd’s huts on a sheep farm near lovely Llandeilo, South Wales

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£131

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Offas Dyke Retreat

15. Offas Dyke Retreat

11 units · Glamping · England

A holiday taking in two countries – a tad ambitious? Not in the slightest. Take off to Offa’s Dyke Retreat and such escapades are very easy indeed, as you’re almost on the border of England and Wales, with plenty of gorgeous scenery and outdoorsy antics on both sides of the divide. Site is set in 3 acres with new 2023 communal space, including games room sofa snug, dinning area, new wet rooms and kitchen to be complete December 2023. You can start gazing at that scenery without even leaving this friendly glamping site in the little village of Longtown, for the outlook here is one of the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Park. Ready for a closer look? Get those boots on and set off for a wander. The Offa’s Dyke path passes nearby on its way from Pandy to Hay-on-Wye, and there are lots of little local paths to explore too. A stroll of a much less strenuous variety (barely a 7 minute, in fact) takes you to the local pub for home-cooked meals, local ales. If you can manage a little further (a 6 minutes walk), you can get to a fab village shop stacked with fresh and frozen food, local tipples and homemade cakes. Stock up there and trot back to the site for a picnic or barbecue (firepit provided, with firewood available to buy on site), or use the well-equipped communal kitchen to prep your eats. 5 ensuite railway carriages with kitchenette, 2 pods and 3 further carriages use shared facilities on site include a toilet block with a couple of showers; no need to bring your own towels, as you’ll be provided with these when you get here, along with bedding for your cosy sleeping quarters.

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£72

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Broadmeadow Glamping

10. Broadmeadow Glamping

100%

(35)

3 units · Glamping · Hereford, Herefordshire, West Midlands

A quaint wooden cabin, tucked away on a Herefordshire farm. Perfect for a romantic glamping retreat or year-round family getaways.

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£103

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Wild Meadow Camping

11. 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

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£25

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The Three Spaniels' Shepherd Hut

12. The Three Spaniels' Shepherd Hut

100%

(10)

1 unit · Glamping · Ceredigion, Mid Wales

A dog-friendly shepherd’s hut with a hot tub, set on a 26-acre Welsh farm 20 miles from Cardigan Bay

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£100

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Shepherds Retreat Wales

13. Shepherds Retreat Wales

100%

(6)

3 units · Glamping · Talgarth, Wales

Situated on a traditional working farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park, we offer three beautiful and cosy Shepherds huts. Each hut has a double bed, storage, table and chairs. There is a separate shared well-equipped kitchen with dining table, cooker and large fridge freezer. The shower and toilet room is situated to the rear of the kitchen room. Outside chairs and tables are provided along with towels and bedding. Lighting is off grid, battery powered lights are provided in the huts and shared spaces. Each hut has a wood burner and the farm sells additional firewood along with apple juice and fresh eggs, from their honesty box. The huts have amazing views of the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains, a perfect rural retreat to get away from it all.

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£80

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The Shearers Retreat

14. The Shearers Retreat

100%

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2 units · Glamping · Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, South Wales

A pair of shepherd’s huts on a sheep farm near lovely Llandeilo, South Wales

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£131

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Offas Dyke Retreat

15. Offas Dyke Retreat

11 units · Glamping · England

A holiday taking in two countries – a tad ambitious? Not in the slightest. Take off to Offa’s Dyke Retreat and such escapades are very easy indeed, as you’re almost on the border of England and Wales, with plenty of gorgeous scenery and outdoorsy antics on both sides of the divide. Site is set in 3 acres with new 2023 communal space, including games room sofa snug, dinning area, new wet rooms and kitchen to be complete December 2023. You can start gazing at that scenery without even leaving this friendly glamping site in the little village of Longtown, for the outlook here is one of the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Park. Ready for a closer look? Get those boots on and set off for a wander. The Offa’s Dyke path passes nearby on its way from Pandy to Hay-on-Wye, and there are lots of little local paths to explore too. A stroll of a much less strenuous variety (barely a 7 minute, in fact) takes you to the local pub for home-cooked meals, local ales. If you can manage a little further (a 6 minutes walk), you can get to a fab village shop stacked with fresh and frozen food, local tipples and homemade cakes. Stock up there and trot back to the site for a picnic or barbecue (firepit provided, with firewood available to buy on site), or use the well-equipped communal kitchen to prep your eats. 5 ensuite railway carriages with kitchenette, 2 pods and 3 further carriages use shared facilities on site include a toilet block with a couple of showers; no need to bring your own towels, as you’ll be provided with these when you get here, along with bedding for your cosy sleeping quarters.

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£72

/ night

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Claire

August 2025

2 nights at Shepherds Retreat Wales

It was a beautiful stay in a beautiful place. Easy to find and very comfortable. The shared facilities were great! Everything you could possibly need. Shower was a good temperature and easy to adjust. Plenty of hot water. A lovely stay. 100% recommend

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Dan

July 2025

3 nights at Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping

This is a beautiful campsite, in a remote and peaceful location, with great amenities. We stayed in the shepherds' hut, which was extremely cosy. Ruth and Jono are friendly and welcoming, and we would both come back again and also recommend it to anyone looking for a serene campsite in a beautiful setting.

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Ammar

May 2025

2 nights at Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping

Great hospitality. Perfect cabin to stay in! Was very nice and cosy. Had all your kitchen essentials and also games to play in your spare time. The bed was very comfortable too! Overall was very happy with my experience and would definitely book again.

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John Howell

April 2025

With kids

2 nights at Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

Straightforward check in and clear instructions given prior to arrival. All the stuff that you need is readily available. And the view waa splendid.

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Shepherd's Huts in Mid Wales guide

Where to go

Cambrian Mountains

Rugged hills loom across the midriff of Mid Wales, and although never surpassing 2,475 feet, the Cambrian Mountains are mighty wild places with few beaten paths. Britain’s most remote land south of the Scottish Highlands, the area is most easily accessed from Machynlleth, Aberystwyth, and towns like Builth Wells to the east. There are scarcely any campsites in the middle, so towns on the periphery are best as camping bases.

Cardigan Bay

Curving north from North Pembrokeshire to Southern Gwynedd along the Mid Wales coast, Wales’ biggest bay was where camping in Wales really took off. Along this beguiling seaboard, mainly made up of sandy beaches and coves and with terrific sea life (including Europe’s biggest bottlenose dolphin population), Cardigan Bay hosts a greater density of campgrounds and caravan parks than anywhere else in the country. Expect both big affairs with myriad facilities and farm sites with a few tent spaces.

Welsh Borderlands

Also often referred to as the Welsh Marches, this hilly region historically divided Wales from England. It’s a land littered with castles, grand manor houses, and history-rich small towns, all positioned within pretty countryside lined by trails like the Offa’s Dyke Path. Camping is especially good in the woodsy Wye Valley AONB in the south.

Brecon Beacons National Park

Mid Wales merges into the Brecon Beacons National Park to the south—a renowned hillwalking destination with both the Beacons Way and Cambrian Way passing through. Southern Britain’s highest land is here, and the northern part of the upland is easily accessible from towns like Llandeilo, Llandovery, Brecon, and Hay-on-Wye, also handy for exploring southern Mid Wales. The area around Brecon has some cracking campsites.