Best camping, glamping, and outdoor stays in Aberaeron
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Top-rated campgrounds near Aberaeron
Naturesbase
1. Naturesbase
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(14)
6.4km from Aberaeron · 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
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Ffynnonwen Off-Grid Camping
2. Ffynnonwen Off-Grid Camping
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(14)
13km from Aberaeron · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
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!
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Wild Meadow Camping
3. Wild Meadow Camping
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(16)
15km from Aberaeron · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping with electric hook-up in a country meadow near the beaches of Cardigan Bay
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Ffynnonwen Farm Wild Camping
4. Ffynnonwen Farm Wild Camping
92%
(19)
15km from Aberaeron · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
Nearly wild camping on a smallholding in West Wales
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The Three Spaniels' Shepherd Hut
5. The Three Spaniels' Shepherd Hut
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(10)
16km from Aberaeron · 1 unit
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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The Glamavan at Nantgwynfaen
6. The Glamavan at Nantgwynfaen
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(28)
20km from Aberaeron · 2 units · Tents, Glamping
A cool retro-chic caravan on an organic farm near Cardigan Bay
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Camp at Nantgwynfaen Organic Farm
7. Camp at Nantgwynfaen Organic Farm
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(12)
20km from Aberaeron · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Five private camping pitches on an organic farm in the Teifi Valley
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Sloeberry Farm, coastal glamping
8. Sloeberry Farm, coastal glamping
97%
(18)
26km from Aberaeron · 3 units
Glamping on a former farm and working mill with a private lake, plenty of space to explore and stunning views across the Welsh countryside
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Nantcellan Barns
9. Nantcellan Barns
91%
(34)
26km from Aberaeron · 17 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Simple farm camping near Clarach Beach on the beautiful Ceredigion coast
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Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping
10. Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping
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(18)
29km from Aberaeron · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
An eco-friendly campsite with a shepherd’s hut near the Ceredigion coast
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Glynmarch Farm Camping
11. Glynmarch Farm Camping
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(63)
30km from Aberaeron · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A quiet, relaxed, riverside campsite with acres of Carmarthenshire countryside to explore
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Embrace The Space Glamping Yurts
12. Embrace The Space Glamping Yurts
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(13)
34km from Aberaeron · 5 units
Yurts with custom-built hot tubs and private facilities in the Carmarthenshire countryside
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Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping
13. Top Of The Woods Camping & Glamping
99%
(52)
34km from Aberaeron · 22 units · Tents, Glamping
Care-free Welsh camping with acres of space, excellent walks and a beautiful woodland on the doorstep
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Wellstone Camping
14. Wellstone Camping
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(16)
39km from Aberaeron · 21 units · Tents, Glamping
Authentic Mongolian yurts and camping in a laid-back Pembrokeshire site with scenic views and friendly alpacas.
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Smugglers Cove Boatyard
15. Smugglers Cove Boatyard
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(98)
40km from Aberaeron · 5 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and rustic glamping in a working boatyard with an exceptional waterside location on the Dyfi estuary
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Waunbayvil Camping
16. Waunbayvil Camping
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(11)
41km from Aberaeron · 3 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Waunbayvil wild camping. A teeny pop up campsite for private groups. Come alone or bring friends and family.
Just 10 mins drive from the sea at Ceibwr on the Pembrokeshire coast.
The space
Waunbayvil camping is set in its own secluded spot on 40 acres of private wildland and woodlands in the Pembrokeshire national Park, with a pond and views of the stunning landscape. It is the perfect getaway, a place to re-connect with nature and your loved ones in the most peaceful place away from it all. This is not a big campsite with lots of other people, you can book one of 3 seperate fields for a private group, or otherwise, only 2 or 3 families very spread out at a time.
The pitches are set out with plenty of space in between. There is parking for cars or campervans with nothing but nature all around you. We also have a small hard standing area for campervan.
There is a shared compost loo, a washing up area, and an off grid shower shack. It is set in the most beautiful surroundings, teaming with wild life and filled with wild orchids and many different species of grasses and wildflowers. It is unique and a treat for people who love natural habitat. The sea is about two miles away where there are spectacular cliff walks for many miles on the Pembrokeshire coast path, and beautiful beaches for swimming.
Bring logs and kindling with you. (Can be bought from any garage)
If you bring a cool box we can top you up with frozen ice packs. Just ask.
NO LOUD PARTIES
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Acres of land and woodland, compost loo, shower hut, pond.
Other things to note
40 acres of meadows, wildlife habitat and woods which guests are welcome to roam. You can walk down the track and visit the artists gallery and shop in the big blue barn.
"A great site for those who like to be on their own in the wilds. Great way to enjoy easy access to some of the best coast line in Britain . Amazing art work too!" Jenny
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Gwerniago Camping Site
17. Gwerniago Camping Site
97%
(75)
45km from Aberaeron · 5 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Leave it to your kids’ imagination when it comes to this site. Rocky outcrops and magical valleys. It’s a proper fairytale of a site.
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Llwyngwair Manor Holiday Park
18. Llwyngwair Manor Holiday Park
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(12)
45km from Aberaeron · 8 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Riverside camping and bell tents at this well-run spot that's ideally located for exploring Pembrokeshire.
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Gwersyllfa Glyndŵr Campsite
19. Gwersyllfa Glyndŵr Campsite
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(57)
47km from Aberaeron · 10 units · Tents, Motorhomes
(Please note: no children or dogs). Gwersyllfa Glyndŵr Campsite is a small, peaceful, family run and adult only site for walkers and cyclists. Located within walking distance of the historical market town of Machynlleth, we're a great base for exploring all that rural Mid West Wales has to offer. We're on the Glyndŵr National Walking Trail and the Wales Coast Path. There are many cycling trails of all levels nearby - from the Lon Las and Dyfi Bike Park to Ystwyth and Elan Trails.
A short bus ride from us are the Snowdonia National Park, Cader Idris and beautiful beaches of Cardigan Bay.
Our guests love the outdoors but like a little relaxation at the end of a day's activities, so we offer a some home comforts in the communal camping facilities barn which has a kitchenette with fridge, kettle, microwave and washing up area as well as an indoor seating area on the mezzanine level. Hot showers and toilets are available in the wet rooms also situated in the barn. You can unwind under the stars in the communal campfire area next to the camping field, which also has a shelter for cooking with camping stoves.
There's an outdoor sink on the camping field for cleaning muddy gear and a place to clean your bike if needed.
The nearby town offers independent shops, an art gallery and historical buildings. There are plenty of places to eat and drink, grocery shops and a petrol station where you can top up on supplies.
You'll get the best of both worlds at this secluded campsite which overlooks the Dyfi Valley's stunning scenery whilst being within a stone's throw of local amenities.
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Glamping Pods Wales
20. Glamping Pods Wales
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(29)
48km from Aberaeron · 2 units
Cosy modern glamping pods with private hot tubs, located in the Brecon Beacons National Park
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Oliver
5 days ago
Tent
Great facilities in the barn, very cosy and everything a walker or cyclist would need to give their legs a rest.
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Piers
1 week ago
5 m campervan
Thanks for a great couple of nights...amazing place will be back.
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Ella
1 week ago
Tent
Really great little campsite with everything you could need. Loved the communal area, and not too far from the beach either.
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Sarah
2 weeks ago
With pets
Had a really lovely time in this beautiful place. The facilities are clean, great shower and some thoughtful additions that are nice touches.
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Chris
2 weeks ago
7 m campervan
With pets
This was a beautiful, rustic stop for the last two days. So peaceful. We’ll be back! Host was very communicative and we met her dad who was lovely!
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Thomas
2 weeks ago
Tent
Second time here, and won't be the last
Amazing campsite, lovely owners and clean facilities
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Charley
3 weeks ago
Tent
I had a nice stay at nantcellan, it was an eventful evening but things worked out in the end. Not the fault of the owners. Went for a swim at Borth and went for a wander around Aber. It was very good value for money
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Olafs
3 weeks ago
6 m campervan
Awesome campsite, access is a bit tight. But absolutely delightful facilities, two great showers and a mini kitchen indoors and outdoor cooking area. Really clean and quiet.
Will love to come again
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Andreas
3 weeks ago
5 m campervan
With pets
Very lovely private and secluded spot surrounded by beautiful nature. It got all you'll need. Perfect for a quiet break.
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James
3 weeks ago
5 m rooftop tent
Lovely location, great views and only a short drive to Mach, excellent hosts and good facilities, will definitely book again!
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Rosie
June 2026
6 m campervan
This is truly a hidden gem, a peaceful haven in the countryside near the coast with everything you need to unwind.
Andy was so helpful and welcoming and have some great local recommendations.
We loved the tranquility of the birds, lighting a campfire at dusk and listening to the owls.
We would love to come back again for a longer stay!
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Margie
June 2026
Tent
Amazing views, great kitchen and bathroom space. Would absolutely stay here again! Grateful for a warm welcome after a long day of biking.
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Ash
June 2026
Tent
Located in rural wales, Glynmarch farm is an incredibly scenic and peaceful place to stay. The medative quietness invited calmness to our experience, the only noise for miles around were from the sheep in distant fields and bird song which added to the aura of nature.
The farm also offers a barn as a social hangout, with a fire bit to enjoy the nights and solar fairylights which turn off around 11, to help add a cosy feeling to the stone building.
The hosts are very friendly and always willing to lend a hand when needed
The land our tent was pitched on was well taken care of with floral design of wild flowers adding a lively touch to the field
Will definitely be staying again ♡
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Martin
June 2026
Tent
Lovely tranquil site surrounded by miles of open countryside. Friendly and helpful hosts. Facilities basic but functional as advertised.
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Eleanor
June 2026
Tent
Fabulous site with beautiful views. Very quiet when I visited just after May half-term. Great facilities and very well maintained. Will definitely be staying again and recommending to others. Right on the Coast Path and Glyndwr’s Way so great for hikers.
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E J
May 2026
Tent
With kids
Lovely peaceful campsite. Short walk to the beach. Can hear the waves from the site. Loved the shower half way along the field too.
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Meirion
May 2026
Tent
My second time here, great location and super facilities.
If you're walking Wales Coast Path / Glyndŵr's way then this is really handy.
Fy ail dro yma, lleoliad gwych a chyfleusterau ardderchog.
Os da chi'n cerdded Llwybr arfordir Cymru / Ffordd Glyndŵr mae'n hynod o gyfleus.
Diolch!
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Jayakrishnan
May 2026
Tent
I loved tent camping on Simon's land. He was very helpful and the views were amazing.
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Triss
May 2026
4 m pop-up camper
With pets
Great place. Lovely views, peaceful and quiet. Perfect.
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Thomas
May 2026
Tent
Brilliant camp site. Quiet, peaceful, nice views and wildlife. Not too far a drive to a shop if you need something though! Excellent well maintain facilities and lovely owners.
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Where to go
Cardigan Bay
Wales’ biggest bay, curving north from North Pembrokeshire to Southern Gwynedd along the Ceredigion coast, was where camping in Wales really took off. Aberaeron is right in the middle of the Ceredigion region’s share of the shoreline. Along this beguiling seaboard, mainly made up of peaceful sandy beaches and lonesome coves, there are a greater density of campgrounds and caravan parks here than anywhere else in the country: big affairs with myriad facilities and farm sites with a few tent spaces.
New Quay to Aberporth
This 15-mile stretch of coastline, a mix of hidden sandy bays and ragged cliffs, is part of the wider Cardigan Bay but stands out as a sterling pace to pitch up. Here are a dozen-odd camping and caravanning sites scattered along what is probably Ceredigion's most dramatic coastal scenery. The seaboard is all linked by the long-distance Wales Coast Path, there are excellent watersports at Aberporth, great seabird and sealife to be seen and gorgeous seaside villages to explore.
Cambrian Mountains
Rugged hills rise up east of Aberaeron and, although never surpassing 2475 feet, they are mighty wild places. So wild, in fact, that the area is known as the “Desert of Wales”—and not because of the weather. Britain’s remotest land south of the Scottish Highlands is easily accessed from Aberaeron, most straightforwardly via Tregaron. Campsites along the Cambrian Mountains’ western edge, nearest Aberaeron, offer spacious pitches and access to hiking and biking.
When to go
May through September are the best months for experiencing this coast during its warmest weather and warmest water temperatures (neither of which are ever that warm!). On sealife-rich Cardigan Bay, these months are also best for spying Europe’s biggest bottlenose dolphin population offshore, while September and October are excellent months for seeing the resident seals pupping. Festivals to plan your trip around include Cardigan’s River and Food Festival and Aberaeron’s carnival in August.
