Shepherd's huts near Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

Aberystwyth could have been tailor-made for outdoor lovers. This likeable, lively town of candy-coloured houses fans out along a long beach, with the isolated uplands of the Cambrian Mountains rising beyond with their many miles of hiking and biking trails. This is a cultural beacon in Mid Wales, too, with one of the nation’s best arts centres, the National Library of Wales, a highly regarded university, and the equally top-drawer dining options, all of which offer plenty of diversion on wet days. The closest pitches to town are south of the Afon Rheidol river in Southgate.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Aberystwyth could have been tailor-made for outdoor lovers. This likeable, lively town of candy-coloured houses fans out along a long beach, with the isolated uplands of the Cambrian Mountains rising beyond with their many miles of hiking and biking trails. This is a cultural beacon in Mid Wales, too, with one of the nation’s best arts centres, the National Library of Wales, a highly regarded university, and the equally top-drawer dining options, all of which offer plenty of diversion on wet days. The closest pitches to town are south of the Afon Rheidol river in Southgate.

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1. Little Ranch Glamping

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124km from Aberystwyth · 3 units · Glamping · Nantwich, England

Glamping on a charming smallholding beside the Llangollen Canal

2. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

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35km from Aberystwyth · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Gwynedd, North Wales

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

3. Digeddi Wildlife Camping

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73km from Aberystwyth · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Powys, Mid Wales

Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire

4. Stanford Farm

81km from Aberystwyth · 4 units · Glamping · Shrewsbury, England

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

5. Westland Farm

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139km from Aberystwyth · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches

6. Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

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86km from Aberystwyth · 1 unit · Glamping · Ruthin, Wales

A shepherd’s hut on a smallholding in rural north Wales

7. Belan Bluebell Woods

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35km from Aberystwyth · 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!)

8. Strawfields Cabins and Camping

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139km from Aberystwyth · 14 units · Tents, Glamping · Titching Park Lane, England

Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches

9. Brynhaul Clover Field Camping and Shepherds Huts

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73km from Aberystwyth · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Pembrokeshire, South Wales

A rural idyll in the Preseli Hills with shepherd’s huts and spacious camping pitches, each with a private toilet

10. Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping

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6.2km from Aberystwyth · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Borth, Wales

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

11. Logfire Holidays

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104km from Aberystwyth · 3 units · Glamping · Afonwen, Mold, Wales

Emily Rose and Finch are set in our field garden, surrounded by farm land, high in the Clwydian range. Our hilltop setting affords far-reaching valley views and access to fabulous walks along Offa's Dyke from the doorstep. This is a perfect spot for nature lovers, star gazers and those wanting peace. The North Wales countryside and coastlines are waiting to be explored - think castles and beaches. Snowdonia and Liverpool can be reached in under an hour so why not add city sights and adrenaline fuelled mountain adventures to your holiday activity list, then return to laze in a hammock, picnic under the apple trees, and enjoy evenings around the fire-pit.

12. Tipsy Tree Glamping

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135km from Aberystwyth · 4 units · Glamping · Cheshire, North West England

Quirky eco-friendly glamping ideal for a rural road-trip

13. By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

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105km from Aberystwyth · 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

14. Coastal Glamping @Hillcroft Escapes

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92km from Aberystwyth · 5 units · Glamping · Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

A romantic shepherd's hut getaway for two on the Pembrokeshire coast within walking distance of Newgale Beach

15. Wild Meadow Camping

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37km from Aberystwyth · 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

16. Upper House Farm Glamping

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85km from Aberystwyth · 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.

17. Naturesbase

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22km from Aberystwyth · 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

18. South Town Farm

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143km from Aberystwyth · 11 units · Tents, Glamping · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

South Town Camping opened for a month in 2018 to see how guests would take to its private 10-pitch site. Tucked away in North Devon's Arlington estate, amid twenty-plus miles of footpaths and bridleways, this is a campsite designed by committed campers and it shows.The grass pitches are spacious, with paths leading to them mown into the wildflower meadows, all set within six acres kept peaceful (and safe for the kids!) by the absence of cars — simply roll your belongings to your tent with the help of a super-sized wheelbarrow. At the centre of the camping fields hay meadows are left to grow throughout the summer, providing an almost-wild aesthetic befitting of the sprawling surrounding woodland of which you'll enjoy uninterrupted views. Watch the sunset to the west right from your tent and, on clear nights, you'll have an enviable spot to take in the starry skies. If you don't fancy pitching a tent a shepherd's hut is also available, a cosy option for couples with outdoor seating for those nights cooking by the fire.Given that this is a campsite belonging to the environmentally-conscious South Town Farm, your time staying at the site will be as eco-friendly as possible. Your hosts take care of 200 acres of this estate, having National Trust tenancy of South Town and managing its grasslands, which remain unimproved to maintain the unique biodiversity of the region. In keeping with this ethos, your available amenities also won't impact the land — there are composting loos, a gas-powered warm shower and cold drinking water pumped directly from the mains to the sheltered washing-up hut.Despite South Town Camping's position out in the sticks, it's within excellent reach of its neighbouring beaches, all a short drive away. Woolacombe beach will likely be the first port of call for sun-chasers, given its reputation as not only one of the best beaches in the West Country, but one of the best in the world — two miles of sloping sand facing the Atlantic Ocean, and a favourite for families and surfers with thousands descending upon it each year. Or, if you don't fancy feeling the sand between your toes, multiple marked walks await you directly from your tent — embark on a ramble through the ample woodland and emerge at the Pyne Arms, the nearest pub, where award-winning food awaits.

19. Castle Farm Holidays Shropshire

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95km from Aberystwyth · 5 units · Glamping · Shropshire, West Midlands

Tucked against the Welsh border, these cosy pods are perfectly positioned to explore Shropshire's rolling hills, castles and attractive villages

20. Abberton Shepherds Hut

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143km from Aberystwyth · 1 unit · Glamping · Worcestershire, West Midlands

Romantic shepherd's hut glamping on a Worcestershire farm, with stunning views towards the Cotswolds and a storybook setting

Camper favorites near Aberystwyth

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

By The Red Phone Box Glamping & Camping

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105km from Aberystwyth · 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

Coastal Glamping @Hillcroft Escapes

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92km from Aberystwyth · 5 units · Glamping · Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, South Wales

A romantic shepherd's hut getaway for two on the Pembrokeshire coast within walking distance of Newgale Beach

Wild Meadow Camping

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37km from Aberystwyth · 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

Upper House Farm Glamping

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85km from Aberystwyth · 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.

Naturesbase

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22km from Aberystwyth · 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

South Town Farm

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143km from Aberystwyth · 11 units · Tents, Glamping · Barnstaple, Devon, South West England

South Town Camping opened for a month in 2018 to see how guests would take to its private 10-pitch site. Tucked away in North Devon's Arlington estate, amid twenty-plus miles of footpaths and bridleways, this is a campsite designed by committed campers and it shows.The grass pitches are spacious, with paths leading to them mown into the wildflower meadows, all set within six acres kept peaceful (and safe for the kids!) by the absence of cars — simply roll your belongings to your tent with the help of a super-sized wheelbarrow. At the centre of the camping fields hay meadows are left to grow throughout the summer, providing an almost-wild aesthetic befitting of the sprawling surrounding woodland of which you'll enjoy uninterrupted views. Watch the sunset to the west right from your tent and, on clear nights, you'll have an enviable spot to take in the starry skies. If you don't fancy pitching a tent a shepherd's hut is also available, a cosy option for couples with outdoor seating for those nights cooking by the fire.Given that this is a campsite belonging to the environmentally-conscious South Town Farm, your time staying at the site will be as eco-friendly as possible. Your hosts take care of 200 acres of this estate, having National Trust tenancy of South Town and managing its grasslands, which remain unimproved to maintain the unique biodiversity of the region. In keeping with this ethos, your available amenities also won't impact the land — there are composting loos, a gas-powered warm shower and cold drinking water pumped directly from the mains to the sheltered washing-up hut.Despite South Town Camping's position out in the sticks, it's within excellent reach of its neighbouring beaches, all a short drive away. Woolacombe beach will likely be the first port of call for sun-chasers, given its reputation as not only one of the best beaches in the West Country, but one of the best in the world — two miles of sloping sand facing the Atlantic Ocean, and a favourite for families and surfers with thousands descending upon it each year. Or, if you don't fancy feeling the sand between your toes, multiple marked walks await you directly from your tent — embark on a ramble through the ample woodland and emerge at the Pyne Arms, the nearest pub, where award-winning food awaits.

Castle Farm Holidays Shropshire

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95km from Aberystwyth · 5 units · Glamping · Shropshire, West Midlands

Tucked against the Welsh border, these cosy pods are perfectly positioned to explore Shropshire's rolling hills, castles and attractive villages

Abberton Shepherds Hut

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143km from Aberystwyth · 1 unit · Glamping · Worcestershire, West Midlands

Romantic shepherd's hut glamping on a Worcestershire farm, with stunning views towards the Cotswolds and a storybook setting

Stories from the community

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Charna

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

This is the second time I have been to Over The Moon and it was just as gorgeous as the first. Peaceful escape from the city, and Ruth is a lovely host 🙂 thankyou again for having us, I'm sure we will be back for a third visit ❤️

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Niome

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Westland Farm

brilliant place to stay, very relaxed there but if you need anything they was there. me and my partner stayed here with our 2 daughters and our dog and it was 100% one of the best places we have been to, great veiws, great facilities. all in all will 100% be staying again and maybe try the other cabins.

Emma

August 2025

With pets

2 nights at Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

Our stay at Over the Moon was absolutely perfect. Ruth was super friendly and gave clear instructions on how to find them, and replied quickly to any questions. The location is beautiful and incredibly peaceful. The hut had everything we needed and the bed was huge and very comfortable. We can’t wait to come stay again!

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Caroline

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Abberton Shepherds Hut

This was a fabulous shepherds hut with every need catered for. The craftsmanship is beautiful and all the equipment and amenities were first class. Beautifully decorated and all the local and interesting information was carefully provided in an easy to access folder. The location is absolutely stunning with lots of outdoor equipment such as seating and bbq and a pizza oven to enjoy in the hot weather. The view is stunning and the surrounding countryside has great walks and places of interest. We will hopefully return.

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Andrew

August 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Westland Farm

We booked a weekend stay with our daughter and it was lovely, very peaceful and calm. She loved feeding the pigs! The hot tub stays hot for a long time once you’ve got it going so worth firing it up nice abs early. The site owners were always around and really helpful too.

Olivia

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

Lovely as always! This was my second visit to the Shepherds Hut, and it was just as great as my first visit. The inside was cosy, tidy and firewood bundle was a great addition for the cooler summer nights! Thanks again for a great stay ✨️

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Alex

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

A lovely hut in a lovely location. Clean and well-stocked. Perfect for a weekend getaway!

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Sarah

July 2025

With kids

3 nights at Little Ranch Glamping

We had a lovely stay at Little Ranch. Rod made us feel so welcome and our daughter loved exploring the farm and meeting the animals. The hut is beautifully designed being both spacious and and cosy, with everything you need to relax and enjoy your stay. The little extras on arrival really made it special. We enjoyed some nice walks along the canal, evenings toasting marshmallows by the fire and just really appreciated the peaceful location. We highly recommend Little Ranch and hope to be back again soon!

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Fiona

July 2025

3 nights at Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

Have already recommended this place to friends. We had a lovely stay in the sunshine. The hut is has everything you need in a compact but unsquashy space. Enjoyed some fine walks and a super day out in Ruthin. We'd also recommend the Red Lion for a visit. Ruth & Jude were both very helpful and welcoming. I'm sure we'll come back.

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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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Marie

June 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

I had a wonderful stay in this charming shepherd’s hut nestled in a peaceful meadow. The hut was beautifully equipped with everything I needed for a comfortable and cozy getaway. The surrounding area was lovely, with fruit to pick and plenty of space for the dogs, who absolutely loved it! The hosts were fabulous—friendly, helpful, and welcoming. I couldn’t have asked for more. Highly recommend this little gem for a relaxing countryside retreat.

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Alice

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Westland Farm

We had a lovely time at the farm, 2 adults and 2 kids staying at the Drover's hut. Nicky was super lovely and even showed our boys around the chicken coops. The beds were comfy and the hot tub was great too.

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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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Olivia

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Coastal Glamping @Hillcroft Escapes

We love staying at this shepherds hut. Ian was on hand to help if needed. Perfect for a couple get away. We enjoyed ice cream at the beach and watching the sun go down. The hut has everything you need for a coastal escape!

Hannah

May 2025

Weekend Trip to Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

This was our second stay at the shepherd’s hut and it was just as great as the first. It’s a lovely, peaceful spot and really well looked after. We also tried the eggs from their hens this time – they were delicious!

Great size enclosed garden, pizza oven and BBQ area too

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Amy

April 2025

With kids

1 night at Abberton Shepherds Hut

Catriona’s shepherds hut is a truly brilliant glamping find! I took my six year old daughter for a two-night stay and we loved it. The hut is so cleverly designed, with everything you need. It was warm and cosy, and the beds were so comfortable. The enclosed garden is great for children, and the visits from beautiful Evie the collie dog were a highlight. We ordered a breakfast hamper too which was excellent. We did a couple of day trips - Eastnor Castle and Warwick Castle. Both very good spots with lots going on for children. My daughter and I loved our adventure - we even had a visit from the tooth fairy while we there! :-) Thank you Catriona for such a lovely stay. We can’t wait to return. Highly recommend!

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Cath

April 2025

2 nights at Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

Perfect getaway for me and my daughter. The hut is perfect, everything you could need and equipped and furnished beautifully. The views are stunning and the location is within easy reach of nature reserves and forests - spoilt for choice. It was so cosy and warm in the hut with the log burner lit and the fairy lights on. We will return! Thank you

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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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Nicole K

April 2025

With kids

4 nights at Little Ranch Glamping

A warm and relaxed welcome from the moment we arrived. The kids were safe roaming in the play area and engaging with the animals. Our dogs were treated like family. We were super comfortable and I was able to switch off from the busy real world and read a book and enjoy the surroundings. The facilities are fantastic and the beds are big and comfortable! Can't wait to visit again.

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lisav6

April 2025

3 nights at Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

We loved our stay at Over the Moon. Location was perfect, bed was extremely comfy and the hut was very cosy with everything you'd need. We loved the chickens mooching around and hearing the sheep and baby lambs. Such a peaceful and beautiful location. Thanks to Ruth & Jude and the animals ☺️

Star Hosts in Aberystwyth

Tan-y-Capel Hideaway

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64km from Aberystwyth · 2 units · Glamping · Gwynedd, North Wales

Luxury, en-suite glamping with a hot tub on the Llŷn Peninsula with stunning views

The Peacock Shepherds Hut

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84km from Aberystwyth · 1 unit · Glamping · Corwen, Wales

This newly opened Peacock Shepherds Hut is set on our 20 acre smallholding in beautiful North Wales. We have many animals..llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats. Peacocks and Guinea fowl wander freely on our land. Our guests are welcome to meet all of our creatures as well as relaxing in the peace and quiet here.

The Shepherds Hut at Hafoty boeth

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84km from Aberystwyth · 1 unit · Glamping · Llangollen, Denbighshire, North Wales

A little shepherd’s hut with big views on a smallholding in north Wales

Dog-friendly getaways

Cae Ddel Country Camping

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60km from Aberystwyth · 10 units · Tents, Glamping · Wales

Greener camping club members only off grid site for families and nature lovers. We have 10 large pitches where you can relax and unwind after a busy day exploring the local are with its many beaches and beautiful country walks in the Snowdonia National park. We are a dog friendly site with a designated field for dogs to run off their leads. We also allow barbeques and campfires off the ground.

Llwyn Onn Glamping, North Wales.

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76km from Aberystwyth · 4 units · Glamping · Wales

ADULTS ONLY SITE. Welcome to our home Llwyn Onn (Ash Grove), where we offer Guest House and Glamping accommodation set in the beautiful North Wales countryside. Llwyn Onn Glamping is located off the A5 close to the village of Rhydlydan, with the picturesque village of Betws-Y-Coed, eight miles away offering a range of walks, small shops and dining out options. Our glamping pods and shepherd huts are sited in four distinct large areas separated by hedges, trees and surrounded by dry stone Our four resident Alpacas, Yogi, Booboo, Ranger and Django love to meet our guests and our free roaming chickens provide us with a supply of fresh eggs. Our setting in the rolling moors of the Hiraethog provides incredible views across the Snowdonia National Park to Snowdon and it's mountain range. Our site's proximity Corsydd Nug A Merddwr SSSI and our lake to the front of the house, means there is an abundance of wildlife which visits or calls Llywn Onn home.

Balwen Shepherds Hut

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99km from Aberystwyth · 1 unit · Glamping · Montgomery, Wales

Large shepherd’s hut ideal for families and friends to enjoy a beautiful corner of Wales. Fitted with everything for your convenience but also enough simplicity to connect with nature and the sounds of the countryside. Surrounded by fields you feel that you’ve disconnected from the chaos of society and can relax in tranquillity. There is private parking for around three cars next to the hut.

Broadmeadow Glamping

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99km from Aberystwyth · 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.

The Three Spaniels' Shepherd Hut

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36km from Aberystwyth · 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

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

and big mountains nearby.

Shepherd's huts near Aberystwyth guide

Where to go

Cardigan Bay

Wales’ biggest bay, spanning from North Pembrokeshire to Gwynedd along the Ceredigion coast, was where Wales camping really took off—and Aberystwyth is perfectly positioned for a closer look at the Ceredigion region’s share of the shoreline. Along this beguiling seaboard, mainly made up of peaceful beaches and lonesome coves, there are a greater density of campgrounds and caravan parks than anywhere else in the country. You’ll find big affairs with myriad facilities and farm sites with a few tent spaces.

Cambrian Mountains

Rugged hills rise up east of Aberystwyth and, although never surpassing 2,475 feet, these are mighty wild places. So wild, in fact, that the region 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 Aberystwyth, with the bunch of campsites around the Devil’s Bridge beauty spot a good place to begin your explorations.

Snowdonia National Park

Kicking off just 20 miles north of Aberystwyth is Snowdonia, a smorgasbord of jagged mountain peaks, expansive forests, emerald-green valleys, and sandy coastline that comprise one of the UK’s most popular national parks. Aberystwyth makes a good base for a foray into Snowdonia’s southern flanks, but within the park boundaries are no shortage of pitch-up places, such as those on the southern and northern slopes of Cadair Idris, Southern Snowdonia’s highest summit.

When to go

Aberystwyth is a student town, and even in winter’s depths you’ll find something going on, but late spring (before summer’s big groups of holidaymakers arrive) is a beautiful time to come both for seaside and hillwalking. August, meanwhile, oversees the big festivals, when the town is at its liveliest. Aberystwyth itself catches the brunt of any incoming weather systems—it’s a place for campers to take care when the winds get up.