Shepherd's huts near St. Davids

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Ancient Britons dubbed the St Davids area a “thin” place, where the gap between Earth and Heaven was small. Rimmed in a shoreline of bizarre rock formations, deep coves, and dreamy fishing villages, this is still a spiritual spot: full of millennia-old burial mounds and the end point of a major mediaeval pilgrimage route. A feeling of serenity remains, and there is no better way to experience this than camping out on the crag-dotted grasslands around Britain’s westernmost city, St Davids itself. Clock the exquisite cathedral and other historic sights, take a boat trip, or wander for hours from bay to clifftop to charming seaside settlement along the coast path winding right around the region. 

99% (32) 37 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near St. Davids

Coastal Glamping @Hillcroft Escapes

1. Coastal Glamping @Hillcroft Escapes

93%
(23)
11km from St. Davids · 5 units
A romantic shepherd's hut getaway for two on the Pembrokeshire coast within walking distance of Newgale Beach
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£59
 / night
Brynhaul Clover Field Camping and Shepherds Huts

2. Brynhaul Clover Field Camping and Shepherds Huts

100%
(39)
34km from St. Davids · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A rural idyll in the Preseli Hills with shepherd’s huts and spacious camping pitches, each with a private toilet
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Dragonfly Glamping

3. Dragonfly Glamping

100%
(14)
34km from St. Davids · 2 units
An impeccably crafted shepherd's hut and a floating glamping cabin, set in scenic farmland just beyond the Daugleddau Estuary
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£100
 / night
Wild Meadow Camping

4. Wild Meadow Camping

100%
(13)
66km from St. Davids · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping with electric hook-up in a country meadow near the beaches of Cardigan Bay
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
The Three Spaniels' Shepherd Hut

5. The Three Spaniels' Shepherd Hut

100%
(10)
76km from St. Davids · 1 unit
A dog-friendly shepherd’s hut with a hot tub, set on a 26-acre Welsh farm 20 miles from Cardigan Bay
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
Naturesbase

6. Naturesbase

100%
(14)
84km from St. Davids · 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
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£28
 / night
Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping

7. Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping

100%
(16)
106km from St. Davids · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
An eco-friendly campsite with a shepherd’s hut near the Ceredigion coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£14
 / night
Strawfields Cabins and Camping

8. Strawfields Cabins and Camping

100%
(26)
114km from St. Davids · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Under the Milky Way

9. Under the Milky Way

100%
(20)
116km from St. Davids · 4 units
A charming glamping getaway on the North Devon Heritage Coast near some of the finest beaches in the south-west.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£127
 / night
Westland Farm

10. Westland Farm

100%
(140)
122km from St. Davids · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Tan-y-Capel Hideaway

11. Tan-y-Capel Hideaway

100%
(104)
125km from St. Davids · 2 units
Luxury, en-suite glamping with a hot tub on the Llŷn Peninsula with stunning views
Showers
Hot Tub
Potable water
from 
£165
 / night
Willow Valley Holiday Park

12. Willow Valley Holiday Park

100%
(16)
127km from St. Davids · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
This peaceful, sheltered site has a special character. The site is the ideal place to unwind with plenty of safe space, a meandering river and friendly atmosphere. It offers 4 acres with facilities, 7 acres of wilderness, shower block, level pitches, picturesque river, children’s playground and has been rated AA 4 star gold pennant. Becky and John both love Cornwall and fell in love with the site as soon as they saw it and it provided the perfect opportunity for a new challenge. Having only recently taken over at Willow Valley in the Summer of 2024, there are always ongoing improvements being made so make sure you keep in touch. Any returning campers will be glad to know we aren’t changing the campsite itself though. Why would we when it is already so perfect!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£29
 / night
Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

13. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

98%
(275)
127km from St. Davids · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£22
 / night
Digeddi Wildlife Camping

14. Digeddi Wildlife Camping

97%
(129)
145km from St. Davids · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
The Shearers Retreat

15. The Shearers Retreat

100%
(2)
82km from St. Davids · 2 units
A pair of shepherd’s huts on a sheep farm near lovely Llandeilo, South Wales
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£131
 / night
Quincecote Shepherds Hut

16. Quincecote Shepherds Hut

100%
(1)
112km from St. Davids · 1 unit
A shepherd’s hut for two with views of North Devon’s countryside and sea
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£90
 / night
The Shepherdess Hut

17. The Shepherdess Hut

100%
(1)
114km from St. Davids · 1 unit
Set in a hilltop near Ilfracombe in North Devon, Fullabrook Farm Retreat is home to The Shepherdess shepherd’s hut. Based on a family-run working farm, this romantic hut is ideal for a couples’ holiday amid spectacular woodland views – plus the chance to have the place to yourselves – apart from the grazing sheep in nearby fields of course. Built from scratch by the site owners, the hut is decked out with a kingsize bed, dining and living space, plus an en-suite bathroom with a powerful, hot shower. Thoughtful extras here include robes and toiletries, plus a TV for chilling. There’s a gas oven and hob in the modern kitchenette, alongside a fridge with freezer and a stylish Belfast sink. There’s no danger of you feeling the cold on chillier evenings, as the hut has its own central heating. For those sunny evenings, the private patio has a barbecue, tables and a firepit, so you can dine outside and cosy up around the fire as the night sets in – look out for some spectacular sunsets and starry displays on clear evenings. If you can manage to drag yourselves from this lovely little spot, the local village is West Down (five minutes’ drive), which has a community-run shop for stocking up on barbecue essentials, as well as a foodie pub if you fancy a change of scenery.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£115
 / night
Atlantic Horizons

18. Atlantic Horizons

100%
(1)
120km from St. Davids · 9 units · Tents, Glamping
We are a friendly glamping and camping site set in the beautiful natural surroundings of the North Cornwall coast and countryside allowing for a quiet getaway or family break. Atlantic Horizons aims to offer the camping experience but without the hassle. Supplying you with everything you need for a relaxing yet comfortable glamping experience. We understand how the issues of packing and unpacking can be for you, especially after a long drive, therefore we feel that it is important to remove any challenges by providing you with a variety of glamping packages to suit your needs.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£39
 / night
South Town Farm

19. South Town Farm

100%
(7)
122km from St. Davids · 11 units · Tents, Glamping
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.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Benton Springs Shepherds Hut

20. Benton Springs Shepherds Hut

127km from St. Davids · 1 unit
Our beautiful shepherd hut is situated right on the edge of Exmoor with fabulous views up to the moor and also down to the sea. Our hut is lovingly handcrafted, fully insulated with cast wheels and is the perfect place to unwind and relax. There is no running water in the hut but access to it is a short walk. Also the shower/ toilet block is about 20 meters from the hut. The little log burner provides enough heat to heat the hut in winter or as an additional heat source on cool summer nights making it the ideal holiday no matter what time of year. If it’s spring, summer or the depths of winter you’re sure to have a wonderful stay with us. There’s so much to do here… You can get out into the countryside or help with the animals on the farm. Or, if you just want to take it easy, you can do absolutely nothing, take advantage of the blissful peace and quiet and relax. Our location also makes an ideal base for exploring North Devon, sandy beaches and rugged coastline being only a short drive away.
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from 
£100
 / night

Ancient Britons dubbed the St Davids area a “thin” place, where the gap between Earth and Heaven was small. Rimmed in a shoreline of bizarre rock formations, deep coves, and dreamy fishing villages, this is still a spiritual spot: full of millennia-old burial mounds and the end point of a major mediaeval pilgrimage route. A feeling of serenity remains, and there is no better way to experience this than camping out on the crag-dotted grasslands around Britain’s westernmost city, St Davids itself. Clock the exquisite cathedral and other historic sights, take a boat trip, or wander for hours from bay to clifftop to charming seaside settlement along the coast path winding right around the region. 

99% (32) 37 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near St. Davids

Coastal Glamping @Hillcroft Escapes

1. Coastal Glamping @Hillcroft Escapes

93%
(23)
11km from St. Davids · 5 units
A romantic shepherd's hut getaway for two on the Pembrokeshire coast within walking distance of Newgale Beach
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£59
 / night
Brynhaul Clover Field Camping and Shepherds Huts

2. Brynhaul Clover Field Camping and Shepherds Huts

100%
(39)
34km from St. Davids · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A rural idyll in the Preseli Hills with shepherd’s huts and spacious camping pitches, each with a private toilet
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Dragonfly Glamping

3. Dragonfly Glamping

100%
(14)
34km from St. Davids · 2 units
An impeccably crafted shepherd's hut and a floating glamping cabin, set in scenic farmland just beyond the Daugleddau Estuary
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£100
 / night
Wild Meadow Camping

4. Wild Meadow Camping

100%
(13)
66km from St. Davids · 15 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping with electric hook-up in a country meadow near the beaches of Cardigan Bay
Pets
Electrical hookup
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
The Three Spaniels' Shepherd Hut

5. The Three Spaniels' Shepherd Hut

100%
(10)
76km from St. Davids · 1 unit
A dog-friendly shepherd’s hut with a hot tub, set on a 26-acre Welsh farm 20 miles from Cardigan Bay
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£100
 / night
Naturesbase

6. Naturesbase

100%
(14)
84km from St. Davids · 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
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£28
 / night
Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping

7. Ffosygrafel Isaf Camping

100%
(16)
106km from St. Davids · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
An eco-friendly campsite with a shepherd’s hut near the Ceredigion coast
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£14
 / night
Strawfields Cabins and Camping

8. Strawfields Cabins and Camping

100%
(26)
114km from St. Davids · 14 units · Tents, Glamping
Camping and rustic glamping with campfires on an idyllic smallholding close to North Devon’s best-loved beaches
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£30
 / night
Under the Milky Way

9. Under the Milky Way

100%
(20)
116km from St. Davids · 4 units
A charming glamping getaway on the North Devon Heritage Coast near some of the finest beaches in the south-west.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£127
 / night
Westland Farm

10. Westland Farm

100%
(140)
122km from St. Davids · 21 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Camping and glamping on a working farm, with yurts, huts with hot tubs, and simple, spacious, sociable camping pitches
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£13
 / night
Tan-y-Capel Hideaway

11. Tan-y-Capel Hideaway

100%
(104)
125km from St. Davids · 2 units
Luxury, en-suite glamping with a hot tub on the Llŷn Peninsula with stunning views
Showers
Hot Tub
Potable water
from 
£165
 / night
Willow Valley Holiday Park

12. Willow Valley Holiday Park

100%
(16)
127km from St. Davids · 31 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
This peaceful, sheltered site has a special character. The site is the ideal place to unwind with plenty of safe space, a meandering river and friendly atmosphere. It offers 4 acres with facilities, 7 acres of wilderness, shower block, level pitches, picturesque river, children’s playground and has been rated AA 4 star gold pennant. Becky and John both love Cornwall and fell in love with the site as soon as they saw it and it provided the perfect opportunity for a new challenge. Having only recently taken over at Willow Valley in the Summer of 2024, there are always ongoing improvements being made so make sure you keep in touch. Any returning campers will be glad to know we aren’t changing the campsite itself though. Why would we when it is already so perfect!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£29
 / night
Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

13. Graig Wen - Wild Snowdonia Escapes

98%
(275)
127km from St. Davids · 33 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Succumb to the tranquil hills of Graig Wen. Smart, sustainable and quite simply, lush.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£22
 / night
Digeddi Wildlife Camping

14. Digeddi Wildlife Camping

97%
(129)
145km from St. Davids · 14 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
Riverside camping and glamping with canoes for hire
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£15
 / night
The Shearers Retreat

15. The Shearers Retreat

100%
(2)
82km from St. Davids · 2 units
A pair of shepherd’s huts on a sheep farm near lovely Llandeilo, South Wales
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£131
 / night
Quincecote Shepherds Hut

16. Quincecote Shepherds Hut

100%
(1)
112km from St. Davids · 1 unit
A shepherd’s hut for two with views of North Devon’s countryside and sea
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£90
 / night
The Shepherdess Hut

17. The Shepherdess Hut

100%
(1)
114km from St. Davids · 1 unit
Set in a hilltop near Ilfracombe in North Devon, Fullabrook Farm Retreat is home to The Shepherdess shepherd’s hut. Based on a family-run working farm, this romantic hut is ideal for a couples’ holiday amid spectacular woodland views – plus the chance to have the place to yourselves – apart from the grazing sheep in nearby fields of course. Built from scratch by the site owners, the hut is decked out with a kingsize bed, dining and living space, plus an en-suite bathroom with a powerful, hot shower. Thoughtful extras here include robes and toiletries, plus a TV for chilling. There’s a gas oven and hob in the modern kitchenette, alongside a fridge with freezer and a stylish Belfast sink. There’s no danger of you feeling the cold on chillier evenings, as the hut has its own central heating. For those sunny evenings, the private patio has a barbecue, tables and a firepit, so you can dine outside and cosy up around the fire as the night sets in – look out for some spectacular sunsets and starry displays on clear evenings. If you can manage to drag yourselves from this lovely little spot, the local village is West Down (five minutes’ drive), which has a community-run shop for stocking up on barbecue essentials, as well as a foodie pub if you fancy a change of scenery.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£115
 / night
Atlantic Horizons

18. Atlantic Horizons

100%
(1)
120km from St. Davids · 9 units · Tents, Glamping
We are a friendly glamping and camping site set in the beautiful natural surroundings of the North Cornwall coast and countryside allowing for a quiet getaway or family break. Atlantic Horizons aims to offer the camping experience but without the hassle. Supplying you with everything you need for a relaxing yet comfortable glamping experience. We understand how the issues of packing and unpacking can be for you, especially after a long drive, therefore we feel that it is important to remove any challenges by providing you with a variety of glamping packages to suit your needs.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£39
 / night
South Town Farm

19. South Town Farm

100%
(7)
122km from St. Davids · 11 units · Tents, Glamping
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.
Campfires
Showers
Potable water
from 
£20
 / night
Benton Springs Shepherds Hut

20. Benton Springs Shepherds Hut

127km from St. Davids · 1 unit
Our beautiful shepherd hut is situated right on the edge of Exmoor with fabulous views up to the moor and also down to the sea. Our hut is lovingly handcrafted, fully insulated with cast wheels and is the perfect place to unwind and relax. There is no running water in the hut but access to it is a short walk. Also the shower/ toilet block is about 20 meters from the hut. The little log burner provides enough heat to heat the hut in winter or as an additional heat source on cool summer nights making it the ideal holiday no matter what time of year. If it’s spring, summer or the depths of winter you’re sure to have a wonderful stay with us. There’s so much to do here… You can get out into the countryside or help with the animals on the farm. Or, if you just want to take it easy, you can do absolutely nothing, take advantage of the blissful peace and quiet and relax. Our location also makes an ideal base for exploring North Devon, sandy beaches and rugged coastline being only a short drive away.
Showers
Wifi
Potable water
from 
£100
 / night

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Shepherd's huts near St. Davids guide

Where to go

Whitesands Bay & St Davids Head

St Davids’ go-to sandy beach is 2.5 miles northwest of the city. It’s a popular place with swimmers and surfers alike, but big enough to absorb the crowds. The campsites here are all on or just off the approach road, below the rocky hill of Carn Lidli. Hit the beach, hike the many footpaths or discover the fascinating ancient history of St Davids Head to the bay’s north.

St Justinian’s & Around

St Justinian’s really is the end of the road—as far west as you can go in Wales—and is a secluded place to camp, despite being under 2 miles from St Davids. The grassy pitches here invariably scoop big sea views. There is a clutch of campsites off the quiet lane from St Davids down to the pier from where boats go to isolated Ramsey Island, a nature reserve.

St Bride’s Bay

This large bay curving south of St Davids, flanked either side by Ramsey and Skomer Islands, is a wild romp of craggy cliffs and sandy coves known as ‘havens’. The hiking is excellent, with the whole thing linked by the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, and there are several cute-as-a-button fishing villages. There are campsites all the way around.

When to go

The main tourist season is Easter through September, with early May and September seeing less crowds than the main holiday season, despite overall promising just as much chance of sunny, dry weather. This is Wales though, so come prepared for rain and cool temperatures any time! St Davids’ Cathedral Festival of classical music in late May makes an atmospheric time to visit.