Cae Lal

There’s a real sense of community at Wales’ Cae Lal. From breakfast with your fellow campers in the converted cow shed, to evenings spent around the communal campfire, you’re destined to make a few likeminded friends at this eco-friendly camping and glamping site. A short drive from Anglesey and at the foot of the Snowdonia mountains, just 15 spacious pitches and a lone bell tent make up this secluded, family-run campsite. It's the perfect place to reconnect with nature, as well as with a bunch of new faces.

There's a lot thats unique about this campsite. But its setting is particularly special. Surrounded by light woodland and with a boardwalk across a miniature wetland, spacious, circular pitches are mown into the flat ground in a particularly private-feeling field (vehicles are parked separately to ensure the land remains unspoiled). Along with the fifteen pitches, there’s also a boho-style bell tent for glamping. You'll be provided with most of what you need for a good night’s sleep and relaxing morning – a proper double bed, cosy blankets, and indoor and outdoor seating – though guests will need to bring their own duvet or sleeping bags.

The amenities are also a real highlight. 'Eco-friendly' does not mean 'basic'. The boutique washing area is a thing of beauty and adds a touch of luxury to proceedings. Hot showers and compost loos look worthy of a hipster hotel and the sinks could be from the pages of a design magazine. There's also a small play area for the kids, as well as a fenced off pet area for when you want to let your dog off the lead.

Plan a day out to Anglesey during your stay, a small island with plenty to do. Take the scenic journey over the Menai Suspension Bridge with views over the tidal water of the Menai Strait, just a brief car journey away from Cae Lal. Or take the kids and the dog to Snowdonia, where you can take the famous Snowdon Mountain Railway to the peak of the titular mountain, hike the Pyg Track or mountain bike in Beddgelert Forest.