Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

If the stresses and strains of modern living have all got a bit too much, look no further than the wonderful bucolic boltholes offered by Snowdonia Glamping Holidays. Tucked up in the hills above one of the Conwy Valley's loveliest spots, a pair of shepherd's huts and a pair of glamping barns offer the fanciest of camping experiences; the ideal panacea for world-weary urbanites who are in need of a digital detox but still appreciate a little luxury.

As regular campers to these parts can testify, the pitch-up parade is often at the mercy of the frequently boisterous Welsh elements. But inclement weather is of no such concern here, thanks to solid roofs and wood-burning stoves that transform both huts and barns into cocoons of cosiness should the elements require it.

The pair of shepherd’s huts are rented together, one for living, the other for washing, both painted in soothing shades of eggshell and tastefully decorated with the finest local woolens. They are equipped with everything you could need for a hassle-free holiday. Oh, and the wash hut even comes with its very own wood-burning sauna! Positioned above a bubbling stream — great for paddling, dam building and a post-sauna dip for the adventurous — the huts are half a mile from the road, along a farm track.

Nearby, the two glamping barns offer yet more solid walls. Inside, each of these stylish spaces is cleverly divided to sleep and seat a family of up to four. It’s modern with a luxurious bathroom but has been left blissfully technology-free. There’s a kettle and a toaster but no WiFi and no TV. And if you’re wondering if this qualifies as glamping, just take a step outside. The kitchen is all outdoors (though handily undercover) and a fire pit is provided.

Whichever accommodation you choose, amiable hosts, Richard, Hazel and their children are about the only people who will ever pass by (except for the occasional walker) as even the postie doesn’t venture here. You might see and hear some wildlife, though — herons, hares and owls are all residents here and red kites are often seen whirling overhead.

Surrounded by beautiful countryside, there is superb walking and mountain biking all around. As the Conwy Valley tourist board boasts, Betws-y-Coed is 'the gateway to Snowdonia'. Although this enviable location within the national park nurtures an almost inescapable lure to all things outdoorsy, there is also a refreshing abundance of cultural and historical things to see and do. With fairytale castles to explore and seaside, Llandudno, just up the road, you won't go wanting for fun days out. Then, suitably shattered from exploring the best the area has to offer, you can retire in peace at this wonderfully secluded, hillside retreat.