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Maes Gwennol Camping

Hosted by Ruth · Cardigan, Wales

9 units · RV, Tent, Lodging · 30 acres

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15 reviews

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In 2026, we are excited to open our new campsite! Maes Gwennol Camping is a small, peaceful and spacious campsite set within a 30-acre ecological cohousing community, just 3 miles from Cardigan (Aberteifi) and 6 miles from the sea. Surrounded by meadows, wildlife and far-reaching views, this off-grid, low-impact campsite offers plenty of space to relax and reconnect with nature. We steward our land to regenerate ecosystems and support wildlife. Public footpaths lead directly from the site through a secluded river valley, woodland and the wider landscape, making it an ideal base for walkers, nature lovers and anyone looking to experience the beauty of West Wales at a slower pace. The campsite is also just a 20-minute walk from the National Eisteddfod site at Llantood, making it a convenient and peaceful place to stay during the festival. We have 5 pitch areas, 2 separate campervan spaces and 1 bell tent, ensuring a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of room between guests. Each pitch accommodates up to 8 people, you can decide how many tents and there is at least 10 metres between pitches. There is loads of space to play games and relax and the car park is in the field opposite. Facilities are simple and low impact and include compost toilet and outdoor washing-up area. Campfires are welcome in our fire pit areas, allowing you to enjoy evenings under the stars. We encourage guests to tread lightly and enjoy the land respectfully. As part of our low-impact approach, we do not provide refuse collection, so guests are asked to take home any recycling and non-compostable waste. Compostable materials can be placed in the compost toilet system. If you are travelling by foot or by bike, let us know and we can dispose of your waste- please leave it near the entrance to the campsite. When available, we can offer seasonal vegetables, fruit, cider and eggs from our free-range chickens, produced within the community. From the campsite you can easily explore Cardigan and the surrounding countryside...the beaches, coastal paths, the Teifi River and Teifi marshes reserve and wildlife of the Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion coast. Whether you're visiting for the Eisteddfod, exploring the coast, walking local footpaths or simply seeking a peaceful place to camp, Maes Gwennol offers a simple, spacious and nature-focused camping experience in a beautiful corner of West Wales.

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5 units

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Brefi

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Tent pitch · Sleeps 8

Brefi is a private pitch in a 8 x 8m mown circle in our meadow field. There are sweeping views across the valley and woodland to distant hills and access to nearby communal compost toilets, potable water and an outdoor washing up area. No hook ups. Guests will need to be self contained, take waste with them and leave no trace. Max 8 people per pitch- you can configure this how it suits you ie 1 large tent, several small tents etc...

Short walk to site

No campfires

Toilet

Potable water

No pets

No showers

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Plysgog

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Tent pitch · Sleeps 8

Plysgog is a private pitch in a 8 x 8m mown circle in our meadow field. There are sweeping views across the valley and woodland to distant hills and access to nearby communal compost toilets, potable water and an outdoor washing up area. No hook ups. Guests will need to be self contained, take waste with them and leave no trace. Max 8 people per pitch- you can configure this how it suits you ie 1 large tent, several small tents etc...

Short walk to site

No campfires

Toilet

Potable water

No pets

No showers

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Clettwr

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Tent pitch · Sleeps 8

Clettwr is a private pitch in a 8 x 8m mown circle in our meadow field. There are sweeping views across the valley and woodland to distant hills and access to nearby communal compost toilets, potable water and an outdoor washing up area. No hook ups. Guests will need to be self contained, take waste with them and leave no trace. Max 8 people per pitch- you can configure this how it suits you ie 1 large tent, several small tents etc...

No campfires

Toilet

Potable water

No pets

No showers

No picnic table

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Eifed

Booked 2 times

Tent pitch · Sleeps 8

Eifed is a private pitch in a 8 x 8m mown circle in our meadow field. There are sweeping views across the valley and woodland to distant hills and access to nearby communal compost toilets, potable water and an outdoor washing up area. No hook ups. Guests will need to be self contained, take waste with them and leave no trace. Max 8 people per pitch- you can configure this how it suits you ie 1 large tent, several small tents etc...

Short walk to site

No campfires

Toilet

Potable water

No pets

No showers

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Piliau

Booked 1 time

Tent pitch · Sleeps 8

Piliau is a private pitch in a 8 x 8m mown circle in our meadow field. There are sweeping views across the valley and woodland to distant hills and access to nearby communal compost toilets, potable water and an outdoor washing up area. No hook ups. Guests will need to be self contained, take waste with them and leave no trace. Max 8 people per pitch- you can configure this how it suits you ie 1 large tent, several small tents etc...

Short walk to site

No campfires

Toilet

Potable water

No pets

No showers

Motorhome sites

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Dulas: camper van

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Vehicle pitch · Sleeps 5 · Vehicles under 8 m

Dulas is a private park up pitch for a van in our paddock. There are sweeping views across the valley and woodland to distant hills and access to nearby communal compost toilets, potable water and an outdoor washing up area. No hook ups. Guests will need to be self contained, take waste with them and leave no trace.

Short walk to site

No campfires

Toilet

Potable water

No pets

No electrical hookup

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Cerdin: camper van

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Vehicle pitch · Sleeps 5 · Vehicles under 8 m

Cerdin is a private park up pitch for a van in our paddock. There are sweeping views across the valley and woodland to distant hills and access to nearby communal compost toilets, potable water and an outdoor washing up area. No hook ups. Guests will need to be self contained, take waste with them and leave no trace.

Short walk to site

No campfires

Toilet

Potable water

No pets

No electrical hookup

Glamping

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Ty Touareg

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Bell tent · Sleeps 6 · 1 bedroom · 6 beds

Ty Touareg is a 5m x 4m Touareg Bell Tent with sweeping views in meadow field.... Sleeps up to 6 people with: - Fitted double mattress (more available on request) - Rug, blankets - Table and 2 chairs (more available on request) - Bring your own bedding

Short walk to site

No campfires

Toilet

Potable water

No pets

No showers

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Tyweli

Booked 2 times

Bell tent · Sleeps 4 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet

Ready to go camping in a bell tent with double mattress, rug, chair and amazing views. Please bring your own bedding.

Short walk to site

No campfires

Toilet

Potable water

No pets

No showers

Reviews

97% Recommend16 Ratings · 15 reviews

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· August 2026

5 m campervan ·

Dulas: camper van

Really peaceful spot with wonderful views. There’s a tidy new compost loo and washing up point and loads of space! Walking distance from a pub for food and Cilgerran castle is close by too.

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· August 2026

Camping peacefully!

Tent ·

Brefi

Bit of paradise! Lovely location in the wild! Not too far from Aberteifi. Will defo visit again so much to explore.

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· August 2026

Ty Touareg

A nice little campsite. Unfortunately, the bell tent that was advertised was unavailable during my stay, but was offered an more than adequate alternative, which was great. Wonderful area, highly recommended.

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· August 2026

Gwersylla gyda Maes Gwennol

Tent · With kids ·

Plysgog

Thank you for hosting us, we had a wonderful couple of nights. Beautiful spot and get to wake to a beautiful view of the sun rise over the valley. Clean and tidy campsite, we loved the peaceful spacious and calm pitch and the location. Really friendly and helpful hosts, excellent communication before and during our stay, would recomend and are looking forward to returning again on another trip! Diolch am y croeso, cawson ni amser gwych, ac yn edrych ymlaen at ddod i aros atoch chi eto! Carys & teulu

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· August 2026

Tent ·

Clettwr

Nice, quiet basic site. Good amount of space between pitches.

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· August 2026

Magical Camping Spot

5 m campervan ·

Dulas: camper van

Wow what an amazing spot near Cardigan! We stayed for 1 night to go to the Eisteddfod and will definitely be back. It was so peaceful, surrounded by nature - swallows , dragon flies butterflies. If like us, you don’t like staying at busy built up campsites , then this is perfect! We had our van and the drive up was very easy, only about 10 mins from the town and a short lane with lots of passing places before the short farm track. We are pretty self contained in our van but were grateful to have access to water (drinking and washing up) as well as a lovely compost toilet! Lots of cool walks around from the site too along footpaths that are well maintained. We even walked to the Eisteddfod, through fields and woodland. It was magical. Best thing of all is the values that they try to live by and build here! I also really appreciated that they made an effort with incorporating Welsh, which is so important to keep for west, rural Wales. Also, Ruth invited us to join her for their gathering with friends and we tried some cider made on-site and had a lovely time listening to the music. It really is a special place here! Diolch yn fawr !

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· August 2026

Tent · With kids ·

Brefi

Everything as expected. Lovely and quiet! Would definitely recommend!

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· August 2026

Gwersylla yn Sir

Tent ·

Brefi

Lle neis, fel mae e wedi cael ei ddisgrifio. Yn agos at natur, Aberteifi a'r môr. Golygfeydd da. Nice place, as described. Close to natur, Cardigan and the sea. Good views.

Mixed feelings

· August 2026

4 m campervan ·

Dulas: camper van

Guy was friendly and helpful. A brand new site, so they're still learning. There is only 1 compostable loo between 2 fields and 1 washing up sink. Lot's ofnspace between pitches. Both fields are quite slopey so you'll need your chocks, if in a camper. Lovely spot though. Nice and quiet with lots of bats. 😊

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· August 2026

Tent · With kids ·

Plysgog

Excellent. Beautiful quiet peaceful field. Everything as expected. Thank you!

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· August 2026

Ty Touareg

Had a lovely two-night stay in Tŷ Touareg at Maes Gwennol. It was absolutely perfect for what I needed – a peaceful place to relax and unwind. The compost loo and facilities were clean and well looked after, and everyone was so friendly and welcoming. As a nature lover, it was a real treat to see and hear swifts, swallows (of course), barn owls, tawny owls, and bats during my stay. The campsite is also in a great location, just a short drive from Teifi Marshes, Poppit Sands, Mwnt, and Cardigan, making it an ideal base for exploring both Ceredigion and north Pembrokeshire. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again and would happily recommend Maes Gwennol to anyone looking for a quiet, nature-filled getaway.

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· August 2026

Lovely setting

Tent · With kids ·

Clettwr

Idyllic setting with beautiful views. Quiet with well spaced pitches. Toilet, washing up sink and hand-wash sink close to pitch. Pentre Ifan, Castell Henllys, Aberteifi and Abergwaun are close by.

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· August 2026

6 m campervan ·

Cerdin: camper van

The site is in a beautiful location and the directions through Google Maps made it easy to find. Compost toilet and dishwashing area made the trip easier. Ruth was very friendly and we were excited to discover we were amongst the first ever campers! Good luck with the new venture!

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· August 2026

Tent ·

Brefi

Unique and varied place with a wonderful open sky, river and trees on site. Very peaceful. Lovely short drive to town centre. Lots of creative stuff happening on the site. Lovely people. Highly recommended!

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· August 2026

Lovely Campsite

Tent ·

Plysgog

This is a wonderful place to camp! The camping pitches are on top of a hill so they have wonderful views (but don’t worry you don’t need to walk up the hill). Ruth was very friendly and helpful with directions and things to do in the area. The pitches are spread quite far apart so there was no disturbance from other campers. The camp field had a decent toilet, washing up sinks and water. We would happily stay here again

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Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Ruth E.

Joined in June 2026

Maes Gwennol Camping

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Tent pitches

Brefi

Plysgog

Clettwr

Eifed

Piliau

Motorhome sites

Dulas: camper van

Cerdin: camper van

Glamping

Ty Touareg

Tyweli

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