Awel Yr Awen
Lampeter, Ceredigion, Wales
Awel Yr Awen
Nestled just 15 minutes from the coast, Awel Yr Awen offers a peaceful getaway in the Ceredigion countryside. The site offers non electric grass pitches for tents and campervans, each tucked away in its own pocket of the site, along with two charming bell tents for glampers. Spend days out enjoying a dolphin spotting boat trip at nearby New Quay, on the beach or visiting a castle, unwind afterwards around your own campfire gazing up at the stars.
Peaceful site on an idyllic farm: private pitches surrounded by glorious unspoiled views
Just 20 minutes from Aberaeron in beautiful Cardigan Bay, 30 minutes from New Quay and Aberystwyth
Low impact site with dark skies, campfires welcome, and hot showers. Perfect for stargazing!
About Awel Yr Awen
Translated to 'Breeze of the Muse', this tranquil off-grid campsite is nestled on an organic farm, surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful countryside views. Just 15-20 minutes from the coast, the site is an ideal base for exploring local beaches and wonderful walking trails. The site offers just eight pitches, each tucked away in its own pocket of the site to ensure maximum privacy and ample opportunity to unwind. All of the pitches allow tents and campervans. Nuthatch is the smallest pitch, suitable for up to four guests, and located next to the water supply so great for those who like to get chatting with other campers. Woodpecker and Woodpigeon are in a shady part of the field, whilst Badger, Poplar and Heron are south facing and sunny. All allow up to six guests. If you are wanting to travel without your accommodation, the Owl and Red Kite Bell Tent Pitches are great for glampers. Owl's roomy 5m bell tents sleeps up to four guests, equipped with a double and up to two single mattresses, bedding, a fire pit and ensuite eco loo on your pitch. Red Kite has a cosy 4m Bell tent, very romantic for couples, with space for a child too as it sleeps up to three guests. Both glamping pitches also have a picnic table, perfectly for enjoying a delicious meal and admiring the views. All of the pitches come with a fire pit and BBQs are also welcome, perfect for evenings cooking up a delicious dinner or toasting marshmallows under the stars. Please note, this is a dog free site. At least one member of your party must have a Greener Camping Club membership but this can also be purchased when you book.
Camping is open from April to September and glamping from May to September.
Onsite facilities include two compost loos, hot rustic outdoor showers, a shared fridge/freezer and sockets for mobile phone charging etc. Two sinks are available for washing up and campfires are allowed.
The nearest shop to site is Costcutter, at the garage a five minute drive away, right next to your closest pub, The Vale Of Aeron Inn. Lampeter, a ten minute drive, has all the amenities you require including Sainsbury's, the Co-op and the amazing organic supermarket Watson and Pratt's.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 8 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
Woodpigeon Pitch
Max 6 people
Non electric grass pitch suitable for tents and campervans. Shady pitch on the south side of the field with its own fire pit. Pitch measures 13m x 12m.
Nuthatch Pitch
Max 4 people
Non electric grass pitch suitable for tents and campervans. South facing next to the water supply with its own fire pit. Pitch measures 15m x 9m.
Woodpecker Pitch
Max 6 people
Non electric grass pitch suitable for tents and campervans. Shady pitch on the south side of the field with its own fire pit. Pitch measures 14m x 13m.
Badger Pitch
Max 6 people
Non electric grass pitch suitable for tents and campervans. South facing with trees to one side and its own fire pit. Pitch measures 16m x 15m.
Poplar Pitch
Max 8 people
Non electric, grass pitch with stunning views, suitable for tents and campervans. Has its own firepit. Pitch measures 12m x 12m.
Heron Pitch
Max 8 people
Non electric grass pitch, suitable for tents and campervans. A private, sunny pitch with stunning views with its own parking space and fire pit. Pitch measures 16m x 10m.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Lampeter area
Whatever you choose, there really is something for everyone.
Whether you want to lie on the beach, hike the coastal path, sit and enjoy coffee, wine or ice cream as you watch the world go by in one of the seaside towns, get away from it all into the mountains, indulge your fascination with history by visiting Castles or the National Trust, or get out to sea on a boat or kayak, or follow in Dylan Thomas's own footprints.
Within easy reach of Cardigan bay, there are many stunning beaches to choose from, both South and North.
Aberaeron (20 minutes) has an expansive pebble shore with plenty of spots to pick up a delicious ice cream or fish and chips. The charming town with painted houses also has a lovely harbour, and a good choice of restaurants and cafes perfect for watching the boats come in and out.
The wonderful seaside town of New Quay is just a 30 minute drive away. Famous for its wonderful dolphin spotting opportunities, sit back and see them from shore or venture out on one of the boat trips and see them up close and personal.
Aberystwyth, 30 minutes to the North, is a university town with a ruined castle, expansive beach complete with pier and its very own Cliff railway. Plenty of places to eat, shop and enjoy the summer, you can also catch the Vale of Rheidol Steam train to Devil's Bridge from here.
Devil's Bridge Falls are a 45 minute drive from the campsite. Stroll through the beautiful nature trail and be refreshed by the sight and sound of dramatic waterfalls as you learn the time-old story of the three bridges, involving a dog, a cow, an old woman, and the devil himself!
When you have had your fill of beaches and the glorious Coastal path, and feel a need for mountains, the Cambrian mountains, Brecon Beacons and Preseli hills in Pembrokeshire are all within reach, with Cader Idris, Snowdonia 1 hour 20 minutes away.
Alternatively, you could visit one (or several!) of Wales's stunning castles: Kidwell, Carreg Cennen, Newcastle Emlyn, Dinefwr and of course Laugharne, to name a few.
Other nearby attractions include:
- National Trust - Llanerchaeron (15 minutes)
- Fantasy Farm Park (15 minutes)
- Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre (30 minutes)
- National Trust - Dolaucothi (30 minutes)
- Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre (45 minutes)
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