Campsiriol is a small peaceful campsite set in the picturesque countryside of Clarach Valley, less than ten minute drive from Aberystwyth and Borth beach. There are a small number of large grass pitches for tents only. Also on the site are a luxury yurt with a hot tub and a static caravan. You'll be surrounded by nature that is teeming with wildlife in this coastal Welsh countryside spot.

Why choose Campsiriol

Set in the picturesque Clarach Valley, ten minutes from Aberystwyth

A small peaceful site surrounded by nature, within walking distance of Clarach beach

Beautiful nearby hikes and mountains including the Wales coast path, Hafod Forest and Penygader

About the site

This quiet family-run site is perfect for anyone looking to get back-to-basics and unwind in the Welsh countryside. Just five minutes from West Wales' coastline and beaches, this rural site is surrounded by breathtaking countryside and panoramic views. There are just nine grass pitches for tents only, with no electric. Cars park at the edge of the field to help maintain a peaceful atmosphere around the tents. There is a communal fire pit or you can bring your own fire bowl off the ground for that campfire experience. Across the wider site is an underfloor heated Mongolian yurt with a private wood-fired hot tub for romantic getaways and a secluded static caravan which sleeps four. Fire pits and BBQs are allowed, perfect for evenings of al fresco cooking or toasting marshmallows. Sorry, no dogs onsite.

Campsiriol is open all year round. Pitches from £22/night for 2 people.

"This is a little gem, if you are wanting to get back to basics"

Stefan W

What facilities are at Campsiriol?

Accessible facilities

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant / takeaway

Drinking water

Family friendly

Shop

Showers

Toilets

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Fires allowed

Hot tubs

Near beach

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

Watersports

There are toilets and an electric shower available onsite, with the showers costing £1 per ten minutes. There are no dedicated washing up facilities.

Nearby is the Welsh Black Inn pub, just a 15 minute walk away in Bow Street. Aberystwyth is just ten minutes away and has a large variety of shops. A convenience store is available in Bow Street a ten minute walk away.

There are 9 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

9 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 7 people

Grass pitches for tents up to 6.5m only. Pitches measure 8m x 8m. Sorry, no vehicles allowed by the pitch.

Campsiriol reviews

4.37 /5

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Lauren G

Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

Me and my partner went away for two nights, and found it very easy to book and check in. Everything was clean and tidy, two onsite toilets were useful. All guests were respectful of quiet time. Owners seemed friendly enough, little interaction with them however that was perfect for us. Would stay again. Thank you very much :)

Good

Georgia B

Large Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesJul 2024

We arrived at the campsite and had to go find the owner. When we found the owner, we introduced ourselves and said we will be here for 2 nights. We were told to read the sign and were told where the toilet, shower and wheelbarrow was. We was then left to our own devices. There was no washing up sink so we had to baby wipe the cutlery and plates. There was no communication as such with the owner and was very much left to our own devices. The toilet and shower was clean and kept on top of, but there could be better facilities with adding a washing up sink facility. Also, the camping field is next to a used road, where you can hear vehicles going up and down quite a lot. Overall, we had a nice break away but there could have been improvements :)

Site's response

Hi Georgia, glad to hear you had a good break. We're a self check in campsite and all in the info is on the board where you park, sorry if this wasn't clear, we'll look into that. We're a very small site, so we know who to expect for arrivals/departures each day. Anthony said hi you to you and explained all you needed to know in a perfectly friendly way - there's not a lot to it really. Campers expect to be left to their own devices in our experience but we're around and happy to help when needed. All the best, Louise & Anthony.

Okay, not great for camping

Samuel B

Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesJul 2024

We have been camping around Wales and found this place to stay. We arrived the first night and wasn't greeted by the owners. The camping meadow was big but we were the only ones pitching that night. There was no hot water for washing up, which made cooking and eating difficult. After asking (on the phone) the owners gave no help and suggested we just "boiled the water" - very hard and expensive seen as we were using a small stove and gas cylinders. The campsite had a really nice toilet and shower which made up for some of the negatives. Close to Aberystwyth with short drive or nice train ride in (every hour from 5 min walk station). The local town of Bow Street is nice, with a friendly pub the Black Welsh which serves Thai food. We weren't planning on eating there, as we were are camping on a budget, but seeing as there were no facilities to wash up after cooking, we did. It's an okay place. I wouldn't come back or strongly recommend for others, but however I'm sure the owners will read this and implement some changes to be more caught up with other camping sites found across the beautiful Welsh country.

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Site rules

Are dogs allowed at Campsiriol?

Campsiriol is a pet free site so please leave your furry friends at home.

What time is check in and check out at Campsiriol?

For those on the camping and touring pitches, check in between 3-9pm. On departure day please check out before 11am.

When staying in onsite accommodation please note times are slightly different. Check in is from 4pm-10pm and departure is before 10am.

Does Campsiriol allow BBQs and campfires?

Open fires are allowed, as long as they're in raised fire pits. Barbecues must also be raised off the ground.

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Does Campsiriol allow awnings, gazebos or pup tents?

Yes! You may bring one of each free of charge.

What's nearby

What attractions are near by Campsiriol?

Just a 10 minute drive will take you to Aberystwyth, where you can check out the castle grounds or take a marine wildlife tour.

Within 20 minutes of the Devil's Bridge Falls, offering stunning scenery and perfect for admiring the waterfall.

The Silver Mountain Experience is a great family day out close by. Fun and educational for the kids, full of history, legend, and myth.

Things to do on site and in the Aberystwyth area

Aberystwyth is less than ten minutes drive away, and with its abundance of shops, bars and eateries, there is plenty to do here. Visit the beaches where you'll often find surfers or take a trip on the Vale of Rheidol Railway.

The Ynyslas Sand Dunes, just 15 minutes away, are also lovely for a sandy walk along the Dyfi estuary or venture to the Cambrian Mountains or Snowdonia for more extreme hikes or mountain biking.

Also, 15 minutes away is the stunning Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest, where you can observe an abundance of birdlife such as red kites, which are fed daily. There are extensive hiking, running and mountain biking trails and a café here too.

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