Cwt Gwyrdd
Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom
Isfryn
- Camp for 4 from £130 per night (read our low price promise)
- 1 king size bed in the shepherd's hut, 1 double bed in the pod.
Children aged under 8 years are also welcome, however, parents must be aware that the site is near a river which may be a hazard especially if there has been excessive rain
Overview
At the foothills of the Preseli Mountains just ten minutes' drive from the Pembrokeshire coast you'll find Cwt Gwyrdd. The camp, made up of a shepherd’s hut, matching bathroom cabin, a barn-style pod and a bell tent, was lovingly handmade by Tim and Lucie and is hidden in the trees, perched right above the river.
In the shepherd's hut is a king size bed with Welsh blankets, and the sounds of the stream mean sleep comes easy in the hut and the log burner will keep you warm at night.
The pod has a sturdy pine double bed, duck down duvet and Welsh blankets. The well-insulated pod has electric lighting and heating, as well as power sockets. Outside is your decked and covered porch – a lit and sheltered space for muddy boots and coats.
The 5-metre bell tent accommodation sleeps 2 in single pine beds. There is a shared bedside table, bath towels and a bright LED lantern.
For cooking, you get the best of both worlds: crisp up a jacket potato under the grill in the hut, then warm up a pot of chilli over the campfire – bangers and burgers can be done on either – the choice is yours! The shepherd's hut contains a small hob and oven. Your bathroom with a hot shower and compost loo is in the cabin, linked to the hut by wooden decking.
Outside, you can lounge on the upcycled benches or gather around the campfire with drinks as the stars come out. Meet the friendly ponies in the paddock over the fence and enjoy the company of a couple of adorable cats or head down to the river to spot otters, herons and water voles. There’s a picnic basket for you to carry to a green spot of your choice and more than enough freshly laid eggs to choose from when it comes to filling it up. Lucie is happy to share her delicious cakes when she’s baking. Cwt Gwyrdd is in the Pembrokeshire National Park with the coast only a few miles away so hiking, horse riding, bird watching, mountain biking, and boat trips are all within easy reach.
*Please note the price includes two spaces but other combinations of spaces are available (shepherd's hut only, shepherd's hut and pod or shepherd's hut and bell tent). Pricing varies depending on arrangement – call 0117 204 7830 to enquire and book.*
All guests booked into the site, whether they are two in the shepherd's hut or the full site, will have exclusive use of the whole site.
Cwt Gwyrdd is for spring/summer bookings only. For autumn/winter bookings, please see Cwt Gwyrdd Shepherd's Hut.
Essentials
The important stuff
- Check in: 3 pm
- Check out: 11 am
- Please bring torch, wellies, walking boots and wet weather gear
- Children aged under 8 years are welcome, however, parents must be aware that the site is near a river which may be a hazard especially if there has been excessive rain
- Sleeping arrangements
- 1 king size bed in the shepherd's hut, 1 double bed in the pod.
Extra space available
Space for 2 adults from £20 per adult per night in bell tent for 2019. For 2018 £10 per person call 01172047830 - bring own tent & bedding.
Kids & Pets
Children aged under 8 years are also welcome, however, parents must be aware that the site is near a river which may be a hazard especially if there has been excessive rain
Cooking
In the shepherd's hut:
- Two ring hob with grill and oven
- Small fridge
Shared cooking facilities in camp kitchen:
- 2 ring camping gas cooker
- Custom made wooden kitchen units with a stainless steel sink and formica worktop preparation
- Cooking utensils (pots, pans, plates, bowls etc)
- Tea and coffee provided
- BBQ
- Picnic table
Washing
In the shepherd's hut:
- Sink with hot and cold running water
In bathroom hut:
- Hot shower
- Compost loo
Heating, lighting & bedding
In the shepherd's hut:
- Log burner
- Electric lighting
- Plug sockets available
All spaces:
- Bed linen and towels provided
Entertainment
Cards, Scrabble, box of games, books, WiFi (in the shepherd's hut) and an old fashioned picnic hamper
Getting there
Isfryn, Pontyglasier, Crymych, SA41 3SA
Entrance, stairs: ///backs.amplifier.crawling
By train:
The nearest station is Clunderwen on the main line from Cardiff through to Milford Haven. The owners are happy to pick you up for a small charge by arrangement.
By bus:
Take the coach to Haverfordwest and then the service bus number T5 to Cardigan
By car:
From Crymych -
Turn left opposite Crymych Arms and continue out of the village. After about a mile, take the second left signposted Crosswell. Continue on this road until you come to the village of Pontyglasier. Isfryn is at the other side of the bridge on the right hand side.
From Haverfordwest -
Take the mountain road (B4329) and continue on this road for around 10 miles until you reach Crosswell, then turn right at the crossroads. Take this road into the village of Pontyglasier. Isfryn is the very first house on the left before going over the bridge.
Do give the owners a call if you need advice en route!
Food & Drink
At Cwt Gwyrdd:
You will get a breakfast hamper with fresh eggs, bread, butter, jam, marmalade, cereal, milk, tea and fresh coffee and bacon on request
Local shops:
There is a convenience store about 2 miles away or Crymych has everything including a butcher and a wholefoods shop (3 miles away)
Pubs & Restaurants:
The Golden Lion Inn - 5 miles - great pub food and live music
Fronlas Cafe - 5 miles - Tapas, music
Llysmedyd - 5 miles - Fine dining
Activities
Around Cwt Gwyrdd:
The Preseli Mountains have breathtaking views of the craggy Pembrokeshire Coastline with its small coves and harbours - perfect for hiking.
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path offers 186 miles of spectacular scenery. The Dinas Head circular walk approx. 3 miles with a well earned drink at The Old Sailors on your return is an introductory favourite.
Cardigan is 15 minute drive north. This attractive market town in the county of Ceredigion has a good selection of pubs, restaurants, supermarkets and entertainment at the hugely successful Theatre Mwldan with its multi-screen cinema.
Poppit Sands on the estuary next to Cardigan is another popular beach.Here you will have the added bonus or refreshment provided by the beach café! There are many small coves and harbours along this stretch of the coast to explore.
The jewel of Newport is 10 minute drive west with its estuary and Traeth Mawr (Big Beach), a glorious stretch of sand with views of the estuary and the town. Ideal location for canoing, surfing, windsurfing, kite flying, BBQs and picnics!
Newport boasts an excellent selection of pubs (some with live music at the weekend) restaurants, craft centres and galleries. Monday is host to a local street traders market selling organic vegetables, meat, honey and crafts.
Traveling south down the coast is the ferry town of Fishguard and the picturesque harbour of Lower Town. There is the lovely Marine walk, the Fort and viewpoint plus a variety of pubs and eateries. You could even take a day trip to Ireland.
St Davids the smallest city in Britain with its magnificent cathedral, well worth a visit!
Cycling: The area has miles of good on and off-road cycling with rides to suit everyone including the routes around Llys-y-Fran reservoir. There is the option to hire bikes at the visitor's centre.
Horse Riding: There's an excellent stable only 2 miles away with trekking trips and qualified instructors. Beach riding is catered for further along the coast at Nolton Haven.
Birds and Wildlife: is abundant in the River Bannon running close to Cwt Gwyrdd. Water voles, herons, foxes, badgers and even otters have been spotted.
Arts and Crafts: Pembrokeshire boasts an abundance of craft makers and artists, with galleries and craft centres in most towns.
Meet your hosts
Meet Tim & Lucie:
Tim and Lucie Parkes have lived here for 12 years bringing up their 4 children. Tim is a building contractor but he also owns a fishing boat and can provide fresh lobster and crab on request. Lucie is a keen horsewoman, gardener and wonderful cake baker. She will take your order for that special cake, whatever the occasion.
Wildlife & Environment:
The riverside location makes it a great place for wildlife spotting - otters, heron, water vole, foxes and badgers are all regular visitors. There are nest boxes and feeders to encourage birds. Lucie's house is in the Pembrokeshire National Park at the foothills of the Preseli mountains and only a few miles from the coastline.
Our guests say...
What a beautiful, secluded, heavenly location. Immaculately clean every detail considered including a welcome basket, beautiful bedding and blankets, plenty of logs for the fire pit and log burner (it poured on our first night). Great cooking and washing facilities. Didn’t I mention the perfect location? Lucy was a lovely welcoming host and has a stock of back up stuff if required and a bigger fridge in the stables. It really was the perfect start to the summer.
19/07/2019Georgina
Wonderful secluded spot, kind and helpful host.
30/07/2018Andrew
Cwt Grwydd was the perfect place to stay for my family: perfectly private and peaceful with the sights and sounds of nature all around. The whole family was comfortable and cosy in our respective tents/cabins. It felt magical.
31/05/2018Sally
We stayed at Cwt Gwyrdd for three nights in May and wish we'd booked for longer! We spent the mornings lazing around reading, listening to birdsong and enjoying the peace and quiet and the afternoons exploring the North Pembrokeshire countryside. It's like Cornwall but there's more of it, far fewer people and more dramatic.Great places for adventurous wild swimming too.
28/05/2018Rebecca
Our stay at Cwt Gwrydd was absolutely perfect! Myself and three friends were away for the bank holiday weekend for a reunion, and what a weekend it was! We had booked the shepherd's hut, the pod and the bell tent, and all were lovely and comfortable. The camp is located in a stunning area, with a lovely stream flowing past, nearby enough to any amenities but also far out enough that you feel relaxed and away from it all. The camp is second to none, the attention to detail Lucie has put into it is impeccable, you could want for nothing here. From the lovely decor, to the cute tea trays, and the amazingly comfy beds, it really is very glamorous camping! The camp kitchen is kitted out with everything you could need cooking wise. The weather was perfect during our stay so we lazed away the days reading in the sun, and toasting marshmallows on the fire whilst star gazing at night. We were so sad to have to leave! If you get the chance to stay at Cwt Gwyrdd, do it! You won't regret it. We'll be back.
05/05/2018Amy
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Booking Terms
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2. Cancellation and Amendment by You
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2.2 Amendments and cancellations can only be accepted in accordance with the booking conditions of the Owner of your Arrangements. The Owner may charge the cancellation or amendment charges shown in their booking conditions (which may be as much as 100% of the cost of the Arrangements and will normally increase closer to the date of departure). The Owner may charge cancellation or amendment charges in accordance with its own booking conditions, however for the sake of convenience only, we have outlined the Owner’s charges at clause 2.3 and 2.4 below. Please note that these are the Owner’s own cancellation and amendments charges, not Canopy & Stars’, and therefore the Owner may vary their charges as they wish, without notice to us. The correct charges will be notified to you at the time of your cancellation or amendments.
2.3 Owner’s General Cancellation Charges:
2.3.1 Cancellation by you at any time will result in your deposit being forfeited, as all deposits are non-refundable.
2.3.2 All monies paid for a holiday (deposit and balance) are non-refundable within 10 weeks before check in date.
2.3.3 Cancellation of any holiday after it has been paid in full and at a date 10 weeks or more in advance of your check in date, will result in forfeiture of your deposit (or an amount equivalent where one was not paid as the holiday was paid in full) and the balance being returned to you.
2.3.4 Cancellation insurance is available but will be a third party arrangement and not involve Canopy & Stars or the Owner in any way.
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2.4.1 Alterations to your Booking can only be made more than 10 weeks prior to the check in date, after which time alterations will be treated as cancellation. All alterations are subject to availability and may incur a £30 adminstration fee.
2.4.2 Differences in the total amount payable resulting from alterations will be refunded to you in the case of a decrease in price and paid by you in the case of increases in price.
Special note: Generally Owners will charge the above cancellation and amendment charges, however we must stress that these are a guide only and charges may differ from those shown here depending on the Owner. The exact charges will be notified to you by the Owner at the time of cancellation and/or can be found in the Owner’s own booking conditions which are available from the Owner on request.
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(2) subject to availability, change your booking dates to dates when the pricing can be honoured ad so no additional charge to you. In the event that a lower price can be offered for alternative dates then the difference would be refunded;
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8. Pets
Not all properties accept pets. If you wish to take your pet on holiday, please advise us before booking and we can check whether pets are accepted at the property. You must obtain the prior consent of the Owner before taking any pets to the property. A nightly charge may be made by the Owner for each pet and additional terms may apply.
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11. Insurance
You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance you purchase is adequate and appropriate for your particular needs. Please read your policy details and take them with you on holiday.
12. Special requests
If you have any special requests (for example dietary requirements, cots or room location), please let us know at the time of booking. We will pass on all such requests to the Owner, but unfortunately, we can't guarantee that they will be met and we will have no liability to you if they are not.
13. Group Bookings
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14. Maximum Numbers
Please note that except by prior arrangement confirmed in writing, only the number of persons specified on a booking confirmation may occupy a property. Most owners reserve the right to refuse admittance or revoke a booking if this condition is not observed and you are unlikely to receive any refund.
15. Your Responsibilities
Please note that you have a contract with the Owner of the property. As such you are under a responsibility to behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner whilst staying at the property with due respect to the Owner, the Property and other guests and their property. You are responsible for informing the Owner of any losses or damage to the property as soon as possible. Please note that you will be liable to pay the Owner for any losses or damage to the property caused by you or a member of your party (except reasonable wear and tear). Some Owners will also require damage deposits. You must also leave the property by the check-out time specified on your booking. If any guest behaves inappropriately or improperly (of which the Owner will be the final judge on their Property), or illegally, the Owner reserves the right to ask the guest and their party (at their discretion) to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period and/or refuse any future bookings from you. Any refund for so doing will be at the entire discretion of the Owner. In addition, the Owner reserves the right to sue the guest for any loss, damage or injury caused to the Owner, the Property or to other guests and/or their property. As agent, we will have no liability to you in these circumstances.
16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions have been drafted in accordance with and are governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any and all disputes arising out of these Agency Terms & Conditions.
17. Discrepancies
In case of a discrepancy between these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other Canopy & Stars literature, these Agency Terms & Conditions shall prevail.
18. Validity clause
In the event that a court finds that a condition in these Agency Terms & Conditions is illegal or void, the illegal or void provision will be severed from the remainder of the Agency Terms & Conditions, which will continue to be valid and have full force and effect.
What a beautiful, secluded, heavenly location. Immaculately clean every detail considered including a welcome basket, beautiful bedding and blankets, plenty of logs for the fire pit and log burner (it poured on our first night). Great cooking and washing facilities. Didn’t I mention the perfect location? Lucy was a lovely welcoming host and has a stock of back up stuff if required and a bigger fridge in the stables. It really was the perfect start to the summer.
19/07/2019