Sloeberry Farm
UK Wales Mid Wales Ceredigion Aberporth
Planning a glamping site may seem simple at first – buy some accommodation, fill it with the most luxurious items you can find and install some plush facilities – but the reality of blending these comforts with the back-to-nature camping ethos is easier said than done. How refreshing it is, then, to find a site as subtly sublime as Sloeberry Farm in West Wales – a place where glamping is done right.
The first thing that strikes you about the place when you arrive is the sheer space of it all. The buttercup-dotted meadows and naturally irregular lines of mature trees seem to have been left to their own devices. Bushes bulge and tiny birds flitter along the hedge lines. For children, the exploration opportunities are endless.
The accommodation, meanwhile, seems to fit within the space just as a harmoniously as a herd of cows might have done some years ago. There's a handful of creamy bell tents, with a firepit, picnic table and deck chairs outside giving it all a very classic camping look, while a couple of timber cabins occupy a separate space. Four ginormous canvas lodges, meanwhile, are built of wood and a forest-green canvas that camouflages them among the surroundings. The immediate appearance is of a good old-fashioned farm campsite with ample space to roam. Little wonder then that Sloeberry Farm was awarded the prestigious Gold Award by Visit Wales in 2019.
Bell tents feature mattresses, duvets, cooking equipment and old-style lanterns, but the canvas lodges are the real stars of the show, with log-burning stoves, mezzanine bedrooms and, outside, private wood-fired hot tubs. At the back there’s an en-suite washroom and each has it’s own private shower, plus there’s a BBQ for enjoying some alfresco dining out on your veranda.
All of the bell tents and cabins have access to the toilets and gas-powered showers hidden in traditional-style wooden huts at the bottom of the meadow. There are also plenty of interesting finds dotted around the farm. For starters there’s the small, private lake, glistening delightfully when the sun is out, where you can watch pond skaters darting across its surface and dragonflies zipping overhead. There’s also a lovely old, tin-roofed barn in the farmyard itself, its corrugated metal partially rusted, as if a giant orange crayon has been run along its surface.
From the farm you can join local lanes and footpaths heading down to the coast – it's about a three-mile walk all the way down to Aberporth beach. Or you can drive there and enjoy a walk along the coastal path instead. The choice is yours but when you stay at Sloeberry Farm you’re certainly starting in the right place!
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Facilities
The canvas lodges sleep up to eight people in a king bed, bunk beds, a camp bed and a king-size cabin bed. They're equipped with leather sofas, wood burners, dining tables and fully equipped kitchens. Each has a private shower room and en-suite washroom with basin and flushing toilet. Outside, each lodge has a picnic table, a wood-fired hot tub, a firepit and a separate BBQ. Cabins are equipped with wood burners, dining tables and fully equipped kitchens, with a BBQ/firepit and picnic table outside. In the bedroom, there is a king-sized bed and bunk beds to comfortably sleep a family of four. Bell tents each contain ground-level mattress beds, gas hob cooking facilities, a cold locker, kitchen equipment, a firepit, picnic table and deck chairs. For both the bell tents and the cabins, there are modern toilets and gas powered showers, housed in huts created by a local craftsman a short walk across the meadow.
Suitable For
Glampers, families, couples, dogs – yes. Tents, campervans, caravans, large groups, stags and hens – no.Nearby
Lonely Planet recently voted Cardigan Bay "the best place to be in the world right now" and it certainly fits the bill with it's mix of fantastic beaches and coastal villages, yet still retaining a relatively uncrowded feel, especially out of peak season. Cliff walks on the coastal path, sandy bays and National Trust-owned beaches are the highlights. By car, the town of Cardigan is not far away, formed around a Norman castle which is open to the public and boasts a great café and frequent outdoor events. Nearby Cilgerran Castle (01239 621339) still welcomes visitors – its two massive drum towers dominate the surroundings. North, picture perfect New Quay has a cobbled stone harbour – with plenty of cafés and fantastic chippies, it's a great place to enjoy the views and spot the Cardigan Bay dolphins.Food & Drink
The nearest pub, the Penllwyndu Inn (01239 682533), is an easy mile and a half walk away – don’t be put off by the hangman's noose sign! There are plenty of other places to eat and drink within within easy striking distance but the nearest are either in Cardigan (5 miles) or Aberporth (3 miles). The former has plenty of choice, plus a supermarket for supplies, while the latter is slightly smaller but has a great fish and chip shop (01239 811003) next door to The Ship Inn (01239 810822), both of which have excellent views of the beach.Open
March–December.
Family Friendly
Getting back to nature doesn't mean giving up every modern luxury – as Sloeberry Farm shows – but there are some that you'll certainly not need while you're here. Put down the iPads, switch off the Kindle, throw away their phones and let the kids loose.
Pricing
Bell Tents from £75 (2-night minimum), Lodges from £100 (2-night minimum).
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The Owner Says
Recently awarded Gold Glamping the highest possible by VisitWales as part of the Welsh Government Quality Assured Glamping Scheme.
Sloeberry Farm Lodges, Cabins and Bell Tents all with private facilities are located in 13 acres of pasture & woods, only 3 miles from the fishing village and stunning beaches of Aberporth and a short drive from the historic town of Cardigan.
As we only have four lodges and in a different meadow a couple of cabins and a bell tent, peace, quiet and privacy have always been an integral part of a stay here at Sloeberry Farm.
We have made some small changes to our proposition to ensure everyone stays safe and are able to socially distance whilst still enjoying their holiday. Please see SloeberryFarm.com for more details.
Social Distancing Measures
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Accommodation
Four en-suite safari lodges, two wood cabins and a handful of bell tents.
Owl Lodge with wood fired hot tub
Otter Lodge with wood fired hot tub
Badger Lodge with wood fired hot tub
Fox Lodge with wood fired hot tub
Dormouse Cabin with private facilities
Grandfather Bell Tent 1 - Private facilities
Sloeberry Farm Bell Tent 1
Location
Getting There
Sloeberry Farm very close to Aberporth, the nearest large town is Cardigan 10 mins away and is easily reachable from the M4 to the East or the main A487 coast road from the North and South. Full directions given upon booking.
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Why book with Glampingly?
- Coronavirus Booking Guarantee
- Best Price Guarantee, with no fees
- Instant booking confirmation
- Trusted for over 10 years
- A chance to win prizes in our regular competitions