Aber Camping

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View from the caravan
View of the caravan
Great location
Sunny and green

  • Peaceful adults-only Ceredigion site in the Melindwr Valley
  • A 15-minute drive to Aberystwyth and Devil's Bridge Falls
  • Easy access from the A44; pub 10 minutes' walk away
Ceredigion’s coast and countryside alike will be yours for the taking when you stay at Aber Camping – this adults-only site welcomes guests aged 16 and over to a peaceful spot in the Melindwr Valley, about 15 minutes’ drive from Aberystwyth. Gorgeous rural life is all around you here – there are sheep and cows in the neighbouring fields, and you’ll often spot red kites, buzzards and other birds of prey flying overhead or landing nearby (wildlife photographers, don’t forget your kit…) Unobscured views of the surroundings also mean that this site is a great place to sit and simply take in the landscape on a relaxed break. And if you need a little more activity? Well, there’s plenty of that around too, whether you stay inland for hikes and mountain bike trails or head west to the coast for seaside walks, surfing, swimming and watersports (and perhaps the chance to spot the porpoises and dolphins that live in Cardigan Bay). This is an excellent location for 4x4 and off-road adventures. There are many trails nearby and guided tours are available at an additional cost. Ask ahead and you may be able to organise lifts to and from the train/bus station, or to local attractions – most handy for folk travelling without a car. It's also worth noting that the village hosts an annual festival at the beginning of July. Action-packed break or chillout time on the cards – either way, you’ll no doubt appreciate the effort that’s gone into setting up the facilities on site. Guests will have access to modern, clean toilets and showers (with ladies’ and gents’ sections), an enclosed washing-up area and a small shop for essentials. For more extensive stocking up there are plenty of shops in Aberystwyth, as well as places to eat and drink. Your closest pub, however, is a mere 10-minute walk away – a welcome site at the end of a long and active day…

Site type

Caravans for hire 1
Motorhome pitches 4
Tent pitches 4
Open now
Opens 28 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • Units longer than 5m metres are not allowed.
  • Units heavier than 2800 Kilogrammes are not allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
  • The maximum gazebo size allowed is 3m x 3m. There is a music festival taking place in the village on 5th and 6th July 2025, please be aware there will be associated noise between 1pm and 12am. Free event, campers are welcome to attend.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 28 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

92%

would recommend this site to a friend

92%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Exceptionally friendly

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Lewis K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Top Field electric optional grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Andre was a fantastic host, he couldn't have been more helpful. he even ran us to the local pub because of my foot problem. The local pub was great food and great value. This was a nice quiet site and was a pleasure to listen to the birds in the morning.

Disliked: Couldn't find an elsan point. We needed to use our levellers as the site was slightly uneven. Was surprised at the daily electricity charge of £7.

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We loved this campsite. Andre is so welcoming and lovely. The two…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Alina d. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Top Field non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: We loved this campsite. Andre is so welcoming and lovely. The two cats were a big bonus as well!
We had a beautiful stay and enjoyed an excellent pint of Guinness in the pub a short walk away.

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Excellent site brilliant staff

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Catherine M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Top Field electric optional grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Stunning views vert peaceful clean showers definitely vist again

Disliked: No WiFi and had some work to do

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We had a super stay , just one night, but Aber Camping…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Elizabeth E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Top Field electric optional grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: We had a super stay , just one night, but Aber Camping had everything we required … an almost empty field and good clean facilities!
Andre was most welcoming & had shared info about the local pub’s Halloween party where we won the Bonus ball lottery of £50 😀.
Good advice about torches too

Disliked: Nothng

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Very rural site with good facilities.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Stephen C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Top Field electric optional grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: Fantastic location. Owner was very helpful and friendly. Very quiet and peaceful for food nights sleep. Local bar does very nice Guinness.

Disliked: Pitches are all grass so gets quite muddy when wet. Was hard to get level on ramps.

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Disappointing.

Overall 4/10
Location 8
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 2
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 4
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Top Field non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Surrounding countryside

Disliked: Lack of attention to site.
Disappointed. For the price we paid for a small pitch with no electric - we would have liked to have seen a better quality of area. Just a feeling of lack of care. No light in toilet facility. Nice building which we initially thought was toilets showers etc but turned out to be site office! Run down shack for toilets. I wouldn’t of paid more than £10 per night for what was offered
Only plus for us was the surrounding countryside which was very picturesque

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From the manager: Hi Catherine. Thanks for your review. I do wish people would let me know if there’s an issue with the site. I found out from another camper that the electrics had blown in the purpose built shower and toilet block. We had had horrendous rain previously and found that it had tripped our solar array and subsequently tripped the camp site electrics. So sincere apologies about no lights in there. Obviously we have lights inside but with the electrics tripped they were not operating. Now rectified. The site is purposefully cut as it is to give guests a real countryside camping feel and to encourage wildlife. The pitch you were on is 35ft by 26ft, and a special non electric pitch as requested which is the closest one to the toilet block. If you wanted electric then we could have put you on a closer pitch. The larger “nice building” is actually a craft cabin for workshops and a small part of it is for the camp shop and office. If you would like a FREE night then I would be delighted to see you both again. Hopefully we can do better for you.
Kind regards
Andre

Overall I enjoyed my stay there

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Richard S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Top Field non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Nice quiet campsite in a great location with lovely views and some nice walks nearby
The owner Andreas was very friendly and helpful

Disliked: Nothing I particularly disliked
I was a solo traveler and was charged the same as a couple- not complaining as most campsites do that but I do think a discount for solo campers would be nice

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From the manager: Hi Richard. Glad you enjoyed staying here even though the rain was intense and everything was muddy in the toilet block. We cannot offer a discount for a solo traveler as a pitch is a pitch. Whether 1 person or 4 it’s a spacious pitch and allocated for 2 people. If more than 2 are on one pitch then there is an additional charge, due to more toilet paper, hand soap, water, hand towels etc being used. The facilities we offer are quite extensive with hot electric showers, hot running water in the toilet area and the washing up cabin. The washing machine is there for everyone to use and so is the freezer block freezing facility on hand for all campers. Fresh running water off our mains is available at all outlets on site. There is also the rental of fire pits available (which you took advantage of for only £2.50 a night) when folks bring their own wood and our little shop with milk, eggs, essentials, drinks, toothbrushes etc are available to all campers. We are glad you enjoyed the peace and quiet here. Kind regards
Andre

the location was beautiful, even in the crazy rain, the owner was…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
willow n. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Top Field electric optional grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch

Liked: the location was beautiful, even in the crazy rain, the owner was so kind, positive and so friendly and he gave great suggestions for nearby.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. Was fab to meet you both. Glad you had a lovely break with us. Was nice to see you use our freezer facility for the ice blocks. You are welcome back anytime. Kind regards
Andre

Fantastic location, quiet, small but with the essentials of hot shower and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Stuart S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Top Field non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Fantastic location, quiet, small but with the essentials of hot shower and toilet block :>)

Andre (host) was extremely friendly and helpful.

Will be coming back, still have plenty of the area to explore !

Thanks Andre, I had a great stay.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. Was a pleasure meeting you. Glad you liked our site. The showers are a winner for a lot of our guests. Look forward to seeing you again soon.

Modern toilet block, covered washing up station, great views, friendly owner.…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Alice B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Top Field non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Modern toilet block, covered washing up station, great views, friendly owner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Glad you liked our little site. Welcome anytime. Thank you. Andre


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Aber Camping

Sunnyside Villa

Old Goginan

Aberystwyth

Ceredigion

Wales

SY23 3PD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.417°N
-3.92809°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.5 mi Penllwyn PO
2.5 mi Penllwyn PO
5.8 mi University Campus Penglais
Rail
6.5 mi Aberystwyth Rail Station
7.3 mi Borth Rail Station
10 mi Penhelig Rail Station
Ferry
21.2 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
21.5 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

You’re bound to end up in Aberystwyth (15 minutes’ drive) sooner or later – it’s not just a place for practicalities but also a great spot for a day out, spending time on the beach, trying out various watersports, riding the cliff railway up to the camera obscura or visiting the National Library of Wales and the ruins of Aberystwyth Castle. Aberystwyth is also the starting point for the Vale of Rheidol Railway, which provides steam-powered trips to the stunning Devil’s Bridge Falls. If you’d rather head straight to the falls, it’s about a 15-minute drive. While you’re inland, stop by at the red kite feeding station at Bwlch Nant yr Arian Forest (five minutes) or head underground at Silver Mountain Experience (10 minutes). And then? Maybe back to the coast for a day at Borth (20 minutes), further inland to the hikes of Elan Valley (45 minutes) or north for an educational day at the Centre for Alternative Technology (45 minutes)?

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clarach South 6.5 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Aberystwyth North 6.7 mi Sea ExcellentGoodExcellentExcellent
Aberystwyth South 6.8 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodGood
Borth 7.4 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberdyfi 10.2 mi Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 6.5 mi

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 12.4 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 13.3 mi

Llanerchaeron - National Trust 18.7 mi

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 25.7 mi

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 25.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Black Covert Walk 1 - Aberystwyth 5.6 mi

Black Covert Walk 2 5.6 mi

The Arch Car Park - Pen lan fawr - The Arch Car Park 6 mi

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 8.8 mi

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 11.7 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Aber Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Aber Camping dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Aber Camping? You’re bound to end up in Aberystwyth (15 minutes’ drive) sooner or later – it’s not just a place for practicalities but also a great spot for a day out, spending time … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Aber Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Aber Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.