Seren Retreat

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Yurt field with horses
Yurt field with horses
Yurt with futon beds
Neighbours in the field
Yurt
Yurt kitchen
Derby and smith come to say hello
From the deck
Compost loo
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Yurt with futon beds
Neighbours in the field
Yurt

  • Yurts in a private meadow surrounded by ancient oak woodland
  • Less than 20 minutes' drive from Oxwich Bay, Caswell Bay and Swansea
  • Woodburning stoves and kitchens; holistic therapies available to book
Sort yourself a stellar stay in scenic south Wales at Seren Retreat, a 20-minute drive from Swansea city centre: this hideaway combines a top location close to west Glamorgan beaches with comfy yurt accommodation set in a private meadow encircled by an ancient oak forest. Being right in the middle of the Gower Peninsula – the first place to be named as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the United Kingdom – means beaches like Oxwich Bay, a haven for seal spotting, are an easy 20 minutes’ drive away. Other options? Build sandcastles at Llangennith (20 minutes), head off on the Wales Coast Path for hikes around Rhossili with views out to the Worms Head promontory (25 minutes) or take surfing lessons at the school at Caswell Bay just over 15 minutes away. Horse riding lessons can be organised nearby (check at the park for details) and yoga classes and holistic therapies are available on site. After a stretching session, head into your Mongolian-style yurt’s kitchenette equipped with pots, pans and cutlery to sate hunger using ingredients from the artisan delis at the quayside village of the Mumbles (20 minutes’ drive away); Swansea-born actress Catherine Zeta-Jones has a house in this famed and fancy Victorian settlement… If it starts getting chilly, the yurts also have a woodburning stove to gather round (and each tent comes with a private compost loo). Shared facilities include pure spring water on tap for drinking, and a shower block with hot and cold water.

Site type

Rent a tent 2
Opens
Please note
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Languages spoken

English

French

Portuguese

Welsh

Reviews

8

Overall rating based on 2 reviews View breakdown

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would recommend this site to a friend

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would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Nice location, but place is not looked after. Not worth the money!!

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 2
Accommodation 2
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 2
Wifi 6
Inesa P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Yurt

Liked: Nature, quiet location, peaceful, lots of space, nice atmosphere.
If the weather is nice, there is lots to explore, horses, goats, sheet and cows roaming freely, felt amazing, like being away from civilisation and surrounded in nature. When it rains, unfortunately there is not much you can do. Make sure you packed up wellies as grass is tall.

Disliked: Showers, toilet, lack of safety for young children. As a family we love camping, glamping and being outdoors, we know what to expect when we go places like this, however, our expectations were set high due to the price we paid for this place and oh my we were disappointed. Camping places for £17 per night have better facilities than this! It is not looked after at all. Hot tub mentioned on Pitchup- owners said its been broken for years! Misold information, it should be removed

Recommend to friends Visit again

Exquisite, tranquil site. Genuine Mongolian yurt. Good facilities.

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

Yurt

Liked: Idyllic spot! Beautiful site, well equipped, good hosts.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Seren Retreat

Bryncoch Farm

Swansea

Glamorgan

Wales

SA2 7LB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.606°N
-4.091°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.8 mi Bus Station
6 mi Bus Station
6.3 mi Bus Station
Rail
3.8 mi Gowerton Rail Station
4.6 mi Bynea Rail Station
5.6 mi Llanelli Rail Station
Ferry
7.1 mi Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
26.1 mi Caldey Island Ferry Landing
26.5 mi Tenby Ferry Landing
Airport
1 mi Swansea Airport

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

As you might already have gathered, the Gower brims with beaches, but there are also other alternatives for offshore swims, including Broughton Bay’s calm natural rock pool (25 minutes' drive) and the 50-metre Wales National Pool Swansea (15 minutes). In between refreshing dips, cultural and historical activities to set off on include trips to Oxwich and Oystermouth castles or Swansea’s museums (all around 20 minutes); a couple of the most recommended are the National Waterfront Museum for an insight into Wales’ industrial past and The Tram Shed if you’re taken by time-honoured types of transport. For wildlife-rich attractions, try the WWT Llanelli Wetlands Centre for birdwatching and Clyne Gardens, a 25- and 15-minute drive away respectively, to snoop about among the rare species of plants. For the kids, meanwhile, Pembrey Country Park (45 minutes) has a pitch and putt course, a dry ski slope and a model railway.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Caswell Bay 3.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Langland Bay 4.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Oxwich Bay 4.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Limeslade Bay 5.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bracelet Bay 5.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

National Wetland Centre Wales 4.2 mi

National Waterfront Museum 6.5 mi

Pembrey Country Park 10.7 mi

Aberdulais Falls 14.3 mi

National Botanic Garden of Wales 16.5 mi

National Trust

Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 9 mi

Aberdulais Falls 14.3 mi

Aberdeunant 19.6 mi

Tudor Merchant's House 26.4 mi

Heddon Valley 27.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Secret Valley of Bishopston 2.1 mi

Penmaen - Parkmill - Three Cliffs Bay 2.4 mi

Penmaen - Penrice Castle - Reynoldston - Cefn Bryn 2.5 mi

Oxwich Horton and Penrice 4.5 mi

Cwm Ivy - Whiteford Point - Whiteford Sands 7.1 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 Seren Retreat have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Seren Retreat dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Seren Retreat? As you might already have gathered, the Gower brims with beaches, but there are also other alternatives for offshore swims, including Broughton Bay’s calm natural rock pool (25 minutes' drive) and the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Seren Retreat?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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