Cwt Bugail Aeron
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- Adults-only shepherd’s hut 10 minutes’ riverside walk from Aberaeron
- Aberaeron Beach 15 minutes’ walk; Raven MTB Trail 50 minutes’ drive
- Kitchen corner; separate wet room; all-weather shelter with barbecue
Partially surrounded by trees and sitting on the banks of the Aeron, the cosy shepherd’s hut at Cwt Bugail Aeron is a peaceful, adults-only Ceredigion bolthole. It places you 15 minutes’ walk along the river into Aberaeron, known for its choice of eateries, fishing harbour and beach.
But there’s no real need to stir very far from base camp if you don’t feel like it; on-site you have a kitchen corner (with microwave oven, fridge, kettle and toaster), living space and a proper double bed in your cosy, centrally heated shepherd’s hut. Bring all your own linens and towels, or your hosts can provide them for a small cost.
Right outside is a separate wet room and a shelter with a picnic table for alfresco eating and loungers for general chilling. A barbecue and firepit are supplied, and bags of charcoal or logs are available for additional charge.
There’s car parking for two cars, and secure bike storage if you’re travelling under pedal power. Please note that you’ll need to walk past the owner’s house to the shepherds hut at the bottom of the garden – bring a torch for manoeuvres after dark as there is no street lighting.
Site type
1Opens 5 May
Guests under the age of 21 are not allowed on site.- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Mon, 5 May to
Adults only
Wifi at the unit/pitch
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Features
No dogs allowed
Pop-up campsite
Adults only
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Luxury PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Cwt Bugail Aeron
Gorsaf Dawel,
Bro Allt y Graig
Aberaeron
Ceredigion
Wales
SA46 0DU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.23524°N
-4.25314°W
Nearest transport
Coach23.1 km Bus Station
24 km University Campus Penglais
26.3 km Penllwyn PO
Rail23.1 km Aberystwyth Rail Station
31.6 km Borth Rail Station
36.9 km Aberdovey Rail Station
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Mountain bikers can disappear off to Bwlch Nant yr Arian (40 minutes’ drive), Hafod Trails (40 minutes) or the Raven MTB Trail at Brechfa (50 minutes) for adrenaline-inducing downhill rides. The Llyn Brianne and Nant-y-Moch reservoirs (both about an hour) beckon sporty types both on two wheels or on foot, while less-energetic walkers can follow the course of the River Aeron from the shepherd’s hut right to the Wales Coast Path (10 minutes’ stroll) at Ceredigion Bay.
Combine exercise with culture and amble along the river to Llanerchaeron (35 minutes), a National Trust-owned Georgian villa designed by architect John Nash in 1790, with a walled garden and wild parkland to discover. There’s more Welsh history to be seen with subterranean tours at National Trust - Dolaucothi’s gold mines (35 minutes’ drive), and if you’d like to give your feet a rest, board the Vale of Rheidol Railway at Aberystwyth (half an hour) for a trip through spectacular countryside on an Edwardian steam train.
If days at the seaside are what you crave, choose between the pocket of sand at New Quay (15 minutes), picnics at pebble Cwmtydu Cove (25 minutes) or kayaking and dolphin spotting at Tresaith and sandy Aberporth beaches (both half an hour).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traeth Gwyn New Quay | 7 km | Sea | Good | Good | Good | N/A |
| New Quay Harbour | 7.5 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| New Quay North | 7.5 km | Sea | Good | Good | N/A | N/A |
| Llanrhystud | 9.3 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Cilborth | 16.9 km | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Llanerchaeron - National Trust 2.6 km
Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 22.8 km
National Wool Museum 25.4 km
Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 29.5 km
Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 40.2 km
National Trust
Dolaucothi Gold Mines 29.5 km
Aberdeunant 42.9 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Aberaeron - River Walk - Allt y Graig - St Non's - Aberaeron 0.9 km
Cei Bach - Craig Ddu - Cardigan Heritage Coast - Cwm Buw 5.8 km
New Quay - Bird Rock - Cwm Soden -New Quay 7.6 km
New Quay - Craig yr Adar - New Quay 7.7 km
Cwmtudu - Castell Bach - Cwm Silio - Cwmtudu 11.5 km
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.
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- Does Cwt Bugail Aeron have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cwt Bugail Aeron dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Cwt Bugail Aeron? Mountain bikers can disappear off to Bwlch Nant yr Arian (40 minutes’ drive), Hafod Trails (40 minutes) or the Raven MTB Trail at Brechfa (50 minutes) for adrenaline-inducing downhill rides. The Llyn … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cwt Bugail Aeron?
Read moreOn-site accommodation Arrive: noon – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Cwt Bugail Aeron? From €209.39 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.