Dyfi Dens

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Bell tent with views
Bell tent with views
Bell tent
Bell tent and shower
Private bell tent
3 bell tents
Double bed
Single bed
Next to river
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Bell tent
Bell tent and shower
Private bell tent

  • Dog-friendly bell tents with green surroundings and the Dulas river
  • A 20-minute walk from Dyfi Bike Park; 25 minutes’ drive to the beach
  • Firepit, logburner and gas stove provided; pubs and shops nearby
Digging out a den where mountains, mountain biking and the coast are within driving distance? Then, the dog-friendly bell tents at Dyfi Dens are a good place to duck down on the outskirts of the Snowdonia National Park in Powys, 25 minutes’ drive from the nearest beach in Aberdyfi. With green surroundings and the Dulas river running through the site, relaxing and recharging here should be a breeze. Whether you prefer to start the day with one of the scenic walks surrounding the site or putting some porridge on the gas stove in your tent, you should be cosy with all the facilities. The bell tent is well-equipped and well-maintained with a logburner and an en-suite hot shower and composting toilet for your sole use. As for your kitchen arsenal, that includes saucepans, utensils, plates, cups and cutlery. When you’re not in your proper bed under the canvas, there’s a firepit outside to watch the views (or sunset). You might want to head out instead and handily, the local town of Machynlleth is 10 minutes’ drive or 50 minutes’ walk away. Aside from the great pubs, local shops and takeaways, there’s a leisure centre with parking and an art museum to trifle with here by the day. Adventurous souls in your pack might also want to wander down to the Dyfi Bike Park, just 20 minutes’ walk away, and home to some pretty cool mountain bike runs and jumps.

Site type

Rent a tent 4
Opens
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

Reviews

9.7

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

excellent site with huge potential if attention to detail is paid

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 8
Suzanne K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: Glad a sink has been affected to the bathroom.

Disliked: We had very little wood or kindling for the stove, considering the size of the box there was only enough for 1 night. The catch on the door to the stove was so tight to open we had to leave it propped shut . There was an apple core under the double bed and lots of small pieces of slate on the carpet. I appreciate that the flooring must be difficult to vac without electricity but I don't feel this is acceptable. The frying pan handle needed tightening...to have a wobbly handle on such a large heavy pan when cooking on a camping stove is dangerous. There were numerous large lumps under the flooring. We visited the dens 2 years ago and had a lovely time..this time I feel the attention to detail has dropped considerably. I could feel every spring on the double bed mattress.

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We booked a last minute two night stay and it definitely didn’t…

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

Bell tent

Liked: We booked a last minute two night stay and it definitely didn’t disappoint. Beautiful location with stunning views. The children loved the stream which is right by the tents - it feels super private and the kids could have played there for hours. The tent had everything we needed and felt so cozy. Can’t wait to visit again.

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Lovely and clean tent and bedding. The private wc and shower shed…

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

Bell tent

Liked: Lovely and clean tent and bedding. The private wc and shower shed is genius. Great welcome phone call before we arrived and number to call was really good too. Also loved the compostable toilet.

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It's a gorgeous location and the owners are absolutely lovely. We went…

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

Bell tent

Liked: It's a gorgeous location and the owners are absolutely lovely. We went last year and would recommend to anyone looking for a lovely quiet getaway off grid.

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Beautiful location

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Faye H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: We loved our stay and hope to book again in the future. Beautiful location, kids loved paddling in the water. Clean and comfortable.

Disliked: There was no internet, but this wasn't a problem for us. We appreciated the break from devices.

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Stunning site with beautiful tent and very clean facilities.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Susie P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: We went for a 2 night get away and it was just what we needed. The site was in a stunning location and very clean. The tent was lovely and perfect for our family of 6 and 2 dogs. It was a great location for days out or you could just go on beautiful walks in the local area. We loved it.

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Excellent site

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

Bell tent

Liked: We loved our stay. The facilities were clean, neat, comfortable and tidy. Owner was very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. The river just in front of the bell tents is an added bonus and feels like your own "private" beach.

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I really LOVE this place…

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

Bell tent

Liked: I really LOVE this place

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The views, location, tent . Really enjoyed it and already booked for…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Tamara H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: The views, location, tent . Really enjoyed it and already booked for this year again! Great for kids

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Excellent site, clean and comfortable .

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

Bell tent

Liked: We really enjoyed our stay here! The view was so lovely to wake up to, we liked how there wasn’t too many people around and it was very nice and peaceful. The interior of the tent was very cozy, we loved the fire place which kept us nice and warm in the night time. The owner was very helpful as my daughter left her teddy there and she kindly posted it to us! We had much needed family time which was very nice as we could relax and get away for a bit xx

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Features

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

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Dyfi Dens

Glandulas Mawr

Pantperthog

Machynlleth

Powys

Wales

SY20 9AX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.61827°N
-3.84734°W

Nearest transport

Coach
25.5 km Penllwyn PO
25.5 km Penllwyn PO
26.8 km University Campus Penglais
Rail
2.6 km Machynlleth Rail Station
7.9 km Dovey Junction Rail Station
15.1 km Penhelig Rail Station
Ferry
17.4 km Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
17.8 km 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

When you're ready to add some of the seaside into the mix, Aberdyfi beach (25 minutes’ drive) is a good antidote for those of you in search of some new surf. Alongside the pretty harbour, there are surf-worthy waves on the sandy beach and opportunities to dabble in some windsurfing or sailing too. From the coast to the mountains, up in Snowdonia National Park, Cadair Idris (45 minutes) is one for the books. As the highest peak in south Snowdonia, the views are really quite splendid. Just make sure to strap on some sturdy shoes, as it's quite a long hike all the way to the top. Aiming to take on a new activity while you’re on your holiday? Then, you might want to try your hand at shooting (or sharpen up your existing skills) in the Dovey Valley Shooting Ground (15 minute’ drives), where they run lessons and group sessions. While your eyes are on the sky, the Dyfi Osprey Project (15 minutes) is all about seeing ospreys in the flesh. And for another learning-packed detour, The Centre for Alternative Technology (15 minutes’ walk) is next door to the farm with sustainable and green energy structures and displays.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Aberdyfi 16.4 km Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood
Fairbourne 16.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberdyfi Rural 17.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood
Tywyn 17.7 km Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Barmouth 18.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 3 km

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 16.8 km

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 27.9 km

CADW - Harlech Castle 32 km

Portmeirion Gardens 36.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 7.9 km

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 9.8 km

YNYS-HIR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/04/2000) 10.4 km

Cadair Idris 12.5 km

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 12.5 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.

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 Dyfi Dens have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dyfi Dens dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dyfi Dens? When you're ready to add some of the seaside into the mix, Aberdyfi beach (25 minutes’ drive) is a good antidote for those of you in search of some new surf. Alongside … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dyfi Dens?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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