The Lookout

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Secluded setting
Secluded setting
View from camp
Gateway to the site
Exterior
Kitchen, dining space and dry room
Eco shower and compost toilet
Campfire
Dusk view
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View from camp
Gateway to the site
Exterior

  • Secluded single bell tent on a 17-acre Carmarthenshire smallholding
  • Direct access to Brechfa Forest; Llandeilo 25 minutes' drive
  • Surrounded by wildlife and livestock; eggs and basic supplies sold
Seeking a bit of seclusion? You’ll certainly get it at The Lookout, where you’ll be staying in the only tent at a 10-acre Carmarthenshire smallholding with valley views – and your nearest neighbours will be goats and horses. This is a proper eco glamping experience, in that you’ll have things like beds (including pillows and base sheets only), a firepit with free firewood, solar lights, a cool box and outdoor seating provided – but it’s also got something of a wild camping vibe, as it’s an off-grid setup in a private clearing with a view over the valley. You'll need to bring your own towels and a duvet or sleeping bags. Private facilities include a well-equipped camp kitchen with a covered eating space and mains water, a composting loo and a solar-powered bucket shower. You’ll also have access to a ‘dry room’ for storing your bikes, boots and supplies. For supplies, your host sells some basic supplies including veg from the garden, local eggs and vegetables. For bigger stockups you’ll need to head to somewhere like Llanbydder, 10 minutes’ drive away. Weekend guests can also brunch or lunch at the burger van based at Hafod Trails Bike Park, a couple of miles from the site. Once you’ve looked at the forest views, you’ll no doubt want to get out to explore it for yourselves – and that’s easily done, as there’s a bridleway leading from the site that links up with walking and cycling trails in Brechfa Forest. Nearby, you can also head out onto Llanllwni mountain for stunning views, particularly at sunset, and the chance to spot lots of wildlife and livestock. The coast isn’t far off either – it’ll take you about 40 minutes to get to hotspots like New Quay and Llangrannog.

Campground type

Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens June 20
Please note
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 9 are not allowed on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 6 consecutive nights.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the access track is not suitable for low vehicles.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jun 20 to

Reviews

10

Overall rating from 2 Pitchup.com customers

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
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Wifi
 10

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again
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Arrival date (latest first)

Great stay, with great views.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Vio I.

Bell tent

Liked We loved our stay at the Lookout. It had everything we needed and more. The outside kitchen area had everything we needed, same with the eco toilets and shower.
The Lookout is quiet, and private and the views are amazing. We went to bed and woke up with amazing views.
The area has so much to offer, trails and nice little towns. We had a battery pack from the owners and that was enough for 2 phones (4nights).
We will come back again in the future. Thank you to the owners!

Disliked Nothing to dislike. We loved everything!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous location, excellent hosts

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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justine w.

Bell tent

Liked Excellent location, the hosts were amazing and made us very welcome. The covered kitchen/eating area was great when it rained. Plenty of firewood supplied.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

The Lookout

Bwlchydwr

Rhydcymerau

Llandeilo

Carmarthenshire

Wales

SA19 7PU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.03073°N
4.07951°W

Route directions

The postcode brings you to the drive of the yellow bungalow, Bwlchydwr; please call at the house or phone from here. Guests are welcome to contact the site for further directions or provide an estimated time of arrival.

Nearest transport

Bus
15.6 mi Bus Station
16.3 mi Library
16.3 mi Library
Rail
10 mi Llanwrda Rail Station
10.1 mi Llangadog Rail Station
10.8 mi Llandeilo Rail Station
Ferry
29.6 mi Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
Airport
29.6 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Hafod Trails (mountain bike area): three minutes’ drive - Llanllwni mountain: 10 minutes - The Raven MTB Trail: 20 minutes - Llandysul canoeing: 20 minutes - Llandeilo: 25 minutes - Carreg Cennen Castle: 35 minutes - National Botanic Garden of Wales: 40 minutes - New Quay (for dolphin-spotting trips): 40 minutes - Llangrannog beach: 45 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Traeth Gwyn New Quay 16.8 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodN/A
New Quay Harbour 17.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
New Quay North 17.4 mi Sea GoodGoodN/AN/A
Llangrannog 18.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Cilborth 18.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 5.5 mi

Aberglasney Gardens 10.5 mi

National Botanic Garden of Wales 13.4 mi

National Wool Museum 13.6 mi

Carreg Cennen Castle 13.9 mi

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 5.5 mi

Aberdeunant 10.8 mi

Aberdulais Falls 27.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Abergorlech - Brechfa Forest - Abergorlech 3.3 mi

B4310 - Brechfa Forest - B4310 5 mi

GWENFFRWD/DINAS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 03/08/1978) 12.2 mi

Carreg Cennen Castle 13.5 mi

Cei Bach - Craig Ddu - Cardigan Heritage Coast - Cwm Buw 16.4 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Lookout have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Lookout dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Lookout? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Hafod Trails (mountain bike area): three minutes’ drive - Llanllwni mountain: 10 minutes - The Raven MTB Trail: 20 minutes - Llandysul canoeing: 20 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Lookout?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Lookout? From $188.04 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.