Croeso Cottage

The smell of morning tea drifts from Croeso Cottage's windows while you unzip your pod door to birdsong — this is the rare kind of place that straddles proper camping and proper comfort.

Best suited to couples after a cosy base or small families wanting the freedom of a pod with a guesthouse safety net nearby. The camping pods give you that canvas-and-stars feel without the 3am guy-rope panic, while the cottage rooms are there if the weather turns or grandparents join mid-trip. WiFi reaches the pitches if you need to check the forecast or upload that sunset shot, and dogs are welcome by arrangement — always worth asking when you book.

It's open all year, so you could feasibly wake here in February frost or August heatwave. Campfires are a maybe — check when you arrive, as rules shift with season and ground conditions. The vibe leans peaceful rather than party, with just enough creature comforts to feel like a treat without losing that away-from-it-all edge.