For an incredible glamping holiday in Wales, destinations don’t come much better than Pembrokeshire. With amazing beaches, miles of incredible walking paths, and gorgeous towns and villages to explore, there’s so much to discover in this area of South West Wales.
Experience a hassle free holiday in Pembrokeshire’s great outdoors with the added comfort of staying in a quirky bell tent or Landpod, complete with our trademark warm and cosy bed linen all ready and waiting for you. If you prefer a little more luxury than a traditional campsite, then glamping is for you.
Read on to find out more about glamping holidays in Pembrokeshire, including where to stay and what to do while you’re there.
Why Pembrokeshire is perfect for a glamping holiday
Pembrokeshire, in South West Wales, is bordered by Carmarthenshire to the east, Ceredigion to the northeast and otherwise faces straight out to the sea. It is home to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the only national park in Great Britain which runs primarily along the shoreline. Pembrokeshire is home to 186 miles of dramatic coastline, 286 ancient monuments, 1,234 listed buildings, and over 50 wonderful beaches.
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is one of the smallest national parks in the UK, but it is perfectly formed, with an inspirational landscape of offshore islands. It’s also a great place for spotting wildlife, with dolphins, porpoises, puffins, and seals regularly seen swimming off the coast.
There’s also a thriving foodie scene, with everything from beach bars where you can grab a fully stacked burger to Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurants.
With something here for everyone to enjoy, Pembrokeshire is ideal for a glamping holiday in the UK.
Where to glamp in Pembrokeshire
We have two glamp sites in Pembrokeshire – YHA Manorbier and YHA Broad Haven. Both of these glamping sites are sited in excellent locations and provide fantastic facilities for glamping holidays to remember.
Choose from glamping in Landpods, camping pods, or bell tents at YHA Manorbier, or stay in a quirky Landpod at YHA Broad Haven.
Glamping at YHA Manorbier
Just west of Tenby, YHA Manorbier enjoys an elevated location, perched on a clifftop, overlooking sandy beaches with spectacular views out over the sea.
With stunning coastal paths starting right from the doorstep and beautiful beaches at every turn, Manorbier is an excellent spot for a walking holiday with pals or a family seaside break.
YHA Manorbier is home to Landpods and premium bell tents, as well as camping pods and spaces where you can pitch your own tent if you’d prefer to go back to basics.
But if a little more luxury is your thing, you can enjoy all the fun of camping without having to bring your own tent when you stay under canvas in one of the bell tents. These bell tents sleep up to five people, and all beds and bedding are included, so you don’t need to bring anything from home with you.
Grab the buckets and spades, roll up the windbreaker, and head down to the beach to enjoy some good old-fashioned family fun. After all that fresh air, return to the bell tent and light the integrated wood burner to warm up.
If you’re not ready to come in just yet, you can always gather around the fire pit outside. Recap your adventures with some fireside chats and marshmallows before you turn in for the night.
Landpods at YHA Broad Haven
Our second beachside location in Pembrokeshire is YHA Broad Haven, just south of St Davids and overlooking St Brides Bay. A superb destination for a family holiday, kids will love the nautical theme running throughout the hostel, a nod to its fantastic location right beside a beautiful Blue Flag beach.
YHA Broad Haven has Landpods in its grounds, sleeping up to four people on two small double mattresses, so they’re ideal for families or couples. All bedding is included, so leave the sleeping bags at home. There’s also solar powered LED lighting, USB charge ports and a cosy seating area for chilling out in the daytime.
Landpods make for a super quirky stay as they are completely different from other glamping accommodation that you may have stayed in before. They feature an insulated canopy roof which you can open and raise up so you can keep cool when it’s warm and get closer to nature.
Kids will love watching the sunrise from their beds or stargazing at night. See how many constellations you can spot! There’s also a firepit outside where you can toast marshmallows or make s’mores.
Ditch your car for your glamping break at YHA Broad Haven, as you won’t need it. There’s so much to do in the hostel and on the beach that you won’t need to leave the area. The stunning Blue Flag beach is literally just steps away from the hostel door, and you can also get on the Pembrokeshire coastal path from here.
Half a mile away, you’ll find Little Haven with its beautiful quayside and quaint, colourful cottages. When you return to the hostel from your beach day, head to Haven’s Beach Café, where you can grab a bite to eat or a drink. Kids eat for just £1 with every main course ordered.
What to do on your glamping holiday in Pembrokeshire
If you’re looking for a break with plenty to do, then look no further than Pembrokeshire. Whether you’re after an active break with plenty of walking, an old-fashioned family seaside holiday, or you want to try something new, there’s something here for everyone.
Enjoy Pembrokshire’s beautiful beaches
Of course, as soon as you mention Pembrokeshire, the first thing that springs to mind is its 50 plus stunning beaches. From golden sand dunes to secluded coves, no matter how you like to enjoy the coast you’ll find something for you here.
We’ve already mentioned Broad Haven beach, but why not try Barafundle Bay? On the south coast of Pembrokeshire, this vast swathe of golden sand wouldn’t look out of place in the Caribbean. Instead, it’s right on the doorstep. It’s quite the adventure to get there, too. A short half-mile trek will take you through a forest and over a lake before you’re rewarded with this beautiful, isolated beach.
Barafundle Bay is also one of the few beaches which is dog-friendly all year round, so pooches don’t have to miss out. Four-legged friends are welcome at most of our camping and glamping locations, and you can bring them with you for just £10 per night if you stay in a bell tent, tipi, or Landpod.
Visit Pembroke Castle
This impressive medieval castle is one of the most popular attractions in the whole of Wales, thanks to its interesting history and plethora of things to do. Take a free guided tour, climb the Great Keep, and admire the views, or just wander around at your leisure.
Kids can take part in the Merrymakers Knight School during the summer holidays, where they can learn sword skills, storm the castle gates, and practice their bow or curtsey.
Explore the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path
Pack up your backpack, lace up your walking boots, and head out to explore the first National Trail in Wales, the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Enjoy stunning scenery, spot wildlife, and explore historic monuments along the way.
The whole path is 186 miles long, so if you’re planning on challenging yourself to a multi-day, long-distance walk, you can stop off at YHA Manorbier or YHA Broad Haven. Depending on your walking speed and how much you want to cover each day, it will take around 12 days to complete.
If you don’t quite fancy the whole thing, the path is easily split up into smaller sections, so you can choose to do one of these instead.
Visit St David’s Cathedral
St David’s holds the distinction of being the smallest city in the UK, with a population of less than 2,000 people. What it lacks in size, though, it makes up for in beauty with its spectacular cathedral.
The cathedral has been a pilgrimage site since the 12th century and has a library, treasury, and several beautiful chapels just waiting to be discovered. Legend has it that Pembrokeshire was the birthplace of St David.
While you’re in the city, don’t miss out on its great restaurants, cafes, and pubs, plus many picturesque buildings. Visit St David’s Bookshop, a teeny-tiny independent bookshop full of local authors, Welsh books, and second-hand titles.
Go twitching at the Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve
The river, marsh, and woodland habitats at the Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve are home to several species of birds, including kingfishers and owls. Follow one of the short, waymarked trails to see what you can spot. Most of these trails are also wheelchair accessible.
And it’s not just birds that call this haven their home. Otters, badgers, and butterflies are all common sights here.
Head into the information centre to learn more about the animals that make the marshes their habitat, browse the on-site shop, and grab a snack in the café.
Take a trip to Skomer Island
Skomer Island, less than a mile off the Pembrokeshire coast, is an important habitat for seabirds. It is home to over 42,500 puffins, which can be seen from mid-April to late July, as well as guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes, Manx shearwaters, and fulmars.
It takes just 20 minutes to reach the island by boat, and you can visit between April and September.
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