Take a mini digital detox and make fun memories on a glamping trip to Wales with your extended family or friends plus two furry chums. Staying in this quirky, safari-tent-style lodge in Carmarthenshire is sure to be fun; there’s stacks to do on site, with three other lodges and shared facilities like a playground, disc golf, cafe and bar but it’s also ideal for exploring the wider Cardigan Bay area.
Once inside, the lodge has an almost bohemian vibe with quirky lighting, but it’s easy to forget you’re effectively in a tent as the open-plan living space is cleverly zoned into lounge, kitchen and dining areas. There’s plenty of space for all six guests (plus pups) and the windows let lots of light in and add to the indoor-outdoor vibe of the whole place, with clear sightlines out. Test your skills cooking on the wood-fired stove or opt for the BBQ outside. The three bedrooms offer flexible sleeping accommodation for all ages. There’s a private shower room with WC, plus parking in the shared car park. Outside, sit on the raised veranda or in your private nordic-style hot tub to plan your next day’s fun.
If you can tear youself away from this small site’s entertainments, you’ll find shopping and refreshment opportunities in vibrant Newcastle Emlyn (2 miles). But the big local draw in terms of towns simply has to be charming Cardigan (9.5 miles) with its 11th-century Castle by the River Teifi. For those seeking a bit more activity, then try the Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire Coast Paths. There’s a choice of wonderful beaches for building sandcastles, trying water sports or simply sitting and watching out for dolphins. For example, the golden swathes of Mwnt are 11.5 miles, while Aberporth Beach is 7.5 miles and Poppet Beach is 12.5 miles.