Dolau Afon Campsite
โ Riverside camping field beside the Ystwyth river for wild swimming
Ceredigion
Photo: Chris Denny (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
Ceredigion rewards a bit of planning. We've pulled together the best stays and days out so you can spend less time searching and more time looking forward to it. Dolphins in Cardigan Bay and a wild, green hinterland.
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Official Environment Agency classifications for designated bathing waters near Ceredigion.
All beaches in Wales with stays and things to do โ16 places matching your filters.
โ Riverside camping field beside the Ystwyth river for wild swimming
Ceredigion
โ Off-grid eco campsite with solar power and compost loos
๐๏ธ 2.68 miles from Cilborth (Excellent water quality)
Ceredigion
โ Woodland glamping and touring pitches near Aberdyfi on Cardigan Bay
Aberdyfi
โ Hilltop site with panoramic views over Aberystwyth and Cardigan Bay
๐๏ธ 1.42 miles from Aberystwyth South (Good water quality)
Aberystwyth
๐๏ธ 2.12 miles from Borth (Excellent water quality)
Aberystwyth
๐๏ธ 1.89 miles from Traeth Gwyn New Quay (Sufficient water quality)
Ceredigion
โ Family-owned park with sea and mountain views
๐๏ธ 1.15 miles from Borth (Excellent water quality)
Borth
โ Set on a hill overlooking the valley to Clarach Bay
๐๏ธ 0.78 miles from Clarach South (Good water quality)
Aberystwyth
Itineraries
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The right base depends on your crew: couples tend to love a cottage with a view, families get the most from a holiday park's pools and kids' clubs, and campers and caravanners are spoilt for choice. We list them side by side here, with live links through to each operator to book.
Each corner of Ceredigion has its own character. Popular bases include Aberystwyth โ every one has its own guide on this site with local stays and days out.
Book early for August โ the best-located stays go months in advance. Shoulder season (MayโJune and SeptemberโOctober) is when regulars travel: quieter beaches and attractions, softer prices, same scenery.
Outside school holidays โ typically late September to early May. Many stays cost 30โ50% less than in August, and attractions are quieter too.
Yes โ filter the listings above by family-friendly facilities like pools, kids' clubs and playgrounds, and check the things-to-do guide for rainy-day options before you book.
Every listing on this page links directly to the holiday operator โ you book with them at their live price. We may earn a commission at no cost to you, which is how we keep these guides free.
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What's on at each, with tickets and places to stay within walking distance.
Events from
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Wed 18 Nov ยท 19:30
National Dance Company Wales presents Blue | Glas
Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth ยท 8.2 mi
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Thu 19 Nov ยท 19:30
National Dance Company Wales presents Blue | Glas
Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth ยท 8.2 mi
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Sun 7 Feb ยท 14:45
The Old Library Sessions
The Old Library, Aberystwyth ยท 8.0 mi
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