Glamping and tent pitches near Aberdovey, Gwynedd, with electric hook-ups and shower facilities.
About Smugglers Cove Boatyard
Aberdovey is a small seaside town on Cardigan Bay in Gwynedd, known for its beach and sailing heritage. Smugglers Cove Boatyard sits in this setting, offering tent pitches alongside glamping pods and static lodges, so it suits campers looking for a range of accommodation options rather than just one type.
The site provides electric hook-ups on pitches and has shower facilities. Nightly rates start from £25. The mix of camping and fixed accommodation means you'll share the site with different types of guests, and the boatyard setting gives it a particular character tied to the locality rather than a generic campsite feel.
What's nearby
- Sawna Dyfi next door
- Aberdovey Lodge Park next door
- The Gatehouse, Panteidal, Aberdyfi 150m away
- Nyth Robin 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Can I bring...?
Pitch types
- Angell non-electric mixed tent pitch (XL)
- Dulas non-electric mixed tent pitch
- Dyfi non-electric mixed tent pitch
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Lodges & pods
- Hannah 2 bedroom marina berth, slip, mooring
- The Boy John 1 bedroom marina berth, slip, mooring
Hook-up
Facilities
No takeaway delivery found for this location (LL35 0RG) on Just Eat or Deliveroo — you'll likely need to bring or buy supplies before you arrive.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Co-op, Tywyn 5.3 miles
- Lidl 10.9 miles
- Tesco 11 miles
- Morrisons 11.2 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What visitors say
Hidden gem! We absolutely loved our time at smugglers cove! We were greeted by a lovely woman Sophie who was friendly and welcoming. We were offered the use of wheelbarrows to get our camping equipment to the pitch which gave us a real sense of adventure! There’s only three camping pitches with the most amazing views, so it feels very secluded, like you have your own private little beach. This is my favourite camping sites we’ve ever been too and we made some amazing memories here. Would 10/10 recommend and we can’t wait to go back! ❤️
· via Google
Beautiful getaway. We camped on one of the three secluded pitches on the shoreline, secluded from the boatyard. Stunning and private spots - almost feels wild. Fire pits are great additions. The boatyard itself is really cool too. Facilities are amazing and eco friendly. A no frills place, which makes it all the better. We'll be back!
· via Google
Great place if you like the basics. Lovely owner. Hot showers and an outside one (if you're brave), toilets, and washing up area. Peaceful with a minimal number of people. Options to pitch tents, stay in converted boats or a cottage. Definitely go back. Love to go sooner however it's booked.
· via Google
We stayed in the Boy John dry-docked boat on the beach and rented one of the camping pitches near by. We slept 4 on the boat and 4 on the tent pitch and we all had a fantastic time. The tent pitch was well turfed, spacious and private with incredible views over the estuary. The boat was amazing!! Far better than expected, with far more amenities than expected! It had 2 gas rings, an electric kettle, sink, mini fridge, pots, pans, cutlery, a piano, a wood burner and electric power sockets! We did feel like cheating when we said we were camping... The boat had a wonderful bedroom in the back, very small but with a comfortable double bed, and it had a fold out bed upstairs. We also had a spot outside the boat for a campfire, with nice seats. The welcome was lovely and we had all we needed. We did get a minor noise complaint at high tide, but the sound does travel well in the estuary! Would very very happily come back here for another weekend!
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