Dyfi Forest Retreats

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 1 review
The cabin with a backdrop of Dyfi Forest
The cabin with a backdrop of dyfi forest
The cabin and outdoor seating
Cabin with a star-filled night sky
The cabin and firepit area
Covered porch with a gas barbecue
The cabin with the king-size bed
Cabin with the extra bed prepared
Cabin interior with extra bed
1/12
The cabin and outdoor seating
Cabin with a star-filled night sky
The cabin and firepit area

  • Off-grid Dyfi Forest cabin 15 minutes’ drive from Machynlleth
  • Eryri National Park and Dyfi Bike Park both 15 minutes’ drive
  • Spectacular views from the private garden; barbecue and outdoor shower
Well, what a peaceful spot. Surrounded by woodland, Dyfi Forest Retreats is found on a hillside deep within the Dyfi Forest, 15 minutes’ drive from the lively Powys market town of Machynlleth. The cabin accommodation here is off grid (so bring torches for night-time perambulations) and heated by a woodburner to make sure you’re all comfy all of the time. The place can be made up for two sleeping in a king-size bed or for up to four guests with the provision of two extra beds. Moving outdoors, there is a hot shower and washing-up area, as well as a gas barbecue on the covered porch (handy for any rainy days) and a private garden with seating and a firepit. Mountain biking your thing? The cabin is practically on the Climachx Mountain Bike Trail and only a stone’s throw from Dyfi Bike Park (15 minutes’ drive). There’s wild mountain country to explore in Eryri National Park (also 15 minutes), plus diving spots on the Dulas River (20 minutes) and wild swimming in glacial Llyn Mwyngil (45 minutes). After a dip in the sea? Aberdyfi Beach is half an hour away. If you’d rather simply stick around on this gorgeous and leafy hillside site (who could blame you?), you can settle down outside to soak up the views, keep an eye out for wildlife and bring binoculars for stargazing on clear nights. Thanks to the lack of light pollution hereabouts, the Milky Way and other galaxies can often be seen strewn across the dark sky.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

10

Overall rating based on one review View breakdown

100%

would recommend this campground to a friend

100%

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Location, views were amazing! Our hosts gave us privacy but they were…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Melanie S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

The Artist 1 bedroom cabin

Liked: Location, views were amazing! Our hosts gave us privacy but they were available if we needed them. Comfy cabin and bed. Loved being able to have a campfire. We felt secluded but in the knowledge we were a short drive to Machynlleth. Couldn't fault our stay!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Location

Dyfi Forest Retreats

Esgairlwyd

Esgairgeiliog

Machynlleth

Powys

Wales

SY20 9HE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.65068°N
-3.80404°W

Nearest transport

Bus
17.9 mi The Groe
18.6 mi Penllwyn PO
18.6 mi Penllwyn PO
Rail
4.4 mi Machynlleth Rail Station
7.8 mi Dovey Junction Rail Station
10.4 mi Morfa Mawddach Rail Station
Ferry
11.2 mi Porth Penrhyn Ferry Landing
11.4 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Local attractions and activities: - Dyfi Forest: accessed from the cabin - Climachx Mountain Bike Trail: five minutes’ drive - Dyfi Bike Park: 15 minutes - Corris Craft Centre: 15 minutes - Corris Mine Explorers: 15 minutes - King Arthur’s Labyrinth: 15 minutes - Dyfi Distillery: 15 minutes - Corris Steam Railway Museum and Railway: 15 minutes - Cadair Idris: 20 minutes - Aberdyfi Beach: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Fairbourne 11.2 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Barmouth 11.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Aberdyfi 12.9 mi Estuary ExcellentGoodGoodGood
Tywyn 13.4 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodExcellent
Aberdyfi Rural 13.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

MOMA Wales - Y Tabernacl 4.6 mi

Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway 12.9 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 19.2 mi

Vale of Rheidol Railway (Aberystwyth) 20.2 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 21.9 mi

National Trust

Ty^ Mawr Wybrnant 27.8 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Abergynolwyn - Foel Y Geifr - Abergynolwyn 6.4 mi

Cadair Idris 7 mi

Llynau Greggan from Ty Nant 7.1 mi

Cadair Idris by the Fox's Path 7.1 mi

Esgair Fochnant - Glaslyn - Bugeilyn 7.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Want to know more about camping in Powys?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Dyfi Forest Retreats have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dyfi Forest Retreats dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Dyfi Forest Retreats? Local attractions and activities: - Dyfi Forest: accessed from the cabin - Climachx Mountain Bike Trail: five minutes’ drive - Dyfi Bike Park: 15 minutes - Corris Craft Centre: 15 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dyfi Forest Retreats?
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more