Want to see North Wales in style? For a snug stay in Snowdonia or a cosy break near Cardigan Bay, book a smart camping or glamping pod through Pitchup and stay in the open air with nature on your doorstep. Below, we’ve summarised what kind of accommodation is available, where you might like to stay and some of the best activities to get up to on North Wales pod getaways.
Camping and glamping pods in North Wales
Begin your day in a warm wooden pod after a good night’s sleep before heading outside for a cup of coffee in the fresh morning air. The rest is up to you – do you want your pod to be part of a holiday park with lots of handy amenities or somewhere a little more low-key, like a North Wales farm site?
Depending on your budget, you might want to weigh up the pros and cons of camping pods versus fancier glamping pods – the former tend to be simpler in terms of fixtures and furnishings, while the latter may come with more luxurious features like a hot tub. Find out more about what you can expect to find inside by reading our guide to camping pods.
Where to book pods in North Wales?
North Wales is a varied region, where it’s usually possible to get out to lakes, mountains or the coast within a short drive of wherever you’re staying. That being said, there are a few different areas in North Wales worth looking at when it comes to finding accommodation, each with its own character.
If quick access to the beach is high on your list of priorities, you’ll want to focus on coastal areas like the Isle of Anglesey, the Llŷn Peninsula or the Gwynedd coast. If mountaineering is a must, Snowdonia National Park is the obvious choice – although it’s possible to find pods with great access to other upland areas like the Clwydian Range too.
What could you do?
Snowdonia without the crowds
Pick a pod with easy access to quieter southern Snowdonia for hiking holidays without the crowds. Staying in a pod is also a great time-saver – there’s no tent to pitch and cooking in a well-equipped pod kitchenette takes less time than fiddling with matches, a windbreak and a camping stove – all of which makes it easier to set off early, find a decent parking space and scale the summit before the masses arrive.
Make a pod your base for the beach
A pod makes a smart pick for days out on the beach as well. Having immediate access to your own shower facilities (as many pods do) is certainly a plus when you want to wash off all of that salt and sand, and having a sheltered terrace or other extra outdoor space makes it easy to store paddleboards, wetsuits, towels, windbreaks and other beach equipment safely and securely.
Explore North Wales off-season
Few things are quite as cosy as snuggling up in a pod by a logburning stove and watching the clouds rolling over the hills… As the North Wales landscape is so gorgeously green all year round, there’s plenty of scope for booking for winter or autumn at one of our year-round pod sites – it’s warmer than staying under canvas but with the same sense of adventure that’ll make you feel connected to the natural world.
More of the best things to do in North Wales
For further travel advice, places to go and inspiration for your next pod break, check out our ultimate guide to North Wales.
