Woodland Glamping in the Geodesic Dome
Sheltered by a canopy of tall, twisting trees at the foot of the valley lies the geodesic dome.
Dappled in sunlight and tucked away in its own blissfully peaceful clearing of ancient woodland, the geodome sits beautifully in its wild surroundings. This unique hemispherical oak-and-canvas structure, elevated on a solid wood floor, was crafted by our friends at Trellyn camping at Abercastle, just a couple of miles down the coast. It is lovingly furnished with all the luxuries of home (including electricity) and yet deeply immersed in nature, enveloped in an arboreal amphitheatre of birdsong and the busy hum of pollinators amongst the wildflowers.
A window out onto the incredibly bright night sky hangs just above the double bed, where you can constellation-gaze with the cosy crackling warmth of the wood burner and the soft twinkling of the fairy lights inside. A single bed and a fold-out single sofa make this the perfect spacious sanctuary for eco-conscious families wanting to reconnect with Nature. Outside, there are sun-loungers, a fire pit for campfires, a separate fire bowl with a grill for cooking, and a picnic table. There is also plenty of room for a pup tent if older kids prefer their own space.
The dome clearing opens out onto a spacious meadow with 14 grassy camping pitches, each well spread out and separated by saplings we planted back in 2020.
Though nestled away from the sea breezes, the dome is only a 1-mile walk through the National Trust woodland to the secluded Abermawr beach, an expansive sand-and-shingle bay with crystal clear calm waters, perfect for swimming, and its cosy neighbour, Aberbach, perfect for a private beach bonfire at sunset. From here you can also join the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, a world-renowned national trail which winds around the peninsula, punctuated by remote little coves and breathtaking clifftop panoramas.
A hand-picked selection of Pembrokeshire’s best outdoor activities is available to book via Preseli Venture, including coasteering, sea kayaking, surfing, climbing, canoeing, SUP-boarding, e-mountain biking, yoga, wild swimming, beach saunas and more. You can also take part in the self-guided walking holiday, or if you’re car-free, why not try their car-free adventure itinerary (free to download).
