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Machlud Ar Y Dwr New Quay

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4.8
out of 5
Carmarthenshire » New Quay
Sleeps 2
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 1

Escape to the serene Machlud Ar Y Dwr New Quay, a stylish glamping pod nestled in the picturesque West Wales countryside. This idyllic retreat offers a tranquil getaway with breathtaking views across the lake, perfect for a romantic escape or a peaceful solo adventure.

The accommodation sleeps 2 guests in a cosy double bed, with additional space for 2 children on a sofa bed. It's a unique studio-style space combining a lounge, kitchen, diner, and sleeping area, all thoughtfully designed to maximise comfort and style.

Indulge in the luxury of your own private hot tub, where you can unwind under the stars after a day of exploring the surrounding walking routes.

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About Machlud Ar Y Dwr New Quay

Escape to the serene Machlud Ar Y Dwr New Quay, a stylish glamping pod nestled in the picturesque West Wales countryside. This idyllic retreat offers a tranquil getaway with breathtaking views across the lake, perfect for a romantic escape or a peaceful solo adventure.

The accommodation sleeps 2 guests in a cosy double bed, with additional space for 2 children on a sofa bed.

It's a unique studio-style space combining a lounge, kitchen, diner, and sleeping area, all thoughtfully designed to maximise comfort and style.

Indulge in the luxury of your own private hot tub, where you can unwind under the stars after a day of exploring the surrounding walking routes. This glamping pod is a true haven for nature lovers and those seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Whether you're stargazing, enjoying a romantic meal prepared in the well-equipped kitchen, or simply relaxing with a good book, this charming pod offers an unforgettable experience amidst the beauty of West Wales.

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests have been captivated by the pod's immaculate cleanliness, the comfort of the cosy bed, and the stunning, peaceful location. The warm welcome from the hosts, complete with freshly baked bread, Welsh cheese, and butter, has been a highlight, as well as the relaxing hot tub under the starry sky.

Getting there

To get to Machlud Ar Y Dwr New Quay, if driving, take the M4 motorway and follow signs towards West Wales. The nearest train station is in Aberystwyth, which is well-connected to major cities. From there, a short drive will bring you to your destination.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.
Service Distance (miles) Postcode
Pharmacy 7 milesSA46 0ED
Train station 20 milesSY23 1LH
Pub 2.5 milesSA44 6BT
Dog walk 0.5 mileslocal area
Supermarket 7 milesSA46 0AP
Indian takeaway (Taj Mahal) 7 milesSA46 0AU
Chinese takeaway (New Celtic) 7 milesSA46 0AS
Italian takeaway (La Calabria) 14 milesSA44 5NG

For families with Kids

With its tranquil setting and wildlife-rich surroundings, this destination is a wonderful choice for families with children. On-site, kids can enjoy the open spaces and the excitement of glamping. Nearby, the sandy beaches and boat trips from New Quay offer additional fun-filled activities for the little ones.

Is Machlud Ar Y Dwr New Quay A good location for couples?

This secluded glamping pod is an ideal romantic retreat for couples. On-site, you can enjoy intimate evenings in the hot tub or cosy nights under the stars. Nearby, the charming coastal towns and National Trust sites offer romantic days out exploring the beauty of West Wales.

Dining and Cafes

Nearby, The Cellar (SA46 0AS, (01545) 574666) offers a delightful dining experience, while The Hive (SA45 9NZ, (01545) 570445) is a cosy café for a casual bite, both within a short drive.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find scenic walking routes, local shops for essentials, and quaint inns and pubs for a taste of local hospitality.

Quickfire FAQs

Does the accommodation have a hot tub?

Yes, the glamping pod features a newly installed private hot tub that can accommodate up to 4 persons. It's the perfect spot to relax and soak while enjoying the scenic views over the lake.

Is the accommodation pet-friendly?

Yes, the pod welcomes one dog, allowing pet owners to enjoy their holiday with their furry friend. A small additional charge applies for bringing a pet, ensuring the accommodation maintains its high standards of cleanliness.

What cooking facilities are available in the pod?

The pod is equipped with an induction hob, microwave/grill, and a fridge, providing guests with everything they need to prepare and enjoy meals during their stay.

Is there parking available on-site?

Yes, there is private off-road parking available for one car right next to the pod, offering convenience and security for guests travelling by car.

Are there any additional utility facilities available?

Yes, guests have access to an on-site utility room that includes a shower, WC, washing machine, and tumble dryer, adding to the comfort and convenience of their stay.

Can I bring my children to stay in the pod?

The pod can sleep 2 adults in the double bed and also accommodates 2 children on a sofa bed in the lounge area, making it suitable for small families looking for a unique glamping experience.

Machlud Ar Y Dwr New Quay Reviews

Abbie
Fabulous view from the lodge and a very quiet location. Back roads were a bit scary at night during the rain, so would recommend travelling during the day. It was clean and tidy, everything worked well and the owners left a lovely homemade bread loaf as well as milk, cheese and butter. Would definitely stay again, the hot tub alone made it worthwhiRead morele. Perfect little getaway. Hide
Alexander
We really enjoyed our stay for 3 nights in September 2024. The location is ideal and within 40 minutes of coastal towns and within 15 minutes of the nearest town (Lampeter) with shops and restaurants. The pod was very well designed and had lots of equipment such as a microwave, fridge and kettle. It was spacious, clean and not cramped in any way. TRead morehe pod was comfortable and clean with other facilities available if wanted such as a gas BBQ and a slow cooker. We would highly recommend to others. Hide
Noah
My partner and I had such a lovely time, as soon as we had left we wanted to be back, beautiful site, easy glamping, beautiful nearby towns. The owners Claire and Andy were very accommodating and greeted us both with some lovely bread, cheese and butter (delicious!). The pod itself is a cosy but versatile stay perfect for a couple in my opinion. WeRead more spent hours both in the hot tub and out on the deck with a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside. Being city people it was a lovely escape! Hide
Richard
Lovely peaceful setting, fantastic view onto the lake area from the pod.
Sophie
Had the most amazing stay here. Owners were friendly, they also emailed prior to arrival with additional information on locations and some FAQs which were helpful and easy to follow. Everything was spotless & clean on arrival. Welcomed with delicious homemade bread (which was still warm), local butter and cheese which was a nice touch! Hot tub amazRead moreing! Spent a lot of time there. Lovely views and country side. Dog friendly, pods are not completely fenced in for roaming dogs so will need tying up Hide
Dale
Really nice, cosy, the owners are also very nice and friendly, I would definitely recommend this to any couples or anyone for that matter. It's kinda in the middle of no where but still close to lots of very nice places and activities
Jasmine
Beautiful quiet location. Loved our weekend getaway and the host was lovely and helpful. We would definitely visit again.
Chris
Small but perfectly formed, private and secluded, with excellent WiFi and a lovely hot tub.
Jade
An amazing off grid stay from start to finish. Attentive owners, grounds and pod are beautiful and suprising spacious, lots of thought and care has been put into design, bags of room under the bed so we didn't feel like we were living out of a suitcase. Everything you need in a kitchen, with lovely homely touches and arriving to homemade bread *cheRead morefs kiss* The hot tub area was lovely, enclosed enough but still open to the stars. Ticks all of our boxes, already checking calendars to book again! Hide
David
Lovely hoste,very nice pod especially the hot tub.
Liam
Lovely stay! Owners are very friendly and happy to help. The home made bread was lush! Went well with the butter and cheese as a snack after being in the hot tub. Owners are also happy to give you recommendations to go and eat etc also! The Celler is a must go! No doubt be booking again in the future. My partner is also disabled and was friendly foRead morer her which is an 100% must for us. Thank you. Hide
Bethany
Me and my partner had an amazing holiday, the pod was incredibly clean and the bed was so comfy! We had everything we needed for our weekend and we were greeted by some freshly baked bread, Welsh cheese and butter by a welcoming and kind owner. We will be back :)
Callum
Amazing place, sights and location. Service we received from the owners was perfect. Got our own homemade loaf of bread and welsh cheese and butter. Bed is really comfy slept perfect. Will be back. Deffo recommend to anyone who is thinking of going.
Julie
Had a lovely time. Very peaceful and relaxing in a stunning location.
Carol
We enjoyed our stay in this lovely, peaceful location. The pod is well designed and equiped and has a nice outside space. We appreciated the welcome pack and particularly the delicious sourdough baked by Claire.
Melissa
Really beautiful location and a very comfortable, clean and well appointed glamping pod. Claire and Andy were very welcoming and helpful and a freshly baked loaf of bread on arrival (along with other basic supplies) was a particularly nice touch. We had a very peaceful and relaxing break with trips to the beautiful Ceredigion coast.
Rae
There is only one word to describe this holiday experience and that is PERFECTION! From the warm welcome from our host Claire, to the thoughtful provisions on arrival to the awesome hot tub under a large clear starry sky, everything about our holiday was 5 Star Delightful! Thank you so much Claire and Andy.
Thomas
Would come again for sure !!!!
samantha
The pod was fantastic! Really comfortable and in a beautiful location. Had a lovely warm welcome when we arrived and were taken through all the amenities and how to use the appliances. Place was quiet, cozy, and had everything we needed, cant wait to go again!
Delyth
Had a lovely stay , arrived and Andy met us and explained everything There were tea/coffe fasilaties awaitng onarrival just what you need after traveling and a lovely loaf of bread Nice quiet area ideal for us to relax Hot tub and BBQ Ideal
Sue
Beautiful peaceful, quite private location, lovely watching the moorhens & babies. Also loads of stunning dragonflies. Easy distance for visiting New Quay, Llangranog etc. Take own beach towels, lots provided but all white so didn't take to use at the beach. Tesco delivered easily on first night. Bed lifted for storage although quite heavy to lift.
Victoria
A beautiful pod. Love at first sight. Everything that I needed was there. Thank you the wonderful arrival presents.
Sophie
My boyfriend and I had the most amazing weekend and are so sad to be back to reality. We set out to have a weekend "off grid", we both work in big roles for large corporate companies so it was the perfect opportunity for us to put our phones away for the weekend and just enjoy the peace and serenity whilst not being too far away from towns if we fa ncied it and also having the creature comforts of a smart TV for a movie in bed. We will definitely be back and have recommended to everyone we know!
Reah
We had a lovely stay at the Machlud Ar Y Dwr Pontfaen cabin. The lake opposite our pod was beautiful and we saw plenty of wildlife, even an otter that we spotted a few times too. The pontfean hosts were lovely,super friendly and helpful and there was even the nice surprise of a freshly baked Sourdough loaf and Welsh cheese on our arrival. The facil ities were great, we were able to do laundry on the site, a smart TV with WiFi available and board games. Would definitely go back and stay again.
Pamela
A very quiet location with only 2 pods at present. This is ideal if you like the peace. It is off the beaten track but this is what we wanted for our few days away.
Gillian
1st time glamping was very impressed the pod, immaculate, hosts were lovely,hot fresh loaf of bread,on arrival Welsh butter,fresh eggs,hot tub was amazing, would recommend, really enjoyed our stay quiet and scheduled.
Julie
The welcome from our hosts Claire and Andy was perfect! We were greeted with delicious home made bread, locally sourced cheese and butter which was a lovely gesture and ample tea bags/coffee/milk and sugar. Well worth visiting. I would DEFINITLEY recommend this wonderful retreat for a relaxing get away! Thank you Claire and Andy.
Paige
We had a lovely stay here and would highly recommend if you are looking for a relaxing getaway. The owners were lovely and even made us some homemade bread and provided cheese, milk and butter for our stay. I would come again for the bread alone it was to die for. Thanks again :)
vicky
We loved the pod but extremely remote no attractions or pubs in walking distance. Great for going off grid The pod was well equipped and comfortable. The hot tub was easy to operate and in a lovely romantic setting.
Freya
Lovely lodge, friendly owners and perfect location if you want to chill out off grid in the middle of fields and wake up to the lovely sound of birdsong and the odd moo from the cows over the back. Wi-Fi is hit and miss at but as expected in the middle of no-where and made it all the nice change to be offline at times. Not ideal if you have to work from the lodge but perfect for a little get away and quality time together. Hot tub was lovely too and well maintained.
Kirstie
Lovely little pod for a couples retreat! The hottub was always checked and clean for us. The pod was very clean and tidy with almost everything you need to hand! The host were very accommodating and catered to our needs if we needed help. Location wise everything is about a 20 to 30 min drive to everything. Overall I would recommend for a few days stay in Wales to explore the coastline and little towns near.
Sam
We absolutely loved it and will be going back.
John
Lovely location, peaceful. Remember to bring supplies as no local facilities.
Luke
If you like birdsong, it was the most amazing dawn and evening chorus. It's really out the way, very few cars go by and it's so amazingly quiet. So nice!
James
Lovely place to stay, owners are superb go above and beyond. The location is excellent, peaceful, lovely countryside views, there is a lack of Country pubs/restaurants, however we were able to make great use of the bbq and found a great Indian and fish & chip takeaway.
Rebecca
Me and my partner had an amazing couple of days away in this amazing pod! The owners were welcoming, ensured we knew where everything was and how to contact them if we needed help with anything. The views were amazing near the pod with the hot tub being a perfect place to end the day watching the stars. My partner and I would 100% recommend this ac commodation. Thank you for having us!
Joseph
Me and my partner had an amazing stay here. Beautiful surroundings and a beautiful place to stay. Owners are very friendly and there to help. Will definitely be visiting again.
Karen
Lovely pod very cosy inside
Mark
Lovely pod with great facilities, recommended for two adults and small children.
Paul
What an amazing little place this is beautiful quiet and relaxing xx
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Attractions Near Machlud Ar Y Dwr New Quay

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Machlud Ar Y Dwr New Quay itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Carmarthenshire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Merlin Hill Centre - SA67 8BP
about 19 Miles
Merlin Hill Centre is a working dairy farm located deep in the Carmarthenshire countryside. Although not a petting farm the farm is still very family friendly with plenty of fun activities to keep children happy. The farm has a good sized play area and plenty of picnic tables as well as a Farmyard Heritage Centre where visitors can learn all about Welsh farm life and about the mystical Legend of Merlin. Get there early if you want to watch the cows being milked!
Dinefwr Park and Castle - SA19 6RT
about 20 Miles
Dinefwr Park and Castle is the perfect place to come if you like the great outdoors. These stunning ruins are one of the areas most iconic landmarks and are surrounded by breathtaking scenery and wildlife of all descriptions. There is also a 17th century mansion to explore with grand rooms and wonderful exhibits of paintings and tapestries. The gardens feature amazing floral displays and there is also a delightful Tea Room. Children can let of steam on the adventure playground.
National Botanic Garden of Wales - SA32 8HN
about 21 Miles
When the weather is nice this attraction is perfect as you can wander around and admire the superb range of exotic trees and shrubs.  They look different at different times of the year but one of the most popular times to see them is in Autumn.  With various events throughout the year such as Apple Weekend there is always something new to experience.  You can watch a 90 second film about this attraction on their website which is excellent.
Dyfi Discoveries - SY20 8TA
about 28 Miles
Dyfi Discoveries - These family friendly boat trips around the stunning Snowdonia National Park are ideal for sight seeing and wildlife watching. While enjoying the breathtaking scenery visitors can try to spot local marine life including Bottle Nose Dolphins and Leatherback Turtles. Trips are designed to be as interactive as possible and are suitable for children of all ages. Life jackets are provided and warm, waterproof clothing should be worn.