Glamping on a West Wales nature reserve in a yurt, glampavan and cottage ​
Rewild your mind, body and soul at Orchid Meadows, an unusual, perhaps unique, place to stay...
Find moments of mindfulness on the nature trail. Witness the creation of new native woodland.
Be part of a sustainable future on a small-holding. Rediscover the stars in dark night skies.
Experience seclusion, taste wilderness and get close to the sound of silence.
Goldfinch Glampavan was once a touring caravan made in the 1980s. It has now been lovingly repositioned near our orchard and given a quirky twist to become a glampavan. It is furnished and decorated in the bright, beautiful colours of this pretty garden bird. There is a small double bed inside, plus somewhere to sit by the candlelight during the evening while outside you will find your private field kitchen with seating. Sleeping two adults and up to one child (age range 5-12), Goldfinch Glampavan is available from May to September and prices start at just £41 a night. Located in a secure and secluded part of the site, Goldfinch Glampavan is also dog-friendly (but please see doggy advice in FAQs below).
What is included?
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Double bed (small double size: 4ft wide) with full bedding, linen and hot water bottles. Please note the glampavan is unheated inside
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Option to make a further sleeping space for one child. Pillow provided but please bring own sleeping bag
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Inside seating area with coffee table
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Full protection inside your glampavan from smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
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Lanterns, candles and matches
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Covered outdoor cooking area with a two-ring gas cooker, seating, pans, crockery, glasses, cutlery and implements
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Additional Kadai firepit for barbecuing or toasting marshmallows
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Wood-fired pizza oven
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Complimentary box of logs, kindling and fire-lighters (more available at extra cost)
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Fire-side armchairs
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Drinking water dispenser
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Full pans, crockery, glasses, cutlery and implements, including antique dinner service by renowned designer Susie Cooper
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Use of shared kitchen sink and small fridge in Wren Hut
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Additional coolbox for your own use with fresh ice blocks available
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Complimentary box of home-baked cakes (dietary-aware) on arrival
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Complimentary fresh vegetables, herbs, salad and fruit grown at Orchid Meadows (according to season and availability), plus fresh eggs laid by the four Saras, Josie, Judy and Jenny
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Your own mains shower and flush toilet facilities nearby in Wren Hut. Please note these are compact in dimension!
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Towels and complimentary eco-toiletries
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Wi-Fi, USB phone charge point, good Vodaphone mobile coverage. Please note that otherwise your stay is completely off-grid
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Use of pond-side hammocks
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25 acres of countryside set aside for people and nature to explore with nature trail and orchard guide, Green Man willow village, pocket Greek garden and more. Click here for a map of Orchid Meadows
Frequently asked questions
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Q. How do I pay for my stay?
Fifty per cent of the cost of your basic stay - excepting any extras you might purchase during your time with is - is payable at the time of booking. The final 50 per cent is due two weeks before the start of your stay. Any extras can be paid for at the end of your stay.
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Q. I am travelling alone. Do you offer a discount for single occupancy?
Yes, we do. If you are holidaying on your own, you will receive a 25 per cent discount. Please note, only one discount may be applied to each stay.
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Q. What if I need to change or cancel my booking?
If you have booked with us direct, you are free to cancel or change the timing of your stay up to two weeks before arrival. Changes and cancellations after that are subject to an administration charge of £50. Changes made on the day of arrival cannot be accepted. In the exceptional case where we need to cancel your booking, for example due to problems on-site, we will offer you an equivalent stay at another time or return any money you have paid us. If you have made your booking through an agency, you will, of course, be subject to that agency's own cancellation policy.
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Q. What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is anytime from 4pm to 7pm (later arrivals by arrangement). Check-out is by 10.30am on the day of departure.
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Q. When is the best time to see the orchids?
Our heath spotted orchids and lesser butterfly orchids start to bloom in early June and run until mid-July. The broad-leaved helleborines are a little later. The perfect time to see the orchids is during Orchid Fortnight, which runs from Saturday 28 June to Sunday 13 July. All stays booked for Orchid Fortnight include a complimentary wild flower guided walk. Our orchid count day in June 2024 recorded 2270 flowering heads of heath spotted orchid across the site, 69 per cent up on the previous year.
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Q. Can I book the whole site for a group?
Yes, you can, and if the whole site is yours, you can also bring a tent for extra guests. Please contact us direct to discuss your needs.
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Q. Can I bring my dog?
Goldfinch Glampavan is in a secure and secluded part of the site and we welcome one small, well-behaved dog as part of your party at a cost of £10 per night. Please bring your own dog bedding and accessories. Please note that we do have cats and there are free-range hens close to, but separated from, the glampavan. Other than in your private area, dogs should be under close control and are not allowed in some parts of the site (clearly signed). If you are in any doubt about whether your personal pooch counts as small and well-behaved, please contact us first to discuss!
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Q. Can I arrive without a car?
Yes you can, very easily. Take the train to Aberystwyth and then bus No. 588 outside the station to Tynreithyn, where you will be dropped around a quarter of a mile from here. And while you are with us, you can catch the same bus to visit the coast or head in the other direction to Tregaron or Lampeter. Click here to see bus timetables.
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Q. How far away are the nearest shops and pubs?
Tregaron is just a couple of miles away, although it is not easy to get to on-foot. There you will find a Spar shop with post office, three butcher's, a baker's, a chemist, a hotel/pub, cafes, a Chinese takeaway, a fish and chip shop and gift shops.
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Q. Is there anything else I should know?
For a full list of site rules, click here. Don't worry, it is not as bad as it sounds!
What people have said
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"I spent four nights in the Goldfinch Glampavan in late September 2022. The converted touring caravan was comfortable, the covered outdoor kitchen facilities excellent and the secluded setting beautifully peaceful. Steve and Lynn were very welcoming hosts throughout my stay, as well as providing me with local produce and delicious home-baked food for my kitchen. The added wow factor of Orchid Meadows is its 25 acres of upland meadow, scrub and lower-lying marshy areas, all criss-crossed by grass paths and with strategically positioned benches where I could sit and admire the view. It really did feel like having my private nature reserve." Nigel
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"The site is stunning and peaceful – a great little escape. Goldfinch Glampavan was really cosy and roomier than it looked from the outside! Comfy bed, lovely kitchen set-up under cover outside and modern, clean toilet and shower. My visit was topped off with a hedgehog by the gate. Lovely place. Would definitely stay again." Sarah
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"A great place to get away to and relax, either for a peaceful retreat or as a base to explore the countryside and coastline of mid-Wales. Lynn and Steve were wonderful hosts - there when you needed them. Good, clean, comfortable accommodation and key equipment provided. Thanks for a great stay." Richard
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“This was my second visit to Orchid Meadows and, in spite of some cold and damp April weather, it was another delightful stay. Steve and Lynn are great hosts and the location is perfect.” Nigel
“What an amazing place! We stayed in the glampavan and it was one of the best holidays we’ve had - Lynn and Steve were very welcoming and literally thought of every little detail that might be needed. The site is located on a nature reserve and we had a couple of lovely walks around, identifying plants. Also the cats are very friendly and followed us around everywhere, which our 10-year-old loved! All in all a lovely, lovely holiday and this is definitely going to be somewhere we return to time and time again.” Katy and family
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“The place was very nice, quiet and mind-refreshing. It was a time of connection with nature and beauty.” Huda and Tuly
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"Really lovely night away. Lovely relaxing location. Would definitely love to go back." Beth
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“Such a lovely couple of days in a very peaceful and abundant setting! We were so pleased with all the care that had been put into our stay and Lynn and Steve were perfect hosts. Would recommend for a cosy, comfy and nature-filled getaway!” Olivia and Warren
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"I had such a great stay in the beautiful caravan. Clean and comfortable. Stephen and Lynn are great hosts. I’ll definitely be back." Graham
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"Amazing natural surroundings and an extremely friendly atmosphere. We were positively surprised by the cosy and clean interior of the glampavan. We will definitely come again to this wonderful place! Gosia and family
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"Lovely stay. We booked all the accommodation and had a family holiday. Gorgeous location and everything you need provided. Returning next year." Louise
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"The accommodation was in a glampavan, which was cosy and comfortable. I can highly recommend Orchid Meadows." Finn
"We spent one wonderful week at Orchid Meadows. It was a big adventure for us, staying in Goldfinch Glampavan, having our own outdoor kitchen, own bathroom, own fireplace and being surrounded by nature. Steve and Lynn were very welcoming and friendly." Clara, Maja and Fjonn
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“I had a lovely stay at Orchid Meadows and felt very comfortable. The site is beautiful, private and peaceful, and you can see the care they are putting into managing the land for nature.” Fiona
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"Thank you both so much. It has been perfect. I can't wait to return. I love this place and the glampavan." Joanna
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"We (1 adult and 2 children, 14 and 10) have had a real adventure this week. I have come home feeling for the first time a sense of rest from a holiday. The glampervan was comfortable and beautiful and the set up in the field kitchen was outstanding. We have had campfires every night and a couple in the mornings for breakfast and in between we ordered the delicious breakfast hamper. We read and cooked and explored and enjoyed a wonderful week in nature. Did I mention the cosy bed? We already miss Monty and the Saras and will definitely be back. Thanks to our wonderful hosts for a week that we will cherish!" Alix with Max and Bea
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"Both amazing hosts! Always available if I needed help. I absolutely loved staying in Goldfinch Caravan. I enjoyed lovely walks around the reserve n the mornings. Would definitely recommend staying again!" Abbey
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"Liked everything, from the homemade cakes on arrival, clean accommodation and shower, organic eggs and veg, nature reserve on-site. All you need to bring is clothes and a toothbrush, which was great for me on a small motorcycle." Andrew
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"Second time staying in the glampervan and it didn't disappoint! We'd like to make staying at Steve and Lynn's place an annual thing because we love it so much. It's unbelievable how much Steve and Lynn are willing to do for you. Lynn makes the most amazing cakes too! We were allowed to go and pick apples and other fresh produce, which was fab. Stay here and tell your friends and get them to stay here too, you won't be disappointed. Thank you both for a lovely recharge, just what we needed. Btw Steve and Lynn, you're lucky Sandy the cat didn't make her way into our bag when we left!" Katy
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Goldfinch Glampavan! Very well catered accommodation with everything you need for a luxurious camping trip including, but not limited to, a dedicated flushing toilet/fantastic hot shower and shared washing up/fridge facilities. Directly outside the van is a wonderful kitchen area with gas stove, under cover seating plus a bbq/fire bowl/pizza oven in the private orchard. It’s a beautiful site and very relaxing. The cats were super friendly and the cake box went down very nicely! Thank you :)" Emma and Jocken
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"Thank you Steve and Lynn for a wonderful time! We will be coming back again! What a magical place you have! We loved how peaceful the site was. We couldn't fault the facilities, they were clean and tidy! Lynn and Steve were great hosts! They were both there if you needed anything. Let's not forget to mention Lynn's cakes! They were delicious! This is a place not to miss!" Lowell and Jane
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"We had such a lovely stay at Goldfinch. From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely welcomed. Lynn had left us some homemade cakes which were absolutely delicious – such a thoughtful touch! The place was spotlessly clean, and it’s clear that everything has been carefully considered, from the powerful shower to all the essentials being well stocked. The fire pit was a real treat in the evenings and we made great use of the pizza oven on our first night – a brilliant addition. The site itself is beautifully peaceful and much bigger than we expected, so we enjoyed a good explore, even though the weather tried to hold us back. A special mention has to go to the lovely cats who visited us morning and night – making sure we were properly looked after. They were such sweet company and a big hit with all of us, especially our son." Amy and family
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Click here to make a booking. Please note our online booking system is designed for stays of up to seven nights. If you would like to stay longer, please contact us direct. We very much look forward to welcoming you to Orchid Meadows.