Located in the heart of the Welsh countryside with views of the River Gwydderig, Riverside Pods offers guests a luxury glamping break while being just a 20 minute walk from the quaint town of Llandovery. The four ensuite glamping pods, one of which is accessible, sleep four guests and have all your home comforts from a kitchen to a TV! Ideally based a 50 minute drive from the Brecon Beacons, this site is a great base for your next adventure!

Why you'll love it at Riverside Pods


Luxury glamping pods, one with enhanced access, with river views, ensuite bathrooms and kitchens

Located in the Welsh countryside at the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, a 30 minute drive to Brecon

Family and dog friendly site just a 20 minute walk from the pubs, shops and castle in Llandovery

About the site


With the River Gwydderig running right alongside the glamping pods, this picturesque family friendly site is ideally located in the foothills of the Brecon Beacons and provides guests with a relaxing escape to the countryside! The site is home to four ensuite glamping pods, three of which are dog friendly and one of which has enhanced access. The glamping pods sleep up to four guests with a double bed and double sofa bed. Egyptian cotton bedding and towels are provided for the double bed only, but if you require bedding for the sofa bed this can be added as an optional extra. The pods have underfloor heating and double glazed windows and come with an ensutie bathroom, fully equipped kitchen area with a sink, fridge, gas hob, microwave, kettle and toaster. Cooking basics such as oil, salt and pepper along with a welcome pack with tea, coffee, milk, sugar and Welsh cakes are provided! Inside is also a fold-out dining table, TV and DVD player with a supply of board games and DVDs. Outside guests can enjoy a private decking area with seating and views of the river. Each pod has a private parking space outside. The site is also part of a camping and caravan park where there are a range of grass and hardstanding pitches, and guests will have access to their facilities from a children's playground to a dog walking area! If you're hoping to explore the local area, there is so much to explore nearby with Brecon is a 30 minute drive away and the quaint town of Camarthen is a 45 minute drive! If you're hoping to bring your pup along, three of the pods are dog friendly, with one dog welcome to join you. For those after dinner al fresco, open fires and BBQs are only permitted in fire pits provided by the site. These are available to hire on arrival.

Riverside Pods is open all year round.

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Facilities and amenities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant

Disabled facilities

Drinking water

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilet

WiFi

EV charging

Fishing

Glamping

Laundry

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

W.C. disposal

Each glamping pod has its own ensuite bathroom and a designated parking space next to the pod. WiFi is available across the site for an additional fee.

As the glamping pods are located on a caravan and camping park, guests have access to the site's additional facilities. These include family rooms with a baby changing table, an accessible bathroom and camper's kitchen with a freezer and laundry room with a washing machine, tumble dryer and iron. All bathrooms have hand and hairdryers inside.

There is also bike storage, EV charging points, a children's playground and dog walking area onsite.

For grabbing the essentials, there is a Co-op a ten minute walk away. If you're after an evening meal, there are a range of pubs a 15 minute walk away in Llandovery such as The Bear Inn and The Castle Hotel.


Map and address

Park address

Riverside Pods,

Erwlon Caravan and Camping Park, Brecon Road, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, Wales, SA20 0RD

Coordinates

51.9933, -3.7800 | SN 77 34

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Riverside Pods is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 4 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

3 x Riverside Ensuite Glamping Pods (Dog Friendly)

Max 4 people

Glamping pods with underfloor heating, a well-equipped kitchen, an ensuite bathroom, TV and a double bed with bedding and towels provided. Extra bedding for the double sofa bed can be added to your booking. Outside is a decking with seating. Dogs welcome.

Accessible Riverside Ensuite Glamping Pod

Max 4 people

Enhanced access glamping pod with underfloor heating, a kitchen, ensuite bathroom, TV, a double bed with bedding and towels provided. Extra bedding for the double sofa bed can be added to your booking. Outside is a decking with seating. No dogs.

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FAQ

Check-in is from 4pm and check out is by 10am on your departure day.

The site welcomes one dog per pod. Please, however, do not leave dogs unattended and always keep them on a lead.

These are only permitted in the BBQ and firepit that is provided onsite. Additionally, these must always be supervised.

You can park one car next to your pod, any additional cars must be parked away from the pods and arranged before your arrival.

Yes! Both of these are included in the glamping pods, however, you are also welcome to bring your own.

There is WiFi available at this site.

Sorry, the campsite does allow group bookings.

There is a strict no noise policy at the site between 10pm and 7:30am.

The nearest train station is Llandovery which is a 25 minutes walk from the site and Llandovery Car Park is the closest bus station, just a 20 minute walk away.

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Make sure to pack your hiking boots as the site is a 50 minute drive to the Brecon Beacons so guests can enjoy some amazing walks around this picturesque national park!

The market town of Llandovery is just a 20 minute walk from the site where guests can explore the historic Llandovery Castle! History lovers are in for a treat with Carreg Cennen Castle also a 40 minute drive away!

Why not head to the National Botanic Garden of Wales, which is just a 40 minute drive, or explore the pretty town of Camarthen, which is a 45 minute drive away!

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Castell Dinefwr (25 minutes)
  • National Showcaves Centre for Wales (30 minutes)
  • Craig-y-Nos Country Park (30 minutes)
  • Brecon (30 minutes)
  • Lampeter (35 minutes)
The listing for Riverside Pods was last updated on March 4th, 2025 at 5:39 PM

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