About Us
The story of two people, a piece of land in West Wales, and a dream to build something truly special. Meet the family behind Let's Glamp Retro.
Our Story
We're Mark and Dawn, and Let's Glamp Retro is our dream brought to life. After years in the corporate world and a few redundancies between us, we decided it was time for a proper change of pace. We went on a mission from our home in Berkshire to find our perfect spot in Wales — a place we'd fallen in love with over years of holidays and short breaks. In fact, we spent our first wedding anniversary just a few miles from where we now live.
Two years and countless property viewings later, we found it: 9 acres of glorious countryside with views that make your heart sing. The perfect place to create a small, family-orientated, dog-friendly glamping site. Big enough for a multi-generational holiday where everyone gets their own space, but small enough that we could run it ourselves and give every guest a genuinely personal experience.
We didn't want to just offer fabulous accommodation — we wanted something with real character. We're massive music fans (and not exactly spring chickens), so naming our LodgePods after iconic artists from the 60s, 70s, and 80s felt like a perfect fit. Each pod is themed right down to the vinyl records, cassette tapes, and retro details. You'll never see another place decorated quite like ours.
The road here wasn't always smooth — draining very wet fields, creating access tracks, a long planning process, and then COVID hitting just as we got the green light in June 2020. But we're a tenacious pair, and our determination paid off. Mark designed and built every single LodgePod by hand, from the foundations up. Every plank, every fitting, every retro detail chosen with care. It was a huge labour of love, and honestly, it still is — we're always tinkering, improving, and adding new touches.
The Team
It takes two to make a dream work.
Mark
Chief Mower
Mark is responsible for all things outside on the site. From mowing the grass to emptying, cleaning, refilling and heating the wood-fired hot tubs. He also dabbles with the tech, so any wi-fi issues come to Mark. Equally, if your Smart TV is being dumb, then Mark is your man.
He's also the resident music expert and personally curated the vinyl, cassette, and CD collections in each pod. Ask him about any track from the 60s, 70s, or 80s and he'll have a story to tell.
Dawn
Chief Designer and Attention to detail Specialist
Dawn is the heart and soul of the guest experience. She handles all the bookings, answers your questions, prepares the welcome packs, and makes sure every little detail is perfect before you arrive.
She's the one who adds the personal touches our guests love — the welcome hamper, the local recommendations, the birthday surprises for special occasions. Dawn genuinely cares about every single guest having the best possible time, and it shows in the reviews.
If you've spoken to us before your visit, chances are it was Dawn who put you at ease. She knows the local area inside out and loves sharing her favourite hidden spots, best restaurants, and must-see beaches with guests.
We're a Little Bit Proud Of...
A couple of highlights from our journey so far.
Channel 4's Four in a Bed
We appeared on the popular Channel 4 show where B&B owners stay at each other's establishments and rate them. It was an incredible experience — nerve-wracking, hilarious, and brilliant fun. It really helped put us on the map and brought guests from all over the UK.
Read more about our TV adventureVisit Wales Gold Award
We're incredibly honoured to have received the Visit Wales Gold Award, recognising the quality and standard of our accommodation. It's the highest accolade in Welsh tourism and something we're immensely proud of.
What Matters to Us
Personal Touch
We're not a faceless company. We're a family who genuinely cares about every guest. When you stay with us, you're staying with Mark and Dawn.
Quality First
We'd rather do three pods brilliantly than ten pods averagely. Everything is built to last, maintained to a high standard, and kept immaculate.
Love of Wales
We're passionate about this area and want to share it with the world. Supporting local businesses and the community is important to us.
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