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Welcome to Let’s Glamp Retro!
A glamping holiday with Let’s Glamp Retro is surely going to be a memorable one for young and old (and the rest of you in between)!
Tucked away down a private lane and in a quiet and gorgeous spot within the stunning countryside of West Wales is our little 9 acre site. Boasting magnificent panoramic views right from the doorstep (and even your bed) of your LodgePod accommodation – you may not want to go anywhere else at all!
However, during your holiday, you will very likely (as well as enjoying a luxury glamping adventure), take a visit out to some of our fabulous local attractions and with the odd trip to the shops for essentials, food and goodies!
For your convenience, we have listed a range of the nearest shops/pubs/restaurants and general attractions to help you enjoy yourselves
Nearest food/general shops
Storfa JJ’s Stores
Ffostrasol.
Open 7am – 8pm Mon – Sat, 8am – 6pm Sundays.
SA44 4SY Approx 5 minute drive, 30 minutes’ walk (1.4 miles)
01559 243113
A local convenience store stocked with all the essentials. Delivery available.
Follow the lane from the entrance to the main road. Turn left towards Ffostrasol and follow the main road. JJ’s is on the right.
Popty Kates Bakery
Crud Yr Awel, Llandysul SA44 6JA
Approx 8 minutes’ drive (4 miles)
Family run business offering a variety of breakfast bites, lunches, cakes, breads and drinks – a great one for a morning bacon butty you don’t have to cook yourself, or even some goodies to take to the beach!
Opening times vary a bit at different times of the year, but usually 9.00am – 4/5.00pm Monday to Saturday. (Closed Sundays).
Cherry Picked Farm Shop
Sarnau SA44 6QT
Approx 14 minutes’ drive (7 miles)
Open Monday – Saturday 10.00am-5:30pm Sunday – 10.00am-4.00pm
Local Farm Shop and Delicatessen Welsh Artisan Produce. Fabulous fresh baked bread and cakes.
Londis
Pencnwc Isaf, Cross Inn, Llandysul SA44 6LN
Approx 13 minutes’ drive. (7 miles)
selling a larger range of goods
Londis
Brynhoffnant, Llandysul SA44 6ED
Approx 15 minutes’ drive (7 miles)
CK’s Supermarket
Pencader Road, Pontwelly, Llandysul SA44 4AE
Open 7.00am – 9.00pm Monday – Saturday, 10.00am – 4.00pm Sunday
Approx 13 minutes’ drive (7.5 miles)
Tesco Superstore
Aberystwyth Rd, Cardigan SA43 1NA
Approx 28 minutes’ drive (17.5 miles)
If you want to go further afield there is a larger Tesco Superstore in Carmarthen
Tesco Extra
Morfa Ln, Carmarthen SA31 3AX
Approx 45 minutes’ drive. (24 miles)
ALDI
Aberystwyth Rd, Cardigan SA43 1NA
Approx 29 minutes’ drive. (17.6 miles)
Sainsbury’s
Market St, Market Place, Lampeter SA48 7DS
Approx 30 minutes’ drive. (18 miles)
Morrisons
Carmarthen SA31 2NF
Approx 40 minutes’ drive. (23.5 miles)
Lidl
Priory St, Carmarthen SA31 1LS Approx 40 minutes’ drive. (23 miles)
Prefer eating out? Try some of our local pubs and restaurants
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The Ffostrasol Arms
Ffostrasul SA44 4SY
https://ffostrasolarms.co.uk/ 01239 851 348 Approx 3 minutes drive (1 Mile)
The Ffostrasol Arms is a homely, traditional pub in Ffostrasol. Arthur & Betty have created a warm, friendly atmosphere, welcoming locals & visitors alike.
It is our nearest pub and they provide good wholesome food, and you can walk to it if you feel brave – It’s about 27 minutes.
La Calabria
Troedyraur, Llandysul SA44 5JT
la-calabria.co.uk (01239 851101) Approx 10 minutes’ drive. (3 miles)
A family-run authentic Italian restaurant combining a perfect mix of fabulous Italian cooking with fresh Welsh produce, specialising in a range of delicious homemade pasta and tasty dishes made from fresh local ingredients.
Open Tuesday – Saturday 12.00pm – 2.00pm and 6.00pm – 8.30 pm (last orders) Closed Monday and Sunday (The restaurant is open on Bank Holiday weekends on both Sunday and Monday’s)
The Daffodil at Penrhiwllan
Country Pub and Restaurant Penrhiw-llan, Llandysul SA44 5NG
daffodilinn.co.uk (01559 370343)
Approx 12 minutes’ drive. (5.5 miles)
Open Tuesday–Thursday 12.00pm–3:30pm/ 5:30-11.00pm
Friday–Saturday 12.00pm–3:30pm / 5:30pm – 11.00pm, Sunday 12.00pm–3:30pm
As a fresh-food restaurant, their menu evolves seasonally and is supplemented by Daffodil Signature Dishes developed by each member of the kitchen team. Locally sourced fresh fish is always popular, as are the exquisite desserts and coffees. Reservation by phone is advised, particularly on Friday & Saturday evenings, or for Sunday lunch served from 11.45am to 3pm. For younger guests (aged 12 and under) there are Young Diners’ Options (including Children’s portions of roast lunches during Sunday lunch service.
Dogs are welcome in the lounge area and on the decking (just not in the main restaurant) – the Daffodil are dog lovers and are that dog friendly that they stock specially made doggie ice cream in their own little doggie carton 😂
Manucci
1 High Street, Cardigan, SA43 1HJ Approx 27 minutes drive (17 miles)
https://mannuccis.com/ 01239 920517
This Italian restaurant is named after their grandparents, Nonno and Nonna Mannucci.
Growing up, they spent countless hours in the kitchen with them, creating and savouring authentic Italian dishes.
Today, they are thrilled to share these family recipes with our guests, using only the freshest and highest quality locally sourced ingredients, with a few key exceptions – we simply can’t compromise on the real Italian taste!
Join them for a culinary journey that will transport you straight to the heart of Italy.
This a new restaurant and has quickly become one of our absolute favourites.
Granary Pizza
01545 561492 www.granarypizza.co.uk
Approx 18 minutes’ drive (8 miles)
Panteg, Maenygroes, New Quay SA45 9TL
Straight from their wood-fired oven, they serve their own recipe sourdough pizzas with a mix of delicious locally sourced toppings. Relaxed dining with stunning coast and mountain views.
Open Monday & Thurs 5-9pm, Fri & Sat 5 – 10pm from Easter and throughout the summer.
Their delicious wood-fired pizzas are made to order using the best ingredients from local producers. As with their handcrafted brews, everything is made from scratch, in house by their kitchen team.
The Pentre Arms
Approx 19minutes’ drive (8 miles)
01239 654345 www.pentrearms.co.uk
Llangrannog, Llandysul SA44 6SN
Excellent pub grub served up here, open for lunch and dinner – and if you want to see what the coast line is looking like before you head out, the Pentre Arms webcam is accessible from their website! or here :-
Llangrannog Live Webcam
Penrallt Country Hotel
Aberporth, Cardigan SA43 2BS
01239 810088 www.penrallthotel.co.uk
All enquiries: stay@penrallthotel.co.uk
Approx. 26 minutes’ drive (14.5 miles)
The Penrallt has an immersive history stretching back over 400 years and has transformed from a family home to a beloved hotel. Serving lunches, dinners and all manner of gourmet treats in between. If afternoon tea is the little bit of indulgence that fits the bill during your stay in West Wales, this is the place to try. With tradition at heart, enjoy a selection of sandwiches, an assortment of freshly-baked cakes and homemade scones. If lunch or dinner is more your thing, try ‘Grazing the Grill’, ‘Sunday Lunch’ or go exploring with a ‘Prosecco Picnic’.
The Stubborn Duckling
01545 571700 www.stubbornduckling.co.uk
Approx 18 minutes’ drive (11 miles)
Victoria hotel, Victoria street, Aberaeron
Ceredigion SA46 0DA
Dinner- Wednesday to Saturday, 18:00-20:30
Lunch- Saturday and Sunday 12-14:30
For that special occasion meal, we highly recommend this small and chic little restaurant. Great, seasonal food served in a welcoming and stylish setting in the heart of Aberaeron. Actually they have just moved (March 2025) to the Victoria Hotel. We look forward to trying their new expanded menu. (We find the easiest way to book is by Facebook Messenger)