It’s not often that a tall couple enjoys staying in a small space!
At 6”4 and 5”10 (+ a 30kg dog), it’s definitely fair to say we qualify as a tall trio!
So if truth be told, it’s got to be a pretty amazing small space for us to enjoy a comfortable break.
Brilliantly, our weekend away at Llechwedd Glamping, was just about as amazing as it gets!
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Located in Snowdonia National Park, in North Wales, this set of cosy cabins isn’t your average setting for dreamy, winter getaway.
With temperatures plummeting to below freezing while we were there (fact-checked by the frozen puddles we cracked with our shoes in the morning), I can fully understand why this isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.
However for us, steaming herbal tea in hand, this was the perfect remote getaway from our east London enclave.
Neither of us bumped our head, stepped on each other’s toes, or stuck out the end of the bed once!
Instead, we lapped it all in, surrounded by the beauty of this esteemed national park, and the wild, open, fresh air that rolled straight off the Moelwynion mountains down to our cosy cabin-like cottage.
Llechwedd Glamping is set on the edge of a former working slate quarry, which means if you’re looking to enjoy the industrial heritage of this area, as well as get your adventure sports fix by braving the fastest zip line in the world, this is the perfect base for you.
Sleeping up to 5 people, care of three single bunks and one double bottom bunk, the fact these amazing cabins also allow dog-friends to stay, makes them the perfect accommodation choice for all the family.
For us London DINKS however, who get enough action in East London to last us a lifetime, getting away to North Wales was all about unplugging and unwinding.
A mix of glamour and camping, Llechwedd Glamping is a cut above the usual tent-stay experience.
The cabin’s ensuite bathroom, with piping hot water and excellent pressure, along with huge double shower, was just enough luxury for our relaxation needs, with chic blankets, comfy beds, lovely white linen and hygge cushions, elevating this accommodation way beyond your average back-to-basics stay!
Tea and coffee were thoughtfully provided, as were kindling, fresh logs and the, very-much-needed-because-we’re-not-pros, firelighters.
After five hour drive from London, this was certainly a site for sore eyes and cold hands, as was the helpful, welcoming staff member who checked us in at lightning speed and then drove us up the steep hill with our luggage.
This perfect welcome was topped off when we saw the scandi-chic and good old board games that made Llechwedd Glamping the perfect place to hunker down on a chilly Friday evening.
With the wilds of the Welsh valleys surrounding us however, it felt rude not to make the most of the long drive by getting out and exploring – the blue cloudless sky we awoke too the next day, making it all the more compelling.
Not sure if it’s just me, but whenever I go to Wales, the sun certainly puts his hat on, and this time was no different!
Getting to enjoy breakfast on the view-optimised veranda of our cute cabin, a happy dog snoozing peacefully at our feet, was the perfect start to our Welsh wind-down.
And while Snowdon itself (Yr Wyddfa in Welsh) lies just 30km from this top glamping site, our lethargy and the ill-advised icy conditions, ensured we left this bucket list venture for another trip.
Instead, we pulled on hats, coats, gloves and scarves, and ventured down to Harlech to explore its UNESCO-listed castle and rumoured-to-be outstanding beach.
There’s a few things more bracing, especially for an island girl turned urban dweller, than striding out across an endless sandy stretch – waves rolling in before me, sand dunes shifting soporifically behind me and an undeveloped horizon stretching out in every direction.
Safe to say, Harlech Beach was a delight and Gibbles McNibbles’ wagging tail indicated he enjoyed it just as much!
Wildly wind-swept and wonderfully weathered, we then made our way back up the hill to Harlech itself, to check out the impressive 13th century castle, now in the entrusted hands of the National Trust.
Entrance fees apply, but it’s well worth wandering the modern bridge to enter these ancient walls and take in the views, unchanged across centuries, from the top of them.
A quick stroll up the neighbouring Steepest Street in the World (Harlech, who knew?!), and it was hard to resist dusting off the cobwebs at Y Groser Harlech, a gorgeous local wine bar, which doubles as a fantastic deli and shop – perfect for picking up dinner supplies.
Still a little peckish, a great local Harlech cafe served us up the obligatory Welsh rarebit and chips – ideal hit-the-spot grub.
Arriving back at Llechwedd Glamping some 20 minutes later, as dusk was falling, we were delighted to throw ourselves back into our cosy cabin.
The roof, made from local sheep‘s wool and canvas, kept the place beautifully insulated, and the wood burner, with its carefully curated instructions via a handy QR code, was blazing in no time.
Care of the compact kitchenette and signature wooden dining table, we tucked into a nourishing meal of Harlech groceries, delighting in the wintry candle flicker, the crackling fire, and the increasing collection of stars illuminating the clear night sky outside.
For a tall couple with a dog, Llechwedd Glamping gave us all the space we needed.
With the vast expanses of Snowdonia National Park fanning out in all directions, we sucked in our last, great lungfuls of fresh mountain air the next morning, before diving back in the car and heading home.
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My stay at Llechwedd Glamping was gifted but, as always, all views are my own.
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