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Glamping and cottage on a private nature reserve in West Wales​
Nature trail and orchard guide. Waterside hammocks and Green Man willow village.
Welcome box of home-made cakes, organic produce and fresh eggs. Kadai firebowls and pizza ovens.
Peace and seclusion. Friendly cats. Great views by day, dark skies by night
Explore
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![Cottage and glamping holiday accommodation in West Wales](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/87e120819a643d8836b451b856a815b9.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_653,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/87e120819a643d8836b451b856a815b9.jpg)
When you stay at Orchid Meadows, you have 25 acres of countryside set aside for people and nature to explore. Wander round our network of paths through gardens, orchards, wild flower meadows, wetland, newly planted woodland and areas of bracken and gorse that have a sense of wilderness about them. In many places you will have fine views of the Cambrian Mountains and there are welcome seats to surprise you and give an opportunity to relax, dream and observe nature.
You can take the nature trail or use the orchard guide to find out about our heritage apple varieties. And there are special places to find, including Beech Walk, Fig Tree Garden, Water Lily Pond, our patch of Sphagnum Wetland, Bluebell Corner and Sunrise and Sunset Corners. If the time of year is right, you will want to linger. We are especially proud of our large population of heath spotted orchids, our lesser butterfly orchids and our broad-leaved helleborines. That is why we called ourselves Orchid Meadows. Click here to download a walking map of Orchid Meadows or see it through the eyes of our site artist below.
![Cottage and glamping holiday accommodation in West Wales](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_57f23d7c442b437b8a1ec6eb5df0c2d0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_874,h_732,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/P1110239tousesmall.jpg)
There is a host of interesting wildlife at Orchid Meadows to keep an eye out and an ear open for, some obvious and easy to spot, others lucky encounters. Click here for a full species list or see some of the highlights below...
![Tawny owls can be heard at Orchid Meadows cottage and glamping holiday accommodation in West Wales](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_21352b1a27c84b52aff40394b43ad54a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_652,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_21352b1a27c84b52aff40394b43ad54a~mv2.jpg)
![A cuckoo can be heard in spring at Orchid Meadows cottage and glamping holiday accommodation in West](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_4c6fa2cb72104aa4954cf7175b33054e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_785,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_4c6fa2cb72104aa4954cf7175b33054e~mv2.jpg)
![Red kites are seen regularly at Orchid Meadows cottage and glamping holiday accommodation in West Wa](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_8202dedd5e824e129a5972f087c22614~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_683,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_8202dedd5e824e129a5972f087c22614~mv2.jpg)
![Stonechats are seen (and heard chattering) at Orchid Meadows cottage and glamping holiday accommodat](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_3700350eda7540e0b439a1f3d7d072c8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_735,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_3700350eda7540e0b439a1f3d7d072c8~mv2.jpg)
![Greater spotted woodpeckers are seen at Orchid Meadows cottage and glamping holiday accommodation in](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_dd9b3b7c793242108a8552f8eafae340~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_654,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_dd9b3b7c793242108a8552f8eafae340~mv2.jpg)
![Barn owls are seen at Orchid Meadows cottage and glamping holiday accommodation in West Wales](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_e975742237194664982e168d1a46aa55~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_654,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_e975742237194664982e168d1a46aa55~mv2.jpg)
![Badgers forage at Orchid Meadows cottage and glamping holiday accommodation in West Wales](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_aaaede5a4d3b40fb9294be65ea17b11e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_800,h_531,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_aaaede5a4d3b40fb9294be65ea17b11e~mv2.jpg)
![Polecats can be seen at Orchid Meadows cottage and glamping holiday accommodation in West Wales](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_0e3deb16f9944436878b48537fb63a4c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_799,h_533,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_0e3deb16f9944436878b48537fb63a4c~mv2.jpg)
![Hedgehogs have been seen at Orchid Meadows cottage and glamping holiday accommodation in West Wales](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_5f44b694ade44a9aadbf51ef1af63e10~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_654,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_5f44b694ade44a9aadbf51ef1af63e10~mv2.jpg)
![Southern hawker dragonflies are seen at Orchid Meadows cottage and glamping holiday accommodation in](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_82d576d445ca44e2b793afa6072b41ea~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_654,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_82d576d445ca44e2b793afa6072b41ea~mv2.jpg)
![Scarlet tiger moths are seen at Orchid Meadows cottage and glamping holiday accommodation in West Wa](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_8e7b458fa8dd4631aec1c227f934d35a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_945,h_768,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_8e7b458fa8dd4631aec1c227f934d35a~mv2.jpg)
![Painted ladies are seen at Orchid Meadows cottage and glamping holiday accommodation in West Wales](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_ce39fb07b5f14f08a20043c77f622ce1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_735,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_ce39fb07b5f14f08a20043c77f622ce1~mv2.jpg)
![Orchids are naturally found at Orchid Meadows cottage and glamping holiday accommodation in West Wal](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_410da1aabb204ec9bb3aa87d3337ad31~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_735,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_410da1aabb204ec9bb3aa87d3337ad31~mv2.jpg)
![Marsh marigolds are found at Orchid Meadows cottage and glamping holiday accommodation in West Wales](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_cba4fbbedcd544928189cb3eb3f83c69~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_735,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_cba4fbbedcd544928189cb3eb3f83c69~mv2.jpg)
![Marsh cinquefoil is found at Orchid Meadows cottage and glamping holiday accommodation in West Wales](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_e0d601fd8564423f94fbac6e363633ba~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_735,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_e0d601fd8564423f94fbac6e363633ba~mv2.jpg)
![Fly agaric can be found at Orchid Meadows cottage and glamping holiday accommodation in West Wales](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_d86a802cd4f64b81b1c89b51225844c2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_735,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_d86a802cd4f64b81b1c89b51225844c2~mv2.jpg)
![Amethyst deceiver is found at Orchid Meadows cottage and glamping holiday accommodation in West Wale](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_3b2713c63fc142f1976ee32bb78ac8e4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_765,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_3b2713c63fc142f1976ee32bb78ac8e4~mv2.jpg)
![Puff balls can be seen at Orchid Meadows cottage and glamping holiday accommodation in West Wales](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_9e9eb07c4e2b4df680f5806000634e8f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_640,h_480,al_c,q_80,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_9e9eb07c4e2b4df680f5806000634e8f~mv2.jpg)
Our wildlife camera trap has caught some treats by both day and night. Explore some of the highlights below (date/time lines not always in real time):
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Badger
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Fox
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Jay
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Barn owl
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Hedgehog
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Polecat
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Buzzard
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Heron
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Grey squirrel
West Wales is rich in nature reserves and other places to see fantastic wildlife. When you come to stay, we can tell you where you will have the best chance of catching a glimpse of these spectacular creatures...
![You might see a pine marten on a day out from Orchid Meadowsine Legg](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_475c4c378da64b7888d0ba22c260a0b1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_799,h_562,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_475c4c378da64b7888d0ba22c260a0b1~mv2.jpg)
![Brown hares can be seen in fields around Orchid Meadows](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_52016f029f3e495ea665d589a8434f93~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_799,h_533,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_52016f029f3e495ea665d589a8434f93~mv2.jpg)
![You might see a red squirrel on a day out from Orchid Meadows](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_42e2a003db914a3a9891ef19bc8996d0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_800,h_600,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_42e2a003db914a3a9891ef19bc8996d0~mv2.jpg)
![You might see an adder on a day out from Orchid Meadows](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_9f07e3e593f8475d8eedc87499820091~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_799,h_533,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_9f07e3e593f8475d8eedc87499820091~mv2.jpg)
![You might see an otter on a day out from Orchid Meadows](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_91bae2b62bc043faa7ff342bbfc33959~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_800,h_600,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_91bae2b62bc043faa7ff342bbfc33959~mv2.jpg)
![You might see a water vole on a day out from Orchid Meadows](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_f746daef5e9a447fa3fba3edcb3c572f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_800,h_781,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_f746daef5e9a447fa3fba3edcb3c572f~mv2.jpg)
![You might see a goshawk on a day out from Orchid Meadows](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_32049447670444c49ee7dac430ab29a5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_800,h_535,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_32049447670444c49ee7dac430ab29a5~mv2.jpg)
![You might see a dolphin on a day out from Orchid Meadows](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_09221c2261344601b6f6047a0508540e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_799,h_533,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_09221c2261344601b6f6047a0508540e~mv2.jpg)
![You might see a seal on a day out from Orchid Meadows](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_7f255e5b5a1f4fdba896126d9867b914~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_800,h_531,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_7f255e5b5a1f4fdba896126d9867b914~mv2.jpg)
![You might see a gannet on a day out from Orchid Meadows](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_4dff270ee31546df95967b13bfb92685~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_799,h_533,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_4dff270ee31546df95967b13bfb92685~mv2.jpg)
![You might see a razorbill on a day out from Orchid Meadows](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_d5332dc64c5f490dada8fecfc1cff73b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_799,h_533,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_d5332dc64c5f490dada8fecfc1cff73b~mv2.jpg)
![You might see a chough on a day out from Orchid Meadows](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/29ddad_8d5a9a6f1ecc4cb7aac317b22971abd8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_800,h_600,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/29ddad_8d5a9a6f1ecc4cb7aac317b22971abd8~mv2.jpg)