In a great countryside location, Happy Jakes Touring Park is three miles from the market town of Cowbridge and only 15 miles from the Welsh capital city of Cardiff. This site is perfect for a quiet relaxing break and is an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding area.
Happy Jakes accepts motorhomes, caravans, trailer tents and tents. Tents are located within a central area of the site which is on level ground with open unbounded pitches. Motorhomes, caravans and trailer tents are located around the edge of the site on 14m-square grass pitches with electric hook-up.
Within close proximity is the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, which offers beautiful beaches, secluded coves, dramatic cliff top views, fantastic walks and surfing hotspots. For more traditional seaside fun, the nearby resort of Barry Island offers a wide sandy beach, cafes, attractions and family amusements.
Close by are plenty of places to explore – castles, parks, gardens, farm parks, vineyards, historic market towns and pretty villages. For the more active there’s karting, paintballing, fishing, walking, cycling, horse riding, surfing and golf.
After a day out there’s no better place to relax than one of the many delightful olde worlde pubs with real ales and affordable and varied menus. If you prefer to cook on site local farm shops, fruit farms and farmers' markets are the perfect places to sample local produce.
Nearby attractions and activities
Cardiff Castle
St Fagans History Museum
Coastal pathway
Dyffryn Gardens
Cosmeston Lakes
Barry - Gavin and Stacey Tour
Merthyr Mawr Sand dunes
Attractions near Happy Jakes Touring Park
Must see
- St Fagans: National History Museum (8.5 miles)
- Castell Coch (11.5 miles)
- Millennium Stadium (12.0 miles)
National Trust
- Holnicote Estate (15.9 miles)
- Dunster Castle (16.7 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Happy Jakes Touring Park
Nash Point - St Donat's - Marcross (5.1 miles) Walking
Nash Point - Glamorgan Heritage Coast - Cwm Nash (5.2 miles) Walking
Porthkerry Country Park (5.9 miles) Walking
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Very welcoming and friendly site. Excellent facilities Caroline L. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Very clean showers and toilets, large pitches, food facilities available if you don't want to cook. Childrens play area and large dog walk away from site. Mark and Mandy are very friendly and welcoming and always around if you need anything. Can't wait to visit again. 5* site Disliked: The councils decision not to put signs for the site from the Cowbridge side but absolutely nothing wrong with the camp itself at all. |
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Liked: Very helpful owners. Disliked: The weather |
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Liked: I liked the fact every thing was spotlessly clean the grass was kept short and smooth ( no ruts & level) the staff was friendly and helpful there was a well equipped park climing frame for the kids and the site is flat so you can see the kids where ever they go Disliked: Having to pack up and go home |
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Liked: Its a very nice clean tidy quiet camp with a nice well equipped park and lots of open space for my kids to run and play. The owners are nice and friendly the views are lovely I didn't want to leave (the chickens are a nice surprise) Disliked: Having to go home |
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Great country location. Ollie F. (Solo traveller-male, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Happy Jakes was a well maintained site with friendly, helpfull staff. The grounds are green and lush no signs of dog poo, ideal for children to play. Disliked: Nothing to dislike. |
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Tents for hire
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers
Electrical hook-up points for tourers
Fully serviced pitches
Hard standings
Seasonal pitches
Water hook-up points for tourers
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Peaceful
Walkers' paradise
Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Surf school nearby
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Camping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitches
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Cardiff International Airport: Bus Stop — 4.8mi
Bridgend Sarn Coach Stop — 9.4mi
Cardiff Bus Station — 12.0mi
- Train stations
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Llantwit Major Rail Station — 1.9mi
Rhoose Rail Station — 4.8mi
Barry Rail Station — 7.1mi
- Ferry ports
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Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal — 7.5mi
Channel View Waterbus Stop — 11.7mi
Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop — 11.8mi
- Airports
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Cardiff International Airport — 4.8mi
Swansea Airport — 29.7mi
Directions
From the east (Cardiff)
Leave the M4 at junction 33 and follow the signs towards Cardiff International Airport. Then join the B4265 towards Llantwit Major.
Pass the petrol station on your left. Continue up a slight hill until you come to the junction for St Athan Village. Turn right at the monument and continue through St Athan passing the military base on your left (approximately 2.5 miles). You will see a Brown Tourism sign for Happy Jakes. Follow this sign and a further two.
Directions from the west
Leave the M4 at junction 37 and follow the A48 towards Bridgend.
At the traffic lights in Bridgend turn right signposted for Llantwit Major.
Follow the road for almost seven miles, going through the villages of Ewenny, St. Brides and Wick
Continue to the Roundabout at Llantwit Major and go straight on.
Go straight on at the next mini roundabout.
Through the first set of traffic lights.
Turn left at the next set of traffic lights and under the railway bridge. Continue for approximately two miles.
At the junction, turn left onto St Athan Road where you will see a brown tourist information sign for Happy Jakes.
Follow the next two brown signs turning left. (Do not take left into narrow lane at New Barn as it's not suitable for caravans.)
Permitted arrival time
From 1pm
Cancellation policy
No cancellation policy.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
Balance payable on arrival.
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsCheck availability at Happy Jakes Touring Park…
14m x 14m grass pitch with optional 16-amp electric hook-up.
Max. persons: 4x
10m x 10m grass non electric tent pitch without electric.
Max. persons: 4x
10m x 10m grass tent pitch with optional 16-amp electric hook-up.
Max. persons: 4x
10m x 10m grass non electric tent pitch without electric for a cyclist or a hiker. No awning, gazebo or pup tent allowed.
Max. persons: 1x
