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Sick of wrestling the X-box from your little monkeys’ paws and chasing them out into the fresh air? Take them to talk to the animals at this fab and family-friendly South Wales farm site instead, or go along with your other half for some rural relaxation – the owners of quiet and secluded Dolbryn Caravan and Camping near Newcastle Emlyn in Carmarthenshire know what make all sorts tick.
The site has three main tent, tourer and motorhome camping areas, with guests able to pick the pitch that suits. Couples and older families go for the Lakes Field with its quieter vibe; families with young children generally prefer the Pines as the play area is visible from most of it; and the non-electric field, Mountain View, does what it says on the tin with views and sunsets over the Preseli Mountains. Camping pods are also available in the Pines Field sleeping four to six people.
For grown-up concerns, Dolbryn has a small fishing pond on site for a couple of hours’ chilling, or just wander around site and watch the wildlife: this is one of our ‘wildlife haven’ sites, with birds, fruit and flowers spottable around the valley, stream, ponds and hedgerows. Small people have plenty laid on too to keep them entertained, including arts and crafts events, helping to feed the chickens, guinea pigs, rabbits, pigs and goats every morning, and the Sticky Club on Saturday mornings in high season.
The amenities at Dolbryn are well thought out: original and refurbished farm buildings with separate heated wash facilities for ladies and gents; a family room with disabled access, a large fridge freezer for guests’ use and a laundry room with two washing machines.
There’s also a small family bar with log fires, open at weekends and evenings in high season, and on Saturday mornings for coffee.
Site type
Tourist board rating
Languages spoken
✓ English
Dolbryn's location is among award-winning beaches, coastal walks, fishing and more wildlife spotting, as well as waterfalls, steam railways, theme parks and family days out (the Welsh Chocolate Farm should be a sweet hit with anyone).
Start off on the doorstep at the market town of Newcastle Emlyn, on the River Teifi two miles from Dolbryn and with castle ruin, farmers’ market, shops and cafés; a leisure centre with indoor pool is nearby too.
The village of Cenarth, a few miles away on the borders of Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, is famous for its small waterfalls Cenarth Falls and for its salmon fishing. The National Coracle Centre, a museum devoted to the small traditional boats, overlooks the Falls along with the old flour grinder Cenarth Mill. Kids clamouring for more action? Cart them off to the Cenarth Adventure Centre for paintballing, archery and many more energetic pursuits.
Heading coastwards, the coastal paths and beaches around west Wales could be combed for weeks: try the beaches of Newport Bay, Fishguard and Aberporth, porpoise and dolphin spotting around Cardigan Bay, home of one of only two pods of bottlenose dolphins in the UK. At New Quay, find out all about it and arrange a marine wildlife spotting boat trip at the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre, or plunge fully in and take a course at Cardigan Bay Watersports.
More modernly, there are theme parks and farm parks aplenty around here too: the white-knuckle rides at Oakwood Theme Park in Narberth is one of the most popular attractions in Wales, and the Dinosaur Park in Tenby has a maze, adventure playground and, natch, dozens of dinos.
If the kids have the wildlife bug after seeing the animals at Dolbryn, you can take them one of several country parks and animal attractions within about 25 miles: the funfair and animals at Kilgetty’s Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo; horse-riding at Pembrey Country Park, and gibbering with gibbons at Manor House Wild Animal Park.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Distance | Type | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | |
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| Tresaith Tresaith, Ceredigion |
8.3m | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Aberporth Aberporth, Ceredigion |
8.6m | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Penbryn Penbryn, Ceredigion |
8.8m | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Llangrannog Llangrannog, Ceredigion |
9.9m | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Cilborth Cilborth, Ceredigion |
10.0m | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Must see
- National Wool Museum (3.6 miles)
- Llanerchaeron - National Trust (17.6 miles)
- National Botanic Garden of Wales (18.7 miles)
National Trust
- Dolaucothi Gold Mines (22.6 miles)
- Aberdeunant (22.6 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
- Crymych - Cilgoed Fach - Frenni Fawr Plantation - Frenni Fawr - Crymych (6.3 miles)
- Coracle Centre - Cilgerran Castle - Afon Morgenau - Teifi Gorge - Coracle Centre (6.9 miles)
- Cardigan - Cardigan Coast Path - Cardigan (9.0 miles)
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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
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
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Electrical hook-up points for tourers
Hard standings
Seasonal pitches
Tourer storage facilities
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Gay friendly
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Wildlife haven
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Camping 2.0
Camping pods
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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Pencader (Carmarthenshire): Square Bus Stop — 9.3mi
Carmarthen: Blue Street o/s Bus Station — 13.4mi
St Clears (Carmarthenshire) Coach Stop — 13.6mi
- Train stations
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Carmarthen Rail Station — 13.6mi
Whitland Rail Station — 14.9mi
Clunderwen Rail Station — 16.2mi
- Ferry ports
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Fishguard Ferry Terminal — 21.9mi
Tenby Ferry Landing — 25.5mi
Caldey Island Ferry Landing — 27.6mi
- Airports
- Swansea Airport — 33.7mi
Turn south off the A484 in Newcastle Emlyn towards Capel Iwan. After the leisure centre turn left and follow the signs for two miles. The site is on the right after Bronygarn garage.
If you are using a GPS system please ensure that you go to Newcastle Emlyn and then to Dolbryn. Do not go via Capel Iwan (the village) as the route is very narrow.
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | 10:30 p.m. |
| Depart: | 11 a.m. | |
| On-site accommodation | ||
| Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | 10:30 p.m. |
| Depart: | 11 a.m. | |
Earlier arrivals and later stays are usually available during quiet times outside of school holidays and bank holidays. Feel free to arrive earlier and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Cancellation policy
No refunds within 2 weeks of arrival date.
Refunds made more than 2 weeks before arrival will be subject to a £2.50 admin fee.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
The balance is due 30 days after booking, or if the arrival date is sooner then 30 days after booking the balance should be paid as soon as possible.
Payment methods accepted on the park
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Cheque
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Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsPlease note
Dolbryn is a quiet family site. The following group bookings are not allowed via Pitchup.com: groups of 4 or more pitches/units, single-sex bookings of 4 or more people and groups of 4 or more under 25s.
Check availability at Dolbryn Caravan and Camping…
Max. persons: 6x
Dimensions: unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Located in Mountain View field.
There are some level and some slightly sloping pitches. There is a water tap in the field. Please be aware that all other facilities are accessible down the short lane. If you wish to be closer to the facilities it may be advisable to book an electric pitch in either the Pines or the Lakes fields.
| Max. persons | 6 x |
| Dimensions | unlimited |
| Ground type | Grass |
| Features | |
| Awning | 1 included |
| Car | 1 included |
| Dog(s) allowed | 2 included |
| Gazebo | 1 included |
| Pup tent | 1 included |
| Extras | |
| Extra car (1 max) | £0/€0/AU$0/$0 per night |
CURRENT OFFERS
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15% off
Standard (Non-electric grass pitch)
6 Apr 2015 > 11 Apr 2015 -
15% off
Standard (Non-electric grass pitch)
1 May 2015 > 3 May 2015 -
10% off
Standard (Non-electric grass pitch)
25 May 2015 > 30 May 2015 -
10% off
Standard (Non-electric grass pitch)
28 Jun 2015 > 16 Jul 2015
Max. persons: 6x
Dimensions: Max 8.0m x 3.0m (26.2ft x 9.8ft)
Ground type: Gravel
Pitches situated on Lakes field with loose stone and grass to the side.
CURRENT OFFERS
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15% off
Standard (Hardstanding electric touring pitch)
6 Apr 2015 > 11 Apr 2015 -
15% off
Standard (Hardstanding electric touring pitch)
1 May 2015 > 3 May 2015 -
10% off
Standard (Hardstanding electric touring pitch)
25 May 2015 > 30 May 2015 -
10% off
Standard (Hardstanding electric touring pitch)
28 Jun 2015 > 16 Jul 2015
Max. persons: 6x
Dimensions: Max 12.0m x 12.0m (39.4ft x 39.4ft)
Ground type: Grass
Located in either Lakes field or the Pines field. Please specify in the 'Special requests' box on the booking form which field you would like to be in.
Lakes field: peaceful, slightly sloping and partially sheltered by trees, ideal for watching the fish jumping or enjoying the bird song. This field is enjoyed by couples and older families and anglers.
Pines field: level and overlooking the play area nestled in among the impressive Scots pine trees. Ideal for families with younger children as you will be able to watch them play in this open field.
| Max. persons | 6 x |
| Dimensions |
Max 12.0m x 12.0m (39.4ft x 39.4ft) |
| Ground type | Grass |
| Features | |
| Awning | 1 included |
| Car | 1 included |
| Dog(s) allowed | 2 included |
| Gazebo | 1 included |
| Pup tent | 1 included |
| Electric: 10 amp | included |
| Car parking by pitch | yes |
| Extras | |
| Extra car (1 max) | £0/€0/AU$0/$0 per night |
CURRENT OFFERS
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15% off
Standard (Electric grass pitch)
6 Apr 2015 > 11 Apr 2015 -
15% off
Standard (Electric grass pitch)
1 May 2015 > 3 May 2015 -
10% off
Standard (Electric grass pitch)
25 May 2015 > 30 May 2015 -
10% off
Standard (Electric grass pitch)
28 Jun 2015 > 16 Jul 2015
Max. persons: 4x
Rate includes 2 adults and 2 children up to the age of 16.
Features a wooden bunk bed (length 5ft 6in/1.7m) with foam mattresses for the children and an easy to use double pullout sofa bed (please note that floor space is limited with the sofa bed extended). Please bring your own bedding, linen, towels and all camping equipment.
Located in Pine Corner of the Pines field close to a drinking water tap. Modern, warm showers and toilets/family room with pot washing area, laundry and fridge/freezer are all just a short walk away.
The pods have electric power points, lockable French doors and thick insulated walls between you and the outside world, keeping the heat in on cold nights.
Includes a generous, sheltered balcony with a small camp kitchen unit to store your saucepans, food and stove.
Sorry, but no pets are allowed inside the pods.
CURRENT OFFERS
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15% off
Standard (Ceri Cwtsh family camping pod (2 adults and 2 children under 16))
6 Apr 2015 > 11 Apr 2015 -
15% off
Standard (Ceri Cwtsh family camping pod (2 adults and 2 children under 16))
1 May 2015 > 3 May 2015 -
10% off
Standard (Ceri Cwtsh family camping pod (2 adults and 2 children under 16))
25 May 2015 > 30 May 2015 -
10% off
Standard (Ceri Cwtsh family camping pod (2 adults and 2 children under 16))
28 Jun 2015 > 16 Jul 2015
Max. persons: 6x
Rate includes 2 adults and 4 children up to the age of 16.
Teulu Haf (family summer) features a wooden bunk bed (length 6ft / 1.8m) and a fixed double bed with storage box for adults, all with luxury foam mattresses.
With the additional floor space there is ample room for you to bring your own camp beds to complete the six-berth accommodation if required. Please bring your own extra beds if required as well as all bedding, linen, towels and camping equipment.
Located in Pine Corner of the Pines field close to a drinking water tap. Modern, warm showers and toilets/family room with pot washing area, laundry and fridge/freezer are all just a short walk away.
The pods have electric power points, lockable French doors and thick insulated walls between you and the outside world, keeping the heat in on cold nights.
Includes a generous, sheltered balcony with a small camp kitchen unit to store your saucepans, food and stove.
Sorry, but no pets are allowed inside the pods.
| Max. persons | 6 x |
| Features | |
| Car | 1 included |
| Extras | |
| Extra car (1 max) | £0/€0/AU$0/$0 per night |
| Kitchen box (1 max) | £5/€6.34/AU$9.18/$8.05 per stay |
CURRENT OFFERS
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15% off
Standard (Teulu Haf family camping pod (2 adults and up to 4 children under 16))
6 Apr 2015 > 11 Apr 2015 -
15% off
Standard (Teulu Haf family camping pod (2 adults and up to 4 children under 16))
1 May 2015 > 3 May 2015 -
10% off
Standard (Teulu Haf family camping pod (2 adults and up to 4 children under 16))
25 May 2015 > 30 May 2015 -
10% off
Standard (Teulu Haf family camping pod (2 adults and up to 4 children under 16))
28 Jun 2015 > 16 Jul 2015
Max. persons: 6x
Rate includes 2 adults and 4 children up to the age of 16.
Teulu Blodyn (family flower) features a wooden bunk bed (length 6ft / 1.8m) and a fixed double bed with storage box for adults, all with luxury foam mattresses.
With the additional floor space there is ample room for you to bring your own camp beds to complete the six-berth accommodation if required. Please bring your own extra beds if required as well as all bedding, linen, towels and camping equipment.
Located in Pine Corner of the Pines field close to a drinking water tap. Modern, warm showers and toilets/family room with pot washing area, laundry and fridge/freezer are all just a short walk away.
The pods have electric power points, lockable French doors and thick insulated walls between you and the outside world, keeping the heat in on cold nights.
Includes a generous, sheltered balcony with a small camp kitchen unit to store your saucepans, food and stove.
Sorry, but no pets are allowed inside the pods.
| Max. persons | 6 x |
| Features | |
| Car | 1 included |
| Extras | |
| Extra car (1 max) | £0/€0/AU$0/$0 per night |
| Kitchen box (1 max) | £5/€6.34/AU$9.18/$8.05 per stay |
CURRENT OFFERS
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15% off
Standard (Teulu Blodyn family camping pod (2 adults and up to 4 children under 16))
6 Apr 2015 > 11 Apr 2015 -
15% off
Standard (Teulu Blodyn family camping pod (2 adults and up to 4 children under 16))
1 May 2015 > 3 May 2015 -
10% off
Standard (Teulu Blodyn family camping pod (2 adults and up to 4 children under 16))
25 May 2015 > 30 May 2015 -
10% off
Standard (Teulu Blodyn family camping pod (2 adults and up to 4 children under 16))
28 Jun 2015 > 16 Jul 2015