Candleston Woods

Our Stargazing bell tents are situated close to our Forest Barn & toilet/shower facilities

We have an onsite forest spa with woodfired sauna, hottub and cold water therapy

Pitch your tent in our forest among the trees

100 acres of woodland, minutes from Merthyr Mawr beach.
Camp or stay in furnished bell tents
great facilities inc: a cosy barn bar, large firepit under the stars

Breathe freely in our 100-acre woodland, a short walk from the Merthyr Mawr sand dunes and beach. This season we can offer 100 camping pitches throughout the woodland, including a variety of Glamping options. We have one large seven meter bell tent (sleeps upto 8), two 5meter stargazer bell tents (sleeps 4) and ten 5 metre bell tents which can all be hired additionally. Each are provided fully furnished and include one double bed (or two singles) & bedding. Additional beds would be required for more guests staying. Our facilities include beautiful washrooms on site with plenty of showers and toilets, as well as family changing rooms, a disabled facility and lots of hot water! Adjacent to the washrooms is the Forest Barn, an indoor space which includes a licenced bar & cafe, electricity and wifi and a wood burning stove. There is also a large decked area attached to this with tables and chairs. Outside we have a large communal event space which features picnic tables, an undercover pavillion area for outdoor dining and a large firepit for guests to toast marshmallows around plus a sandpit for children to play in. Hidden away in the woods is our private woodland spa featuring a wood fired Sauna, hottub and cold water options. Guests 16yrs+ can book a private or communal session. Details available upon booking.

Site type

Opens 4 September

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 4 Sept to Wed 30 Sept 2026

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Sauna Spa TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pub campsite

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Candleston Woods

Merthyr Mawr

Bridgend

Glamorgan

Wales

CF32 0LS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.48264°N
3.62249°W

Nearest transport

Coach

4 mi Sarn Odeon

10.5 mi Bus Station

14.8 mi Railway Station

Rail

2.6 mi Bridgend Rail Station

3.2 mi Wildmill Rail Station

4.1 mi Sarn Rail Station

Ferry

15.9 mi Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal

16.1 mi Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal

18.8 mi Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop

Airport

13.6 mi Cardiff International Airport

20.9 mi Swansea Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve Ogmore Castle & Stepping Stones Candleston Castle Southerndown Ogmore by sea Porthcawl Rest Bay Bridgend town centre

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Southerndown	2.6 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Trecco Bay Porthcawl	2.7 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Sandy Bay Porthcawl	3.1 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Rest Bay Porthcawl	4.4 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Aberafan	11.4 mi	Estuary	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Fagans: National History Museum 15 mi

Aberdulais Falls 15.1 mi

Castell Coch 16.4 mi

National Waterfront Museum 16.5 mi

Caerphilly Castle 18.4 mi

National Trust

Aberdulais Falls 15.1 mi

Holnicote Estate 19.3 mi

Watersmeet 19.5 mi

Dunster Working Watermill 22.2 mi

Dunster Castle 22.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Ogmore - Candleston - Merthyr Mawr 0.5 mi

Ogmore Down - Dunraven Bay - St Bride's Major 0.5 mi

Kenfig Pool - Kenfig Burrows - Sker Beach 5.1 mi

Nash Point - Glamorgan Heritage Coast - Cwm Nash 6 mi

Nash Point - St Donat's - Marcross 6.1 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Candleston Woods have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Candleston Woods dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Candleston Woods? Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve Ogmore Castle & Stepping Stones Candleston Castle Southerndown Ogmore by sea Porthcawl Rest Bay Bridgend town centre Read more

When can I check in and check out of Candleston Woods?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	8 p.m.
Depart by:	12 p.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	7 p.m.
Depart by:	12 p.m.

The main gate will be closed but not locked. Please close behind you.
Follow the signs to our private car park and then check in at our Forest Barn where you'll be shown which areas to pitch.