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General
- Friendly glamping site in green countryside, overlooking Dunraven Bay
- Dry and warm bell tents with toilet and shower facilities on site
- Have meals at the on-site pub or restaurant across the way
If you’re on the hunt for Glamorgan glamping, take a look at the smart canvas digs set up at Bell Tents Wales, a short trot from the beach in the little village of Southerndown (five miles south of Bridgend).
Each of the fancy tents here is slightly different in style but all are kitted out with rugs, cushions and airbeds. There’s plenty of sleeping and living space inside for up to six, and on summer days you can roll up the sides to take in the views while you lounge under cover.
The units are dry and warm, and there are toilet and shower facilities on site. You'll need to bring bedding (pillows and sleeping bags or duvets) along with whatever kitchen kit you need for your stay. A traditional country pub is just next door for drinks, food and occasional live music on Friday or Saturday nights; also just across the lane is a restaurant that serves breakfast at weekends.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
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Features
Coronavirus
Deep cleaning of accommodation units between guests
Extra spacing in seated areas
Meal delivery to unit/pitch/outdoor seated area
One-way flow for entering/leaving buildings
Shared spaces: more frequent cleaning
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/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
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
Gastronomic delight
Luxury
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
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
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitches
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Sarn Odeon
— 5.7 miles
Bus Station — 12.5 miles
Railway Station — 16.8 miles
- Train stations
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Bridgend Rail Station
— 4.0 miles
Wildmill Rail Station — 4.9 miles
Sarn Rail Station — 6.0 miles
- Ferry ports
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Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal
— 15.0 miles
Minehead Harbour — 17.6 miles
Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal — 17.6 miles
- Airports
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Cardiff International Airport
— 12.3 miles
Swansea Airport — 22.3 miles
Local attractions
The site overlooks Dunraven Bay, locally known as Southerndown beach. The beach is easily accessed by a short walk or by car, and is a popular starting point for sailing, surfing and fishing.
For local walks, make for the sand dunes at Merthyr Mawr, which overlook the Bristol Channel, or to Porthcawl, Ogmore-by-Sea and walks by Ogmore and Candleston castles. Woodland walks, castles, villages and fab beaches are all around this Glamorgan Heritage Coast setting.
Horse riding is available from Ogmore Farm set under Ogmore Castle, where two-hour treks leave from the yard twice a day to canter along beaches and past high sand dunes. Or leave from the farm to go across the stepping stones on the River Ewenny, then over the swinging bridge to reach the village of Merthyr Mawr. From there, walk through the village towards the dunes, past a pretty church, wildlife to spot and strawberry fields to pick from (in season, charge applies).
For golf, Southerndown Golf Club a couple of miles away is a links course making up one of the driest courses in Wales; golf is available all year round for members and visitors.
Walk west from Ogmore Farm to get to Candleston Castle at the entrance to the sand dune slack of Merthyr Mawr Warren, or walk, drive or take the bus to the farm and then through Merthyr Mawr village.
Must see
- St Fagans: National History Museum (14.6 miles)
- Castell Coch (16.5 miles)
- Aberdulais Falls (17.2 miles)
National Trust
- Aberdulais Falls (17.2 miles)
- Holnicote Estate (17.2 miles)
Cycle routes
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- Does Bell Tents Wales have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bell Tents Wales dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bell Tents Wales? The site overlooks Dunraven Bay, locally known as Southerndown beach. The beach is easily accessed by a short walk or by car, and is a popular starting point for sailing, surfing and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bell Tents Wales?
On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m.