Garth Glamping
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- Peaceful and family-friendly Glamorgan site bordering the River Taff
- Castell Coch 10 minutes’ drive; Cardiff city centre 20 minutes
- Communal kitchen and modern facilities; pub 20 minutes’ walk
Site type
10
10
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
Languages spoken
English
Welsh
Open from Fri 3 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Garth Glamping offers a beautiful, peaceful setting with excellent, clean facilities including well-equipped kitchens and modern showers/toilets. Guests highlight the site's cleanliness, spacious pitches, river access, and helpful, friendly hosts. Minor concerns include occasional noise from nearby trains and roads, and access to amenities during peak times, though the site is actively expanding facilities. The location provides both countryside tranquility and convenient access to Cardiff.
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Last updated 14/07/2026
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Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Clean showers and toilets, kids games, lots of room!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Amazing facilities and quite very clean!…
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Amazing facilities and quite very clean! Easy access to the river for wild swimming.
Disliked Rough ground for tent patches, I think main focus is the Bell tents.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great facilities, kept clean. Nice quiet…
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great facilities, kept clean. Nice quiet location. Hosts are fantastic. They really go out of their way to help you.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Fantastic!
Bell tent
Liked Fantastic weekend just had at Garth Glamping.
Very beautiful location and area.
I would highly recommend the site and we will definitely return!
Lovely atmosphere, clean, well kept and a child and dog friendly site.
The host, Jordan, was really friendly and helpful!
Honestly, a truly lovely lady to deal with, nothing was too much to ask!
My brother and family visited us for a couple of hours from Cardiff while we were staying and he was also blown away with the site and facilities.
One to keep an eye on for the future as it is very up and coming and they really do have a great eye for the little details which creates a memorable stay to return to!
Great pub / restaurant not far from the site, was also recommended to us by Jordan - again a very pleasant experience and the food was absolutely delicious!
Disliked None
Recommend to friends Visit again
Brilliant campsite, would absolutely come again
Bell tent
Liked All of the facilities were to a grand standard, clean and updated style. The kitchen was brilliant and had everything you needed. The tent had everything you could want in there, they thought of everything.
Disliked The sofa bed was quite uncomfortable, like there was a pole in the middle
Recommend to friends Visit again
Loved it
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Fantastic site, great facilities. Would happily come again.
My son particularly like your toilets, ‘best camping toilets ever!’.
Disliked Slight lack of comms to start, but we found the site! Maybe an email-able pdf stating the route in etc.
Train line is close and sometimes noisy, but that’s the only site comprise.
Recommend to friends Visit again
The set up was spot on.…
Bell tent
Liked The set up was spot on. Stayed in one of the bell tents that was spotless. A1
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great facilities, kitchen was very useful.…
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great facilities, kitchen was very useful.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great spacious glamping tent. Would stay again.
Bell tent
Liked The glamping tent, the area around is lovely. Based around hills it's so idyllic.
Playing area for children. Plenty of size.
A really neat kitchen area.
Little touches like, marshmallows and wood for a fire. Ear plugs and eye masks. Very nice touches of detail. Very very impressed.
Disliked 3 toilets and 3 showers for what could be very busy camping pitch. I think is not quite enough.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for your review, Jason, we’re so pleased you enjoyed the bell tent, the surroundings and all the little extras we provide for guests.
Regarding the facilities, we appreciate your feedback, although this is based on an assumption rather than your experience during your stay. You visited on a fully booked weekend, and with 3 showers and 3 toilets available we did not experience any significant queues or issues. We also deliberately limit camping numbers to a maximum of 10 pitches per night to ensure the site remains spacious, peaceful and that facilities are sufficient for all guests.
Thanks again for staying with us, and we hope to welcome you back soon.
Superb site
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Such a wonderful site with great facilities. The little kitchenette is a wonderful touch, with a fridge, kettle, tea coffee. Site is very well run and clean.
We travled for 6 hours and stayed 2 nights for the metallica gig and this place will be my first choice everytime going forward, if we travel back for more giga or holidays. I absolutely loved it!
Disliked Nothing at all.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you so much, Keira! We’re thrilled you had such a great stay with us. It means the world to hear that after travelling 6 hours! We loved hosting you and are so pleased the little extras and facilities made a difference. We’ll have the kettle on ready for your next gig or South Wales adventure! 😊
Features
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club Massages On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Sauna TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Dedicated quiet space Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Garth Glamping
Ynysgau Farm
Main Road
Gwaelod Y Garth
Cardiff
Glamorgan
Wales
CF15 9HJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.55507°N
3.27496°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson'S Bay Barry Island | 11.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | N/A | Good |
| Cold Knap Barry | 11.4 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Whitmore Bay Barry Island | 11.5 mi | Sea | Good | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
| Southerndown | 16.1 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Trecco Bay Porthcawl | 18.4 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Castell Coch 1.6 mi
Caerphilly Castle 2.7 mi
St Fagans: National History Museum 4.8 mi
National Museum Cardiff 6.4 mi
Cardiff Castle 6.5 mi
National Trust
Clevedon Court 20.7 mi
Aberdulais Falls 23.3 mi
Tyntesfield 25.2 mi
Dunster Castle 26.9 mi
Dunster Working Watermill 26.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Forest Fawr - Taff's Well - Rhiwbina Hill 1.6 mi
Cardiff Ridgeways 5.2 mi
Rhyd-y-gwern Woods 5.6 mi
Ystrad Mynach - Senghenydd Dyke - Llanbradach 6.1 mi
Machen - Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Footpath - Machen 6.3 mi
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday, 20 August 2026 – Thursday, 20 August 2026)
Crickhowell, Powys 22 mi
- Bristol International Balloon Fiesta (Friday, 7 August 2026 – Friday, 7 August 2026)
Bristol, Greater Bristol 27.1 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 Garth Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Garth Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Garth Glamping? From your pitch, follow waymarked trails up the Garth (20 minutes’ walk) for views over Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The 55-mile Taff Trail (for walkers and cyclists) passes close by … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Garth Glamping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Garth Glamping? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.