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
Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers a beautiful, peaceful setting by the River Taff, with well-equipped and clean communal kitchen and toilet/shower facilities. Guests praise the friendly owners and the "glamping" feel. Minor issues include occasional road/train noise and the access track's condition, though many find these manageable. Improvements are ongoing.
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Last updated 04/08/2026
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Excellent site, well appointed. Had a…
Bell tent
Liked Excellent site, well appointed. Had a great stay
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Be nice to have a little shop on site to offer coffee etc
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked A Really lovely shared kitchen area. & beautiful views. And great to be able to walk in the river and it be so private.2 of the Glamping toilet & shower were fab much more effective than the standard ones. Can see so much potential here after a bit more adding on little bits.
Disliked The grass isn't maintained it's full of prickles and not cut so it's tricky to enjoy the space to relax.
Showers need areas to put clothes and towels.
Hard to gain entry our camper van was the same width as the narrow lanes and the uneven ground was hard to drive on our vehicle.
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From the manager: Hi Elliot, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review and for your lovely comments.
As we’re only in our second season, we’re constantly making improvements based on guest feedback, so we really appreciate your suggestions. A small honesty shop/coffee is something we’d love to add in the future. (Wish we had the funds to do now!)
Just to clarify, all of our shower cubicles do have hooks for towels and clothing, so we’re sorry if these were missed during your stay.
Regarding the grass, Wales is currently experiencing exceptionally dry conditions, so unfortunately the ground has become very dry and prickly. Cutting the grass during these conditions wouldn’t improve it and can actually cause further damage to the ground, so we’re waiting for conditions to improve before carrying out further mowing. As a working farm, we’re also having to be extremely mindful of water use during the current drought.
The access road is a traditional rural farm lane, and unfortunately the width of the lane and surrounding hedgerows are outside of our control.
Thanks again for your feedback. We really appreciate it and hope you’ll come back and see how Garth Glamping continues to grow and improve.
Beautiful bell tent set up, clean…
Bell tent
Liked Beautiful bell tent set up, clean and modern facilities. Everything we needed was provided.
Lovely secluded location whilst being close to everything.
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From the manager: Thanks Sara for your lovely review and stunning picture, lush having you stay with us!
Great location. Site needs development. Has potential to be amazing.
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Trains passing the site (not for everyone but I love a train!)
Site next to a river
Good toilet facilities
Disliked Site on rough ground. Access steep at points - our campervan only just made it out.
Separate washing/teeth cleaning facilities would be welcome. Cleaning teeth in a small toilet cubicle not ideal.
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From the manager: Hi Helen, thank you for your review and kind comments about our riverside location and facilities.
As we’re only in our second season, we’re continually developing and improving the site. During your stay, Wales was experiencing exceptional drought conditions, so the ground was much drier and rougher than normal.
We also ask all guests to follow our 5mph speed limit, as taking it slowly makes access much easier on our rural farm tracks. We currently have three toilet rooms, all with sinks, mirrors and plenty of space for washing and cleaning teeth.
Thanks again for your feedback, we hope to welcome you back to see how Garth Glamping continues to grow.
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Liked Absolutely spot on
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From the manager: Thanks for a lovely review ❤️
Great facilities, clean and tidy. Enjoyed meeting…
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great facilities, clean and tidy.
Enjoyed meeting the chickens and piglets.
Loved the river.
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From the manager: Lush review and love it when people have met the animals too! Thank you 🙏
Would be a 10 if not for the start of track into site.
Bell tent
Liked Everything lovely. Stayed in bell tent. Quiet enough to relax but lots of friendly families. Facilities were perfectly clean and in working order. Used the bbq and fireplace supplied. Enough wood supplied. Nice little stroll by the river. Lovely family owners.
Disliked Sadly need to report a dislike- Getting out of the site road is very unstable (sift ground and gravel) and I had to get help to get out its so steep. I think the site is still being developed and they are working on improvements. Hoping this will be sorted if we decide to stay again. Or if I get a 4x4
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From the manager: Hi Emily, thank you for your lovely review and kind words about the site, facilities and our family, they really do mean a lot.
We’re sorry the access track affected your experience. During your stay, Wales was experiencing exceptional drought conditions, which made the ground much drier, looser and more unstable than usual. We’re continuing to improve the entrance as the site develops, and we hope to welcome you back in the future so you can see the progress we’ve made.
Such a beautiful place to stay.…
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Such a beautiful place to stay. Right by the river. Great facilities and loved the play area for our little one.
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From the manager: Thanks Kerry for taking the time to share your lovely review ❤️
Great site close to Cardiff City centre
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Excellent facilities and a great riverside location.
Disliked Needs a couple more mirrors in the showers and some sinks somewhere in the showers to brush teeth etc.
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From the manager: Hey Pete! Thanks for your lovely review and feedback! Whilst I don’t think we’ll be adding any extra sinks we’ll certainly pop some more mirrors in the showers 😃
Really nice hosts. The facilities …
Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Really nice hosts. The facilities are great. Nice and peaceful area.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for the review Wayne 🙏
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.