Pool Farm
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- Quiet rural site in St Brides Major, 15 minutes' walk from the beach
- A 15-min drive from surf lessons and other watersports in Porthcawl
- Two pubs and a farm shop within easy walking distance
Site type
20
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. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 18 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35
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Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (no pets)
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass and earth
Pitch size: Min 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35
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Reviews
94% would recommend this site to a friend
90% would stay here again
What customers say
Pool Farm is a compact, friendly campsite on a working farm, praised for its welcoming owners and clean facilities. Guests highlight the farm animals, proximity to beaches, and the convenient pub across the road. Amenities include a communal kitchen area with a kettle and fridge. Some reviewers noted limited phone signal and WiFi. Minor improvements suggested include better toilet lighting and clearer site signage. Overall, a highly recommended, back-to-basics rural getaway.
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Clean facilities and a lovely area. Great pub and restaurant over the…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (no pets)
Liked Clean facilities and a lovely area. Great pub and restaurant over the road
Disliked Nothing!
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Great little campsite with nice pubs bearby…
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great little campsite with nice pubs bearby
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Perfect campsite for first time campers
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (no pets)
Liked Friendliness of hosts, very relaxed atmosphere. Toilets were cleaned daily to a high standard. Lovely to have the fridge and freezer and kettles as back up. Pick your own pitches were of a good size. Car park right next to camping and could take car on pitch to load. Very good location to all shops, the ideal location for Ogmore, Southerndown, and Porthcawl too. Also a pub just over the road if it all goes wrong! Gorgeous smell of a proper working farm (not to everyone’s tastes but it made my holiday!), with goats and cows nearby. Also lovely fresh eggs!
Disliked That we hadn’t booked to stay an extra night! It was a shame we didn’t have any internet or signal the whole time but other networks might have done. Some people would see that as a positive though!
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Lovely location. Very helpful owners and very welcoming! The dog and little…
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Liked Lovely location. Very helpful owners and very welcoming! The dog and little one was highly entertained by the chicken on site. Great facilities and fire pit and kindle available if needed! 10 minute drive from Ogmore beach where we had a beautiful night
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Beautiful setting, extremely clean with great amenities. Highly recommend…
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Beautiful setting, extremely clean with great amenities. Highly recommend
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Friendly, helpful people. Nice compact size. Cheerful cows next door.…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (no pets)
Liked Friendly, helpful people. Nice compact size. Cheerful cows next door. Good pub across the road. Kettle, fridge freezer most useful. Toilets and shower decent and clean. Near to beach, Cardiff, Porth Cawl. Not far from Bristol.
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We had an amazing time at Pool Farm. The owner was very…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (no pets)
Liked We had an amazing time at Pool Farm. The owner was very friendly and informative of the actives we could do in the area, informing us of the pathway we could take to the beach and nearby pubs and amenities. We would 100% recommend this lovely family run, quiet camp site to any one looking for a relaxing camping getaway.
Disliked No complaints at all!
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Great site, lovely amenities, nice walk to the beach and the owners…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (no pets)
Liked Great site, lovely amenities, nice walk to the beach and the owners were absolutely lovely. Cleaned the bathrooms and shower every morning. Can't fault the place, we will definitely be going back
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Friendly owners, toilets/kitchen kept clean, access to fire logs.
Non-electric grass and earth tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Small pitch, but kept clean at all times. Small kitchens with access to the fridge, kettle and toaster.
Very friendly owners, felt welcomed and well looked after. We stayed at dog friendly pitch and kids loved chickens, ducks, horses and cows on the fields around us.
Bit further to the beach as expected however the walk was fantastic though woods and fields - with young kids would be around 30mins
And the fact we could buy free range eggs was a bonus
Will definitely be back!
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Nice area with lovely beaches and nice campsite with friendly staff/…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch (no pets)
Liked Nice area with lovely beaches and nice campsite with friendly staff/
Disliked Portaloos. Could do with installing better toilet and washing facilities.
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups 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 yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Walkers' paradiseUtilities
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 Public transport nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Horse riding nearbyLocation
Pool Farm
St Brides Major
Cowbridge
Glamorgan
Wales
CF32 0SE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.45722°N
3.59078°W
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southerndown | 1 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Trecco Bay Porthcawl | 4.3 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandy Bay Porthcawl | 4.7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Rest Bay Porthcawl | 6.1 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Cold Knap Barry | 13.5 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
St Fagans: National History Museum 13.8 mi
Castell Coch 15.7 mi
Aberdulais Falls 17.3 mi
Millennium Stadium 17.7 mi
Cardiff Castle 17.7 mi
National Trust
Aberdulais Falls 17.3 mi
Holnicote Estate 17.4 mi
Watersmeet 18.6 mi
Dunster Working Watermill 20.1 mi
Dunster Castle 20.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ogmore Down - Dunraven Bay - St Bride's Major 1.8 mi
Ogmore - Candleston - Merthyr Mawr 1.9 mi
Nash Point - Glamorgan Heritage Coast - Cwm Nash 3.9 mi
Nash Point - St Donat's - Marcross 3.9 mi
Kenfig Pool - Kenfig Burrows - Sker Beach 7.1 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.
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Pool Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Pool Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Pool Farm? Let’s start with those beaches… you can’t venture very far round these parts without stumbling upon one or the other. Southerndown beach (aka Dunraven Bay) is the closest, and a fab place … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Pool Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Pool Farm? From £35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.