Bryn Bettws Lodge
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- Relaxed campsite opposite mountain bike trails in Afan Forest Park
- Beach 25 minutes' drive away; 45 minutes to Gower Peninsula
- Café/bar and food vans often open on weekends; barbecues permitted
Site type
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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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A charge of £2.00 applies for the use of the shower.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- There are no bins onsite: all rubbish will need to be taken home with you.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
91% would stay here again
What customers say
Bryn Bettws Lodge is praised for its stunning natural beauty, spacious pitches, and friendly staff. Visitors highlight the incredible views, proximity to mountain biking trails, and excellent facilities including clean toilets, showers, and a playground. On-site food options and a relaxed atmosphere are also frequently mentioned positives. Some guests noted issues with flies or a lack of level pitches, and occasional comments were made about the need for site improvements or noise from other campers. Despite minor drawbacks, many guests express a strong desire to return.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Basic site, beautiful location
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch
Liked It’s a lovely location with beautiful views. You are on some great mountain bike trails and can easily link up with Afan and Glyncorrwg biking areas.
Disliked It needs some tlc. The infrastructure is a bit worse for wear and would benefit on some time tidying up and smartening the site
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Beautiful place that is ruined by flies
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Bryn bettws is such a beautiful place stayed here fir the second time and love it however had to cut trip short because of flies
Disliked The flies we had to cut our trip shorr and go home due to being bitten
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Would not recommend unfortunately
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Nothing needs alot of updating very run down site,
Disliked All pitches on a slant, the site looks nothing like advertised on website. Very run down seem to care more about the bikers than campers. There's stuff just dumped everywhere. The place could be made abs beautiful with time and a little money spent on it. All facilities to far away from campers.
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From the manager: Dear Rachel,
Cheers for the glowing review—sorry our pitches didn’t deliver the pancake-flat fantasy you were craving! We’re tucked into the rugged embrace of Afan Forest, practically sharing a pint with the bike park (name didn’t tip you off?), so a bit of a slope is just our charming little quirk. We don’t advertise flat pitches—pro tip: give those site descriptions a quick skim next time! We’re dishing out “woodland whimsy” rather than posh polish, and while our bikers get a cheeky nod, campers are still our darlings .The scattered bits? Call them our edgy take on forest feng shui, as you could see we are moving buildings to the camping field to keep our lovely campers happy 😁Toilets and wash areas are handily on the field, but the showers and restaurant? Grab your hiking boots for that scenic trek (all 200 metres ) down to these facilities —it’s a feature, not a flaw! We’ll keep dreaming of a magic money tree for a spruce-up while you hunt for a less tilty turf.
Excellent site with clean facilities.Very friendly staff.
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch
Liked I highly recommend camping in Bryn Bettws Lodge. A beautiful place to relax and explore. Wonderful views, clean toilets and showers - probably cleaned regularly - for which we are very grateful to the person in question and thank you very much. Beautifully maintained playground for children - my son was delighted. You can see that the owner takes care of this place. Very nice lady from the restaurant-bar. I came with my sister and 11-year-old son for the first time to this place - unfortunately only for one night, but we will probably go back there.
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Quiet and beautiful
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Peace and quiet, lovely scenery. We had no electric hook up,for our Motorhome but so what? We managed ok without it for 1 night. The toilet facilities were unique, I loved the idea of weighting the toilets and wash room doors to close by using a weighted bottle, stopping the unlocked door flying over when windy. There was also a place for washing pots and for charging phones.
Disliked Nothing
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Amazing site with amazing facilities amazing view
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch
Liked View was amazing lucky for us
It was quiet when we went
We enjoyed our stay we will be coming back
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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There was a phone charging station, play areas for kids, amazing view,…
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch
Liked There was a phone charging station, play areas for kids, amazing view, clean and tidy facilities, shelter for bbqs, everything needed for your camping trip. I’d definitely recommend staying here, and will be visiting again!
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Level pitches with electric hook up
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Plenty of space
Lovely clean shower and toilets
Good dog walking area
Very peaceful
Easy access
Disliked Nothing
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Spacious, had a cafe onsite!…
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Spacious, had a cafe onsite!
Disliked Facilities were not very clean, you need to pay for the showers and the shower block was quite far.
There was noone to greet us when we arrived, despite advertised that you can arrive till 9pm.
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Incredible location, really felt out in the wild, but not too far…
Non-electric grass and earth tent or motorhome pitch
Liked Incredible location, really felt out in the wild, but not too far to local shops or even to the city. Good toilets and showers, everything kept clean. Very reasonably priced too.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Bryn Bettws Lodge
Gyfylchi Farm
Pontrhydyfen
Port Talbot
Glamorgan
Wales
SA12 9SP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.64598°N
3.72444°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberafan | 5.4 mi | Estuary | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Swansea Bay | 10.4 mi | Estuary | Good | Good | N/A | Good |
| Rest Bay Porthcawl | 10.9 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sandy Bay Porthcawl | 11.7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Trecco Bay Porthcawl | 11.8 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Aberdulais Falls 3.3 mi
National Waterfront Museum 9.5 mi
Penderyn Distillery Visitor Centre 11.9 mi
National Showcaves of Wales 12.8 mi
Carreg Cennen Castle 17.1 mi
National Trust
Aberdulais Falls 3.3 mi
Aberdeunant 20.1 mi
Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 24.9 mi
Dolaucothi Gold Mines 29.2 mi
Watersmeet 29.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Abercregan - Glyncorrwg - Abercregan 2.6 mi
Abercregan - Coed Morgannwg Way - Pontrhydyfen 2.7 mi
Treherbert to Aberdare 8.3 mi
Kenfig Pool - Kenfig Burrows - Sker Beach 9 mi
Pontneddfechan - Scwd Einion Gam Waterfall 9.5 mi
Local events
- Green Man Festival (Thursday 14 August 2025 – Thursday 14 August 2025)
Crickhowell, Powys 28 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
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Bryn Bettws Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bryn Bettws Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bryn Bettws Lodge? If you need a little bit of relaxing time to recover from all the activities at the forest park, how about a trip to the beach? It’ll take you about 25 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bryn Bettws Lodge?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bryn Bettws Lodge? From £22 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.