Northern Hay Stables

View prices & book 7.3 48 reviews
Firepit
Firepit
Hardstanding pitch area
Hardstand with electric hook up
Hardstand with electric hook up
Grassy pitch
Hardstanding area
Scenic walks in the surrounding area
Road in the surrounding area
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Hardstanding pitch area
Hardstand with electric hook up
Hardstand with electric hook up

  • Friendly well-maintained site with easy access to the M4
  • A 20-minute walk to the Fourteen Locks Canal Centre and popular trails
  • A short walk cafés and bus stops in Newport's scenic Ridgeway area
Looking for a handy dog-friendly base from which it’s easy to visit the likes of Cardiff and the Wye Valley? Hold your horses, for Northern Hay Stable is a very friendly family-run site next to a horse-riding school in the Ridgeway area of Newport. The Ridgeway area is a scenic part of Newport with views of the city – and handily enough, Northern Hay Stables is a 20-minute walk from one of its most popular dog-friendly cafés. Closer by, 10 minutes’ walk away from the site, there’s also an old-fashioned café serving tasty ice cream. When you want to explore the city, there is a handy 15-minute connection to the city centre from the bus stop five minutes’ walk away. Otherwise, bring your bicycle to this well-maintained site, as it’s a 20-minute walk from the Fourteen Locks Canal Centre. This particular spot is on National Cycle Route 47 and has access to a pretty canal towpath and the Sirhowy Valley Walk. The Allt-Yr-Yn Nature Reserve is also a 40-minute walk away. For trips further afield, the site is just a one-minute drive from Junction 27 of the M4, which will take you to Cardiff in around 25 minutes and the Wye Valley National Landscape in around 40 minutes. Well-maintained facilities at this friendly site include a toilet and shower block and charging facilities. Barbecues have the green light.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 1
Touring caravan pitches 10
Tent pitches 4
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • 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).
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Welsh

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

7.3

Overall rating from 48 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 8
Child friendliness
 7
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 5
Budget/backpacker

65% would recommend this site to a friend

65% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a very convenient location close to the M4, ideal for exploring Cardiff and Newport. Visitors frequently praise the exceptional friendliness and helpfulness of the hosts, Colleen and Sam, who go out of their way to make guests feel welcome. Facilities are generally reported as clean, with some appreciating the private toilet. However, noise from the nearby motorway is a recurring concern for some, and a few reviewers found the site basic or a little scruffy. There are mixed views on whether the facilities provided justify the price.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Clean facilities friendly staff, electric hook up

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10 out of 10
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Christopher B.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Love the animals ❤️ great experience my kids loved it. Nice fireplace 🔥 and we will definitely be going back again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Glad I stayed there. Great price...just need stronger tent pegs!

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Price
That they had the option to pitch on the aerificial grass near the fire pit

Disliked The camping field - too scrubby and weed- filled.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect stay- absolute bargain

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10 out of 10
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 10
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 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Jade S.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked The hosts, atmosphere, views, animals, peace, toilets/ shower

Disliked Nothing at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Non…

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4 out of 10
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Value for money
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LAURENT L.

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Non

Disliked Non trop de bruit de voitures

Recommend to friends Visit again

Unsuitable for a good night's rest

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1 out of 10
Location
 1
Value for money
 1
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Tom M.

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Warm welcome.

Disliked Totally unsuitable for a Motorhome site. It's right next to the M5 motorway which had busy traffic all night. We might as well have parked in a Parking lay-by on the motorway

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This site was ideal for me…

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10 out of 10
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Becky M.

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked This site was ideal for me as it was close to the motorway and a local train station (Pye Corner) as I was travelling into Cardiff for a concert. Colleen was really friendly and welcoming and she very kindly dropped me off to the station and gave me some 20ps for the shower. The toilet and shower were kept clean and I had my own key for the toilet. I saw a review about the shower door not locking but it's self locking and I took the key in with me while using it. There was no pressure to leave by a certain time and I will definitely return the next time I'm in Wales. Thanks Colleen, you were amazing!

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Host made place for amongst the…

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5 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 4
Accommodation
 4
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Usman r.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Host made place for amongst the trailers. Toulet door with no lock. We weren't key. So one of us had to guard door from outside.

Disliked Overgrown grass. Next to horses. Not even pitches. Went back to main reception for alternative. They gave us space between trailers so we could sleep in our own car.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, clean, quiet campsite.…

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10 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Suzanne T.

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely, clean, quiet campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good place for one or two nights.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Easily to reach, friendly and helpful proprietor, clean - site and facilities. Some nice walks nearby and places that offer food in walking distance.

Disliked Can be noisy because of the nearby motorway.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic, but clean and tidy, with lovely hosts.

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Ross N.

Electric hardstanding touring caravan pitch

Liked The hosts are lovely, couldn’t do enough for us.
Location next to the M4 is perfect for using this as a base for exploring the Cardiff/Newport area

Disliked It really is next to the motorway. Bring earplugs !!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups 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

Forest 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 Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Horse riding nearby

Location

Northern Hay Stables

Brickyard Lane

Newport

Monmouthshire

Wales

NP20 5ES

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.58732°N
3.03147°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.4 mi Queensway Q1
4.9 mi Trussel Road
7.9 mi Town Hall
Rail
0.6 mi Pye Corner Rail Station
1.3 mi Newport (S Wales) Rail Station
1.6 mi Rogerstone Rail Station
Ferry
2.8 mi Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal
9.9 mi Cardiff Castle Waterbus Stop
10.1 mi Taffs Mead Waterbus Stop
Airport
18.6 mi Cardiff International Airport
19.6 mi Bristol International Airport

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.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Golf course: five minutes’ drive - Cwmcarn Forest (forest and valley with trails, a visitor centre and fishing): 15 minutes - Cardiff (city centre attractions including Cardiff Castle, parks, arcades and a museum): 25 minutes - RSPB Newport Wetlands: 25 minutes - Cardiff Bay (waterfront walks and eating venues, as well as a seasonal water park; Techniquest science attraction): half an hour - Big Pit National Coal Museum: 35 minutes - Abaty Tyndyrn / Tintern Abbey (ruined abbey in the Wye Valley National Landscape): 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Clevedon Beach 12.6 mi Estuary N/AGoodGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 15.7 mi Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood
Jackson'S Bay Barry Island 16.8 mi Sea N/AGoodN/AGood
Weston Main 17.1 mi Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Whitmore Bay Barry Island 17.3 mi Sea GoodExcellentGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Caerleon Roman Fortress & Baths 3.7 mi

Caerphilly Castle 8.2 mi

National Museum Cardiff 9.4 mi

The Cardiff Story (opens April 1st 2011) 9.7 mi

Cardiff Castle 9.7 mi

National Trust

Clevedon Court 13.3 mi

Tyntesfield 16.8 mi

Blaise Hamlet 17.8 mi

Westbury College Gatehouse 18.9 mi

The Kymin 21.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Twmbarlwm 3.6 mi

Draethen - Ruperra Castle 4.1 mi

Gwent Wetlands - Sea Wall - Goldcliff - Gwent Wetlands 4.1 mi

Machen - Rhymney Valley Ridgeway Footpath - Machen 4.8 mi

Cwmcarn - Twmbarlwm - Cwmcarn 4.9 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 Northern Hay Stables have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Northern Hay Stables dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Northern Hay Stables? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Golf course: five minutes’ drive - Cwmcarn Forest (forest and valley with trails, a visitor centre and fishing): 15 minutes - Cardiff (city centre attractions including … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Northern Hay Stables?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Northern Hay Stables? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.