When can I check in and check out of Glanmarlais Camping?

Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 2 p.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Glanmarlais Camping?

From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability

Glanmarlais Camping

From £30 For 1 night, 2 adults 2 reviews

One of the lower pitches, the shortest walk away from your car

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One of the lower pitches on a warm spring evening (added by manager 19 oct 2022)

Grass camping field (added by manager 02 jun 2021)

Tents on the camping field (added by manager 18 jul 2021)

Wild camping on a 103-acre organic farm in the Mid Wales hills
Brecon Beacons National Park 10 minutes' drive; 20 to Cwm Rhaeadr
Grass pitches and a focus on conservation; shops and pubs close by

On an organic farm in the gorgeous Towy Valley in Wales, Glanmarlais Camping has nearly-wild pitches on mostly flat ground, as well as space for small campervans in a separate field for vehicles, with spectacular views over the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountain. If you’re in need of a peaceful rural retreat and you’d like to contribute something to Wales’s natural heritage, this is the place – funds from this campsite go towards turning the farm into an area of enhanced flora and fauna diversity through the use of semi-feral grazing livestock, or conservation grazing. Currently, one of the greatest threats to the UK's floral portfolio is the invasive weed Himalayan Balsam – if any guests want to get involved with the strangely satisfying and highly virtuous activity of 'balsam bashing', the site owners would be happy to accommodate. A round-up of simple on-site amenities include two compost toilets, a washing-up area and a hot shower powered by an air-source heat pump (with changing room and vanity area). Guests also have access to charging facilities for devices and a communal fridge – both powered by renewable energy. The large camping barn provides a characterful communal dry space with tables and seating for damp days. Campfires are allowed by your tent, and firewood will be available for purchase on site, with an initial welcome bundle on the house. You can source other supplies from handy stores in Llandovery (15 minutes’ drive) and Llandeilo (20 minutes). Both of these pretty towns also have craft shops, cafés and restaurants in brightly coloured buildings. Enjoy an evening stroll to ancient Llansadwrn church (30 minutes’ walk), and you might just get diverted into the local pub for a few games of pool, darts or occasional quizzes – and there’s plenty of fine Welsh ale on tap too. On your way home, don’t forget to look up and take in the glorious constellations in one of the world’s darkest skies – sure ain’t no telescopes needed here.

Site type

Opens 1 May

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

French

Welsh

Open from Wed, 1 May to Mon, 30 Sept 2024

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass tent pitch

4 people maximum No dogs allowed

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)

4 people maximum No dogs allowed

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.

Firepit

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed

Extras

Already a Greener Camping Club Member? (1 max)

-£12 (-£12) per stay
Greener Camping Club membership (compulsory)

£12 (£12) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Stunning views from lovely site

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

phillip j. Sept 2022

Non-electric grass campervan pitch

Liked: We had a wonderful night’s stay at this site over the August Bank Holiday. The facilities are spotlessly clean and the views from the site are incredible, with great walks available. Rosie made us feel really welcome and we look forward to returning.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just lovely. Peaceful, friendly & spacious with spotless facilities.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Adam R. Jun 2022

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: A really beautiful and peaceful site, just a few large pitches dotted around a meadow. Compost toilets and hot shower which were always spotless. Our girls (3 and 5) had a lovely time playing in the long grass and paddling in the stream. A very warm welcome from Rosie (and her dog Tilly) who was so helpful. Rural location but large supermarket within 20 mins drive.

Disliked: No, nothing. It was pretty much perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No 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

Watersports

Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

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

No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

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

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Glanmarlais Camping

Llansadwrn

Llanwrda

Carmarthenshire

Wales

SA19 8HU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

51.9795°N
-3.91767°W

Nearest transport

Coach

14.7 mi Library

18.8 mi Bus Station

Rail

2.3 mi Llanwrda Rail Station

2.9 mi Llangadog Rail Station

5 mi Llandovery Rail Station

Ferry

25.4 mi Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal

Airport

26.8 mi Swansea 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

Carmarthen (40 minutes' drive) is the legendary birthplace of Merlin the Wizard, but today it’s probably better known for its indoor and outdoor markets selling everything from bespoke jewellery to artisan breads. The town’s big-brand shops and cinema are also just the job for the occasional rainy Welsh day. If you’re keen to up those green credentials and explore on foot or by pedal power, there’s top-notch walking and cycling in the Brecon Beacons National Park (10 minutes) and the Black Mountain (20 minutes). An added bonus for sporty types is the challenging mountain biking trail in Cwm Rhaeadr (20 minutes), considered one of the best areas in the UK. The beaches of west Wales, Mumbles and the Gower Peninsula (all about an hour) are ready and waiting for family adventures in rock pools and burning off energy on the sand. Closer to base camp, you can explore the National Botanic Gardens of Wales, the hilltop ruins of Carreg Cennen Castle (both 30 minutes) or the deer park and ornate 17th-century mansion at Dinefwr (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Traeth Gwyn New Quay	24.2 mi	Sea	Good	Good	Good	N/A
Llanrhystud	24.5 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
New Quay Harbour	24.7 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
New Quay North	24.8 mi	Sea	Good	Good	N/A	N/A
Swansea Bay	25.5 mi	Estuary	Good	Good	N/A	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dolaucothi Gold Mines - National Trust 4.8 mi

Aberglasney Gardens 9.4 mi

Carreg Cennen Castle 9.7 mi

National Botanic Garden of Wales 13.6 mi

National Showcaves of Wales 14.4 mi

National Trust

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 4.8 mi

Aberdeunant 7.5 mi

Aberdulais Falls 21.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Abergorlech - Brechfa Forest - Abergorlech 6.1 mi

Carreg Cennen Castle 8.5 mi

B4310 - Brechfa Forest - B4310 8.7 mi

Fan Foel - Bannau Sir Gaer - Llyn y Fan Fach 9.1 mi

Pont'ar Wysg - Fan Foel - Fan Brycheiniog 9.2 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Does Glanmarlais Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Glanmarlais Camping dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Glanmarlais Camping? Carmarthen (40 minutes' drive) is the legendary birthplace of Merlin the Wizard, but today it’s probably better known for its indoor and outdoor markets selling everything from bespoke jewellery to artisan breads. … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Glanmarlais Camping?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Depart by: 2 p.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Glanmarlais Camping? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability

Camping and touring
Arrive:	3 p.m. –	6 p.m.
Depart by:	2 p.m.

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