Cowpots Camping

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Spacious pitches with ensuite
Pitch

  • Peaceful Carmarthenshire farm site five minutes’ drive from Whitland
  • Sandy Telpyn Beach 15 minutes’ drive; Tenby 25 minutes
  • Spacious pitches with private bathroom pods; on-site pizzeria and spa
Situated on Pen Back Farm, in the splendid Carmarthenshire countryside of south-west Wales, family- and dog-friendly Cowpots Camping spreads over three large fields. The biggest of these, anchored by a Welsh oak tree, measures about 11 acres. If you struggle to picture it, it’s roughly the size of the roof that covers Wembley Stadium – not too shabby, right? Separated from each other by long grass and willow trees for privacy, all pitches have their own individual eco-friendly bathroom pods, which include a composting loo and a private off-grid shower with plenty of hot water – a welcome luxury after a day spent hiking in these hills, perhaps looking for foxes, rabbits and birds like red kites and buzzards. Speaking of birds, if you fancy waking up to a dawn chorus of blue tits, magpies, robins and finches, you’ve come to the right place. Alternatively, you can spend a day at the beach: sandy Telpyn (15 minutes’ drive), sheltered at its eastern end by a headland with smooth rocks, is a popular sunbathing spot. The beach also welcomes dogs all year round, so your four-legged buddy can join you as you brave the cool waters. Back at the site, each pitch also comes with its own water supply, washing-up area, picnic bench and stone firepit. Barbecues are allowed, and guests can purchase wood and firelighters at the on-site pizzeria, The Cowshed, which also serves ice creams. You can also book into the Wild Wellbeing Spa to access the relaxing alfresco sauna and hot tub, the plunge pool and a calming outdoor space. The closest town is Whitland (about a five-minute drive away), which has convenience stores, restaurants and pubs.

Site type

Tent pitches 14
Motorhome pitches 4
Open now
Opens 3 April
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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.

General

  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Hired accommodation

  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

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

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 3 Apr to

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What customers say

Guests consistently praise the spacious pitches, many featuring private toilet and shower facilities, and the stunning valley views. The on-site pizzeria, "The Cow Shed," is frequently highlighted for its delicious pizzas. Staff are noted as friendly, helpful, and attentive, with one instance of significant assistance provided. Some reviews mention a vending machine and a wild spa as positive additions. Minor criticisms include vending machine prices and, in one instance, a shower that was too hot and lacked an adjustable stool. The absence of an on-site shop was noted by one guest, and another found the "dog field" grass to be long.

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Really spacious pitches. We loved the…

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Frisky and Nugget non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked Really spacious pitches. We loved the private toilet and shower. We had a raised fire pit and a lower fire pit. We loved the pizzas. Absolutely delicious.
Martin was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely come back. We want to book the spa next time.

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Clean and peaceful campsite and pitch…

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Frisky and Nugget non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked Clean and peaceful campsite and pitch with everything we wanted. Added bonus of having a pizzeria on site that also sold ice cream and cider. Will definitely be returning.

Disliked Couldn't find fault with anything.

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Everything. We loved the quietness and…

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Tree Field non-electric grass tent pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked Everything. We loved the quietness and the beautiful views.
We loved having our own facilities and the pitch size was incredible.
We are definitely planning on returning.

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Stunning location, beautifl views, and great…

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Top Track non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked Stunning location, beautifl views, and great amenities.

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Wild Spa non-electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch (hot tub, private bathroom amenities)

Liked I cannot rate this site highly enough. A fantastic location, such friendly and accommodating staff/owners and perfect facilities. We felt so welcomed and looked after. We booked our next visit for July whilst we were there.

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Really well kept and lovely peaceful site! I'm sure we will be back.

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Tree Field non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked Great spacious pitches, lovely site, staff are really helpful, on site pizza and ice cream was great and the wild spa is a great feature! Compost loo's won't be to everyone's liking but not a problem for us.

Disliked We wish that the on site shop was still there and selling essentials. It's not a mega issue nipping into the local village but it would have been nice to buy bits and bobs without a 20/30 minute round trip. Even more so if you travel without a cool box like us!

It's a great back to basic site and it was lovely to relax for the week but I can imagine that it could be tricky to keep younger kids entertained. There was a games shed but it seemed largely empty when we popped our heads in.

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Fantastic stay

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Top Track non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked Everything, great place to stay

Disliked Nothing

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I like the spacious surroundings with…

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Tree Field non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked I like the spacious surroundings with your own private amenities and the pizza we had at the restaurant was delicious!

Disliked The shower was a little too hot and it couldn't be adjusted. Also, a stool would be good for dressing.

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Beautiful setting with amazing views. Really large…

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Top Track non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked Beautiful setting with amazing views.

Really large pitches with own shower/ toilet/ washing up facilities.

Incredible pizzeria, The Cow Shed, onsite with lovely, friendly staff. It gets busy so make sure to book.

Disliked Loved the concept of ‘dog field’ as space to let dogs off lead but the grass here hadn’t been cut for a while and very long which meant wasn’t as great as it could have been.

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Lovely big pitches, great to have…

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Top Track non-electric hardstanding and grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (private bathroom amenities)

Liked Lovely big pitches, great to have own toilet and shower with the outdoor rustic feel.

Disliked Disappointed at the price of food items in vending machine.

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Sauna Spa TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities 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 Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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 Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Location

Cowpots Camping

Penback Farm

Ciffig

Whitland

Carmarthenshire

Wales

SA34 0NG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.79925°N
4.61552°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.3 mi Chemist
5.4 mi Black Lion
6.5 mi Community Centre
Rail
1.3 mi Whitland Rail Station
4.8 mi Narberth Rail Station
5.7 mi Clunderwen Rail Station
Ferry
9.4 mi Tenby Ferry Landing
11.5 mi Caldey Island Ferry Landing
16.1 mi Pembroke Dock Ferry Terminal
Airport
27.1 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

For a family day out, head to Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo (15 minutes’ drive). Adults might get all nostalgic at the vintage rides, including dodgems, waltzers and a big wheel with colourful carriages; meanwhile, the kids can make friends with barnyard animals or blow off some steam in the large adventure play area. A walk among the wildflower meadows and blossoming rhododendrons at National Trust - Colby Woodland Garden (also 15 minutes) might yield more than gardening ideas, with traces of the local mining heritage still visible around the grounds. And if vintage wheels and old tramway tracks don’t do it for you, check out the view across Carmarthen Bay. It’s easy to spend a few hours in the coastal town of Tenby (25 minutes), with the ruins of a medieval castle, a sandy beach and a quaint harbour lined with pastel-coloured houses. Tenby is also the departure point for boat trips to monastic Caldey Island, where you can visit a chocolate maker and look out for resident seals.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Cowshed Restaurant 0.03 mi
  • Station House Pub 1.3 mi
  • The Fishers Pub 1.4 mi
  • The Sporting Chance Restaurant 1.7 mi
  • The Roadhouse Restaurant 2 mi
  • Green Bridge Inn Pub 3.6 mi
  • Mosaic at The Old Rectory Restaurant 3.7 mi
  • The Plash Inn Pub 4.3 mi
  • Savoy Country Inn Pub 4.5 mi
  • Jabajak Vineyard Restaurant & Rooms 4.5 mi

Groceries

  • CK Supermarkets 5.5 mi
  • Templeton Beer Wine & Spirits Off-licence 5.8 mi

Parks and play

  • St Mary's Garden park 1.1 mi
  • Red Roses Park Playground 1.5 mi
  • Llanddowror Pound park 3.6 mi
  • Llanfallteg Park 4.3 mi
  • Clunderwen Park 5.5 mi
  • Templeton Playground 5.6 mi
  • Narberth Moor park 5.6 mi
  • Hilltop Park Play Area Playground 6.2 mi

Family days out

  • Morfa Bay Adventure Park Theme park 3.9 mi
  • Amroth Castle 4.8 mi
  • Narberth Castle 5.4 mi
  • Folly Farm Zoo 6.3 mi
  • Vintage Funfair Theme park 6.3 mi
  • Hean Castle 6.4 mi
  • Laugharne Castle 6.9 mi
  • Llawhaden Castle 8 mi
  • St Catherine's Fort Castle 9.5 mi
  • Dinosaur Park Theme park 9.9 mi

Public transport

  • Bryngwenllian 1.6 mi
  • Tavernspite, School 1.6 mi
  • Lon Hywel 1.7 mi
  • Llanddewi Velfrey War Memorial 3.5 mi
  • Pendine, Church 4.1 mi
  • Llangynin 4.7 mi
  • Red Ford House 4.9 mi
  • St. Clears, Car Park 5.3 mi
  • Black Lion Hotel 5.4 mi
  • St Clears By-Pass 5.5 mi

Beaches

  • Marros Sands 4.7 mi

Other nearby

  • Heron's Brook 5.7 mi

Local services

  • Texaco Fuel station 2.7 mi
  • Preseli Filling Station Fuel station 3.3 mi
  • Valero Fuel station 4.8 mi
  • Texaco Fuel station 5.3 mi
  • Narberth High Street Pharmacy 5.5 mi
  • Narberth Health Centre Doctors 5.5 mi
  • Clynderwen Pharmacy 5.6 mi

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Must see

Pembrey Country Park 15.5 mi

Pembroke Castle 15.5 mi

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park 15.6 mi

National Wool Museum 18.1 mi

National Botanic Garden of Wales 20.2 mi

National Trust

Tudor Merchant's House 9.5 mi

Stackpole Estate 18.1 mi

Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 21.1 mi

Aberdeunant 27 mi

St David's Visitor Centre and Shop 28.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Amroth - beach walk - Amroth 4.7 mi

Amroth - Colby Estate - The Quarries - Amroth 5 mi

Amroth - Eastlake - Factory Wood - Amroth 5 mi

Amroth - Summerhill - Colby Gardens - Amroth 5.1 mi

Kilgetty - The Miners' Walk - Kilgetty Wood - Kilgetty 6.5 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 Cowpots Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cowpots Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cowpots Camping? For a family day out, head to Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo (15 minutes’ drive). Adults might get all nostalgic at the vintage rides, including dodgems, waltzers and a big wheel … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cowpots Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cowpots Camping? From £45 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.