Cowpots Camping

From £43 For 1 night, 2 adults 10 3 reviews
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Spacious pitches with ensuite (added by manager 28 jun 2022)
Pitch (added by manager 28 jun 2022)

  • Spacious pitches on a farm five minutes' drive from Whitland
  • Sandy Telpyn Beach 15 minutes’ drive; Tenby 25 minutes
  • Private showers and eco-friendly bathroom pods
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 on site, and guests can purchase wood and firelighters at the on-site pizzeria, The Cowshed, which serves delicious homemade pizzas and award-winning ice creams. The closest town is Whitland (about a five-minute drive away), which has convenience stores, restaurants and pubs. The site also has the Wild Wellbeing Spa, where guests can purchase an outdoor spa experience to access the relaxing outdoor sauna and hot tub, the cold plunge pool and a calming outdoor space (note it's also open to the public and for exclusive hire).

Site type

Tent pitches 14
Motorhome pitches 4
Open now
Please note
  • 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 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • 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.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 28 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

A truly fantastic break away if you are wanting to relax

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Stephen J. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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

Liked: Enormous pitch space En-suite facilities Calm, relaxed and quiet Undercover table Fire pit On-site pizzeria Area- lots to do and see

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Stephen, Thank you so much for your fantastic review, we really appreciate it. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!! Martin and Amelia

Excellent site. Can't recommend highly enough.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
ema c. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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

Liked: This place is absolutely beautiful. We stayed in top track, campervan/tent pitch, the pitch size is enormous. So much room for the children to play. The private compost loo and shower facilities are brilliant, without this amenity we would not have been able to camp, as my grandson is autistic and will not use public toilets. The shower was so good, my 6 year old granddaughter had two, in one overnight stay! The pitch also had a firepit, table and benches, and washing up area - all fab! On site is a pizzeria and ice cream parlour, which the kids loved, beautiful walks, and scenery. This place is magical, offering a very special experience. If you want a peaceful, beautiful place to unwind, this is it. Can't recommend enough.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Ema, Thank you so much for such a heart warming review. We love to hear that our guests have had such a special family time at the campsite. We look forward to welcoming you again soon, Martin and Amelia

Great weekend stay, thank you

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
David L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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

Liked: Size of pitch, own hot shower, on site pizzeria, lots of room, fantastic views.

Disliked: Not a lover of compost toilet

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi David, Thank you for your review. We're sorry that you didn't enjoy the compost toilet, as a Greener Camping site, we strive to make the campsite as eco friendly as possible. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Martin and Amelia

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

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

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

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 (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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Pendine 4.8 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Amroth Central 4.9 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Wiseman'S Bridge 6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Good
Coppet Hall 6.6 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Saundersfoot 7 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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.

Want to know more about camping in Carmarthenshire?

  • 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 £43 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.