Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site

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Overlooking Porthsele beach
Porthsele beach
Private vehicle access is available to porthsele beach
Overlooking the sea

  • Family-run site situated on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path
  • Direct access to Porthsele beach; a mile from Whitesands
  • Farm shop, coffee hut, bar and pizzas available in high season
Fancy a stay on a family-run farm… with direct access to a beach below? Make your way to Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site, a 96-acre farm overlooking Porthsele beach on the Pembrokeshire coast. The site is on the most western tip of Pembrokeshire, with views of St Georges Channel connecting the Irish and Celtic seas. You'll be in good company with a stay here: generations of the same family have been running the site since the mid-1950s, a holiday spot for guests who return year after year – some with their kids and grandkids now in tow. This place is just the ticket for outdoor adventures too, as it's set directly above Porthsele beach (with private vehicle access so you can cart all your kit along with you). The sea and bay are safe for swimming and kayaking, and there are plenty of rockpools to explore at low tide. If you haven’t got your fill of sea breeze, surfing beach Whitesands is a one-mile walk along the coastal path or, if you’re feeling adventurous, a half-mile swim or kayak from Porthsele. Sorting supplies is easy at the farm too: in the high season, a site shop is on hand with camping and food supplies, wetsuits and logs for beach fires, and a coffee hut opens every day. A bar and pizzas are also available at peak times.

Site type

Tent pitches 60
Touring caravan pitches 15
Motorhome pitches 30
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar 2025 to

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

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96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

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Excellent facilities, fantastic location! No complaints!…

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Anonymous

3-amp Ramsey Island Field electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Excellent facilities, fantastic location! No complaints!

What can I say about Pencarnan Farm! This was our 3rd time…

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Kerry D.

Ramsey Island Field non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked What can I say about Pencarnan Farm! This was our 3rd time here and I never want to leave. The vibe of the place is chilled, the views are spectacular, the staff are super friendly, the courtyard coffee, pizza & bar area are faultlessly good. If you haven't been yet then why?????

Fantastic place, wonderful position. Food facility's.

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Anonymous

3-amp Carn Llidi View electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything... Location, scenery was brilliant, close to a great beach, good clean facility's.

Disliked Nothing !

Irresponsible management.

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Anonymous

Rhosson Field non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic place, we can see the sunset clearly from the pitch. Facilities was nice. Clean toilets. Large wide pitch.

Disliked Irresponsible management. We reached there around 7.15 pm and the reception was closed. The staff numbers(5) showed outside unfortunately nobody answered the phone. After 20 minutes one of the staff came and show the pitch from away and didnt talk about tbe facilities amd amenities they provide, and we told him we booked a pitch here, but he still asking what you want? We asked again may I know the pitch. Then he show from far away, and he gone. We feels like he is no more interested to talk with us. We feel ignorance 😪. The facilities was nice but they didnt show anything to us , we find ourselves.

Best day in the sun on the beach then watching the sunset

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Emma K.

3-amp Carn Llidi View electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful views
Private beach
Bar & pizza area
Chose your own pitch

Disliked Roaming dogs
Dated toilets

Excellent site with clean facilities and friendly staff.

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Anonymous

3-amp Rhosson Field electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great facilities
Great location
Useful shop and courtyard area with a bar, coffee shop and takeaway pizza.
Level pitches in the field we were in.
Areas to camp in clearly laid out with large spaces and open fields meaning it didn’t feel busy as you weren’t camping close to others.
Dog friendly.

Disliked Limited WiFi in camping areas; available in the courtyard area.

The BEST view. Friendly staff and brilliant facilities to use.

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Angharad D.

Beach Field non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked - the view
- the facilities
- staff are friendly and helpful
- how close it was to other areas (St David's)
- links to the coastal path

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Lyn T.

Rhosson Field non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Wow! What a fantastic site. From arriving at the Courtyard and ordering a 'flatwhite' from the gorgeous Gareth before checking in at Reception/shop I knew the recommendation was a good one.
The private beach ( home of the original bluetit Sian) was SO special.
The bar was very reasonably priced and you could sit in the Courtyard ( blankets supplied for chillier evenings) or go up on the rooftop terrace.
Parked my van up and used the local buses to get to St.David's etc.
Can't recommend it enough.
Thanks all.

The accessibility to the coast path and beaches from the site is…

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Dominic T.

16-amp Rhosson Field electric grass touring pitch

Liked The accessibility to the coast path and beaches from the site is phenomenal. All of the facilities on site are very clean and the staff that work on the site are approachable and friendly. Have stayed here four times now and this camp site is by far one of my favourites I have ever been too! This site is a must visit if you are in the St David’s area and need somewhere to stay.

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Excellent!

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Anonymous

3-amp Carn Llidi View electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked This campsite isn’t just a holiday destination; it’s a place where memories are handed down, where nature meets nostalgia, and where every visit feels like coming home. If you’re looking for peace, beauty, and a little bit of magic, this is the place to find it.


Features

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

Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site

Pencarnan Farm

St Davids

Haverfordwest

Pembrokeshire

Wales

SA62 6PY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.88465°N
5.3049°W

Nearest transport

Coach
15.5 mi Bus Station
15.9 mi Railway Hotel
15.9 mi Railway Hotel
Rail
15.6 mi Fishguard & Goodwick Rail Station
15.8 mi Haverfordwest Rail Station
15.9 mi Johnston (Pembrokeshire) Rail Station
Ferry
0.5 mi St. Justinian Ferry Landing
1.8 mi Ramsey Island Ferry Landing
10.2 mi Skomer Island Ferry Landing

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

This is heaven for beach buffs: Porthsele and Whitesands beaches are both within walking distance of Pencarnan. At Porthsele, take your pick from kayaking, surfing and paddleboarding from its sandy shore; if fishing's more your bag you can fish for mackerel, pollock and seabass from the beach and from certain points on the cliff around Pencarnan's land. There are also a few marked climbing spots around the cliffs on the land and some good entry points for coasteering or a coastal swim back to Porthsele beach… followed back at base with a sunset beach fire or barbecue to end the day. The famed surfing centre of Whitesands, a mile away on the coast path from Pencarnan, has a café, deckchairs and wetsuit hire, plus lifeguards in the summer months. Heading south, St Justinian’s (under a mile away along the coast path) is home to RNLI St Davids Lifeboat Station and a departure point for boat trips around, onto and beyond Ramsey Island to spy seals, seabirds, porpoises, whales, dolphins and sharks. Make time too for a trip to the tiny city of St Davids, to browse its shops and galleries and take a look at sixth-century St Davids Cathedral.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Whitesands 0.9 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Caerfai 2.3 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Abereiddy 5.5 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Newgale 8.1 mi Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Nolton Haven 9.4 mi Sea GoodGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

St Davids Cathedral 2 mi

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park 20.2 mi

Pembroke Castle 21.9 mi

National Trust

St David's Visitor Centre and Shop 1.7 mi

Stackpole Estate 24.2 mi

Tudor Merchant's House 29.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Around St David's Head 0.9 mi

Whitesands - St David's Head - Carn Lidi - Whitesands 1 mi

St David's City and St Non's Bay 1.9 mi

RAMSEY ISLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 18/11/1992) 2 mi

Solva Quay - Upper Solva - Solva Quay 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site? This is heaven for beach buffs: Porthsele and Whitesands beaches are both within walking distance of Pencarnan. At Porthsele, take your pick from kayaking, surfing and paddleboarding from its sandy shore; if … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pencarnan Farm Caravan and Camping Site? From £33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.