Ferryside Farm Caravan Park and Campsite

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Ferryside farm
Location
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Hardstanding pitches
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  • Peaceful site with sea views, 15 minutes' drive from Carmarthen Bay
  • A 15-minute walk from a beach, small shop and a village pub
  • Half a mile from trains to the Gower Peninsula and Cardiff
You can see the sea from Ferryside Farm Caravan Park and Campsite, a peaceful west Wales getaway. This splendid site is 15 minutes' drive away from beaches that are famed all over the world, including Cefn Sidan's seven miles of secluded and silky sand, the stunning Amroth Bay and the iconic sands and surf of Rhossili. For families, this spot is splendid for days of rockpooling and crabbing, with Ferryside beach just 10 minutes’ walk away; theme parks and similar are further away (around a 40-minute drive or so), and there's a kids' play area five minutes' walk away behind the rugby club. For quick, tasty food, there are a couple of eateries, a village pub and a small shop within 15 minutes' walk of the site. Kidwelly, the nearest village after Ferryside, has another pub, Indian and Chinese takeaways, an off-licence and a newsagents. Keep the car or take the train: Ferryside is only a few miles off the A484 between Carmarthen and Kidwelly with quick access to both towns as well as Swansea and Llanelli, and half a mile from Ferryside rail station where you can steam ahead to the Gower Peninsula, Milford Haven, Tenby, Pembrokeshire and Cardiff or on to Crewe, London and Manchester. Facilities at dog-friendly Ferryside include a shower and toilet block. Guests can pick their own pitches across the one large field, although just take note that the top of the field is a 200-metre walk from the toilets, so it may help to bring a mobile toilet just in case you're caught short. This is a quiet, peaceful site: no radios/music are to be played after 10pm, and if you wish to party, this isn't the site for you.

Campground type

Caravan sites 30
Tent sites 40
RV & Motorhome sites 30
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 1 May to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent, clean facilities, very friendly host, amazing views.

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Alice F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site (family, sea view)

Liked We had a really great time at Ferryside. The pitch was perfect. Amazing views. The host was lovely, and so helpful. The area is beautiful. Lots of beaches and castles to visit. Very windy, we bought a wind-break. We will be back.😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site, with all the facilities needed.

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Chris O. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site (adults only, sea view)

Liked Peaceful quiet site, close to town with all amenities needed.

Disliked 2 yappy dogs that turned up on our second day.

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Excellent site

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Paul E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Very good site. Excellent facilities. Very clean. Good size pitches. Even have picnic table on pitch. Very clean. Host very friendly.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site for a peaceful stay

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Sandy P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Had excellent week at this site, wonderful views, so peaceful and quiet and Phil the owner very friendly and helpful. Clean facilities. Would definitely go back

Recommend to friends Visit again

The peacefulness, bird song and sea view astounding. Friendly host. Walks are lovely.…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked The peacefulness, bird song and sea view astounding. Friendly host.
Walks are lovely. Train travel on the doorstep.

Disliked The ablutions are tired and need a good clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing views. The owner was very friendly and offered lots of advice…

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Tracey G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Amazing views. The owner was very friendly and offered lots of advice from local attractions and things to do. Fantastic walks along the beach, which our dog absolutely loved. Great facilities and a lovely place to chill and relax.

Disliked There was nothing we disliked.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A quiet spot with good clean facilities and a perfect host!

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked This was our first adventure in our 1997 campervan and Ferryside Farm was perfect. It’s a quiet place with everything you need and the facilities were always clean. We had a picnic bench on our pitch, water supply and views of the estuary. The owner Phil greeted us, got us settled in and gave us advice on the local area. He even came to say good bye before we left. The village of Ferryside is a short walk, with a convenience store and a good coffee shop. There was also a community cafe open at times. A trip on the Ferryside Ferry is well worth it, we did the Sunset tour.

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Will definatly be making a return visit.

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Nigel C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Pitches are a good size with lovely views. Very friendly and welcoming.

Disliked Needs a few more months for the new landscaping to settle in a get established.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean view lovely view over bay and lovely walks…

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Debbie A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Very clean view lovely view over bay and lovely walks

Recommend to friends Visit again

Large pitches, good distance between them. Water and electricity on each. Fabulous view…

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Victoria N. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered concrete slab caravan site

Liked Large pitches, good distance between them. Water and electricity on each.
Fabulous view of sea.
Well maintained areas for children to play and fields for dog walking.
Ablutions block spotless.
Phil very friendly and helpful.
Loved this site.
Nice walk into the town and good walks on the beach.
The prettiest train route runs along the coast so options to pop into Carmarthen or nearby villages.
Would recommend and will return.

Disliked Nothing to dislkike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport 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

Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sites

Location

Ferryside Farm Caravan Park and Campsite

Carmarthen Road

Ferryside

Carmarthenshire

Wales

SA17 5TN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.77445°N
4.3602°W

Route directions

By car: On approaching the first roundabout in Carmarthen turn left onto the A484 for Kidwelly. After about 500 metres you will pass Morrisons on the left-hand side. Go through the village of Idole (careful - there is a speed camera!) and continue for another three miles passing the Star Forge Garage on the right. A mile down a hill, take the turning for Ferryside located on the right-hand side (opposite the turning for Llandyfaelog). As you're approaching the village, turn right immediately before the humpback bridge. Ferryside Farm is the first property on the right. By train: From London, Bristol, Cardiff, or Swansea: the village of Ferryside can be reached via Arriva and First Great Western. Please check times before travelling. On arrival head down through the village passing the school on your right. After about 1.5 miles you will cross over a humpback bridge where the property can be accessed turning left into a no through road and then right into the driveway.

Nearest transport

Coach
9.7 km Bus Station
10.6 km Black Lion
10.7 km Chemist
Rail
0.9 km Ferryside Rail Station
5.4 km Kidwelly Rail Station
9.5 km Carmarthen Rail Station
Ferry
25.9 km Tenby Ferry Landing
27.5 km Caldey Island Ferry Landing
35 km Swansea Queens Dock Ferry Terminal
Airport
27.8 km 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

Naturally, the beaches – and the castles – are first: a paddle on Ferryside beach gives you a chance to see 12th-century Llansteffan Castle, on the other side of the Towy Estuary. It’s not much of a surprise to find out that this perch has been protected since at least Iron Age times – there was once an Iron Age fort here built by savvy ancestors protecting their section of bay from invaders. If you want to pop over for a look (as you should), it's a half-hour drive to get there. A fine collection of other castles are in the vicinity – it is Wales after all: 12th-century Kidwelly Castle and 11th-century Carmarthen Castle are the closest, but Laugharne is within 17 miles, Oystermouth 27, Newcastle Emlyn 28 and Carew 36. Once (or before) the castles are conquered, Carmarthen Bay, the Gower Peninsula and neighbouring Pembrokeshire have so many award-winning beaches you are hereby challenged to get around them in one trip. If you then fancy something inland, get to Colby Woods and Gardens or Pembrey Country Park, which has a dry ski slope, wildlife trails, horse riding and the longest toboggan run in Wales. Two types of racing are within 15 minutes of Ferryside: motor at Pembrey Racing Circuit and horse at Ffos Las Racecourse.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Pembrey 11.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Pendine 13.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Rhossili 20.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Amroth Central 20.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Wiseman'S Bridge 23.1 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Pembrey Country Park 10.9 km

National Botanic Garden of Wales 16.5 km

National Wetland Centre Wales 20.4 km

Aberglasney Gardens 23.4 km

Carreg Cennen Castle 28 km

National Trust

Rhossili Visitor Centre and Shop 23.4 km

Tudor Merchant's House 26 km

Aberdeunant 27.7 km

Dolaucothi Gold Mines 41.1 km

Aberdulais Falls 41.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Laugharne - Dylan's Way - Laugharne 7.1 km

Laugharne - Sir John's Hill - Bird Board - Laugharne 7.1 km

Laugharne - Broadway - Coast Path - Laugharne 7.1 km

Cwm Ivy - Whiteford Point - Whiteford Sands 18.7 km

Amroth - beach walk - Amroth 20.3 km

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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ferryside Farm Caravan Park and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ferryside Farm Caravan Park and Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ferryside Farm Caravan Park and Campsite? Naturally, the beaches – and the castles – are first: a paddle on Ferryside beach gives you a chance to see 12th-century Llansteffan Castle, on the other side of the Towy Estuary. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ferryside Farm Caravan Park and Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ferryside Farm Caravan Park and Campsite? From $52.26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.